There are so many great children’s books to read. Here’s some of the ones I’ve been reading recently.
Mentor texts for writing – a place to learn
I’ve recently come across the idea of Mentor Texts – books you can learn from. There’re some great examples given by ReFoReMo Challenge, or Reading for Research Month Challenge. This is where you have to read as a writer rather … Continue reading →
Children’s books I’ve read in 2014
October The Tulip Touch by Anne Fine. This book surprised and disturbed me. The last Anne Fine book I read was the light hearted book Notso Hotso about a dog that scratches so much it needs a full body shave. … Continue reading →
Fortunately the Milk by Neil Gaiman – book review
Dad pops out to the corner shop to get some milk and comes back with a tale of adventure that his children can’t believe is true – but is it? Chris Riddell’s illustrations match the wackiness of Neil Gaiman’s story … Continue reading →
Books I’m looking forward to reading in 2014
So many books to read. Here’s some I’ve heard good things about. I’m looking forward to reading and reviewing them. I’ll add to this list as I hear about new books. Under 5s Winter’s Child by Angela McAllister Eddie and … Continue reading →
Millions – Frank Cottrell Boyce – book review
Another great book from FCB. I was totally impressed by the Unforgotten Coat, enjoyed Cosmic and worried that reading another of his books might be a let down. I needn’t have worried. Once again the story is simply told. Damion … Continue reading →
“One of the best first sentences” – Frank Cottrell-Boyce
I’ve got to agree with Frank. The opening sentence from Patrick Ness’ The Knife of Never Letting Go is a cracker. Here it is: The first thing you find out when yer dog learns to talk is that dogs don’t got … Continue reading →
Jackdaw Summer – David Almond – book review
David Almond is best known for Skellig but his other books are well worth the read and I’ve enjoyed some of them even more than Skellig. Jackdaw Summer is a hard book to pin down. The book is Liam’s story … Continue reading →
Sister, Missing – Sophie McKenzie – book review
This is a hard review to write because I didn’t like this book. It’s action packed, fast paced and hard to put down. I am sure many people will love it and race through with excitement building to a climax … Continue reading →
Cosmic – Frank Cottrell Boyce – book review
It was Cottrell Boyce’s award winning “An un-forgotten coat” that grabbed my attention. Since reading that, I’ve been scouring the library shelves in the hope of finding another treasure before I’m forced to visit a bookshop and buy one! Cosmic … Continue reading →
A Greyhound of a Girl – Roddy Doyle – book review
Roddy Doyle captures voices so well. I’ve Irish relatives and can clearly hear their accents throughout the novel. What’s more I can hear the different voices and words from the different generations. As with previous books it’s the interactions between … Continue reading →