Monthly Archives: March 2017

  Out of Heart is a story about Adam, whose family home is an unhappy place of silence and secrets. Yasmin, his Mum, has escaped from an abusive relationship, his sister Farah doesn’t speak any more and Adam himself doodles … Continue reading →

Covers are tricky. And though the UK (Tamarind) cover is perfectly beautiful and not one that screams ‘kid’s book! (if you care about that, obviously I don’t) it’s a little…boring? The French cover (middle) is my favourite, the German cover … Continue reading →

A gorgeous fantasy quest, rich in Chinese folklore and told in simple, evocative language. Minli’s poor mother and father toil in the shadow of a barren mountain all day, her mother especially bemoaning their fate. Minli becomes determined to reverse their bad … Continue reading →

I loved Lowriders in Space and Lowriders to the Centre of the Earth is even better, if that’s possible. The same wonderful team of Lupe Impala, Elirio Malaria and octopus (so cute he’s mistaken for a baby) El Chavo Flapjack are running their own … Continue reading →