Sarah van Fleet just opening in the garden here. This is J L Carr's #AMonthInTheCountry Rose.

I'm thrilled that Jodie is included in #SparkReading this year.
This fantastic programme from @BookTrust is designed to spark a love of reading in KS3 students, building reading enjoyment through sociable shared reading experiences.
Find out more: booktrust.org.uk/spark-reading

It was a joy to write this story of Grace Darling's family and childhood, and a double joy to have it illustrated by the magnificent Keith Robinson.

I think I must have accidentally walked through the wardrobe.

The Boy At The Window by LucyStrange
is probably best read outside on a hot sunny day in easy reach of a defibrillator.
The illustrations by Rohan Eason are far from comforting too.
Absolutely superb. Congratulations to all and thank you BarringtonStoke.

Ten thousand cheers for Barrington Stoke, knocking it out of the park again.

I know. Drama, football, Brownies, swimming, ballet lessons that shook the floor..