The House of Hidden Wonders by Sharon Gosling

Sharon Gosling has done something incredibly special in this book returning to the Victorian era so much earlier than her wonderful The Golden Butterfly novel this time we go to the late 1870s with a wonderful tale blazing with female empowerment and voices. it is a book that I thoroughly and heartily recommend for fans of …

Dark Whispers: A Brightstorm Adventure- Vashti Hardy

In Dark Whispers the Brightstorms’ journey is growing hotter with the weather & secret plans.  Vashti Hardy has this time chartered a thrilling journey to tropical climes with a thrilling adventure filled with secrets, lies and the edge of the world. The return to the world of the Brightstorm twins feels deeper and darker this …

Potkin and Stubbs 3: Ghostcatcher- Sophie Green illustrations by Karl J Mountford

Potkin and Stubbs has come to an end, it feels like too soon for I have loved this series so much but each part of the trilogy is utter perfection no more no less bringing us to an ending that is so very brilliant.  This book takes a perilous turn as Ned is on the …

Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valour – Ally Carter

This book where Little Orphan Annie meets the Superhero universe is a book that makes me feel like a little kid again. I've always enjoyed superhero films and this is the perfect middle grade novel that draws on both that genre and Ally Carter's experience writing the YA Gallagher Girls spycraft and teenagers series. Imagine …

Dragon Detective: Catnapped! – Gareth P Jones

This tale of the dynamic detective duo Dirk Dilly and Holly published by Stripes is a freshen up for a new generation of The Case of the Missing Cats published by Bloomsbury in 2007 which originally was shortlisted for the Waterstones Book Prize at the time. This updated and new look edition takes into account …

Sticky Pines:The BigWoof Conspiracy – Dashe Roberts

I was so excited when I received an early copy of Sticky Pines: The BigWoof Conspiracy as it has everything I would’ve loved as a quirky kid!  If you think a young reader would love The X-Files, Eerie Indiana, & Stranger Things this Sticky Pines tale of Lucy & Milo determined to prove there’s something …

Agent Zaiba Investigates: The Missing Diamonds By Annabelle Sami illus. Daniela Sosa

Agent Zaiba Investigates is a fantastically fun and uplifting detective mystery story, an exciting and bright read for readers aged 8 and up, whilst accessible for younger children with a strong reading ability who are looking for slightly more challenge and stamina building. The bonus is there are illustrations throughout in black and white too …