Junior fiction

‘Younger readers will be on the edge of their seats’ The Letterpress Project’s DINOmite review for the second book in the Dino Wars series

Terry at The Letterpress Project recently posted a rave review for the second book in the Dino Wars series by Dan Metcalf with illustrations by Aaron Blecha, Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror: ‘Younger readers will be on the edge of their seats as Adam and Chloe do their Indiana Jones impersonation and there are plenty of unexpected twists. Dan Metcalf has built successfully on the first book and has… Read More »‘Younger readers will be on the edge of their seats’ The Letterpress Project’s DINOmite review for the second book in the Dino Wars series

It’s competition time! Smarty Pants Magazine Arlo, Mrs Ogg and the Dinosaur Zoo giveaway and review!

Sandie at Smarty Pants Magazine for Kids recently reviewed Summer Reading Challenge title Arlo, Mrs Ogg and the Dinosaur Zoo by Alice Hemming with illustrations by Kathryn Durst: ‘Filled with fun, adventure, and kid-friendly drama.’ Smarty Pants is also running a fab give away! Comment on the review post here by the 22nd August and enter the draw for a copy of the book. Good luck!

‘Will leave children desperate for the next installment’ Book Murmuration applauds Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror!

Louise at Book Murmuration recently posted a fab review for Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror, the second book in Dan Metcalf’s Dino Wars series which is publishing in September: ‘Dystopia can be suitable for very young readers. Dan Metcalf has proved this with Dino Wars, a series set in a future in which humans and dinosaurs live together and a reactivated bio-weapon threatens to wipe out all dinosaur life.… Read More »‘Will leave children desperate for the next installment’ Book Murmuration applauds Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror!

‘Possibly the most exciting cliffhanger I have ever read’ Dino Wars is a big hit at Alderton Junior School!

Students at Alderton Junior School in Loughton, Essex, have sent us some fantastic reviews of Dino Wars: Rise of the Raptors by Dan Metcalf with illustrations by Aaron Blecha: ‘I would recommend it because the end of the story is possibly the most exciting cliffhanger I have ever read’ ‘My favourite part was when they went on a mission to fight the Dino War. I recommend this book to everyone.… Read More »‘Possibly the most exciting cliffhanger I have ever read’ Dino Wars is a big hit at Alderton Junior School!

‘A fun story that I loved reading’ 5 STAR review from What’s Good to Read for Dino Wars!

David at What’s Good to Read gave Dino Wars: Rise of the Raptors by Dan Metcalf with illustrations by Aaron Blecha a 5 STAR review recently: ‘This is a fun story that I loved reading, and so will children (age 7 years +) will thoroughly enjoy. I can wait for the next instalment to continue the adventure.Â Dan MetcalfÂ has written the book in a fun style, some of the dinosaur names… Read More »‘A fun story that I loved reading’ 5 STAR review from What’s Good to Read for Dino Wars!

‘Hilarious’ Book Murmuration laughs and shivers through Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom!

Louise at Book Murmuration enjoyed the laughs and shivers offered by Colin Mulhern’s new junior fiction title Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom which is publishing on the 28th of September: ‘This is hilarious. Think Scooby-Doo â€“ comedy-horror and a young detective. Every time I saw the zombies I burst out laughing. Sunshine Buttercup (the lovely little girl who happens to be holding a chainsaw) and Granny Fondant are… Read More »‘Hilarious’ Book Murmuration laughs and shivers through Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom!

‘A corker of a childrenâ€™s book and I thoroughly recommend it’ Linda’s Book Bag reviews Buttercup Sunshine!Â

Linda’s Book Bag just posted a fantastic review for Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom by Colin Mulhern: ‘I thoughtÂ Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of DooooomÂ was a cracking childrenâ€™s book. Itâ€™s really well plotted with an ending that leads nicely into any future adventures for Buttercup. The language is so accessible that children could read it to themselves and I think it would be a perfect story for older… Read More »‘A corker of a childrenâ€™s book and I thoroughly recommend it’ Linda’s Book Bag reviews Buttercup Sunshine!Â

‘An extraordinary story coupled with wonderful and witty illustrations. Youâ€™ll be giggling and wincing in turn’ Madge Eekal reviews Buttercup Sunshine!

We’ve just spotted a fab review for forthcoming junior fiction title Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom by Colin Mulhern on Madge Eekal Reviews: ‘Itâ€™s an incredibly fun story and Iâ€™m confident children will thoroughly enjoy reading how it all started while Buttercup was investigating the crime of the mission thimble which she â€“ no I mean the â€œmysterious thiefâ€ â€“ had hidden in the garden. Young readers will… Read More »‘An extraordinary story coupled with wonderful and witty illustrations. Youâ€™ll be giggling and wincing in turn’ Madge Eekal reviews Buttercup Sunshine!

‘Lively and unusual story’ Parents in Touch gives Buttercup Sunshine the thumbs up!

Parents in Touch had some very nice words for new junior fiction title publishing in September Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom by Colin Mulhern: ‘This is a lively and unusual story for children of 7+ who want some gentle scaring along with plenty of humour – and enjoyable line drawings too. ‘ Thank you! Read the whole review here and pre-order here

Second Dino Wars book set to keep fans of Adam & Co on the edge of their seats!

Fans of the first book in the series Dino Wars: Rise of the Raptors are in store for a treat this September with the publication of the second exciting book Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror! â€œEnter the labyrinth!â€ he boomed.Â â€œBehold its secrets! Retrieve the holy stone!Â Only the true hero will succeed!â€ Adam Caine and his friends have been able to findÂ two Dilotron crystals so far but they still need… Read More »Second Dino Wars book set to keep fans of Adam & Co on the edge of their seats!