Clever Tykes Book Review

As a teacher I am always of the lookout for books that will engage my class and help them to discover a love of reading, but it is also fantastic to find out about books that have an educational message at their heart. Therefore, I couldn't turn down the opportunity to review the three Clever…

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Survive Guest Post – DINOSAURS!

As you may, or may not, have seen. I recently posted a review of Survive by Stephen Llewelyn. Spoiler alert, I loved it! If you want to read it, you can find it here. I was also lucky enough to be sent this lovely guest post by Stephen himself! Hi Lauren, Thank you for your…

Halloween Parade Book Tour

As a Primary School Teacher and book lover, I love finding new books for my class. I therefore leap at every opportunity I get to discover new children's authors. This book is perfectly timed, ready for Halloween! Goodreads l Waterstones l Book Depository Synopsis How would you feel if your new school was full of…

‘Survive’ Blog Tour

When Faye messaged me and asked me if I would like to take part in a blog tour for 'Survive' by Stephen Llewelyn, a book about space travel and dinosaurs, I leapt at the opportunity. There aren't enough dinosaur books out there in my opinion, so it is fabulous to see another one hit the…

Dinoathon Announcement and TBR

A little known fact about me is that I love dinosaurs. Seriously. I had the obsession as a child and never grew out of it (if you are too, check out this post). I wanted to be a paleontologist for a long time and even looked up university courses I could take. Instead I became…

‘Bubblegum’ Review

I received this book from the author a long time ago in exchange for a review. To my shame, I have only recently picked it up and read it - I wish I hadn't waited so long to read it, as I really enjoyed it! Synopsis Tiana is your typical pampered young blonde with a love…

‘Night of Cake and Puppets’ Review

This stunning novella is part of the 'Daughter of Smoke and Bone' series by Laini Taylor. This review should not contain major spoilers for the main series, as it focuses around 2 of the side characters involved. Goodreads l Waterstones l Book Depository Synopsis Petite though she may be, Zuzana is not known for timidity.…

NEWTs 2018 Wrap Up

I had a great time taking part in NEWTs in August - it got me reading more than I have in a long time, and I really think that it has helped me with my goal of #10by2018 This was a read - a - thon hosted by the lovely G at Book Roast, using the…

OnceUponAThon Wrap Up

This was a read - a - thon created by Stephanie at FyreKatz. I offered to help run in, but sadly feel I did the read - a - thon a disservice! We are hoping to run another round in winter, when perhaps there are fewer read - a - thons to distract us! I'll…

The Stig Plays a Dangerous Game

I was lucky enough to be included in the blog tour for The Stig Plays a Dangerous Game by Jon Claydon and Tim Lawler. The publisher, Piccadilly Press sent me a paperback and this blog tour has been organised by the wonderful Faye! When I was first approached, I almost didn't believe it - The…