“We can’t let the rarest monkey in India become a pet or a performing animal. It needs to be returned to the forest, where it belongs. Come on, cholo!” A thrilling adventure following three children through the Indian jungle in the 1800s. Roma Moreau can’t stand her boarding school, the prissy Miss Oliphant’s, and wantsContinue reading “Review: The Golden Monkey Mystery by Piu Das Gupta”
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The Night I Borrowed Time is out now!
We’re very excited that today is the official release day for THE NIGHT I BORROWED TIME, the first children’s book from our former mentee, Iqbal Hussain. Iqbal’s voice is so warm and funny and this book is absolutely magical – a time travelling, family-centred adventure that takes a young Pakistani-British boy back to the pastContinue reading “The Night I Borrowed Time is out now!”
Review: Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan
I’d recommend this book! 12-yr old Mimi and best friend Rafi are Dream Hunters, using their skills to catch bad dreams alongside their dream creatures. But, after stumbling on a plot to poison the king, they must leave the safe confines of their citadel and help the king before it’s too late. Nazima has writtenContinue reading “Review: Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan”
Review: Running My Own Race by Abena Eyeson
RUNNING MY OWN RACE follows the story of Kofi, an 11-year-old boy whose world shifts when he receives a scholarship to a local private school. Kofi has always dreamt of being a professional running athlete, and with this opportunity, his dream is now a little step closer. But the path forward is far from easy,Continue reading “Review: Running My Own Race by Abena Eyeson”
Review: Runaways by E. L. Norry
What does home mean to you? In this contemporary middle grade novel E. L. Norry invites us to consider this question. For July and Jamie in RUNAWAYS, home isn’t safe or comforting…but maybe they can build something that is.
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: 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”