Call of the Titanic- Lindsay Galvin
Young cabin steward, Sid, is proud to be working on the Titanic, the greatest ship ever built. Clara dreams of adventure too, but she’s a...
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simpsonrd
Jun 12, 20232 min
Bite Risk - S.J. Wills
BLOGTOUR When everyone's a vicious beast, it's hard to spot the monsters . . . The first book in S. J. Wills' blockbuster teen horror...
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simpsonrd
Jun 11, 20232 min
Vivi Conway and the sword of legend - Lizzie Huxley Jones
BLOGTOUR 'In the Unlands, nothing is as it seems...' A fantastic rip-roaring mix of contemporary adventure and mythical magic, this is a...
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simpsonrd
May 27, 20232 min
Welcome to Dead Town, Raven McKay - Eibhlís Carcione
BLOGTOUR STOP! Thanks to Eibhlis and Mikka at Everything With Words for the copy of the book and this guest post as part of the blogtour...
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simpsonrd
May 24, 20231 min
Rory's Room of Rectangles - Ian Eagle tonight, ill. by Jessica Knight
Blogtour stop! Thanks to Owlet Press and Catherine Ward for the copy of the book to read and share my thoughts on another emotional and...
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simpsonrd
May 10, 20233 min
Small Bites Back - Hannah Moffatt
In Small! Harvey went to a school for giants- but now we follow Harvey and his friend Walloping Toenail into the Vampire mountains as...
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simpsonrd
Apr 17, 20233 min
Interview with Blackbeard - Andy Seed
Thrilled to host a guest post from Andy Seed, author of this fab, funny, fact-filled set of interviews with villains of the past: This is...
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simpsonrd
Apr 15, 20231 min
Finding Bear - Hannah Gold
So... I've just spent another afternoon in the company of #Bear and April again, in @hannahgold_author 's third book, #FindingBear (out...
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simpsonrd
Apr 8, 20232 min
Wendington Jones and the Missing Tree - Daniel Dockery
Wendington Jones has her world abruptly up-ended when her adventuring mother dies in a car crash in late 1920. Left in the care of her...
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simpsonrd
Mar 24, 20233 min
Dread Wood - Jennifer Killick
I'm thrilled to be able to share this blog piece from Queen of 'child-friendly horror' (is that a thing!?🤣), the brilliant Jennifer...
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simpsonrd
Mar 22, 20231 min
SuperQuesters: The Case of The Missing Memory - QuestFriendz
A brilliantly engaging activity-packed book that is sure to gain the attention of STEM fans and readers alike, combining adventure with...
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simpsonrd
Mar 13, 20231 min
The Way Of Dog - Zana Fraillon
Orphan puppy Scruffity yearns for Family – and when he is set free by a boy as unwanted and lonely as he is, his dream is fulfilled. But...
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simpsonrd
Mar 6, 20232 min
Ultimate Survival Handbook - Andy McNab
Late blogtour stop for this from SAS hero, Andy McNab.... A children's survival guide from ex-SAS author Andy McNab. Includes authentic...
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simpsonrd
Mar 6, 20231 min
The Spectaculars - Jodie Garnish
Beyond the gateway, in the Hidden Peaks, live the Spectaculars - magical performers, with special powers gifted from the stars. They can...
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simpsonrd
Mar 1, 20231 min
Alex Neptune Pirate Hunter - David Owen
Extract and Giveaway Read on for an exclusive look at Chapter 1 of 'Pirate Hunter' the follow-up to 'Dragon Thief' in this exciting new...
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simpsonrd
Feb 26, 20231 min
Grey In The Dark - John Lincoln
Blogtour Post 26/2/23 No Exit Press The irreverent and flawed character of Gethin Grey returns in this second investigation for Last...
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simpsonrd
Feb 23, 20234 min
Rivet Boy - Barbara Henderson
Whatever you do, don’t look down... When 12-year-old John Nicol gets a job at the Forth Bridge construction site, he knows it’s...
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simpsonrd
Feb 9, 20232 min
The Comet - Joe Todd-Stanton
Empathy Lab #ReadForEmpathy booklist blogpost February 2023 https://www.empathylab.uk/RFE-2023 This is an absolute joy of a book, from...
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simpsonrd
Feb 7, 20233 min
Wildsmith - Liz Flanagan, ill by Joe Todd-Stanton
Blogtour stop for this brilliant adventure by Liz Flanagan, illustrated by the always fabulous Joe Todd-Stanton....a match made in heaven...
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simpsonrd
Feb 7, 20231 min
Nothing Can Hurt You Now - Simone Campos
Lucinda has lived her whole life in the shadow of her glamorous and outgoing high-end model sister Viviana. But when Viviana suddenly...
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