Sunday, February 20, 2011

The fabled fourth graders of Aesop elementary School by Candace Fleming

›
A big thank you must go to Mr K (see my sidebar) because when I read his review of this book I knew I would love it and I did!!!! I read thi...

The Hodgeheg by Dick King Smith

›
Picking up a book by Dick King Smith always conjures special feelings. It is like sitting in a warm living room in front of a cosy fire, sno...
Saturday, February 19, 2011

Lulu and the Brontosaurus by Judith Viorst illustrated by Lane Smith

›
This book is absolutely perfect in every possible way. I love the unconventional size, the bold cover design, the fabulous illustrations by ...
Sunday, February 6, 2011

Jandy Malone and the Nine O'clock Tiger by Barbara Bolton illustrated by Alan White

›
"He is getting ready to prowl up and down the hallway of our house. Just as he does every night." "I am Jandy Malone, the old...

Violet Mackerel's brilliant plot by Anna Brandord

›
Here is a lovely concept – how to have a very important and brilliant idea. Keep your eyes open for small treasures lying on the ground such...
Sunday, January 30, 2011

The Amazing Mind of Alice Makin

›
Here is a book that is very difficult to describe or slot into a genre or age group. The plot reminded me of David Almond and Skellig and M...
Sunday, January 23, 2011

Among the Barons by Margaret Peterson Haddix

›
Book four in the Shadow Children sequence has once again left me breathless and keen to read on. These books are the perfect length and the...