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Review – The House With Chicken Legs – Sophie Anderson

Sometimes you begin to hear about books in the weeks leading up to their release. Others creep up on you

May 1, 2018 Mr Davies 0 Comments

It’s the 1st of May so it’s time to look ahead to some books that have caught my eye. These

Every now and again, a book comes along which stirs you emotionally. It gets under your skin and leaves you

Sam Wheeler is the new boy in town, but it’s a strange town. Everyone is engrossed with a new video

Lorenzo, a young autistic boy lives on his parents’ farm among the salt flats in Southern France. There are lots

April 6, 2018 Mr Davies 0 Comments

A few days later than planned – thanks to 6 days working on a new patio – but here are

The Children of Castle Rock – Natasha Farrant If I think back to my own childhood reading, boarding school adventures

March 19, 2018 Mr Davies 0 Comments

Every September, I start the school year by asking children how many are members of the library. The answer is

What an adventure! This book centres around Emmeline, whose parents mysteriously vanish. Before long, she is on a ship to

After reading Simon Smith’s excellent blog, I’ve done a lot of thinking about why I blog and whether I’m sticking