Hi friends, this June, despite the wintry blasts that wrap around New Zealand, I’m taking you all on an adventure!! Yes, this last month’s books will feature the ever-romantic, fun-filled staple of summer holidays: the road trip!! So, if you’re looking forward to summer holidays (that’s to all of you in the northern countries!), and require some reading inspo, why not delve further…
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Write To Me by Cynthia Grady
Hi everyone, this week I’m giving you a tween read with a bit of a change. I found this while delving into epistolary fiction in the library, and the simple cover image caught my eye. I’m afraid this is another one set during the Second World War years, but it held much more than simple letters.
Continue reading “Write To Me by Cynthia Grady”A Quartet of Tween Reads

Hi everyone, this week I have a quartet of reads arranged for your reading pleasure. If your tween is someone who enjoys stories with headstrong characters, moving storylines, and pages filled with letters, then this is the booklist for you! Why not dive in and have a read…
Continue reading “A Quartet of Tween Reads”A Selection of Historical Mysteries for your Tween

Hi everyone, this week I’m giving you a booklist of tween reads all decked out in historical mysteries galore!! You’ll find elements of the supernatural, ancient curses, and even some espionage in the mix. I don’t plan on giving any more tips so if you’re interested, then head on down…
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Hello everyone, this first week of March I’m giving you a short booklist, a trio shall we say. The stories are ones that have won multiple awards and follow a trio of amazing young female tweens. I’m going to let these amazing stories speak for themselves, so why don’t you delve further and check them out.
Continue reading “A Trio of Award-Winning Tween Reads”An eclectic mix this March
Hi everyone, I hope this month of March hasn’t arrived too quickly for you! For me, the weeks and days became a flurry of activity once my nieces started their new school year. To give you and myself a bit of a breather, this month’s selection will be an eclectic mix. Has that intrigued you? Why not press below to find out which titles I’ve included this month…
Continue reading “An eclectic mix this March”Teens, Kindness, and other elements

Hi everyone, this last week of February I’m treating you to a trio of teen reads that have threads of kindness and other elements running through them. Truth be told, it was a bit tricky finding teen stories with kindness as there are always other themes that take centre stage. So, friends, why not head on down then!
Continue reading “Teens, Kindness, and other elements”Your Tween and Kindness in Stories

Hi everyone, this week’s tween booklist is filled with a selection of some stories that may have brought a tear or several to my eyes. It took me a while to fill this post with books that I hadn’t covered before, so… I hope you like the ones that found their way this week.
Continue reading “Your Tween and Kindness in Stories”Teens and their Grandfathers
Hi everyone, this week’s teen reads may number only two but they both made an impact on me. I was moved by these stories and the relationships the youngsters have with their grandfathers. It made me think of my own grandfather and the short time I spent with him. Why not press below to find out more…
Continue reading “Teens and their Grandfathers”Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting: A Novel by Clare Pooley
Hi everyone, this week I’m giving you a review of an amazing book I read last year that still warms my heart and leaves me in tears! If I said the one thing I liked about this without reading the story was the vibrant cover, I wouldn’t be lying!! Now, if that has given you a reason to find out more… Please press the button below to check it all out…
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