Occasionally we review books here – this is the second novel by our wonderful mentor, Rachel Faturoti. You can read more about Rachel on her own website: https://www.rachelfaturoti.com/about Title: The Boy In The Smoke Author: Rachel Faturoti Suggested readership: ages 9 to 11 Themes and topics: history, workhouses, friendship, young carers, hidden poverty, time-slip, 19thContinue reading “Book Review: The Boy In The Smoke”
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Review: Jump Up! A story of Carnival
Review of a gorgeous new picture book celebrating the roots of Carnival by @GPI_Archive and @kenwilsonmax @ace_national @clpe1
Review: ANISHA, ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVE by Serena Patel
ANISHA, ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVE by Serena Patel Published by Usborne Key words: detectives, funny, friends, family, weddings, British-Indian families, pets Age range: 8 – 11 ish Busy teacher? Skip to the bottom of the page for the summary. Recently, my 8 year old has been asking for funny books. Can you blame him? School’s stopped, thenContinue reading “Review: ANISHA, ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVE by Serena Patel”
Review: CHILDREN OF THE BENIN KINGDOM by Dinah Orji
CHILDREN OF THE BENIN KINGDOM is an exciting historical adventure by Dinah Orji – review.
Out of Heart by Irfan Master – review and interview
Adam’s grandfather has died, and his family feels broken. But then a strange man with a scar on his chest appears at the door and walks into Adam’s life. William is the recipient of Adam’s grandfather’s donated heart, and something has drawn him to the grieving family. As events unfold, and the secret tragedy ofContinue reading “Out of Heart by Irfan Master – review and interview”