Chapter Books
Ask an author: H. S. Norup talks about The Missing Barbagazi
This year I had the pleasure of meeting author H. S. Norup (Helle) at an SCBWI conference and it was really interesting to talk to her about her debut novel, The Missing Barbegazi. The story weaves together the themes of grief, family, friendship and the experiences and history of the Barbegazis who are rumoured to…
Which fictional witch is your favourite?
Halloween is just over a week away and maybe you are looking to read a story about a witch to get you in the mood. We have several fictional witches lurking in chapter books on our bookcase but would love to add some more!
Happy 7th Birthday Story Snug!
It’s amazing that I’ve been blogging for 7 years! I had no idea when I started blogging that Story Snug would become such a wonderful and important part of my life but I love my blog and all the opportunities that it’s brought me.
The Last Human by Lee Bacon
In The Last Human, robots have taken over the world and humans are extinct. One day a young robot; XR_935, and his co-workers discover a human girl, Emma, and are thrown into quandary as they decide how to deal with the situation – they have always been told how evil humans are and how much…
My Cousin is a Time Traveller Blog tour: Sooty and Me by David Solomons
We’re delighted to welcome author David Solomons to Story Snug as part of his My Cousin Is a Time Traveller blog tour. My Cousin is a Time Traveller is the fifth and final book in the series about Luke Parker and his superhero brother, Zack, aka Star Lad.
The Jolley-Rogers and the Pirate Piper by Jonny Duddle
In The Jolley-Rogers and the Pirate Piper by Jonny Duddle Matilda & Jim find a way to save Dull-On-Sea’s inhabitants from a plague of rats.
The Last Spell Breather by Julie Pike & Dinara Mirtalipova
The Last Spell Breather by Julie Pike & Dinara Mirtalipova: When a spell book is damaged, Rayne discovers just how powerful magic can be!
Blogtour: No Ballet Shoes in Syria by Catherine Bruton
Catherine Bruton talks about how the development of Aya, the main character in her new novel ‘No Ballet Shoes in Syria’.
What will you be reading this Easter?
What will you be reading this Easter? We’ve chosen stories about the Easter Bunny as well as stories about rabbits & chocolate.
Wave Me Goodbye by Jacqueline Wilson & Nick Sharratt
Wave Me Goodbye is the first Jacqueline Wilson / Nick Sharratt book that I have read although my daughter has already read and loved many of them. We read this one together, taking it in turns to read aloud, and we found it really hard to put the book down at the end of each…
