Actor, educator, and author Donn Swaby brings all his passions together in his debut middle-grade adventure, Corey Crumbly and the Lost Amulet. In this exclusive Q&A, we chat with Donn about the inspirations behind the story, the personal connections to his Jamaican heritage, and why Corey Crumbly is an underdog hero readers will want to […]
Failure in Time is the thrilling, thought-provoking debut from author Kitty Morgan—a dystopian fantasy for middle-grade readers that blends high-stakes adventure with powerful themes of friendship, trust, and confronting the consequences of our actions. Set in the crumbling depths of London Under, this gripping story follows sixteen-year-old Failure as she navigates shadowy organisations, rebel allies,
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Inspired by her love of wildlife and the thoughtful imagination of childhood, Sarah Oliver’s latest book The Hedgehog Rescuers (illustrated by Juliet Prentice), is a picture book full of heart. This delightful story follows two brothers, Joe and Max, as they transform their garden into a sanctuary for prickly, precious hedgehogs. It’s a tale of
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Author-illustrator Laura Jeffcote weaves warmth, humor, and a touch of the unexpected into Spider Hair, a charming and silly picture book about creativity, problem-solving, and the bond between a boy and his pets. When Bear’s hair isn’t growing fast enough, he turns to his furry friends for help — only to discover that the best
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A wonderful story about the power of vulnerability. We chatted with author Nadine Holland, author of Mina The Mighty. Mina the Mighty is a brand new picture book about finding strength in vulnerability, starring a GIANT hero named Mina. Mina’s worries wear her down and sometimes she feels like a failure, but she soon discovers
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It’s tough to overcome… a hairy, beary sticky bum! We chatted to author Jax King about her debut picture book Stinky Cyril. When Cyril the bear finds himself in a sticky, smelly… situation, he tries everything to get himself clean. Thankfully, his forest friends know just what to do. With plenty of heart and humour,
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Get ready for a heartwarming tale of friendship, bravery, and adventure! We sat down with author Sharon Baker to chat about her new book, Remus and the Remarkable Rat Rescue. This delightful story follows Preston, a garden rat who loves his cozy, predictable life—until Remus, a sewer rat seeking safety for his family, arrives and
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Dive into this Q&A with children’s author Elisa Peacock to talk about her brand-new book, A Whale of a Time. This hilarious, time-traveling tale follows Minkie, a birthday boy who finds himself whisked away to ancient times, where he encounters magical sirens, gains unexpected fame, and even faces the legendary Kraken! Elisa, a primary school
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Mysterious legends, eerie dreams, and an island hiding a dark secret — The Curse of Drake’s Island is a thrilling paranormal mystery that will keep young readers hooked from start to finish. In her debut novel, author Sara Lamerton blends history, suspense, and the supernatural to tell the story of Olivia, a girl struggling to
Ashley Baxendale’s Fishing for Condiments is a heartwarming tale about life’s deeper meanings. At its core, the story follows Neget, a young character learning valuable life lessons under the guidance of Grandpa. But when Grandpa disappears on the ice, Neget is left to navigate what truly matters. With its blend of simplicity and emotional depth,
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