This month we're reviewing Tom Palmer's much-anticipated new novel Resist, due out on 4 August; Into the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner, the author of the Serpent King; and Skin of the Sea, one of Ali Palmer's favourite reads of 2021, which has made the...
On 13 January 2021, we launched the first #SecondaryBookChat. There are lots of resources about primary school books but fewer resources are available for secondary school teachers. We wanted to showcase Barrington Stoke, a publisher who creates super-readable, accessible books that are ideal for...
This month our Director, Alison Palmer - no relation of the author, Tom Palmer! - shares her what to read now recommendations. After the War – Tom Palmer (suggestion for ages 9+) The story follows three boys Yossi, Mordecai and Leo as they travel from Auschwitz to...
We really love Tom Palmer's books. He writes relevant stories that engage and inspire children to read for pleasure. He recently blogged about how Emily Bronte affected him during a pivotal moment in his life that he's kindly allowed us to share with you. You can...