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Dare I See ‘How I Live Now’?


Back in university we were given a list of books to buy and read for our Writing For Young People module. It was a real mixed bag - from Where The Wild Things Are upwards in age range and variety. One of these books was How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff. It was infuriating.… Continue reading Dare I See ‘How I Live Now’?

75 Book Challenge · Books · Life · Reviews · What Are You Reading?

September Reading Summary


September has been a busy month, what with Caius being away working and sailing and Tori starting school (and Arthur starting pre-school) so it is a small miracle I have read anything at all! But read (and listen) I have and here is what I managed: The Desert Spear (Demon Cycle #2) by Peter V.… Continue reading September Reading Summary

75 Book Challenge · Adult Fiction · Books · Reviews · Young Adult Fiction

Emerald (Pale Blue Dot #1) by R. L. Smith ~ A Review


Emerald by Rosemary L. Smith Illustrated by: N/A Series: Pale Blue Dot #1 Published: Rosemary Smith, 10th July 2013 Edition: Kindle Length: 329 pages Genre: Science Fiction, YA Fiction Where Did I Get It? Amazon Kindle Store Summary (from Goodreads): A fast paced action and adventure story for young adults and those who would like to be. Set… Continue reading Emerald (Pale Blue Dot #1) by R. L. Smith ~ A Review

75 Book Challenge · Books · Children's Fiction · Reviews · Toddler

Three Little Dinosaurs ~ A Book Review


Three Little Dinosaurs by Charles Fuge Illustrated by: Charles Fuge Published: Parragon Books, 2013 Edition: Paperback Length: 24 pages Genre: Young Children's, dinosaurs, Picture books Where Did I Get It?: Received for review as part of Parragon Book's BookBuddies scheme Summary (From Amazon): With its sweet illustrations, appealing characters, and clever concept, Charles Fuge's wonderful new… Continue reading Three Little Dinosaurs ~ A Book Review

Just For Fun · Life · Reviews · UK Days Out

A Day To Remember – A Guest Post from my Mum!


At the end of August my parents went on a very special day trip and my Mum has written down the experience to share with us all. The epitome of luxury, a journey on the Orient Express is a thing of daydreams and wishful wonder in my mind - it is now a happy memory… Continue reading A Day To Remember – A Guest Post from my Mum!