‘I think children must lead big lives…if it is in them to do so.’ Standing out amongst Eva Ibbotson’s eight children’s books, Journey to the River Sea was a creative decision to venture away from her usual path of witches, ghosts, and the like, to share her passion for the Amazon. I think that is … Continue reading Journey to the River Sea | Eva Ibbotson

‘It is very foolish to shut oneself into any wardrobe.’ But to enter a magical land through a wardrobe? That can lead to all sorts of exciting adventures. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second novel in the Narnia series, when put into reading order. Yet, interestingly, it was the first of … Continue reading The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | C.S. Lewis

‘A love story like no other…’ The perfect way to encapsulate this novel. Carrie Hope Fletcher is well known for her stage appearances, most recently in the UK tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and for her hugely popular Youtube channel, Itswaypastmybedtime. Yet as an avid reader it was only a matter of time before … Continue reading On the Other Side | Carrie Hope Fletcher

Dreams really can be amazing. Dream a little dream is Giovanna Fletcher’s third novel and was widely anticipated following her first two bestsellers, ‘Billy and Me’ and ‘You’re the one that I want’. Although she is a highly dedicated wife and mother, Giovanna always finds time to write, despite her increasingly busy schedule. This book … Continue reading Dream a Little Dream | Giovanna Fletcher

It is widely known that you should never judge a book by its cover, but that is exactly what I did and the book I got in return was truly amazing. The girl of ink & stars is Hargrave’s first novel but I am already excited to see what more she may bring. At only … Continue reading The Girl of Ink and Stars | Kiran Millwood Hargrave