#MG Review: The Ocean and the Bones by Genevieve Carver cover art by Richard Johnson, published by Rock the Boat, 4 June 2026, ISBN: 978-1836433095 The Ocean and the Bones is the debut middle grade adventure from Genevieve Carver, whose background in ar…

The Ocean and the Bones is a lyrical middle grade adventure, written by #GenevieveCarver & set in Neolithic times. Very grateful for an advanced proof from @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social & @dannieprice.bsky.social
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Here’s my review 👇

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The Year of Reading – April As Spring is well and truly sprung in ‘The Year of Reading’ for 2026 and a great time to reflect on how the first quarter of the year has gone so far. At school, we have worked hard to …

#SundayMorningBookChat for April. On my blog in honour of the Year of Reading I explored the genre of Adventure! What are your favourite adventure stories or series tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/04/18/t...

Springing into my mind are the early & brilliant MG novels by @strangelymagic.bsky.social The Boy with the Butterfly Mind, Fox Girl and the White Gazelle & possibly Norah’s Ark, although I don’t remember that one quite so clearly. If I recall any others, I will let you know 😊

Hello #KidLit hivemind.
I’m looking for examples of Middle Grade dual point of view narratives. Mostly finding US examples. Can anyone suggestion UK MG books written in dual point of view (first or third is fine)? Wondering if this is a cultural/publishing industry difference?
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#Illustrated Fiction Review – Star Kitties: Detective Kitty is on the Case! by Laura Ellen Anderson Cover art by Laura Ellen Anderson, published by Farshore, 7 May 2026, ISBN: 978-0008678906 Cuter than a basketful of kittens, this first story in a new series from Laura Ellen Anderson is an absolu…

Star Kitties: Detective Kitty is on the Case written & illustrated by #LauraEllenAnderson is cuter than a basketful of kittens and perfect for readers aged 5+. Out on 7 May 2026 from @farshorebooks.bsky.social
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Here’s my review 👇

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The Protectors (Royal Institute of Magic 3) by Victor Kloss Cover illustration © Helge Vogt Life is full of surprises. Now that I’m getting older, some of them are a lot less pleasant than others, but those that involve books are invariably amongst th…

Out now, Royal Institute of Magic: The Protectors by Victor Kloss is the third title in this brilliant middle grade fantasy series and I loved it! Find out why by reading my review.

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#MG Sci-Fi Review: We Are Dragon by Alastair Chisholm Cover image by Karítas Gunnarsdóttìr, published by Nosy Crow, 9 April 2026, ISBN: 978-1805131274 We Are Dragon is the final title in the I Am Wolf trilogy, and brings the series to a thrilling and …

#WeAreDragon is the final part in the #IAmWolf trilogy by @alastairc.com, brilliant Sci-Fi for readers aged 9yrs & above. It publishes tomorrow from @nosycrow.bsky.social
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Here’s my review 👇

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Dragonflare by Jamie Hammond Cover illustration © Jamie Hammond, 2026 I don’t know what it is about travelling by train that makes reading an even more attractive activity than it is at home. Possibly I’m less dist…

The most enormous fun for KS2 readers, Dragonflare by Jamie Hammond publishes 07/05 🐲

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The book WE ARE DRAGON by Alastair Chisholm, plus a congratulations card from Nosy Crow. The caption above the picture reads “Two Sleeps Till Dragon Day!”

I LOVE working with @nosycrow.bsky.social! 😍 From concept-bashing to editing, proof-reading to cover design, sales, publicity, audiobooks, a hundred things in between – everyone there is brilliant and enthusiastic. Looking forward to seeing you at the London launch!
#WeAreDragon #IAmWolf #kidlituk

Check this space tomorrow for the incredible trailer to #WeAreDragon, the final chapter in the #IAmWolf trilogy!

I'm SO excited about this book. The whole series has been so much fun and everyone working on it has been amazing. Not long to go now!

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Relic Hamilton, Genie Hunter: The Door of the Dead (RH 2) by Joseph Coelho, illuatrated by Hyun Song We Cover illustration © 2026 Hyun Song We It’s funny how one story can change how you see something. Having been brought up on I Dream of Jeannie and various versions of Aladdin, genies were som…

A fabulous adventure full of magic and excitement, Relic Hamilton, Genie Hunter: The Door of the Dead by Joseph Coelho is out now for middle grade readers from @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social 🧞‍♀️

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#BlogTour Review – Will Shakespeare Mysteries: The Stinky Stolen Toenails, written by Kaz Penney, illustrated by Sammy Elgie Cover illustration by Sammy Elgie, publisher Andersen Press, 26 March 2026, ISBN: 978-1839137594 Today I am delighted to be joining the blog tour for a fabulously hilarious detective mystery aimed …

I’ve written a review for the hilarious first book in the Will Shakespeare Mysteries: The Stinky Stolen Toenails.
Thanks @andersenpress.bsky.social for inviting me aboard the #BlogTour
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#Illustrated Fiction review: Riley Wright is Always Wrong by Mel Taylor-Bessent, illustrated by Sr Sanchez Cover illustrations by Sr Sanchez, published by Farshore, 21 May 2026, ISBN: 978-0008801670 The bright, bubble-gum pink of the cover is a fair indication of the bubbly, sweet, content contained wit…

Here’s my review for #RileyWrightIsAlwaysWrong a fun new title from @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social illustrated by @srsanchez.bsky.social to be published by @farshorebooks.bsky.social in May. Thanks for my copy @dannieprice.bsky.social
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The Year of Reading – March ‘The Year of Reading’ for 2026 is well underway by now and I felt compelled to add something (hopefully of value) to the conversation each month. A mixture of recommendations, genre foc…

Morning all and time for a #SundayMorningBookChat in honour of #TheYearOfReading I am writing a monthly blog with recommendations, teacher tips and genre spotlight. This month its fantasy… what are your favourites? Heres the blog to check out. tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/03/21/t...

Big laughs for #StPatricksDay with the Ronan Boyle series by comedian Thomas Lennon. 🤣😂🤣 Laughing so hard until you cry. Do take the chance to visit Tir na n’og. #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #ChildrensBooks
#MiddleGrade #Humour #Bookbloggers #Librarians

A small girl wearing a rabbit costume and blue coat carries a book as she walks to school. Her mother (head out of shot) wheels her baby brother along in a pushchair. The baby says "Peter Rabbit may be the 'Hero' of the story, but surely the obedient, widowed Mrs Rabbit is a more effective symbol of the oppression inherent within Mister McGregor's regime" The girls looks furious and snaps "Mum!! He's critiquing my world book day costume from a marxist perspective again!"

A cartoon reminder that tomorrow is World Book Day (In the UK anyway). Originally for the @theguardian.com

National Year of Reading 2026: February Book covers of all books I’ve read or listened to during February 2026 I’m “going all in” for the National Year of Reading 2026! I’ve taken the pledge and so far have …

My February reading & listening round-up for #TheNationalYearOfReading2026 #GoAllIn

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#MG Review – Travels With Gannon & Wyatt: Ireland by Patti Wheeler & Keith Hemstreet Published by Claim Stake, 15 April 2026, ISBN: 978-1936284054 Travels With Gannon & Wyatt: Ireland is an interesting blend of non-fiction travel journal and adventure fiction, written for an up…

Travel journal meets adventure story in #TravelsWithGannonAndWyattIreland written by Patti Wheeler & KeithHemstreet, publishing in April from #ClaimStake. Thanks for the book @dannieprice.bsky.social
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My review 👇

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Thanks Jacqui. It’s good to see a very accessible work of #YAfiction covering such an important topic.

#YA Review: The Summer After the Night Before by Lisa Williamson Cover image from proof copy, to be published by David Fickling Books 7 May 2026, ISBN: 978-1788451871 This powerful YA novel follows a close-knit group of teenagers through what should be a carefre…

Thank you so much @dannieprice.bsky.social & @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social for my proof copy of The Summer After The Night Before by @lwilliamsonauthor.bsky.social
#UkKidLit #YA
Here’s my review👇

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I think many will agree with you! This book just captures school dynamics so well & I think the humour will be very much enjoyed by children & any school staff who pick it up 😊

Review: The Misadventures of Mina Mahmood – School Inspectors! by Farhana Islam, illustrated by Simran Diamond Singh Cover art by Simran Diamond Singh, published by Farshore, 15 January 2026, ISBN: 9780008640019 SATs, School Inspectors and a very large spider – a combination to make young readers scream wit…

SATs, School Inspectors & a large spider! 2nd in The Misadventures of Mina Mahmood series will make kids howl with laughter! Published by @farshorebooks.bsky.social
Written by #FarhanaIslam ills by #SimranDiamondSingh
Here’s my review
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I’m a day late…but happy blogaversary Jacqui 🎉

The book, the cover of which shows a white girl and Black boy in front of a large crocodile-like creature around which 2 smaller magical lizards are flying.

It’s my 6-year Blogiversary today and I’m celebrating with my review of Magicalia: Storm of Chaos by Jennifer Bell. Out now for middle grade readers from @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

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A very definite sign of a good read when it finishes too soon!

#Review – Will Shakespeare Mysteries: The Stinky Stolen Toenails, written by Kaz Penney, illustrated by Sammy Elgie Cover illustration by Sammy Elgie, publisher Andersen Press, 26 March 2026, ISBN: 978-1839137594 The Stinky Stolen Toenails is the first book in a new junior detective series; the Will Shakespeare …

There’s a new junior detective coming to a bookshop near you next month! Here’s my review of Will Shakespeare Mysteries: The Stinky Stolen Toenails by #KazPenny & #SammyElgie published by @andersenpress.bsky.social
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Reviews – Fairytale Fiasco: Hansel and Gretel and Fairytale Fiasco: Cinderella by Evgenia Golubeva & Myles McLeod Published by Mini Guppy an imprint of Guppy Books,19 February 2026ISBN: 978-1916558489 Published by Mini Guppy an imprint of Guppy Books,19 February 2026ISBN: 978-1916558502 The first two titles in…

Perfect for the youngest readers during this #NationalYearOfReading2026, the 1st two books in the #FairytaleFiasco series will be published by @guppybooks.bsky.social this week.
#UkKidLit
Here’s my review 👇

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You’ve covered a great selection there Tom. My favourites are the MMU series by @redbreastedbird.bsky.social not just because they are fabulous stories but also because I have such happy memories of sharing them with my youngest, & hearing her sharing them with friends 😊

The Year of Reading – February As we have now embarked on ‘The Year of Reading’ for 2026, I felt compelled to add something (hopefully of value) to the conversation each month. A mixture of recommendations, genre foc…

As it’s Half Term - let’s do a #SundayMorningBookChat in honour of #TheYearOfReading I am writing a monthly blog with recommendations, teacher tips and genre spotlight. This month its murder mystery… what are your favourites? Heres the blog to check out. tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/14/t...

Children's Mental Health Week: This is My Place · Story Snug This year’s theme for children's mental health week is ‘This is My Place’.

#childrensmentalhealthweek: With @place2becharity.bsky.social's theme ‘This is My Place’ in mind we’ve chosen #picturebooks about finding & creating homes & spaces where you can feel a sense of belonging.
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