One of the books we've sent our Macaw subscribers this month is a dark and mysterious thriller that had us on the edge of our seats! We asked author Philip Womack to tell us more about what inspired the story and which historical books for tweens and early teens he would recommend you read next.
The Reluctant Vampire Queen is witty, original and moving, dealing with many of the issues 12 to 14-year-olds have to navigate at home and at school, but with a healthy dose of humour and imagination - perfect for our Macaw subscribers. Here author Jo Simmons tells us about researching vampires and the funny books she recommends you read next.
The book we've sent out Cockatoo subscribers this month is a witty, theatrical and highly original adventure story with an important message and a fantastic lead character. We asked author Susie Bower what inspired the book and which funny books for kids she thinks you should read next.
This month our Parakeet subscribers are heading off on a wild adventure to Big Sky Mountain, home to some wonderful animal friends. Author/illustrator Alex Milway tells us how his Grandma helped inspire the story and which illustrated chapter books he recommends you read next.
Kids love getting into the spirit of Halloween with crafts and activities to get stuck into. But we know that sometimes you need to take some shortcuts to make sure the kids’ grand plans fit in with your own. Here we share some of our favourite off-the-shelf activity ideas from fellow small businesses.
This month our Macaw subscribers are taking a wild ride with 21% Monster, a fast-paced, action-packed sci-fi adventure. Author P.J. Canning tells us about what inspired the book, writing on the bus, and which adventure books for teens and tweens he recommends you read next.
One of the books we've sent our Macaw subscribers this month is a mysterious, thrilling and hugely atmospheric journey into the islands of Trinidad & Tobago. Zo and the Forest of Secrets author Alake Pilgrim tells us about what inspired the book and which fantasy books she recommends you read next.
We are sharing Marv and the Mega Robot, a rip-roaring sci-fi adventure, with our Parakeet subscribers this month. Here author Alex Falase-Koya tells us about what inspired the series, writing in bed, and which illustrated chapter books for kids he recommends you read next.
The book we’ve sent our Cockatoo subscribers this month is a moving wartime adventure with some intriguing secrets and two fantastic lead characters at its heart. Here author Cuckoo Summer author Jonathan Tulloch tells us about clipping sheep in the name of research, what inspired the book, and which historical books for kids he thinks you should read next.
This month our Macaw subscribers are immersed in a grippingadventure that combines myths and legends with a real-world setting and hugely relatable characters that young teens and tweens will really connect with. Author Alex Cotter tells us what inspired The Mermaid Call and which mystery adventure books for older readers she recommends you turn to next.
We are thrilled to be sharing Rebel Skies by Ann Sei Lin, a brilliant fantasy debut, with our Macaw subscribers this month. Here Ann tells us more about what inspired the book and which fantasy books for older readers she recommends you read next.
The book we’ve sent our Cockatoo subscribers this month is The Map of Leaves by Yarrow Townsend, a mysterious and hugely atmospheric adventure story with a striking message. Here Yarrow tells us what inspired the book and which adventure books with environmental themes she recommends you read next.
