Lou Treleaven

‘A hit with young listeners’ Red Reading Hub enjoys two new picture books!

We are delighted to see that Jill at Red Reading Hub has published a wonderful review of two new picture books: The MOOsic Makers by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos (publishing 28 July): ‘Full of MOO-puns and craziness, Heather and Barbaraâ€™s teamwork has created a satisfying tale of determination and cooperation that will be a hit with young listeners.’ The Pirate Who Lost His Name by Lou Treleaven… Read More »‘A hit with young listeners’ Red Reading Hub enjoys two new picture books!

‘The perfect pirate package for your own little buccaneers!’ Lancashire Evening Post enjoys some wordplay and knockabout action in The Pirate Who Lost His Name!

Pam at The Lancashire Evening Post recently enjoyed reading new picture book by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Genie Espinosa, The Pirate Who Lost His Name: ‘Picture book author Lou Treleaven has fun and plenty of guessing games with this quirky and captivating tale of a pirate and his parrot voyaging across the high seas in search of his forgotten name. Children will love tagging along with the bearded pirate… Read More »‘The perfect pirate package for your own little buccaneers!’ Lancashire Evening Post enjoys some wordplay and knockabout action in The Pirate Who Lost His Name!

‘A worthy addition to the pirate canon!’ Chez l’Abeille finds hidden treasure in The Pirate Who Lost His Name!

Cathy at Chez l’Abeille has written a cracking review for new picture book The Pirate Who Lost His Name by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Genie Espinosa: ‘Finding new texts to enthuse young children is always a teacherâ€™s top priority. In recent times, I donâ€™t think Iâ€™ve got through a school year without seeing a pirate context being used in an early years classroom somewhere. Most young children love the… Read More »‘A worthy addition to the pirate canon!’ Chez l’Abeille finds hidden treasure in The Pirate Who Lost His Name!

‘Maverick have captured the very best of childrenâ€™s fiction’ Linda’s Book Bag checks out 3 new picture books!

Linda’s Book Bag has posted a smashing review of three of our most recent picture books: ‘This is such a fun story with considerable humour for children and adults alike.Â The Pirate Who Lost His NameÂ has just enough piratey direct speech to give authenticity without undermining language acquisition for children. Indeed, the mis-use of â€˜meâ€™ instead of â€˜myâ€™, â€˜yeâ€™ for â€˜youâ€™ and â€˜yerâ€™ for â€˜yourâ€™ would make excellent talking points… Read More »‘Maverick have captured the very best of childrenâ€™s fiction’ Linda’s Book Bag checks out 3 new picture books!

Library Girl and Book Boy celebrates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with a review of Teachers on Pluto!

Library Girl and Book Boy has recently reviewed some new space-themed books including Teachers on Pluto by Lou Treleaven which was published in March 2019: ‘With the 50th anniversary of the moon landing being celebrated this July, Iâ€™m seizing the opportunity to share all of the fantastic Space-themed books Iâ€™ve been enjoying recently.’ ‘This is the third book in the â€˜Pen-pals on Plutoâ€™ series and would be perfect for people… Read More »Library Girl and Book Boy celebrates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with a review of Teachers on Pluto!

‘An exciting, funny story’ Father Reading Every Day gives thumbs up for The Pirate Who Lost His Name!

Father Reading Every Day and young reader T give a big thumbs up this week to new picture book by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Genie Espinosa, The Pirate Who Lost His Name: ‘We really enjoy Louâ€™s stories and something she deserves great praise for is her versatility â€“ ever story is totally different and original. Here, her prose provides lots of pirate-themed humour and is paced well to keep… Read More »‘An exciting, funny story’ Father Reading Every Day gives thumbs up for The Pirate Who Lost His Name!

‘A stupendously silly intergalactic adventure thatâ€™s perfect for fans of Roald Dahl or David Walliams’ Madge Eekal reviews Turns Out I’m an Alien!

Zoe at Madge Eekal Reviews had some glowing (perhaps even neon like the book cover!) words for middle grade Summer Reading Challenge 2019 pick Turns out I’m an Alien by master storyteller Lou Treleaven: ‘The age of our main character, the format, and length of this book places it very firmly in the middle grade category. The clarity of the writing and the subject matter, however, make it equally suitable… Read More »‘A stupendously silly intergalactic adventure thatâ€™s perfect for fans of Roald Dahl or David Walliams’ Madge Eekal reviews Turns Out I’m an Alien!

‘Readers will be swept along by the unfolding drama’ Red Reading Hub review of Turns Out I’m an Alien

Jill at Red Reading Hub has just posted a lovely review of Lou Treleaven‘s latest middle grade fiction title publishing at the end of this month Turns Out I’m an Alien. The book is also part of this year’s Space Chase themedÂ Â Summer Reading Challenge! ‘Iâ€™ll say no more other than that Jasper discovers his alien origins, the children are cascaded into a madcap space adventure to save a planet from… Read More »‘Readers will be swept along by the unfolding drama’ Red Reading Hub review of Turns Out I’m an Alien

‘Yo ho ho and a bottle of orange squash!’ Quirky new pirate picture book hits the shelves this month!

Love pirates? And parrots?Â If you think you’ve read every pirate picture book on the high seas and know every pirate who’s ever drawn a yo ho ho breath… well, we have some hidden treasure for you, matey! The Pirate Who Lost His Name by master storyteller Lou Treleaven with brilliant illustrations by Genie Espinosa is a pirate story LIKE NO OTHER! Meet some boastful pirates including our favourite Captain… Read More »‘Yo ho ho and a bottle of orange squash!’ Quirky new pirate picture book hits the shelves this month!

‘I really enjoyed the book, it was funny and it made me feel happyâ€™ Review of Homework on Pluto on Story Island Reviews!

A pupil, aged 9 years, fromÂ Ethelbert Road Primary SchoolÂ wrote this fabulous review ofÂ junior fiction titleÂ Â Homework on PlutoÂ by Lou Treleaven on Story Island Reviews: ‘This is a very funny book set in space and the story is told in letters sent between earth and Pluto.Â I really enjoyed the book, it was funny and it made me feel happy.â€™ Read the full review here. You can order your copy here.… Read More »‘I really enjoyed the book, it was funny and it made me feel happyâ€™ Review of Homework on Pluto on Story Island Reviews!

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