Blog
Accepting failure – moving forward positively
Published: Mon 20th September 2021
Failure can be a difficult topic for many, but it’s an important part of life. We’ve got some tips on accepting failure and how to make it a positive!
By Luke Chapman | Family, Kids, Top Tips, Poetry
Abie Longstaff and Lauren Beard talk about the latest book in the Fairytale Hairdresser series
Published: Thu 16th September 2021
Author Abie Longstaff and illustrator Lauren Beard are the geniuses behind the popular ‘Fairytale Hairdresser’ series. Now on its 13th book we talk about this iconic series and its latest instalment.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Illustrator, Interview, Recommended Reads
FING by David Walliams
Published: Wed 15th September 2021
Find out more about "FING" by David Walliams... a humourous tale of parents trying to find a rare creature. A great read for children aged 8+
The wonderful whacky world of Roald Dahl
Published: Fri 10th September 2021
To celebrate this year’s Roald Dahl day we’ve created this wonderful blog all about the whacky author
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Author, Family, Recommended Reads, Teachers
Join in the International Literacy Day fun!
Published: Wed 8th September 2021
It’s International Literacy Day and we’re celebrating with some of the biggest names in literature!
By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview
Holly Jackson – The Good Girl Series giveaway!
Published: Tue 7th September 2021
The third instalment to Holly Jackson’s nail-biting “Good Girls” series has arrived and we’re giving away all three books to celebrate!
The Famous Five: Five Go Off in a Caravan by Enid Blyton
Published: Wed 1st September 2021
Find out more about "The Famous Five: Five Go Off in a Caravan" by Enid Blyton... a classic tale of adventure perfect for children aged 9+
By Grace | Book Reviews
Angharad Walker talks about her debut book ‘The Ash House’
Published: Wed 1st September 2021
We chat with Angharad Walker about her spooky thriller ‘The Ash House’
By Luke Chapman | Author, Interview
Recipe books - A different side to literature
Published: Fri 27th August 2021
Recipe books aren’t just for dinner, they’re an important part of the book world too.
By Luke Chapman | Family, Kids, Recommended Reads
Exclusive writing challenge from author Emma Carroll
Published: Thu 26th August 2021
Author of ‘The Week at World’s End’ and Letters from the Lighthouse’ Emma Carroll has created an exclusive writing challenge for Young Writers. Have some fun and practice your skills.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Author, Holiday activities, Kids, Recommended Reads