My son has had a fascination with ancient civilizations and with Ancient Egypt in particular for many years now. As well as reading the myths, he’s spent time learning hieroglyphs, can name and discuss many pharaohs, and enjoys few things more than sketching statutes and mummies in museums. (I have also iced hieroglyphs onto at … Continue reading A long-term fascination with Ancient Egypt and what to read next: Chris Naunton’s Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt – and many others
Category: Reviews
Book Review: Holes by Louis Sachar. A book that hooked my non-bookworm middle grader
My son, now 12 and a middle grader, agrees that he likes to read but is not a bookworm. He likes to read, he likes to be read to, and he likes to read together, but it’s rare for reading to be his first activity of choice (he’d usually prefer to draw). Note my surprise … Continue reading Book Review: Holes by Louis Sachar. A book that hooked my non-bookworm middle grader
Book ‘Review’: Scarlet and Ivy series, books 1-3, by Sophie Cleverly
The Lost Twin Whispers in the Walls The Dance in the Dark I’m ‘reviewing’ – honestly more a wholehearted recommendation than a review - the first half of this series together because my 8 year old daughter has been racing through them at such a pace that by the time I got organised to review … Continue reading Book ‘Review’: Scarlet and Ivy series, books 1-3, by Sophie Cleverly
Book Review: Horse Power: How Horses Changed the World
From prehistory to the modern day, from mustangs to 'road apples', a history of humans and the horse that has plenty for horse-lovers and for the less-enthused.
Book Review: Anansi and the Golden Pot
A gorgeous golden mix of traditional and modern, funny and wise in this joyful re-working of a West African folktale.
Book Review: Wonder Walkers – an amazing world to explore and share
The natural world inspires empathy and imagination in this joyful, uplifting book.
Book Review: Ancient Games: A History of Sports and Gaming
Games and their origins, from ancient Sumeria to the modern Olympics - with fabulous illustrations!
Book Review: Sona Sharma, Looking After Planet Earth
A wise, funny book about family, community and working together to make a difference to Planet Earth.
A Question, a Plea, a Wondering? – Books for New Readers
How can I gift my son my most precious possession - a love of reading?
Book Review: Just Ask! – an invitation
A warm, beautiful book, inviting us to ask questions, learn, and know each other better.
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