WWW Wednesday

Hello hello my lovelies,


Today is Wednesday so it's time for WWW Wednesday. The premise is really simple. I need to talk about:

• What I am reading now
• What I have just finished reading
• What I am going to be reading next.

This meme is hosted by Taking on a World of Words.

I am currently reading The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow by Emily Ilett.

Synopsis

"Shadows were meant to stay stuck, like ears and promises." On the morning of Gail's birthday, she watches her shadow slip under the kitchen door. She's not surprised it decided to leave. Her dad has gone for good. Her big sister Kay, once Gail's best friend, has disappeared into sadness -- and now her shadow has left too. Determined to make things right, Gail chases after the shadows. But her adventures take her to unexpected places and she soon discovers that where there are shadows, there's darkness, and that she's not the only one looking for something missing... In a world of light and shadow, despair and hope sit side by side. Can Gail recover what the sisters have lost? A lyrical, immersive, and luminous tale of sisterhood, The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow tells of bravery, the power of friendship, and being strong enough to ask for help when we really need it. Emily Ilett, winner of the 2017 Kelpies Prize, is an arresting, vital new voice in children's literature.

I have just finished reading Pages & Co. Tilly and the Bookwanderers by Anna James.

Next I think I am going to start The Strangeworlds Travel Agency by L.D.Lapinski. This is an ARC and is to be published in April 2020.

Synopsis

Pack your suitcase for a magical adventure! Perfect for fans of The Train to Impossible Places and The Polar Bear Explorers' Club.

At the Strangeworlds Travel Agency, each suitcase transports you to a different world. All you have to do is step inside . . .

When 12-year-old Flick Hudson accidentally ends up in the Strangeworlds Travel Agency, she uncovers a fantastic secret: there are hundreds of other worlds just steps away from ours. All you have to do to visit them is jump into the right suitcase. Then Flick gets the invitation of a lifetime: join Strangeworlds' magical travel society and explore other worlds.

But, unknown to Flick, the world at the very centre of it all, a city called Five Lights, is in danger. Buildings and even streets are mysteriously disappearing. Once Flick realizes what's happening she must race against time, travelling through unchartered worlds, seeking a way to fix Five Lights before it collapses into nothingness - and takes our world with it.

A magical adventure for 9+ readers that will take you to whole new worlds.

That's it for my @wwwwednesday. Hope to see you again next week.

Happy reading,

Allison x

WWW Wednesday

Hello hello book lovers,

I have decided to take the plunge and join in some blogging memes. I think it's a great way for me to start to get followers and build my blog.

So, without further ado, I'm starting with WWW Wednesday. The premise is really simple. I need to talk about:

• What I am reading now
• What I have just finished reading
• What I am going to be reading next.

This meme is hosted by Taking on a World of Words.

I am currently reading Pages & Co: Tilly and the Bookwanderers by Anna James.

I'm not far into this book yet, but Tilly is a little girl whose mother left her when she was a baby and so now lives with her grandparents in their bookshop. 

Already, the love that is shown between Tilly and her grandparents and also between Tilly, her grandparents and her missing mum has been portrayed beautifully. Just a small mention and granddad will be wiping a tear from the corner of his eye, or thinking about her mum's favourite book has Tilly and her granddad cuddling up on  the sofa, whilst Granddad reads it aloud to Tilly. I'm finding this aspect really heartwarming. 

I've also got to admit that I'm extremely jealous of Tilly. She's growing up in a bookshop and has her very own pick of what she wants. Who just wouldn't love that!

I'm looking forward to reading the rest and finding out just what or who the bookwanderers are and seeing how this all fits together. The scene has been set and I'm now ready for the action!

I have just finished reading The Train to Impossible Places by P.G.Bell.

Now please don't slate me, we all have our own opinions, but I wasn't a fan of Harry Potter and so have deliberately stayed away from those 'magical' type stories fearing that they would appear to be of the same structure but with a different type of magic or creature. I have to say however, that I found this book really enjoyable. Suzy is up one night and hears strange noises downstairs. When she goes down to investigate she finds her parents 'asleep' on the sofa and they won't wake up. Along comes a train (I know!) and before she knows it, is whisked off on a journey to Impossible Places. 

Whilst I was slow getting into the story, once Suzy was on board, I was completely hooked. The other characters characteristics came across really well and the story had a kind of 'fairy tale' like theme to it.

Do you ever get stuck reading or saying a word. I do, which is why I tend to not read fantasy or sci-fi books. I find that if I can't say a characters name I become disinterested. Well, I did trip up on Crepuscula a lot, but I'm glad to say it didn't deter me. In fact I noticed that I was often giggling to myself trying to say it. Maybe that stands me in good stead for choosing a wider variety of genre in the future.

I'm in 2 minds what to read next (that could even be 3, 4, or 6!). I have so many to choose from. Sometimes when I think I've chosen, I find myself back and picking another. I really do feel like a 'kid in a sweet shop' at times. But I think that I am going to read Cogheart - The Cogheart Adventures 01 by Peter Bunzl next. 

As usual, I'm late to the party with this one but I've heard so much about it. Being a teacher, I've noticed it's on a few recommended reading lists for upper key stage 2 children. Whilst I teach lower key stage 2, I'm still going to go for this one. I need to read it and find out for myself what all the fuss is about!

So there you have it. My WWW Wednesday is done.

What is on yours?

Happy reading,

Allison x