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Erin and the Mouse: Tales dedicated to all those who cannot speak

Published on 11thNovember 2023, Clare Latham’s Erin and the Mouse will delight its young readers, and especially those who are unable to communicate. Transferring the real life story of a young girl called Erin to fiction, this new book shares how a bespoke communication system, and her mouse, becomes the conduit for Erin accessing the world, whilst providing family, friends and others…
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Film review: The Creator - A bold vision of AI's impact on humanity

Gareth Edwards’ latest sci-fi opus, The Creator, thrusts the collision of artificial intelligence and human existence into the spotlight. Set against a backdrop of a future marked by conflict, the film challenges viewers to reassess their perceptions of AI, offering a fresh perspective on this ever-relevant topic. While not shying away from the potential dangers of advanced AI, it also…
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Youth novel of the week: Three Secrets by Adrian H Perkins

Three Secrets book collection will delight intrepid youngsters doing what they do best – investigating tales of ghosts, treasure and mystery. Published on 2nd December 2023, Three Secrets is the updated and reworked version of a children’s three story collection originally published by Adrian H Perkins back in 1998. The latest publication centres on young friends Sarah and David and the shared…
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Book of the month: "Ballroom: A People's History" by Hilary French

As autumn’s TV highlight Strictly Come Dancing begins, the perfect book to accompany us through the dancing show is Hilary French’s “Ballroom: A People’s History”: A captivating journey through the heartbeats of Britain’s social spaces, where dreams twirled and feet tapped in harmony. As the pages unfurl, readers are transported to the grandeur of places like Dreamland…
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YOUTH NOVEL: “Out of Time” by Mark Golding

New youth novel release “Out of Time”, written by Mark Golding and published by Bumblebee Books (an imprint of Olympia Publishers), starts with a bang (literally) and never lets up. It is an exceedingly exciting book for ages 8-12, providing a time-travelling tale for both boys and girls alike. It captures and holds the reader’s imagination from the very first page and quickly becomes a…
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Master Mindful : Game changing book that helps children become mindful and mentally strong

Shirena Aktar’s Master Mindful books do exactly what they say on the ‘tin’. Bursting with valuable life lessons, Master Mindful books are all about empowering our children and teaching them good behaviour, self-confidence and so much more! A book that should become mandatory reading within the primary school curriculum, Master Mindful is hitting the spot for the young audience for which it…
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Film review: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 starring John Corbett and Nia Vardalos

Twenty years after the first instalment, John Corbett and Nia Vardalos are bringing back My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. London Mums have checked it out to reveal whether it’s worth a trip to the cinema. The story After travelling to Greece for a family reunion, a woman attempts to locate her deceased father’s childhood friends. The trailer The verdict I had not seen Big Fat…
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Five minute chat with new children's book author Julie Cupitt about "Gus the Human Goose"

I love finding new promising authors. Enjoy my five minute chat with new children’s book author Julie Cupitt about “Gus the Human Goose“. Can you tell us about the inspiration behind “Gus the Human Goose” and how the idea of a goose longing to be a human came to you? When my eldest child was a toddler, I lived with her and my husband in a London flat with a balcony…
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Film review: Blue Beetle

London Mums Magazine child reporters were invited to Vue cinema in Leicester Square to watch a preview screening of Blue Beetle, a Warner Brothers production. The movie is based on the DC Comics character of the same name. Blue Beetle follows the story of Jaime Reyes, a teenager who acquires a superhero suit when he discovers a mystical scarab relic that fuses to his body. The story Jaime Reyes…
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Film review: Haunted Mansion (2023) - A charming and spooky family comedy

Disney’s Haunted Mansion, directed by Justin Simien and written by Katie Dippold, brings the beloved theme park attraction to life once again on the big screen. While the concept of adapting a ride into a movie may raise eyebrows, this latest attempt proves to be a delightful surprise, offering a ghoulishly enjoyable experience for audiences of all ages. Think Ghostbusters meets Night at the…
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