Press and blog reviews

Below is a selection of recent press and blog reviews.

Money Run

If you love full-on action films then you will love this book.

Boyzone 4 Boys blog

The Other Life

An engaging dystopian story that’s already got me excited for the sequel, The Life Beyond. Definitely recommended to fans of the genre!

Daisy Chain Book Reviews

Animal quiz cards

Will educate, tease, enthuse and amaze any child who is interested in learning more about the animal kingdom.

First4Dads

1000 things to make and do

An amazing art and craft book to keep your child fully entertained during holidays, rainy days and even play days with friends... there is something to suit boys and girls of all ages and abilities.

First4Dads

Big spotter's sticker book

A fantastically laid-out book packed full of fun stickers and educational and informative content that will inspire any child to get out and discover the wildlife around them.

First4Dads

First illustrated maths dictionary

Get yourself a copy of this book, and next time your child has homework on tree diagrams, symmetry or number lines (and lots more) you will have the confidence to help. Practical and easy to use.

Parents in Touch

Wipe-clean mazes

An ideal way for children to learn pencil control and have fun at the same time.

Parents in Touch

Hide-and-seek baby animals

A great sensory adventure for parents and for baby alike!

VIP Magazine

Logic puzzles

A fascinating range of puzzles to challenge children - a fun way to improve their concentration, reasoning and deductive skills. Perfect for a journey, long or short.

Parents in Touch

Penny Dreadful is a Complete Catastrophe

A truly apt title for a book that features the escapades of a small, well-meaning girl whose good intentions create havoc... This is a very funny book for newly independent readers.

The Irish Examiner

The Truth About Celia Frost

As well as being an exciting thriller, this book also really makes you question what is morally right and wrong... I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for future books [by Paula Rawsthorne] because I get a sneaky feeling they'll be as unputdownable as The Truth About Celia Frost.

Mad House Family Reviews

Angel Fire

...a completely compelling read that was impossible to put down! It had highs that would have me cheering with joy, and lows that would leave me heartbroken. I really can't recommend this series enough. You need to read these books now!

Once Upon a Series blog

The Other Life

The Other Life is the first book to come from Susanne Winnacker, and another book added to Usborne's growing YA list... The book is brilliantly written and I don't really want to say much more about what happens because it really would spoil it. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you going... Susanne has created something beautiful here that really stands out [from] the current flood of dystopian fiction.

Empire of Books

The Other Life

With its gritty story line, believable characters, and heart-stopping twists, this YA debut is certainly one to watch... without a doubt, a must-read for fans of dystopian fiction.

Realm of Fiction blog

Mockingbird

A poignant and well-written story, elements of which will remain with the reader long after the last page is read and from which we will, hopefully, take away valuable lessons.

Parents in Touch

Mockingbird

Reading life through the view of Caitlin has made me look at understanding people and their emotions in a whole new light... 10/10

Nayu's Reading Corner blog

Mockingbird

An insightful and poignant novel for teenagers, Mockingbird should encourage young people to understand what life is like with a disability.

We Love This Book

Penny Dreadful is a Magnet for Disaster

A wonderful book for children and child-like adults; particularly those with a slightly silly sense of humour, a love of chaos, and an aptitude to giggle in a group.

An awfully big blog adventure

That's not my lion...

This book is from the brilliant 'That's not my...' series of touch-and-feel books. Henry loves this story... He's stimulated by looking at the bright colours and feeling the different textures, and definitely thinks lions are the best animals

Parent review, Mother and Baby Magazine

Traitor's Kiss

The Elizabeth Francis describes in Traitor’s Kiss is one we would recognize; proud, intelligent, brave and quick-tempered. The author not only captures her character but also what it must have been like to grow up a daughter of a beheaded Queen. Francis also brilliantly captures the Tudor world: its customs, lifestyle, smells, tastes and colours – she really does bring history alive.

School Librarian Journal (Vol. 59, No. 4)

Money Run

This thrilling and far-fetched novel had me turning the pages with speed... Sheer, exhilarating escapism.

School Librarian Journal (Vol. 59, No. 4)

Mockingbird

A fantastic and sometimes heart wrenching book that I would certainly recommend.

Stepping Out of the Page blog

Mockingbird

I read the book in one sitting – I just couldn’t put it down... Author Kathryn demands your attention from the go and maintains the momentum throughout... I’d be very surprised if [Mockingbird] is not shortlisted for the Costa and Booktrust award for 2012.

@MarDixon blog