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One of the hardest parts about writing a book is writing the opening lines. These lines can tell you so much about the characters and can set the tone for the entire story. Therefore, I have created a list of the opening lines of some of my favourite books. I hope that this post is… Continue reading The Opening Lines of Some of My Favourite Books
Rehan Khan is a talented Dubai-based author and history buff. He bases his stories on historical events, integrating plenty of gripping action and suspense. Mr Khan is the author of 'A King’s Armour' and 'A Tudor Turk', which was nominated for the Carnegie Medal in 2020. He recently very kindly agreed to be interviewed by… Continue reading Interview: Rehan Khan
Daniela Frongia is a talented children's book illustrator and an artist. She recently very kindly agreed to be interviewed by me. 1. Can you tell me a little about yourself, where you are from and your background? I come from Italy, more specifically from a small village in Sardinia. Since I was 4 years old,… Continue reading Interview: Daniela Frongia
An excerpt from Chapter 1 A Tudor Turk is a story set in the year 1591. The story revolves around two main characters, Will Ryde and Awa Maryam Al-Jameel. Will Ryde is a 16-year-old galley slave from London. He longs to go back to his home country and meet his mother after he was taken… Continue reading A Tudor Turk, by Rehan Khan
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 10 things to do when you’re bored in lockdown
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 My Top 4 Reads for Spring Break
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 The Amber Pendant, by Imogen White
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 Fashion Academy, by Sheryl Berk and Carrie Berk
This story has everyone's interests at heart as it talks through lives of the world's worst children from boisterous babies to gruesome girls. Tony Ross's imaginative illustrations compliment the wonderful writing of David Walliam. This gang of hilariously horrible children will be sure to make you laugh. This book is split into short stories for you… Continue reading The World’s Worst Children, by David Walliams
