It finally arrived! I became so absorbed that I read it all in one sitting! This brilliant sequel to the original 'The Secret Garden' is perfect for reading whilst snuggled up under a blanket on a winter's day. Set at the start of World War 2, the story follows a group of children who are … Continue reading ‘Return to the Secret Garden’ by Holly Webb
Category: Adventure
‘The Marvels’ by Brian Selznick
I was buzzing round a bookshop today when I spotted this beautiful book glimmering in the corner of my eye. I loved Selznick's previous book, 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret' which is definitely worth a read. What makes both these books so fantastic is that the stories are told through a clever mix of prose and illustrated sections, … Continue reading ‘The Marvels’ by Brian Selznick
‘Goblins’ by Philip Reeve
As superheroes, we spend a lot of our time battling loathsome beasts but none as foul and disgusting as the goblins of Clovenstone Keep. This book has one of the most gripping openings I've ever read, with the hero plummeting from the tallest tower of the keep. It also features a chapter called 'The Bumwipe Heaps' - … Continue reading ‘Goblins’ by Philip Reeve
Library Girl and Book Boy 