As a child I loved reading war stories. My favourite books were The Machine Gunners, Carrie’s War, When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit, I Am David and The Silver Sword. That love of historical fiction has stayed with me and the … Continue reading
“The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved.” ― Mother Teresa “The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly.” ― … Continue reading
As a home educator brilliant and beautiful books form the heart and soul of our learning We love spending time together as a family reading aloud and talking about what we read One of our favourite genres is narrative non … Continue reading
Today is my stop on the Book Tour for the stunning illustrated non fiction book for children ANTARCTICA: The Melting Continent To celebrate this brilliant and beautiful new book I have a guest post from the author Karen Romano Young … Continue reading
I am just a few chapters in to the new Orla Perry adventure And I am hooked Dave T. Dog is once again stealing the show He is a little dog with a huge heart And is now part cat … Continue reading
I have been reading a new to me book from C.J.Haslam With illustrations by one of our favourites, Paddy Donnelly It is the first in a delightfully dark series about Orla Perry A quirky twelve year old Who discovers that … Continue reading
I have a new YA novel to read From a new to me author Sue Divin I am so intrigued by the blurb on the back of the book I cannot wait to read this story Truth Be Told Northern … Continue reading
“After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” Philip Pullman “Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can’t remember who we are or why we’re here.” Sue … Continue reading
When I was a young adult For one night only I was a magician’s assistant My Dad’s friend was an illusionist And he was doing a show for a function And I was the lady that he put into a … Continue reading
As we begin to prepare for a return to Dorset And more wild and wonderful adventures at Corfe Castle Exploring the ruins of the outer bailey, the inner ward and the gatehouse The tall towers atop a hill The views … Continue reading