Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2) is a global pandemic that has brought the whole world to a standstill. Many people are now having to stay at home to prevent the virus from spreading. Being in “lockdown” gives us (especially us kids) quite a lot of extra time to kill! To help to combat... Continue Reading →

It’s spring break and I have compiled a selection of books that you should read. Remember to comment on your views on each of the books if you read them. 4. Pick your Poison, Lauren Child Ruby Redfort is a 13-year-old secret agent who works for, Spectrum 8, a spy agency. She lives in Twinford... Continue Reading →

Rose Muddle is an orphan who has lived in the workhouse for the first twelve miserable years of her life. When she suddenly finds out that she is wanted to work in a grand mansion, she can't believe her ears. What sort of person would want a clumsy orphan to be a maid in their... Continue Reading →

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 →