This series is about fashion guru, Mackenzie Williams (Mickey). She has been obsessed with fashion for as long as she can remember and her unusual style sets her apart from everyone she knows. Then she gets accepted into the Fashion Academy of Brooklyn (FAB) and her life turns around. She has received a full scholarship... Continue Reading →

Alisha and Theo, students at Beechwood Junior, are doing their very best to avoid Sports Day. Whilst hiding underneath a tree in the Common, they get caught in a thunderstorm. A tree is the worst place for shelter, but they only realise that seconds before they both get struck by lightning. It wasn’t exactly what... Continue Reading →

This novel revolves around Amihan (Ami) who lives on Culion, an island in the Philippines for people with leprosy; a severe and potentially contagious disease. Her mother (or nanay) is amongst the infected, but Ami still loves her with all her heart. Ami's island is all she has ever known; with its glistening blue ocean... Continue Reading →

This book follows the story of Pattern, a lady's maid, the main character in this terrific story of courage, friendship and magic. Pattern seems invisible to the outside world, but she is fearless, clever and fierce. All these qualities help her protect her mistress, the Duchess of Elffinberg. The young duchess is not only threatened... Continue Reading →

Hooray! It's the summer holidays and with so much free-time on our hands it is essential that we have a list of interesting books to read. Therefore, I have compiled a list of top six books to read this summer. Remember, if you read any of these books make sure to tell me what you... Continue Reading →

Tilly desperately wants to be a bridesmaid in a beautiful dress. Her biggest dream is walking down the aisle in a spectacular dress embellished in vivid and vibrant flowers, behind a bride. She would love to be a bridesmaid at her own Mum and Dad's wedding. However, it is not very likely. When Tilly's best friend, Matty,... Continue Reading →

In the Guggenheim Mystery, Ted Sparks travels to New York to visit his Aunt Gloria and his cousin, Salim. Aunt Gloria, who works for the Guggenheim museum, takes them on a tour of the museum. A short while later, they discover that a priceless painting has been stolen from the museum. Unfortunately, aunt Gloria is blamed and... Continue Reading →

This book review is in memory of the legendary scientist, Stephen Hawking, who sadly passed away on 14 March 2018. George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt is a book that combines the fascination of science with the satisfaction of reading a children's novel. It also includes 32 pages of coloured satellite images of space! The book is... Continue Reading →

Joe the Barbarian, the warrior hero, has been summoned to Muddle Earth. He has to battle dragons and find an ogre’s cuddly toy. Everyday he begs Randalf the Wise, a wizard, to summon him home. Until they find 'The Great Book of Spells', Joe is stuck in Muddle Earth FOREVER! My favourite part of the... Continue Reading →