I'm Loving: WRD Magazines

It's obviously no secret that I love books, especially when it comes to books for younger readers - from picture books to YA. So imagine my excitement when I discovered there is an amazing magazine dedicated to sharing children's books!

WRD magazines are for children aged 8-13+ (these are spread across two separate magazines, which I will talk about in more detail later in the post). The company rebranded as WRD in 2013, after previously being known as tBkmag. They really are the best source of up-to-date releases and what is happening in the world of children's books. The magazines include interviews, special feature pieces and - my personal favourite - extracts from new releases so you can have a sneak peek at some new books.

Author Spotlight: Carlie Sorosiak

I've decided to start another new series on my blog called "Author Spotlight". I don't know how often I will do these posts as I don't want to set myself a time frame and force it. I'd rather write when I genuinely have a selection of books by a particular author to talk about.

This post will be all about the wonderful Carlie Sorosiak...

Book Review: Black Hole Cinema Club by Christopher Edge

I am so excited to bring you this book review today!

I received a copy of Black Hole Cinema Club by Christopher Edge in my latest Reading Rocks subscription box (I subscribe to the UKS2 box because I teach Year 6). I planned on buying this book anyway, as I loved Escape Room and The Jamie Drake Equation, but I was lucky enough to get it in my subscription box and get to read it sooner than I'd planned.

Book Review: Nina Peanut is Amazing by Sarah Bowie

I am so excited to be talking about this book on my blog today!

I was kindly gifted this book at the start of the month ahead of its release yesterday. First of all: WHAT A COVER! Secondly, I read this entire graphic novel in one sitting and it is brilliant.

Let me tell you more...

Book Review: Jack Splash by Tom Daley with Simon James Green

Sometimes friendship means diving into trouble!

Well, this was a treat through my letterbox last week! I've already told myself that I won't put in lots of diving or water-related puns, but there are so many that made me laugh in my head as I started planning this review. However, I'm pretty certain it'll only be me laughing!

Anyway... let's dive in! OK, just one!

 

Blog Tour: Forever Ends on Friday by Justin A. Reynolds | Review & Giveaway

I'm so excited to be posting this review today as part of the blog tour for Forever Ends on Friday by Justin A. Reynolds - along with a giveaway in collaboration with the publisher!

Blog Tour: Chocolate Milk, X-Ray Specs and Me by Bethany Walker | Illustrator Q&A & Review

I'm very excited to be bringing you this post today as part of the blog tour for Chocolate Milk, X-Ray Specs and Me. As well as giving my my thoughts in a short review, I also have an exciting Q&A with the illustrator of the book.

Book Review: Stick Boy by Paul Coomey

I'm back with another book review for you and today I'm talking about Stick Boy by Paul Coomey.

Now, this isn't my usual choice of book but when I was offered the chance to read it early and review it, I decided to give it a go. It looked fun and like a good book that I could share with the children at school if they wanted to read something a little different for a change.

Although I was sent this book by Little Tiger, I want to say that the following thoughts and opinions are all my own and I am in no way influenced by the fact that I was sent a copy of this book.

Now, onto the review...

Book Review: The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh by Helen Rutter

 I'm so excited to be bringing you this early review of The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh by Helen Rutter.

I was very kindly gifted this book by Scholastic in exchange for a review, but I would like to say that all thoughts shared on this book are my own and have not been influenced in any way. I will always be honest in my reviews.

So, read on to find out what I thought of The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh...

Blog Tour: All I Want for Christmas by Beth Garrod | Author Guest Post and Review

Hi,

I'm very excited to be on this very special Christmas blog tour today. I can't wait to share All I Want for Christmas by Beth Garrod with you all. I'm also lucky enough to be sharing a guest post from the author on this blog post too, where Beth Garrod will be sharing a Christmas song from the playlist of one of the characters.

So, grab a hot chocolate and a blanket (unless you're somewhere hot or you've chosen to read this in the middle of summer instead, in which case don't do that) and read on for my review and the guest post...

Book Review: The Silent Stars Go By by Sally Nichols

I am so excited to be bringing you this book review today! Today, I'm going to be talking about The Silent Stars Go By by Sally Nicholls.

This book was very kindly sent to me by Andersen Press - along with a few other little treats - in exchange for a review, but I would like to stress that the fact that I was gifted this book does not sway my review in any way. All opinions are my own.

Now, on with the review...

Book Review: Malice in Underland by Jenni Jennings

Hi guys! I'm so excited to be bringing you this book review today as I think this is possibly my favourite middle-grade book I've read this year.

The book I want to talk about today is the stunning Malice in Underland by Jenni Jennings.

Read on for my review...

Book Review: Cane Warriors by Alex Wheatle

Hi everyone, I'm back with another book review and this is one that I'm very excited to share with you.

Today I'm going to be talking about Cane Warriors by Alex Wheatle.

I was very kindly sent this book to review by Andersen Press but I'd like to stress that the fact that I was gifted this book does not in any way sway my opinion or the review that you are about to read. The views and comments below are all my own.

Now, on to the book...

Book Review: Life of Riley: Beginner's Luck by Simon James Green

I'm back with another book review! It's slightly later than planned but with going back to work and catching a cold within the first few days of being back in school with the children, I haven't been up for writing much.

However, here is my review of Life of Riley: Beginner's Luck...

Blog Tour: The Accidental Wizard by Kimberly Pauley | The Accidental Wizard Challenge & Book Review

Hi! It's my turn on The Accidental Wizard Blog Tour today!

I'll be bringing you a review of the book as well as having a go at The Accidental Wizard Challenge!

Read on to find out more...

Blog Tour: I, Ada by Julia Gray | Five Facts About Ada Lovelace & Book Review

I'm so excited to be part of this blog tour today! As soon as I was offered the opportunity to read this book and get involved in the tour, I jumped at the chance.

Read on to find out five interesting facts about Ada Lovelace and to see what I thought of the book...

The Books I've Read During Lockdown (So Far)

Hey everyone, I hope you are well and keeping safe!

During this weird time I have been trying to read as much as possible. I have still be working, both from home and going into school on the occasional days with our rota system, but during my free time I have been reaching for a book - as always!

I thought I would share some of the books I've read recently with you. I won't be doing a full review of all of them on this post, but I will tell you what I thought of them and link you to reviews if I have reviewed them previously.

So, here's what I've been reading...

The Wrong Side of Kai Blog Tour: Writing Q&A with Estelle Maskame

I have been a huge fan of Estelle Maskame's writing since the very first page I read. It's always captivating and hard to put down. I've found this with every book, from the Did I Mention I Love You? series to her first stand-alone novel, Dare To Fall.

Estelle Maskame is back with her new book, The Wrong Side of Kai, which I have been desperate to read since the day it was announced. I am so thrilled to be involved with the blog tour, so thank you Ink Road for asking me to be a part of it.

As a fan of her writing, I decided to ask Estelle some questions about her writing, from the way she creates her story to where she likes to write.

So, here is my writing Q&A with author Estelle Maskame...

Book Review: Wilde Women by Louise Pentland

I have loved reading Louise Pentland's books from the very beginning. I reviewed her first book, Wilde Like Me, before its initial release, as well as the second book in the series, Wilde About the Girl (thanks to the publishers for those opportunities, I felt so special to be able to read them before their release dates). So when I heard that this third book, Wilde Women, was going to be the last in the series, and the end of Robin Wilde's adventures, I was both excited to see what happened next with her and her daughter, friends and family, and scared to see it all come to an end.

So, here's my review of Wilde Women...

Book Review: The Unexpected Find by Toby Ibbotson

I feel very lucky to be able to bring you this book review today as I think that this could be a real hit in the world of children's fiction.