Anything can and does happen in these short but satisfying stories where the laws of physics don’t apply and the only limitations are those of the human heart. Kirsty Logan is surely one to watch.
When it comes to teenage books with a feminist message and a positive role model, “The Blemished” series is one of the first books that I think of. It takes […]
A lovely read which tackles the issue of Independence in a light hearted and creative way. Borrow from the Library before September for a new take on the issues, and to have a nice laugh along the way.
Our volunteer Jane Carmidy recommends Instruction for a heatwave: On reading the blurb I thought I had read this novel but I think I was confusing it with ‘The vanishing […]
Beatrice Hitchman’s Petite Mort is a thrilling novel about double identities, the visual trickery of cinema, and ambition. In this thriller, nothing is as it initially appears and even the […]
Anabel recommends: All the truth that’s in me by Julie Berry The place and time of this story for teenagers are never specified, but I’m guessing colonial era America. After […]
History is about chaps is still all too true a saying. So it’s up to the fabulous History Girls to balance this approach with stories of impressive and inspiring women and girls – we were spoilt for choice.
When fans of Harry Potter heard that lead actor, Daniel Radcliffe, was to star in a film adaptation of Susan Hill’s ‘The woman in Black’ they were probably of the […]
An enchanting short story about a young girl growing up – her name is Star. She cares deeply for her family and of the life experiences they are subjected to; chosen […]
Andrew from Jo Fletcher Books was generous enough to send me review copies of these titles along Karen Lord’s The Best Of Both Worlds. Naomi was born in London, England, […]
