@teacher_mr_rFeb 35 minGrandpa Frank's Great Big Bucket List Blog TourIt is no secret that I am a big fan of Jenny Pearson's writing, so I am delighted to be taking part in the blog tour
@teacher_mr_rFeb 14 minCircus Maximus: Rivals on the Track blog tourI absolutely loved the book. It was a fast paced adventure that immerses you in the past, and was just as good as the first book
@teacher_mr_rJan 163 minThe Secret of the Treasure KeepersThe Secret of the Treasure Keepers by A.M. Howell is the latest historical mystery by a writer who is fast becoming a master of the genre.
@teacher_mr_rJan 163 minThe Boy Whose Wishes Came TrueAt it's heart this is a story about a boy who wants to be loved and cared for as every child deserves. Fantastic story, full of empathy
@teacher_mr_rJan 92 minCircus Maximus: Rivals on the Track by Annelise GrayThis is a fantastic book and it would be perfect for children that are aged 9 and above that love exciting adventure stories.
@teacher_mr_rDec 30, 20213 minSleepover Takeover by Simon James GreenThis book is bonkers. It is hilarious and lots of fun; it is farcical in places and a very enjoyable read.
@teacher_mr_rDec 30, 20213 minLibby and the Parisian Puzzle by Jo ClarkeLibby and the Parisian puzzle is the debut middle grade novel by Jo Clarke. It is about a girl called Libby who goes to stay with her aunt
@teacher_mr_rDec 21, 20212 minFrakie's World by Aoife DooleyThe story is engaging and is told with a lot of humour. Frankie is a girl who feels like she doesn't fit in and feels a bit like an alien.
@teacher_mr_rDec 21, 20213 minRita Wong and the Jade Mask by Mark JonesRita Wong and the Jade mask is an unusual story, it is quirky and full of character.
@teacher_mr_rDec 18, 202111 minTop 30 Middle Grade books 2021It's that time of year again when I start to reflect on the books I have read over the last 12 months. It has been another fantastic year
@teacher_mr_rDec 8, 20214 minThe Very Merry Murder ClubToday it is my turn to write about a Christmas themed book for the 'Let's Get Festive' Blog tour. I have to be completely honest and...
@teacher_mr_rNov 13, 20213 minThe Song That Sings Us by Nicola DaviesThe Song that Sings Us really is a book worth singing about. I hope it gets read far and wide, it deserved to.
@teacher_mr_rNov 7, 20214 minGrandpa Frank's Great Big Bucket List by Jenny PearsonThis book made me laugh. A lot. But it also made me feel sad in parts. It made me cry as well.
@teacher_mr_rApr 18, 20213 minThe Swallows' FlightFrom the Costa Award-winning author of The Skylarks' War, a moving WWII story of family and friendship on opposite sides of a devastating...
@teacher_mr_rFeb 28, 20213 minBigfoot MountainBigfoot Mountain is the debut middle grade novel by Roderick O'Grady and is about a girl called Minnie and her stepfather Dan,
@teacher_mr_rFeb 20, 20214 minShipwreck IslandI loved this story, and I hope others will feel the same way. It is definitely not the 'difficult' second album, more the crowning glory
@teacher_mr_rFeb 7, 20212 minThe Storm Keepers BattleThe Storm Keepers' Battle by Catherin Doyle is the fitting conclusion to the Stormkeeper trilogy.
@teacher_mr_rJan 24, 20212 minThe Perfect Parent ProjectStewart Foster has that wonderful talent in a writer to see the world through the eyes of a child.
@teacher_mr_rJan 18, 20213 minMe, my Dad and the end of the RainbowMe, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow is the debut middle grade novel by Benjamin Dean. It's brilliant.
@teacher_mr_rJan 17, 20213 minThe Shark CallerOccasionally a book comes along that draws me in entirely with its compelling story and characters. This is one of those stories.