The Lion Above the Door

By Onjali Q. Raúf I have read another book by this author (The Boy at the Back of the Class). I really enjoyed that book so when I saw this for sale at my primary school book fair, I bought a copy. The book explores historical racism in a child-friendly way way by looking at

The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh

By Helen Rutter I chose to read this book as it was one of the recommended reads in the Bolton Children’s Fiction Award organised by the my school and was announced overall winner! It was also short-listed for many other awards in 2022 such as the Blue Peter Book Award, Costa Childen’s Book Award &

The Valley of Lost Secrets

Written by Lesley Parr & illustrated by David Dean This is one of the books that have been shortlisted for an award in the children’s fiction competition that my school runs every year. I chose to read this one first, as I enjoy historical fiction and thought the blurb was intriguing. I also loved the

The Library Mouse’s Christmas Book Pile – Week 2

All of the books in this week’s post are courtesy of NetGalley and their associated publishers who kindly sent us some advance reader copies in exchange for honest reviews! Santa Jaws By Mark Sperring & Sophie Corrigan / Bloomsbury Children’s Books. Publication Date 15 Oct 2020. Welcome to Santa’s grotto, little fishes, please come in, And