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Shifty's Boys - Chris Offutt
BLOGTOUR I loved The Killing Hills, so was thrilled to be asked to be part of the blogtour for Mick Hardin's return to Rocksalt in this,...
simpsonrd
Oct 13, 20221 min read
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NO PLACE FOR MONSTERS - Kory Merritt
Nothing is out of place in the quiet suburban town of Cowslip Grove. But kids have been going missing – and only Levi and Kat notice....
simpsonrd
Oct 13, 20221 min read
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Everest - David Long, ill.by Stefano Tambellini
I'm a massive David Long fan - his book, 'When Darwin Sailed The Sea', was one of the first books ever to feature when I started...
simpsonrd
Oct 12, 20224 min read
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Brrr! - Kes Gray, ill. by Nick east
BLOGTOUR From the bestselling author of the OI FROG AND FRIENDS series comes a roaringly funny new picture book, jam-packed with...
simpsonrd
Oct 11, 20222 min read
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The Corny Scaredy-Cat Paranormal Investigation Squad - David Wandsworth
Eleven-year-old Alastair leads a lonely life in darkest Cornwall: his parents ignore him, his only friend has moved away, and he’s beset...
simpsonrd
Oct 10, 20222 min read
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Ready-for-School Words - Hannah Campbell
Packed with 1000 words to get you ready for school, set against brilliant illustrations to help link the words and context and provide...
simpsonrd
Sep 30, 20221 min read
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The Ultimate Guide To Growing Dragons - Andy Shepherd
A brilliant addition to the much-loved Dragon series by Andy Shepherd, this continues the story of Tomas and the gang of friends. Now...
simpsonrd
Sep 24, 20221 min read
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Into Goblyn Wood - Anna Kemp
Are you ready to enter Goblyn Wood..? Hazel has always known she was different, but she doesn't know where she came from. When her best...
simpsonrd
Sep 23, 20222 min read
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The Ultimate Seasonal Lunchbox - Audrey Schaerrer
This is a fun and idea-filled book with delicious recipes based on seasonal ingredients that are both tasty and also fun to make (Isla...
simpsonrd
Sep 22, 20222 min read
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The Book of Stolen Dreams - David Farr
When Rachel and Robert are passed a stolen book by their librarian father, they have to go on the run and protect it at all costs. With...
simpsonrd
Sep 22, 20222 min read
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My Mum is A Spy - Andy McNab, Jess French, ill. by Nathan Reed
Blogtour stop! Idris’s stepsister Lucia is CONVINCED his mum is a spy, but he’s not having any of it; she’s much too boring, and he’s far...
simpsonrd
Aug 15, 20222 min read
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Brave Dave - Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees
I absolutely love this beautiful, bright and bold tale about being brave and being who you want to be! With a joyous message about...
simpsonrd
Aug 9, 20223 min read
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Swarm Rising: Swarm Enemy - Tim Peake and Steve Cole
This is my blog tour stop for the second instalment of the Swarm Rising series from amazing astronaut and author pairing, Tim Peake and...
simpsonrd
Aug 8, 20222 min read
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Blitz Bullion Busters – Daryl Joyce
During the Blitz in World War II, £5 million pounds in gold bullion was loaded onto a secret, secure train in London. When the train...
simpsonrd
Aug 3, 20225 min read
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Alex Neptune Dragon Thief - David Owen
Meet Alex Neptune, the boy with the power of the ocean in his hands - a brand-new hero for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm! For as...
simpsonrd
Aug 1, 20223 min read
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Kitty Quest Trial By Tentacle - Phil Corbett
The islands of Pawdor are in peril once again! Ferocious sea monsters have been spotted on shore, and the townsfolk are in a complete...
simpsonrd
Jul 27, 20221 min read
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Running Out Of Time - Simon Fox
I'm thrilled to be able to share the cover of exciting new Nosy Crow sci-fi by Simon Fox: Running Out Of Time, which publishes next month...
simpsonrd
Jul 19, 20223 min read
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No Sleep for Bear - Duncan Beedie
I loved revisiting Bear and his quest for sleep in this follow up to 'The Bear Who Stared', where we see Bear, despite his best...
simpsonrd
Jul 19, 20221 min read
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What's That - Nigel and Robbie Lungenmuss-Ward
This is a fantastic book which I shared on a screen with a KS1 class this week, and which was thoroughly enjoyed by all of them! They...
simpsonrd
Jul 19, 20222 min read
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Wishes Come in Threes - Andy Jones
I'm thrilled to be part of the blogtour for the lovely 'Wishes Come in Threes' by Andy Jones, and that I have an extract of the book on...
simpsonrd
Jul 18, 20222 min read
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