Book of the week: Storyland by Amy Jeffs

Oct 09 2023
Books
Last Updated on 17 February 2024
Monica Costa
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London Mums‘ book of the week is Storyland by Amy Jeffs. You’ve heard of Thor and Hercules, but what about British legends? Immerse yourself in myths and magic and uncover heroes and monsters right on your doorstep. In this beautifully illustrated mythology of Britain, children will discover enchanting tales of magic and adventure, giants and demons, princesses and prophecies.

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

Sep 28 2023
Books
Last Updated on 02 October 2023
Monica Costa
Erin and the Mouse book cover

Published on 11th November 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 with the chance to speak with Erin and her embrace her joie de vivre.

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Youth novel of the week: Three Secrets by Adrian H Perkins

Sep 26 2023
Books
Last Updated on 26 September 2023
Monica Costa
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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 passion that has created an unbreakable bond between them – investigating ghost stories and mysteries. Testing the skills of these enthusiastic super sleuths to their absolute limits, do these young investigators have what it takes to solve this book’s three mysteries?  

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