Margaret
The Uncommoners: the Crooked Sixpence by Jennifer Bell
Ivy's problems have always been ordinary (like having a really annoying older brother). That is, until her beloved grandmother is taken...
Margaret
Girl Out Of Water by Nat Luurtsema
Lou's a swimmer. It's been her life since she was a little girl, so she's never had time to worry about school, boys or a social life....
Tony
Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth by Frank Cottrell Boyce
Saving the world is a staple of children's fiction, whether it's from some crazed Bond-inspired super villain, the Forces of the Dark,...
Margaret
Swashbuckle Lil: The Secret Pirate by Elli Woollard, illustrated by Laura Ellen Anderson
Lil was a pirate, a swashbuckling pirate, Whose home was a ship with great sails, Who had travelled the seas in the blustery breeze And...
Margaret
Dave Pigeon by Swapna Haddow illustrated by Sheena Depmpsy
How often do you consider the inner life of pigeons? If you've never really thought about it then you should definitely read Dave Pigeon....
Mark & Tony
Riverkeep by Martin Stewart
Tony and I have been swept along in the dark, treacly undercurrents of Riverkeep, a remarkable first novel by Martin Stewart that will...
Mark
Shakespeare: 4 spectacular introductions to the bard
NOTE: Marcia Williams (see Tales from Shakespeare) will be in the shop helping us to celebrate the Shakespeare 400th anniversary on Sat...
Mark
Barry Loser Hates Half Term! by Jim Smith
Barry is being sent to spend half term at Pirate Camp on Mogden Island. What could possibly go wrong? As I recall from my days in the...
Margaret
Princess Arabella's Birthday and Princess Arabella Mixes Colours by Mylo Freeman
Princess Arabella is very used to getting what she wants. Jewelled roller skates, bikes made of gold, every kind of cuddly toy you could...
Margaret
Upside Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins
Nory really, really wants to be able to turn herself into a fluffy black kitten. Only then will she be able to gain entry to the...
Margaret
Witch Watch by Sibeal Pounder
Tiga Whicabim might be a big witch, but she still isn't very good at spells. Even her best friends (Peggy and Fluffanora) have to hide...
Mark
Create Your Own Review of Create Your Own Alien Adventure by Chris & Adam Judge
1. Do You feel like reading a review for a create-your-own-adventure children's book? If Yes, carry on to number 2. If No, scroll down to...