Hi everyone, I thought I’d give you a short post this week of a trio of graphics I found recently. The three titles I ended up reading were quite interesting reads, but then, that’s my opinion. Why don’t you read further and find out for yourself… A quick note that these teen reads will need guidance for younger readers. An engaging teen graphic read The girl from the sea by Molly Knox Ostertag (Graphix, 2021) takes the reader to the small island of Wilneff, off the coast of Nova Scotia. We meet fifteen-year-old Morgan who has a secret: she can’t wait to escape Wilneff and get as far away as p ..read more

Hi everyone, this post he’s about the books I read during my summer vacation. I suppose you think how can she possibly have read anything else? Well friends, the thing is you sometimes need a little extra to sort of ‘cleanse’ the reading palette. If this has intrigued you, why not press the button below. So like I said I was reading manuscripts for that children’s fiction award judging panel and boy did I quite a lot to get through. The time I would have spent just reading random books decreased. Mind you, I didn’t mean that I didn’t read anything. I managed to find pockets of time  to re ..read more

Booklists for you Hi everyone, summer is just around the corner here in New Zealand. Hopefully it dries up in time so I can share some pictures of the lovely countryside with you!! This week’s booklist is a selection of historical reads featuring pioneering Australian tweens and teens. So, if you want to find out more, you know what to do… Matilda Saga My first choice is the best-selling Matilda saga by Jackie French. Spanning over a hundred years and several generations, French takes readers from the dark depths of the nineteenth century as they follow the footsteps of Matilda O’Halloran and ..read more

Hello all, for this last week I’ve selected a time-slip adventure that will take you on a wild ride. Yes, time-slip month is about to end!! I must confess now, this is one of my favourite themes!! Be prepared for this one with plenty to snack on and possibly some tissues on hand! An engaging read Title: The sequin star  Author: Belinda Murrell Genre: Fiction – time-slip Publication details: NSW Random House; Australia, 2014 ISBN: 978087598205  (Paperback) What this book is about: After her grandmother falls ill, Claire finds a small sequin star among her treasures. The mystery behind ..read more

Hi everyone, winter is making her voice heard here in the picturesque corner of Auckland I call home. How I wish I could be with my sister in England as she welcomes summer!! This next title is actually a summer read but our young heroine finds herself slipping back in time to when her gra… Woops!! Sorry…I’m doing it again!! Will you be brave and find out what happens next? An intriguing novel Title: Seven Stories Up Author: Laurel Snyder Genre: Fiction – time-slip Publication details: Random House Children’s books; NY, 2014 ISBN: 9780375969171 (Hardback)   |   9780375899997  (e ..read more

Hi everyone, I hope this month has brought you a new wave of appreciation for this new world around us. It sure did for me as I got to see the seasons change in a lovely part of Auckland I hadn’t lived in before. This next time-slip book is an interesting title that takes you to Scotland and… well, I won’t say anymore because that would spoil it for you!! Have a read and find out for yourself!! An interesting read Title: The Blitz next door Author: Cathy Forde Genre: Fiction – timeslip Publication details: Floris Books; Edinburgh, 2015 ISBN: 9781782502036 (Paperback)  What this book is ab ..read more

Hello all, this first post is about a really interesting title that grabbed me from the front cover to the end. Don’t you think that image is mesmerising? I tried to see between the two and failed, which in turn led me to read the book and fall in love with our two heroes instead. Have a read and see if it happens to you! A time-slip novel Title: Bridge of time Author: Lewis Buzbee Genre: Fiction – contemporary Publication details: Feiwel & Friends; NY; 2012 ISBN: 9780312382575 (Hardback)   | 9781466804357 (eBook) What this book is about: Best friends Lee Jones and Joan Lee have a lot ..read more