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Jacqui Sydney 📚
@jacquisydney.bsky.social
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Ex KS2 teacher, children’s book blogger and lover of undunked biscuits and Lego. Currently reading all the books. Autistic. She/her.
Blog: https://worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/
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Memoir Mixed Up by Leon Diop, which is about growing up mixed-race in Ireland, looks like a very important read for its 11+ audience. Out now from @littleislandbooks.bsky.social, thanks to @thelifeofdivia.bsky.social for sending.
The book and its press release. The cover shows a photo of the author when young wearing a yellow t-shirt under striped yellow and orange dungarees.
November 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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I cannot articulate just how excited I am by today's book post! Ice Apprentices: The Frozen Curse by Jacob North is my most anticipated title of 2026 and is jumping the queue to be my next read. Out 15/01 from @simonkids.bsky.social for middle grade readers ❄️

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Proof copy of the book. The cover shows hero Oswin together with friend Ennastasia surrounded by trees in a frozen landscape.
November 27, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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I'm excited to be a Reading Champion for @booksfortopics.bsky.social’s #BookFriday campaign on Nov 28th!

This is a celebration of the best books in our schools & libraries. My recommendation is Ice Apprentices by Jacob North

There's a FREE resource kit for schools too! Link in the next post!
Poster showing my ugly mug, the cover of the book and my 5-word recommendation: adventure, excitement, monsters, diversity and secrets.
November 26, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Here’s the blurb x
Back cover of Magpie Girl by Rowan Foxwood.
November 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Graphic novel The First Cat in Space and the Baby Pirate's Revenge by Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris looks like enormous fun! Out now, huge thanks go to @antswilkinson.bsky.social @harper360uk.bsky.social for both the book and the tattoos 🏴‍☠️

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The book, the cover of which shows a cat wearing a pirate’s hat swinging on a rope while brandishing a cutlass, together with the title’s press release and matching themed kids’ tattoos.
November 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Gorgeous picture book post today in the form of A Tree for Everyone by Kathy Urban, illustrated by Rosie Butcher. Out now, huge thanks go to @antswilkinson.bsky.social #LittleStepsPublishing 🌳

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The book, the cover of which shows the title surrounded by the branches of an oak tree. There are 3 children sitting in the tree and 1 on the ground.
November 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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I’ve just read Escape from the Child Snatchers by Sufiya Ahmed (full review to follow in the next few days but it’s fab!), am now reading Magpie Girl by Rowan Foxfield and am not sure what to read next - depends if anything arrives tomorrow x
Escape from the Child Snatchers by Sufiya Ahmed. Magpie Girl by Rowan Foxwood.
November 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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When I was a kid, BBC2 showed an old film most Saturday afternoons, which I often enjoyed watching. Mr S has gone to the footie (more fool him) so I’m reviving that tradition thanks to the wonders of iPlayer 😀
Photo of my TV showing the title Pillow Talk.
November 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Fabulous chapter book post today from @nosycrow.bsky.social. Huge thanks to Sîan for sending Animagicals by @paulabooks.bsky.social, illustrated by Erwin Madrid. Out 15/01 for 7+ readers 🐯

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The book, which is wrapped in a gold ribbon. The cover shows a smiling girl with medium-dark brown skin and long dark hair standing next to a a pouncing tiger.
November 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Huge thanks to Lola @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social for sending Snow by Meera Trehan & Anya's Quest by @jasbinderbilan.bsky.social, illustrated by Jane Ray. I’m lucky enough to have read Anya's Quest already so am resharing the link to my review below:

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The 2 books. Snow’s cover shows a boy and a girl each standing on a closed book and both stretching towards a butterfly in front of a palace with a mountain behind it. Anya’s Quest’s cover shows Indian goddess Ganga, who has 4 arms, in front of snowy mountains with the figure of a small girl facing her.
November 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Well, that went well! Have picked up a nasty infection, warranting a trip to the health centre today and a follow-up appointment tomorrow to see if I’m improving. If not, it’ll be IV antibiotics 😭
Box containing 21 antibiotic tablets.
November 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Currently rereading my favourite book of 2025 ahead of the sequel, The Frozen Curse, publishing in January and I am loving it every bit as much as I did when I first read it. Exciting, original and inclusive, this is everything I love in a middle grade fantasy.
Ice Apprentices by Jacob North, the cover of which shows hero Oswin dressed in cold weather clothes standing against a background of a monster whose form shows a bleak, icy landscape.
November 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Very excited to have received a copy of comic book Myths, Gods and Gladiators in Ancient Rome by Stephen Davies & Laurie Avon. Out 01/01 for 7-9 readers, enormous thanks go to Hiromi @bonnierbooks.bsky.social 😊

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The book, the cover of which shows scenes from some of the stories inside. A double page spread showing the 1st 2 pages of ‘Boudicca’s Battles’.
November 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Huge thanks to @antswilkinson.bsky.social @barefootbooks.bsky.social for sending The Tiny Baker by Hayley Barrett and I Took the Moon for a Walk by Carolyn Curtis, both illustrated by Alison Jay and aimed at 3+ readers.

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Tiny Baker’s cover shows an insect in an apron and chef’s hat surrounded by fancy cakes while the Moon book shows the moon with a face, arms and legs being led by the hand by a child in shorts and t-shirt.
November 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Very excited to have received a copy of historical adventure Escape from the Child Snatchers by @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social. Out 29/01 for 9+ readers, enormous thanks go to Jade @andersenpress.bsky.social

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The book and its press release. The cover shows 2 Indian boys and a blonde, white girl running along a path next to the sea with sailing ships silhouetted in the background.
November 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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The 1st book in a hugely relatable series for tween readers, The Overthinkers’ Club by Nat Luurtsema, illustrated by Cécile Dormeau looks like enormous fun. Out 12/03, huge thanks go to Jess #UsborneBooks 😊

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A proof of the book together with its press release and 2 sheets of stickers, with which to customise its cover.
November 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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I’ve read and loved a couple of Olivia Tuffin's gorgeous horsey middle grades so am thrilled to have been sent a proof of her new one, The Secrets of Wild Hill. Out 15/01, huge thanks go to Emily @nosycrow.bsky.social 🐴

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A proof of the book and its press release. The cover shows the silhouette of a girl leading her horse towards some hills.
November 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for middle grade adventure Kittiwake Stormhaven and the Pirate’s Portolano by Victoria Williamson, illustrated by James Brown 🏴‍☠️

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@thewritereads.bsky.social

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The blog tour banner.
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Fabulously fun, festive picture book post today in the form of The Humble Pie and Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas by Jory John & Pete Oswald. Huge thanks to @antswilkinson.bsky.social @harper360uk.bsky.social 🎄

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The 2 books and matching sheets of stickers. The Humble Pie’s cover shows a smiling pie with arms and legs standing by an open window, surrounded by red apples. The other book’s cover shows a grinning cylindrical yellow cheese standing on a pile of Christmas presents outside in the snow.
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for gorgeous chapter book #Superquesters Mission: Rainforest Magic by @pauliancross.bsky.social, illustrated by Katarina Gasko.

Out now from @questfriendz.bsky.social

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit #STEM

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The blog tour banner listing the stops.
November 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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I adore @juditheagle.bsky.social's writing and cannot wait to pick up #TheBlitzSisters. Out 26/02 for middle grade readers, the most enormous thanks go to Sarah @faberchildrens.bsky.social 🥰

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November 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Very excited to have received a copy of The Experiment by Rebecca Stead. Out 01/01 for 9+ readers, huge thanks go to Jade @andersenpress.bsky.social

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The book and its press release. The cover shows the backs of 2 teenagers, one of whom has a long stripy tail, sitting on the edge of a tall building gazing over a city at night.
November 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Enormous thanks to Kirsten @edpr.bsky.social #TJBooks for sending Lionborn by Sharique Zea. Out now for 8-12 readers 🦁

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The book and its press release. The cover shows a boy with outstretched left arm surrounded by golden swirls, with the head of a young lion behind him.
November 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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I’m beyond excited to have been sent a copy of the children's edition of Tina: The Dog Who Changed the World by the incredible human being who is @niallharbison.bsky.social Out today for 8+ readers, the most enormous thanks go to Hannah and @sarahreadsandruns.bsky.social @farshorebooks.bsky.social 🐾
The book and its press release. The cover shows smiling golden retriever Tina, wearing a rainbow bandana around her neck.
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Love the Anisha Accidental Detective stories and am thrilled to have received the latest festive read, Christmas Chaos, by @serenakpatel.bsky.social & Emma McCann. Out 06/11 for 7+ readers, enormous thanks go to Georgia #UsborneBooks 🎄

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The book, the cover of which shows Anisha and friend Milo wrapped up in warm clothing and standing either side of a snowman. A small dog has tied them up with a string of fairy lights and both children look worried.
November 5, 2025 at 12:28 PM