The Cold War Era is a period of history I know very little about and is not something which I have often seen featured in children’s fiction. However, there is a steady trickle of books beginning to fill the bookshelves with the aim of bringing to life this slightly neglected era. ‘Sweet Skies’ is certainly … Continue reading Blog tour: ‘Sweet Skies,’ by Robin Scott-Elliot, cover by Holly Ovenden.
I love Dan Smith’s historical fiction; it always has such depth and emotion, alongside thrilling storylines. I would recommend taking a look at She Wolf (Vikings) and Nisha’s War (Second World War) once you’ve finished ‘The Wall Between Us’ as I know you’ll be wanting more! “Anja and Monika live opposite each other. They play … Continue reading Blog tour: ‘The Wall Between Us,’ by Dan Smith, cover by Matthew Land.
I was immediately intrigued when I opened up this package. I hadn’t read any tween books set in this particular time period and was looking forward to the dual narrative structure of the story. ‘What would you risk for a friend you've never met . . . ? In 1960s Berlin the Wall is everywhere. … Continue reading ‘The Boy Behind the Wall,’ by Maximillian Jones.
Library Girl and Book Boy 