Synopsis Can a birdwatcher outwit an escaped convict? Twitch has three pet chickens, four pigeons, swallows nesting in his bedroom and a passion for birdwatching. On the first day of the summer holidays, he arrives at his secret hide to find police everywhere: a convicted robber has broke…
Synopsis A pegacorn afraid of flying. A kingdom in danger. Can Callie save the day before it’s too late? The snow is melting in the Kingdom of Wintersend and now the Isle of Avonlea is in danger. Callie, a pegacorn afraid of flying, discovers a magical ice flower that may be able to rest…
Synopsis Erik and Hans are German boys. Ruby and Kate are English girls. They grow up in worlds that would never meet, until war tumbles their lives together. Then one September afternoon there are choices to be made. How is courage lost, and found? Who is really the enemy? And what do…
Synopsis Amanda receives a postcard from her best friend, Leah, and is surprised to learn that she is in Malta with her aunt. Reading between the lines, she senses Leah is in trouble. Desperate to help her, Amanda travels to Malta with her classmate Caleb and his parents. Amanda is intr…
The Valley of Lost Secrets by Lesley Park Synopsis September 1939. When Jimmy is evacuated to a small village in Wales, it couldn't be more different from London. Green, quiet and full of strangers, he instantly feels out of place. But then he finds a skull hidden in a tree, and sudd…
Harklights by Tim Tilley Synopsis Wick has always lived in the dark and dreadful Harklights Match Factory and Orphanage, working tirelessly for greedy Old Ma Bogey. He only dreams of escaping, until one day a bird drops something impossible and magical at his feet - a tiny baby in an aco…
A Way with Wild Things by Larissa Theule - illustrated by Sara Palacios Synopsis Poppy loves nature, and can be found carrying on conversations with ladybugs or singing with cicadas, but good luck spotting her indoors and around people! She's a master of camouflage, always finding a …
The Dragon and Her Boy by Penny Chrimes Synopsis When Stick discovers there is a dragon living underneath the streets of London, he finds himself unintentionally drawn into an epic adventure and a quest -- but how can he find a place for a dragon to live in London when dragons aren't…
Beyond the Setting Sun by Sarah J Dodd and Cee Biscoe Story A small elephant named Ekundayo suffers the loss of his mother. He is guided through his grief by the family around him, and learns his mother’s love is present everywhere is his life. Review We all know that elephants are comp…
Dizzy Lizzie by Kat E. Erikson, Illustrated by Noh.A. Dizzy Lizzie cover illustration ‘Dizzy Lizzy’ is a beautiful story about a litter of kittens and in particular one kitten called Lizzie. This book is beautifully illustrated throughout, with pretty autumn and summer colours. I lov…
I received this ARC from NetGalley last week and I couldn't wait to start reading- 'If Birds Fly Back' by Carlie Sorosiak. It seemed like a really fun and exciting read- a mystery and love story all rolled into one . I wasn't disappointed but I wasn't blown away eit…
