Cressida Cowell might be best known for her plentiful How To Train Your Dragon series, but this new series is well worth a read. It may be classed as a children’s book, but if you’re the sort of person (of any age) who likes dark, mysterious stories, full of magic… Read more »
I was taken by Whisperers at 2pm, so I never pulled the lever for the laundry chute. That’s what bothered me most. This is way ahead in the story, though. A lot happened before that. Jaclyn Moriarty delivers again with another whimsical adventure set in the world of Kingdoms and… Read more »
Are you looking for a last-minute present for the young reader in your family? Look no further – Macmillan has several hilarious reads that my young reader and I have been enjoying throughout this year. The first is Stinky Street Stories, a collection of four pongy stories, written by Alex… Read more »
Welcome to the fifty-ninth episode of the Tea in the Treetops podcast hosted by Philippa and Anni. In this episode, we discuss some film news, and we list some of our favourite reads for 2017. We’re giving books away to two lucky winners! We also review Nevermoor: The Trials of… Read more »
Jaclyn Moriarty’s latest release, The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone (apart from having the longest title ever) is a middle-grade adventure bursting with the author’s trademark quirky style. I first fell in love with Jaclyn’s unusual storytelling with The Colours of Madeleine series, and have been recommending them to… Read more »
The film version of A Monster Calls will be released in Australia on July 27 (this coming Thursday!). A review of the book is already up on this site, as well as a Q and A with the author, Patrick Ness, but let’s talk about the film. A Monster Calls… Read more »
Patrick Ness’ A Monster Calls is a beautiful story about a young boy dealing with his mother’s illness and impending loss. The film, starring Sigourney Weaver, Liam Neeson and Felicity Jones, was originally released in other countries much earlier in the year, but here in Australia it’s finally getting a… Read more »
When Elizabeth’s mother runs away, Elizabeth and her father move to his childhood home of Witheringe House, along with Elizabeth’s friend Zenobia, even though her father insists she’s too old for an imaginary friend. When they arrive at Witheringe House, Zenobia insists that it is the perfect place for a… Read more »
Flamie Oliver doesn’t want to be a terrifying dragon like the other dragons at the Ferocious Dragon Academy – he just likes to bake. It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed a kids’ book, but this one has both dragons and cake, so how could I resist?! My little dragons and… Read more »
The Impossible Quest is a five-part epic fantasy series for middle-grade readers from accomplished Aussie author, Kate Forsyth. Four children escape from Wolfhaven Castle when it is attacked by a neighbouring Lord. They must embark on a quest to wake the sleeping heroes and free the castle, rescuing their families… Read more »
