Recent Articles in Books: children & YA

The Shadow Moth by Francesca Gibbons
Oct 8, 2020

The Shadow Moth is the first book in the A Clock of Stars trilogy written by Francesca Gibbons and illustrated by Chris Riddell. Anne Coates was captivated.

Mermaid Eclipse by N E Carlisle
Sep 29, 2020

A wonderful adventure for teens and young adults, N E Carlisle's Mermaid's Curse explores a family curse, mermaids and the lore of the sea. Anne Coates reviews.

That Time I Got Kidnapped by Tom Mitchell
Sep 8, 2020

That Time I Got Kidnapped by Tom Mitchell, author of How to Rob a Bank and published by HarperCollins. Reviewed by Anne Coates

Dog Gone by Rob Biddulph
Sep 1, 2020

Dog Gone The Day I Lost My Human is a fabulous new picture book by Rob Biddulph, writes Anne Coates. 

How To Change Your Parents Into Superstars
Jul 15, 2020

How To Change Your Parents Into Superstars by Pete Johnson and illustrated by James Cottell is funny and reassuring – perfect for confident readers, writes Anne Coates.

Asking for a Friend by Kate Mallinder
Jun 2, 2020

Asking for a Friend by Kate Mallinder, a YA novel explores how being on the autistic spectrum, social media bullying and fear of serious illness affects the lives of three teens. Reviewed by Anne Coates. 

Build Your Own History Museum by Claudia Martin
Apr 16, 2020

Lonely Planet Kids Book, Build Your Own History Museum by Claudia Martin is reviewed by Liz Bull and her nine year-old granddaughter, Lottie. 

Bing – My Reward Chart Sticker Activity Book
Mar 17, 2020

Bing – My Reward Chart Sticker Activity Book

The Plastic Problem by Aubre Andrus
Mar 13, 2020

The Plastic Problem – 60 small ways to reduce waste and save the earth written by Aubre Andrus from Lonely Planet Kids.

The Secret Garden – Film Tie-in
Mar 10, 2020

HarperCollins Children’s Books has published the official film tie-in books for Heyday Films and StudioCanal’s remake of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel, The Secret Garden, scheduled for box office release on the 10 April 2020. We have three copies of the novel to be won.

 

Happy World Book Day 2020
Mar 5, 2020

Happy World Book Day 2020 – how stressful was yours?

Fergus The Furball by Emily Snape
Feb 27, 2020

Fergus The Furball by Emily Snape is a funny novel which explores everything from sibling rivalry to shapeshifting. A great book for independent readers, writes Anne Coates.