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I am Louise – book addict, cat lover and kidlit fan-girl. BookMurmuration is a place to discuss kidlit and bookish lifestyle. It is my belief that reading is an experience which goes beyond the pages of the book. As well as reading I love bath stuff, stationery, walking, writing, cake and all things Disney.

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Blogmas 2018 Chat Guest Post Middle Grade Reviews Non-Fiction Picture Book Reviews Picture Books waiting on wednesday Young Adult Reviews

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One small step for man. Like many other people I am counting down to the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. On 21st July 2019, it will be 50 years since man set foot on the moon. What better time to read up on the history of space travel? As a mid-millennial, I missed all the excitement of the space expeditions. Some Lego sets from the 1980s were floating around second hand and everyone’s parents played Bowie, but during my childhood the real interest had passed. The result was that I never learned the fascinating stories behind the missions. Reviewing books ahead of the anniversary is turning into a real pleasure. These titles from @quartokids take in the history of space science and the stories behind the moon landing. #gifted #book #books #bookblog #bookish #read #reader #reading #kidlit #childrensbooks #nonfiction #nonfictionforchildren #ks2 #science #moonlanding

Willow Moss’s family are underwhelmed by her abilities. What’s the use in having magic if you only use it to hunt for lost things. Then Tuesday goes missing, and Willow has the feeling something else isn’t quite right. She sets off on a quest with the most powerful witch in Starfell and a cantankerous monster (who is a large percent cat). Looking forward to sharing a full review on my blog. Thanks to @harpercollinsuk for my gifted copy. #childrensbooks #middlegradebooks #childrensliterature #bookstagram #bookblogger #book #books #read #reading #reader #kidlit

Happy Sunday, The field behind our house has been ploughed, the birds are circling and I feel as if I have slipped into the cover of this mystery which arrived yesterday. I loved The Famous Five and co as a child, but I am glad to see updated stories fit for the latest generation. Fleur Hitchcock is an established mystery author and this story is a bit gentler than her older titles (which are perfect for kids who are ready for the gory details of crime). Look forward to writing a full review on my blog. Thanks @nosycrow for my gifted copy. #childrensbooks #middlegradebooks #childrensliterature #bookstagram #bookblogger #book #books #kidlit #read #reader #reading #coverart #cover #illustration

Eldest. Youngest. And Middler - worse luck. Anyone who follows my Twitter will know how much I am enjoying The Middler. Remember all those dystopias about futuristic cities where kids are forced off to war/fight/work for a strange and sinister council? Now imagine the kid who got left behind. This is a brilliant way to introduce the genre to middle grade readers, who might be too young to read scenes of battle and war. The tone of this book is like a superficial innocence which masks something dark and scary. Like the songs which Maddie and her friends sing - children’s rhymes which have been loaded with propaganda. Looking forward to finishing the story tonight and reviewing on my blog. Kirsty Applebaum is a talent to watch. Thanks to @nosycrow for my gifted copy. Opinions my own. #book #books #bookstagram #bookish #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #kidlit #childrensbooks #childrensliterature #read #reading #reader #bookblogger #bookbloggers

Reading offers us a window into other life experiences. Lubna And Pebble by Wendy Meddour and Daniel Egnèus is the story of a little girl in a refugee camp. With nobody to play with and talk to about her experiences, she draws a smiley face on to a pebble. This is a story about friendship and resilience and it is sensitively told to give us an insight into Lubna’s emotions. (Gifted by @oupchildrens. Opinions my own.) #book #bookstagram #books #bookish #picturebook #picturebooks #illustration #childrensbooks #kidlit

Thursday means I start lining up my weekend reading. If you’re stuck on what to read, why not look at this year’s @ckgawards list? Both longlist and shortlist, to see the full range of excellent books. I’m loving the diversity of voices and forms in this year’s selection. Reading some of the featured books has totally reminded me how great YA fiction is and how many great stories are out there. What are you planning to read this weekend? (Books gifted by @riotcomms and publishers. Opinions my own.) #childrensbooks #book #books #bookstagram #fiction #read #reader #ya #yafantasy #yafiction #award #bookish #bookstagram

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