 This book is pure delight and a gem. It tells the tale of an Armadillo and a Hare who live together and are friends. They are the very best of friends and the story tells of their friendship, their adventures and cheese sandwiches. A perfect book in times of craziness. Witty and kind. Highly recommended! If you would like to know more about the author click here Support a local bookshop and order your copy here
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 First of all the concept caught me a bit out of left field but as the story progressed I got more and more used to the fact that it was telling the story of a girl who died before her time and how she copes with a world that is 100 years on from where she died. The character of Frankie Ripley is believable and the concept of a house that is left over from a freak accident is something which doesn’t stretch the imagination too much. But in my opinion the story and the book lost steam and direction. The appearance of Scanlon and his Dad seems to change the mood of the book and also it’s pace. It could almost be two stories in two different books. Having said this Skinner’s style is very readable and, maybe if I had been reading it before I had children myself I would have enjoyed it a lot more. I will definitely be reading something else by the same author as her writing is very poetic and easy. If you would like to know more about the author click here Support your local bookshop and grab your copy here
 This is the second year that one of Tom Palmer’s books has reached the Children’s Book Award shortlist and his place is well deserved. The story is that of Jack who loves hearing about war as his Dad is in the TA and he loves playing war games on his computer. He is about to go on a school trip to France and visit the graves of some of the dead for the Second World War. He thinks war is glorious but his mind is changed by his dog, his family, his friends and a young soldier who died in the Second World War. Through this book you see Jack change from someone who has a fixed mindset to one that is more open. You empathise with him and see his inner struggle and want the best possible outcome for him. Tom Palmer has a sensitive and trusting hand and tells a tale that will melt the coldest of hearts. For more information on Tom Palmer click here Get your copy and support a local bookshop here
 As a fan of history and most YA books with a bit of romance this book was the perfect fit for me. Set in modern day Salem, Sam Mather moves into her grandmothers home after leaving New York. Her father is gravely ill and is in a coma. A new house. A new school. And new friends to make. Except not everything comes easily to Sam. She is uptight and scared and seems to have a cursed life. Problem is that she doesn’t know how to shake it and will have to try and change the course of history with the help of witchcraft, ghosts and secret compartments. I also love the fact that this book made me do my own research into the Salem witch trials (which I had previously read about when performing The Crucible when at university) and gave the whole trial in a different light. It was heart stopping and I held my breath many times... and even had to read it with all of the lights on! This books is truly atmospheric and tense and heart breaking and satisfying in so many different ways. If you are a fan of the paranormal, witchcraft, the unexplained, romance and lots of haunting atmosphere - this is the book for you. For more information on Ariana Mather click here Support a local bookshop and order your copy here
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