Jungledrop book review

Hello, hello my lovelies,

How are you all?

Today I am going to review Jungledrop by Abi Elphinstone



Synopsis

Eleven-year-old twins, Fox and Fibber, have been rivals for as long as they can remember. Only one of them will inherit the family fortune and so a race is afoot to save the dwindling Petty-Squabble empire and win the love of their parents.

But when the twins are whisked off to Jungledrop, a magical Unmapped Kingdom in charge of conjuring our world's weather, things get wildly out of hand. An evil harpy called Morg is on the loose. And if she finds the long-lost Forever Fern before the twins, both Jungledrop and our world will crumble.

Suddenly, Fox and Fibber find themselves on an incredible adventure in a glow-in-the-dark rainforest full of golden panthers, gobblequick trees and enchanted temples. But, with the fate of two worlds in their hands, will the twins be able to work together for once to defeat Morg and her dark magic?

Review

Meet Fibber and Fox Petty-Squabble.
Twins.
Rivals.
Hate each other.
Never hugged each other, loved each other or trusted each other.

Meet Mr and Mrs Petty-Squabble.
Parents -  although I'm not sure you can actually call them that.
Business owners.
Driven by money.

Mr and Mrs Petty-Squabble have raised their children for one thing only - to take on the business and make them millions. Unbeknown to the children they are pitted against each other. The child with the best business plan to stop the family businesses going under and get them back to making millions gets to stay. The other gets sent to Antartica forever.

Nice huh?

Until one day it all changes when they are given the pheonix tear and find themselves on the Here and Now Express being whisked off to another world - the magical, fantastical world of Jungledrop.

There are problems afoot and it is down to the twins to save Jungledrop from the evil harpy, Morg. The trouble is, as I've mentioned before, the twins have been raised not to trust anyone or each other. Not to talk to each other nicely. Not to have manners. Yet, in order to save Jungledrop AND Faraway (our world) they realise that what they have been used to, has to change.

This is the second book in The Unmapped Chronicles, following on from Rumblestar. The world-building is second to none. The scene setting and descriptions are so vivid that the ideas  Abi Elphinstone has are expertly visualised by the reader. I am in awe of how she thinks of her characters names and nouns. Amongst others are Nightcreaks, Witchcrocs, snoozenuts, Doogie Herbalsneeze, flickertug map and my two favourite characters, Heckle and Total Shambles. Pure genius!

The adventures were thrilling. I was caught in the dangers, riskiness, uncertainty and pure buzz as the twins went from one set of problems to another. As the twins flew on the back of Total Shambles, I felt the wind through my hair as I went with them. As Fox hung on for grim death trying not to fall in the pit of hog-nosed vipers, I was willing her to hold on. Just perfect story telling.

However, there is an underlying premise that is for the twins to save Faraway and Jungledrop, they have to work together. Abi Elphinstone delightfully shows how to trust, be empathetic and sympathetic. To have manners, to forgive and accept anyone or anything for what they are. Everyone has a talent. It might not be the same as yours but it is just as amazing as yours. And then finally to be proud. Be proud of your inner beauty and be genuinely proud for those that you love and hold dear.

I think you can guess that I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I would highly recommend this for children to read but I would also urge KS2 teachers to have a copy in their room. If you can't read the whole book, you could easily pick out excerpts for children to analyse and explore how Abi Elphinstone makes her writing so descriptively believable or how she creates tension. How the twins show feelings and also how their feelings and behaviour change over time. What would have happened if they didn't change? What effect did Fox showing forgiveness have on the reader? I could go on and on.

I could easily waffle for hours about this book and to be honest I've wanted to say so much more, but I've had to really reign myself in so as not to give any spoilers. I could burst holding on to what I know and not be able to share it! 

You have to read it!

A super easy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from me.

Happy reading,

Allison xx

Attack of the Heebie Jeebies - Review

Hello, hello my lovelies,

I hope you are staying safe and well and managing with the social isolation. I'm lucky as I have a garden but I can't imagine how those of you who don't have one are managing.

So today I have another review for you.

Attack of the Heebie Jeebies by Tom Percival



Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Published: 2nd April 2020

Synopsis:

Erika's had a bad day. But going to sleep upset means bad dreams. She finds herself stranded in the Dreamscape along with a mob of hungry Heebie Jeebies - and to make matters worse, she's being hunted by a terrifying Angermare!

Enter the Dream Team! Can they help Erika overcome her worries and get home, or will she be trapped forever? 

Review:

What a lovely book! 

Meet Erika. Erika is the older sister to her baby brother and has become VERY jealous and feels she is missing out on her parents attention. In fact, this has made her grumpy. VERY grumpy. So much so, she snaps at her brother and parents, she argues and finally, in a fit of rage tells her parents exactly what she thinks and storms off to her bedroom, where she cries herself to sleep.

This is where her adventure begins. She finds herself in another world. One that is full of Heebie Jeebies and she soon discovers that there are other creatures that she can talk to. However, there are bad things in store. Erika and her new friends have to work together, not only to defeat the nasty being, but also to get her back home.

I really enjoyed how the author has sensitively dealt with the problems that Erika has. I thought the illustrations particularly enhanced the story. They are mostly black, white and purple, which sounds boring, but actually depicts Erika's feelings and situations really well. 

I can see myself reading this aloud to my class. The book deals with anxiety, behaviour, jealousy and how to overcome these. It can be easily used within the LKS2 PSHE curriculum, being proactive, or indeed as circle time if you need to be reactive to a situation. In fact, it would also be an ideal book to give to a specific parent and child to read together, to help the child relate to Erika and then come up with their own strategies to deal with their problems.

I'd happily have this on my bookshelf at school but I would also happily recommend this for any parent to read with or give to their child to read. Not only would it help a child that finds themselves in the same situation as Erika, but it would also help those children who are lucky enough to have no worries, understand where Erika is coming from in order to empathise.

My rating is ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Vanishing Trick - review

Hello, hello my lovelies,

I hope you are staying safe during these difficult times. 

Today I am doing a review for:

The Vanishing Trick by Jenni Spangler

• Illustrated by Chris Mould
• Published by Simon and Schuster Ltd
• Release date: 30.3.20

Synopsis
Madame Augustina Pinchbeck, travels the country conjuring the spirits of dearly departed loved ones... for a price. Whilst her ability to contact ghosts is a game of smoke and mirrors, there is real magic behind her tricks too - if you know where to look.

Through a magical trade, she persuades children to part with precious objects, promising to use her powers to help them. But Pinchbeck is a deceiver, instead turning their items into enchanted Cabinets that bind the children to her and into which she can vanish and summon them at will.

When Pinchbeck captures orphan Leander, events are set into motion that see him and his new friends Charlotte and Felix, in a race against time to break Pinchbeck's spell, before one of them vanishes forever...

Review

Wow. What can I say other than I absolutely loved this book! 

I really enjoyed the setting. I'm liking historical fiction more and more. I think it can be particularly hard to capture the time period when writing for children, as they may have little understanding of this time, but I felt there was enough historical detail for them to understand.
Then there was the premise of the story set around the dark, sinister world of the seance and being able to see and talk to spirits of past loved ones. This was utterly believable. The introduction of the early camera was portrayed well and the whole mysteriousness of the 'other world' had a real sense of foreboding, even though we know, as readers, it was all done through magic. Yet, we're not actually sure how the magic works! Love that element.

This story follow Leander, an orphan and street child who just about scrapes through life stealing morsels of food and sleeping wherever he can, as he gets duped into believing Augustina Pinchbeck when she says she will give him a job and food in exchange for him working for her.

 I thought the character of Leander was totally believable. Despite where he has ended up in life, he has good morals. He knows right from wrong (even though he steals) and he believes that there is good in everyone. Just before he agrees to work for Pinchbeck, we get a mysterious glimpse of Charlotte, who we later find out also works for Pinchbeck, as she tries to stop him making the wrong choice. That section of the book in itself was a mystery as we feel ourselves asking the same questions as Leander.

Leander soon discovers that all is not as it seems. He learns to trust Charlotte and Felix (the third child) as together they try to stop Pinchbeck fooling the rich as she tries desperately to become a famous medium.

Pinchbeck reminded me of the child catcher. The author really worked her magic in making us, as well as Leander, believe that she is just looking out for him. Yet soon, we see her other side. A side that encompasses magic, stories, evil, darkness, greed and trickery. The more I read the book, the more I hated her but I just couldn't quite work out why things were happening. I just had to keep reading!

The book was full of suspense and a sense of fear for the children. Would they die? Would they survive? Would they be locked away forever? A fantastically written story that takes the reader on a heart stopping journey. There were times when I found myself reading quicker and quicker. I could feel my heart thumping as I was totally sucked in to the plights of the children.

For me, this book stands out as one of a kind. The setting, the characters and the plot all were different to anything I've read at middle grade before.

I'd highly recommend this book to children of about 9 upwards. It may be a little too tense for lower key stage 2. It easily fits within the Victorians topic and further research could be done in class to enhance the children's understanding of the time period. There would be so much to look into: clothes, development of the camera, travel, beliefs etc.

This has to be the easiest 5 stars I've ever given. 
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Happy reading,

Allison xx

Oh No Bobo! - review

Hello, hello my lovelies,

I hope you are all well.

Today I have another review for you.

Oh No Bobo! by Donna David. Illustrated by Laura Watkins
Due to be published 21.4.20



Synopsis:
Join Bobo the Orangutan on his quest to find the perfect pillow and ensure a good night's sleep.

Bobo is sure one of his jungle friends will be able to help. He plucks a feather here and a tuft of hair there but only causes upset! Bobo is left despondent and still without a pillow. But when Elsie the elephant enthusiastically strokes Bobo and wraps him up in her trunk in an effort to play, Bobo gets very upset indeed. Will Bobo and Elsie both learn and important lesson about asking permission? 

Beautifully illustrated, QED's Storytime series introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories. Featuring charming animal and human characters, the books explore important social and emotional themes like friendship, gratitude, perseverance and overcoming fears. A Next Steps page at the back provides guidance for parents and teachers.

Review

This is a beautiful book. I actually felt quite broody as I wanted a little child in my lap to read this to! 

Bobo is a baby orangutan who can't sleep very well because his branch is a bit uncomfortable. We travel with him as he swings through the jungle meeting different animals that he wants to use as a pillow. Needless to say, those animals aren't too keen and definitely let him know about it! I have to admit I did chuckle when the slow loris bit him. I could just imagine a little one laughing out loud at this. 

Finally Bobo meets Elsie, a baby elephant who finds herself in exactly the same position. She can't sleep either! Unfortunately, or fortunately you could say, she gives Bobo a taste of his own medicine.

This is a gorgeous book. The illustrations are vibrant and really sell the story. I love the final picture of Bob with his mum, it would make a lovely print in a child's bedroom. The story is beautifully told, with short sentences making the it easy to read aloud, follow along, or for children to try to read themselves. Lovely repitition means the children can join in with their predictions too.

A beautiful bedtime book where, as Bobo and his mum snuggle together at the end, so can you and you child or grandchild as you put them to bed after.

Alternatively, this could be easily used in an EYFS setting. There is a page at the back with some ideas for teachers which is a lovely touch. If anyone does Talk For Writing in their setting, this would be perfect for that. 

A super picture book.

Rating:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I hope you enjoyed this review and I have tempted you to go and buy a copy.

I would like to thank NetGalley for providing me this copy for my honest review.
I would also like to thank QED Publishing, Donna David and Laura Watkins.

Happy reading,

Allison xx

The House of Hidden Wonders - Review

Hello, hello my lovelies,

How are you?
I'm actually off work today but not because of the dreaded virus. I hope you are all safe and well.

So today I am reviewing The House Of Hidden Wonders by Sharon Gosling.



This is due to be published 02.04.20

Synopsis:

Zinnie and her sisters live in the murky tunnels beneath Edinburgh's Old Town. They keep out of the way of the authorities and remain undetected. Until, that is, rumours of a ghost bring unwanted visitors into the caverns they call home. Among them, a young Arthur Conan Doyle, keen to investigate, and MacDuff, the shady owner of Edinburgh's newest attraction, the House of Wonders. 
Caught up in a world of intrigue and adventure, Zinnie seeks answers. But how can she discover what secrets lie in the House of Wonders while also protecting the sisters she holds so dear? 

Review
To start, Edinburgh is one of my favourite cities in the Uk. I've only been there twice and both times I fell head over heels in love with it. I love the juxtaposition between the old and new architecture, the vibrancy, the history, the people, the accent and everything else associated with it; so I was already excited to read this knowing it was set deep in Victorian Auld Reekie. 

Add in a strong female protagonist who strives for the best despite adversity and we're on to a winner. Zinnie, the eldest of 3 sisters has a strong mother role where, despite living hand to mouth in the slums, wants the best for her siblings and will do anything to make sure they are all ok. Sadie, the next sister down is quiet and demure with a love for botany and the medicinal properties of plants. Lastly, there is Nell. The youngest sister and one who takes ill through the poor living conditions. The relationship between the sisters is extremely powerful and shows the bond they all have. They will do anything for each other and anything to stay together. Zinnie knows they don't live well but knows it is her duty to look after them. She wants the best for them but understands she can only do what she can. However, that doesn't mean she rests on her laurels and accepts things for what they are. In fact, quite the opposite.

She has a friendship with a young Arthur Conan Doyle and between the 2 of them, they seem to feed off each other. He understands Zinnie knows the streets of Edinburgh like the back of her hand. Zinnie knows that he is a learned man who is inquisitive and won't stop at what is there before him. If he feels there is more to something than the obvious, he and Zinnie almost think aloud together in a search to unravel a mystery.

Also in the book is another very powerful, strong lady called Lady Sarah Montague. How I would love to be her! She is widowed and has travelled extensively around the world on her own and intends to keep going, much to the dismay of the gentlemen around her who think a lady should be doing no such thing! Lady Sarah puts these men swiftly back in their place. She is an endearing character and one who takes an instant liking to Zinnie, albeit she is a street child,  knowing she is a friend of Conan Doyle. 

Then we have Dr Sophia Jex-Blake. Again another female character and as it turns out, another factual person from the time. I'm not going to spoil it here and tell you her history as I think it will be interesting for you to find out, as I did, when you get to the end of the book. I must admit, the author really has done her research and I love this aspect of the book, mixing fact with fiction. Delicious!

Then there is the bad guy. A supposedly American freak show owner who isn't all that he seems. As you read the book, you take an instant dislike to him and that's all down to the power of the writing.

Finally there is one more girl who I'm not going to say anything about. All I will say is that I cried when I found out about her. I'll leave that little nugget with you.

This was an absolutely fantastic book and one that I will definitely be buying. Suitable for upper key stage 2 as there are some darker themes, we follow Zinnie as she takes us on a rip-roaring adventure to solve her own Sherlock Holmes style murder mystery. You are thrown straight into the story from page 1 and to be honest, as I was reading, I forgot it was even a middle grade book. I was so engrossed that I needed to read and read until every little twist was put into place. 

This is a story of sibling love; a love for someone no matter what they look like, be that in race or disability. The bond between people through adversity to not only make the best of what they have but also stand by their morals and fight for justice and what is right. There is the history of the underground streets and a glimpse into life as it was then, yet just down the road, the rich lived with their staff.
I can already say with confidence, that this will be one of my best books of the year. I'd highly recommend this to anyone, adults and children alike who want an adventure that draws you straight in and you can get your teeth into.

Without hesitation, this gets ...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  5 stars!

I hope this review has inspired you to read this.

I would like to thank NetGalley for sending me a copy of this book for my honest review. Also Little Tiger Press Group and Sharon Gosling.

Happy reading.

Allison xx

The Unadoptables - review

Hello, hello my lovelies, 

How are things? Have you done much reading?

I read The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke a little while ago now and just haven't got around to reviewing it. So here we are!



This is due to be on the shelves 14th May 2020.

So I have to get this off my chest first and foremost ... I freaking loved this book!! Without a doubt is the best book I've read this year so far. I will definitely by buying a hard copy as I had a kindle version. 

This is the story of Lotta, Egg, Milou, Fenna and Sem, The Unadoptables. So called as they weren't left for adoption in the 'normal' way. They landed at the Little Tulip Orphanage under the watchful eye of the matron, Elinor Gasbeek. She is quite a tyrant and particularly loathes these 5. Desperate times call for desperate measures and she agrees to sell the children to a Scrooge-like character in order to cook the books and make it look like she is able to re-home all her little adoptees. 

I say Scrooge like but he more reminded me of Fagin I think. I just pictured Fagin's picture each time he appeared in the book. Adventures start when the children realise all is not as it seems and make their bid to escape.

Each child has their own backstory and each is just as heartwarming as the other. I felt an instant affinity with the children, almost understanding their turmoils and began willing them to make the right choices. I loved the fact that they all had a different talent which enabled them as a group to be self sufficient.

The main part of the book follows Milou and her quest to find her parents. She keeps a notebook in which she writes all her theories and clues she uncovers along the way as she desperately tries to not only find her family but also establish why she was left at the orphanage in the first place. She feels there must be a reason which would explain in a positive way as she can't believe that her parents would do such a thing unless something terrible had happened.

There are laughs and adventures along the way. Set in Amsterdam, homage is played to the frozen canals and ice skating, tulips, windmills and bicycles. All those things synonymous with Holland.

The writing is lovely and flows at a quick pace. The adventures are well written and I found myself quickly turning pages, longing to find out what happens next.

I thought this was an adorable book and one that would be suitable in an upper key stage 2 classroom, so maybe for children from about 9 onwards. I would have liked to have read it to my class (year 3) but I wasn't sure they would understand some of the underlying themes.

This book is about life, love, the past, the future and the journey between. 

I will easily rate this book 5 stars.

Let me know your thoughts about this book. Were they the same as mine? I'm biased with my opinion but I'm interested to hear what you think too. Treat yourself when it's published and buy a copy. You won't be disappointed!

Happy reading,

Allison xx

Review - Pages & Co. Tilly and the Bookwanderers.

Hello hello my lovelies,

So I've finished my first book of the year. It took longer than expected as I was away with my family over Christmas and didn't get much reading done at all.

Anyway, no more excuses! 

Here is my review for Pages & Co. Tilly and the Bookwanderers by Anna James.

Synopsis

A magical adventure to delight the imagination. A curl-up-on-the-sofa snuggle of a debut from a uniquely talented author.

Eleven year-old Tilly has lived above her grandparents' bookshop ever since her mother disappeared shortly after she was born. Like the rest of her family, Tilly loves nothing more than to escape into the pages of her favourite stories.

One day Tilly realises that classic children's characters are appearing in the shop through the magic of `book wandering' - crossing over from the page into real life.

With the help of Anne of Green Gables and Alice in Wonderland. Tilly is determined to solve the mystery of what happened to her mother all those years ago, so she bravely steps into the unknown, unsure of what adventure lies ahead and what dangers she may face.

I'm going to start off by saying that having read this book, I think that if there was ever something that I wish I could do, it has to be book wandering like Tilly. Imagine being able to actually go into a page of your favourite book and talk to characters, feel and smell the setting and watch the story unfurl before your eyes. Wouldn't that be amazing!

Tilly is a curious girl with a love for books. She has been brought up by her grandparents who own a book shop (something else idyllic right there!). Her dad died before she was born and her mother went missing shortly after that. Living in a bookshop and being surrounded by people who enjoy the beauty of reading means that she has fostered that love too. 

However, things aren't all as they seem. She thinks she sees characters from her favourite book. She hears her grandparents having secret conversations. This piques her curiosity and Tilly sets off to find out what is happening. 

Entwined with this, is her desire to find out what she can about her mum and dad and her developing friendship with the boy across the road.

The chapters rolled at a quick pace and I really enjoyed the chapter titles. They added more quirkiness and set the my mind wondering what each title meant. There were titles such as: Readers are so Messy and Some Books are Loved and Some are Forgotten.

I have to say that my heart skipped a beat and I was extremely excited when Tilly ends up in an old Peter and Jane Ladybird book. I was brought up on these and I could actually picture the illustrations from that book as I was reading this one. I think it was at this point that I just wanted to be Tilly!

As Tilly book wanders more and more, some things are as she expects and some things just aren't and the sentences quicken as tension builds on the adventures; but the final twists which round the book up are something I would never have guessed in a million years. Obviously I'm not going to give that part away. You'll just have to read it to find out.

You can tell that Anna James has a deep set love for books and reading as that comes through so clearly and there are some gorgeous quotes to boot.

'Bookwandering is, at its core, the magic of books and imagination pushed to the limit, and then tipped over a little bit further.'

'Be brave. Be curious. Be kind.' This I feel I should give to my class.

'But I think a bookshop is like a map of the world. There are infinite paths you can take through it and none of them are right or wrong. Here in a bookshop we give readers landmarks  to help them find their way, but every reader has to learn to set their own compass.' 

If you weren't a book lover before you read this book, you certainly would be after. It really is a little book of warmth and love that makes you feel good and affirms all you think of about books and reading. It's a real gem of a book and if I could, I'd personally thank the author for bringing back memories of my childhood and allowing me to read a book in which I smiled practically the whole way through. 

Rating: 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Happy reading

Allison x

McDuff Moves In by Rosemary Wells and Susan J Jeffers

Book Review

Blurb

The little dog nobody wanted finds a loving home with Fred and Lucy - and all the vanilla rice pudding he can eat.

Review

This is such a sweet book. Poor little McDuff falls out of the dog pound van in search of a new home. We follow his little adventure to Fred and Lucy's house where they take him in. 

There is a lovely message here about rescuing dogs and showing how the personality of such a little animal can have an immediate effect on a family.

I particularly loved that it was set in the 1930s with delightful illustrations, with a little nod to detail such as the Clarice Cliff teapot on the table. 

A very warm and cosy book that I would love to read to a little one with them sat on my lap. There is added information about rescuing dogs in the back plus a recipe for vanilla rice pudding. Such a beautiful touch.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Happy reading,

Allison x

The Dot by Peter H Reynolds

Blurb

"Just make a mark and see where it takes you."

Vashti says she can't draw.

Her teacher says she can.

She knows that there's a creative spirit in everyone and where there's a dot, there's a way ...

"A wonderfully liberating book ... The small line drawings, set in clear white space, convey everything they need to say with the utmost simplicity."
The Guardian

Review

I love this book! I love the message that even if you think you can't then maybe you can. As a teacher, this resonates with me as there are so many children that will readily say they can't without even trying; or they get really frustrated if what they have planned in their heads doesn't show it the way they want it to on paper. Yet this book shows that whilst it might be different to everyone elses, that's OK. Through someone elses eyes it might just be the best thing ever!

This is a great read aloud story that can be read at home or to a class which children can easily identify with and learn from.

Happy reading,

Allison x

The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson

Blurb

Marinka dreams of a normal life, where her house stays in one place long enough for her to make friends. But her house has chicken legs and moves on without warning.

For Marinka's grandmother is Baba Yaga, who guides spirits between this world and the next. Marinka longs to change her destiny and sets out to break free from her grandmother's footsteps, but her house has other ideas...

“Enticing, a little bit dangerous, and thrumming with possibilities.”Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars

Review 

When I first started this book, I couldn't quite work out quite what was happening. There were many references to death, guiding souls and Yaga. However, as the book got going I started to understand the premise. 

This book can be a bit dark in places, so if you are uncomfortable with reading about helping dead souls accept their fate then this might not be the book for you. If you're a child that has recently experienced death, then this may trigger some emotions.

Having said that, the book is beautifully written and Sophie has done a wonderful job researching different Slavic folk tales to help her set her story. 

The descriptive writing paints a super vivid picture in your head. So much so, I really felt the tension when Marinka went through the gate herself. 

I didn't know anything about the Yaga before I read this but actually became intrigued as I worked through the book. I loved the glossary at the end as well so the reader really understands all the different Slavic foods!

For me, this is a book about history and tradition. Culture and love. Friendship and happiness. But the overarching theme is about being happy and accepting who you are. Is the grass greener on the other side? Will those things that seem just out of reach make you a happier person if you actually get them?

You can explore all those emotions and and maybe come to realise that what you have in life is actually great. It did for me!

I also wish I had a house that 'spoke' to me because it knew what I was feeling or wanted and would just take off and run for another setting whenever it wanted. How idyllic would that be?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading another culturally rich tale from this author. 

What are your thoughts on the book and the subject matter? 

Keep reading!

Allison x 

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to my brand new blog where I will be reviewing children's books for readers from 5 upwards.

I can't wait to get started and I hope you will follow me on my book journey.

Happy reading

Allison x