Choosing books for older children or teenagers can be a problem. When Star was little she’d be happy with any new book, now she’s a little more fussy and likes to choose her own reading. Sometimes, though, I come across something that would make a great addition to her library. Insignificant Events in the life…
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Half Price Books for Autumn!
I love to read, it helps to relax me and I can’t resist being taking into other worlds, other lives and imaginations. I’ve just finished re-reading Philip Pulman’s Dark Materials trilogy, I love the books which are aimed at young adults but are incredible stories that I’ve enjoyed too. Maybe you’ve seen the film, The…
A Journey to the Center of the Earth – book review
Jules Verne’s A Journey to the Center of the Earth is a masterpiece of adventure and this stunning edition features more than 50 full-page illustrations by the distinguished artist Édouard Rio. Accompanied by his nephew Harry and his guide Hans, Professor Von Hardwigg follows a coded message left by a 16th-century alchemist into a subterranean…
One In A Million
I’ve just finished reading One In a Million by Jaqui Atkinson I read it in two days, it was really difficult to put down. Here is the ‘blurb’ Imagine all of your muscles going into spasm, and being unable to move a single part of your body. Imagine being in excruciating pain. Then imagine how…
Strange, Unusual, Gross and Cool Animals – Book Review
Do your kids love animals?This book is sure to please, My kids love it and are always flicking through and saying ‘oh look at this!’ Hardcover: 128 pages Age Range: 8 – 11 years Publisher: Liberty Street (7 July 2017) Language: English ISBN-10: 1618931660 ISBN-13: 978-1618931665 Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 1.6 x 31.4 cm…
