Ottoline and the Yellow Cat

Ottoline and the Yellow Cat

Whenever I have a parent tell me they need a chapter book with lots of pictures, I think of the wonderful books by Chris Riddell and this series in particular. Meet Ottoline whose parents are away traveling the world. She lives with a guardian who resembles Cousin ITT...
Far-flung Adventures   Fergus Crane

Far-flung Adventures Fergus Crane

Echoes of sky pirates may dance in your head when you open the pages of this adventure story. Meet Fergus Crane, a nice young fellow, who is about to find his entire school disappeared and all the students with it. Does Fergus have the “right stuff” to...
Far-Flung Adventures  Corby Flood

Far-Flung Adventures Corby Flood

The Far-Flung series continues again with a whole different ship and a heroine, Corby, to boot. Corby is about to find herself in the middle of an evil plot. Again, this is a great series for chapter book readers who still prefer to have lots of pictures.
Far-Flung Adventures  Hugo Pepper

Far-Flung Adventures Hugo Pepper

When I read this book, it reminded me of the stories of yore. It reads almost like a story collection which makes it perfect for bedtime reading or classroom reading where you want a chapter that tells a story and then leads you on in the main body of the tale. This...
Muddle Earth

Muddle Earth

If you are looking for a fantasy that will tickle your funny bone, here you go. This tale make me laugh just to remember it. Imagine poor Joe Jefferson as he finds himself conjured up by a not so clever wizard who is trying to find a Warrior Hero. Joe Jefferson has...