What are you curious about? They say curiosity killed the cat, well, in that case, I'd have none of my seven lives left (love a conjoined metaphor!). I'm interested in most things. Too many I've always found, as I can't concentrate on one thing and get really good at it. I suppose it's one of... Continue Reading →
Book Reviews and Author Interviews
Write about a random act of kindness you've done for someone. This is definitely a cringe inspiring question. I really dislike having to 'toot my own horn'. However, what I would say is that I sometimes shop in a supermarket in England called the Co op (and I'm not sponsored by them in anyway!). They... Continue Reading →
How would you describe yourself to someone who can't see you? Interesting question, as the word 'describe' gives the writer the openess needed to make their own choices. Do you go for what a seeing person would see? Do you describe your personality, as that influences how you look? Or, do you describe what you... Continue Reading →
What's the story behind your nickname? I have had quite a few nicknames over the years; it's something of a family tradition. Most of the people on my mother's side of the family had nicknames. I'm not sure why. My grandad used to write in birthday cards etc to me and address them to Boo... Continue Reading →
Was today typical? No, not at all. Mainly, because I am currently on holiday, so everyday is either a lazy day in the hotel or an extravaganza looking at the sites! Sadly, typical days and normality are now on the horizon and I can't stand banality (if that's a word), even though it feels safer.... Continue Reading →
If you could bring back one dinosaur, which one would it be? My son would definitely say the Spinosaurus; however, my preference would be some vegetarian giant, like the diplodocus. Where would you keep it, once its back - I've no idea!?
Dogs or cats? Dogs!
If you won two free plane tickets, where would you go? Japan
It’s her story – shout it out loud!
It's her story: Irena Sendler Written by Margaret Littman @littmanwrites Illustrated by Sara Luna @saralunart Published by Sunbird Books @SunbirdKidBooks Published on: 23rd May 2023 First line: Irena Sendler was a Polish social worker who helped Jewish people in the Warsaw ghetto during World War 2. Price: £7.99 Genre: Biography/ History ISBN: 978 1 5037... Continue Reading →
Should we help refugees?
Defenders: Pitch Invasion Author: Tom Palmer @tompalmerauthor Illustrator: David Shephard @DoodlingDave Published by: @BarringtonStoke Published on: November 2017 First line: Seth's phone buzzed as he was walking out of Maths. Price: £6.99 ISBN: 978 1 78112 731 5 Genre: Contemporary historical fiction Age: 9+ What's it all about? Seth’s mum is ill with cancer and... Continue Reading →
