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 →

Look at this book closely. It is such a beautiful book. It has a glorious front to back cover that shows a young Beatrix with her sketches and stories and underneath the dust jacket is the same picture but with … Continue reading →

“You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you…” Anonymous After Easter Edie, Bea and I are starting a new home ed curriculum with A Year of Learning that focuses on the magical stories of … Continue reading →

Imagine reluctantly arriving at your Gran’s for a long weekend in the Scottish Highlands, feeling annoyed about missing a party with friends from school and braced for boredom Then you discover that this is not going to be any ordinary … Continue reading →

“To be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring — these are some of the rewards of the simple life.” John Burroughs “One person’s weed is another person’s wildflower.” … Continue reading →

As the weather warms and the outside turns lush and green beneath bright blue skies my children love to get outside with paper and pencil to draw the outdoors. They sit in patches of sunlight and draw what they can … Continue reading →

A collection of beautiful picture books Telling tales of sibling sets As a mother of five beautiful children I love reading stories about families About large family life And about sibling dynamics Are any of your favourite fictional siblings here? … Continue reading →