The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh | Helen Rutter
Billy Plimpton is an eleven year old boy with a big dream. He wants to be a stand up comedian. He has a bit of a problem though… he has a stammer and is unable…
The Life and Time of Lonny Quicke | Kirsty Applebaum
I had heard good things about The Life and Time of Lonny Quicke from authors and reviewers that had received advance copies. I’d read the synopsis and the book was definitely on my radar. In…
Heidi | Johanna Spyri
After finishing up Tom’s Midnight Garden and then Goodnight Mister Tom I found myself wondering what other classics I have missed. Following some research online I stumbled across Heidi. It’s not a book I was…
Tom’s Midnight Garden | Philippa Pearce
I have a confession to make, I’m not sure I had heard of this book until recently. During the recent lockdowns my daughter was tasked with reading this book as part of her schools home…