Veronica Price
@vonprice.bsky.social
Chartered librarian, MCLIP. NHS Knowledge &Evidence Specialist. Former School Librarian. Posts about library matters and books. Blog: https://vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/
A fabulous shorter middle grade murder mystery, Murder Academy: Camp Murder by Sophie McKenzie is out now. @simonschusteruk.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2026/09/06/m...
Murder Academy: Camp Murder (MA2) by Sophie McKenzie
I love a mystery story but after reading a couple of cosy middle grade ones I felt in need of something a little more murdery, and having enjoyed the opener for this series when I read it about a y…
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#GiveMeTilMidnight by #OranDoyle is a time-bending, tender, #YA novel, publishing next Thursday 10 Sept by @everywithwords.bsky.social Ulysses meets Groundhog Day for a teen readership! #IrishKidLit Here’s my review 👇 vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2026/09/05/y...
#YA Review: Give Me ‘Til Midnight by Oran Doyle
Published by Everything With Words, 10 September 2026, ISBN: 978- 1911427537 Ulysses meets Groundhog Day in this contemporary, YA, fantasy novel from Oran Doyle! Set across a single day in Dublin, …
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Cosmic Cruise a brilliant #MG non-fiction book written & illustrated by Owen Davey launches this week! Thanks for sending me a copy @antswilkinson.bsky.social & @postwavebooks.bsky.social Here’s my review 👇 #UkKidLit vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2026/09/01/n...
#Non-Fiction Review: Cosmic Cruise A Solar System Adventure by Owen Davey
Cover art by Owen Davey, published by Post Wave, 03 September 2026, ISBN: 978-1836270652 Cosmic Cruise, written and illustrated by Owen Davey, really is a launchpad to the solar system for curious …
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Today's review...'Little Wolf's Big Huff' @harriethowebks.bsky.social illustrated by Katie Cottle Out next month, this is such a lovely story! #KidLitUK www.throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/little-wolfs-big-huff
Little Wolf’s Big Huff — Through the Bookshelf
Every year, Little Wolf and his daddy go off together to watch the Wolf Moon rise. It is a very special time which they share, but this year, things will be different. As mummy has a cold, they will h...
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The glorious opener for a new series, The Trouble With Magic by Amy Wilson, illustrated by Eric Deschamps, is a great fantasy, perfect for 9+ readers. Out 10/09 from @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2026/08/16/t...
The Hexton Chronicles: The Trouble with Magic by Amy Wilson, illustrated by Eric Deschamps
Cover illustration copyright © Eric Deschamps, 2026 As someone who only works very occasionally, there’s usually little difference between weekdays and weekends for me but after five days of …
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#KidsBooksFriday From fun retellings with a wild west twist to upside down cities made of rubbish patrolled by Ninja Bins to amazing jungle scapes to unexpected, hilarious & warm-hearted, welcome to the weird, wild, wacky, fantastical & just so random world of #KidsLit. #bookbloggers #librarians
A review for #YA #GraphicNovel fans…Marionetta by Míriam Bonastre Tur will be published on 8/10/2026 by @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social My review is based on an advanced sample copy for which I am grateful to @dannieprice.bsky.social #UkKidLit vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2026/08/10/y...
#YA Graphic Novel Review: Marionetta by Míriam Bonastre Tur, colours by Eiden Marsal Zamora
Advanced sample copy of Marionetta, to be published by Rock the Boat, 8 October 2026, ISBN: 978-1836433224 Marionetta is a Young Adult, manga-style graphic novel created by Spanish cartoon artist M…
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Today's review...'Worm's Big Dig' by Tom Tinn-Disbury #WormBigDig #KidLitUK www.throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/worms-big-dig
Worm’s Big Dig — Through the Bookshelf
Worm lives in a lovely patch of soil until a someone with a spade turns up, forcing him to dig for his life! Trying to escape, he finds himself chased deeper and deeper by a mole. As he passes by laye...
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Jekyll vs Hyde: The Potion of Doom by the brilliant Jack Meggitt-Phillips, illustrated by Holly Swain, is one of my most-anticipated reads of the autumn 🧪 Out 24/09 for 8+ readers, the most enormous thanks go to Chris @farshorebooks.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit
Thank you so very much @postwavebooks.bsky.social for sending me an advanced proof copy of #TheDragonMountain. It’s a super adventure quest for readers aged 6-8 years and the artwork is delightful 😍 #KidLit Here’s my review: vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2026/08/08/i...
#Illustrated Fiction Review: The Dragon Mountain by Mathieu Pierloot, illustrated by François Maumont, translated by Charis Ainslie
Cover art by François Maumont, published by Post Wave, 10 September 2026, ISBN: 978-1836271239 The Dragon Mountain is a cute fantasy adventure filled with magical creatures and featuring an unusual…
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An exciting adventure about the incredible bond between a boy and his dog, full of magic and heart, Will Wolfheart by Teresa Heapy, illustrated by Adam Beer, sounds absolutely brilliant. Out now, huge thanks go to Fern @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit
This week’s #PictureBookFriday review is for the glorious You Choose Party Time by Pippa Goodhart & Nick Sharratt 🎉 Out 20/08 for 3+ readers from @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social @antswilkinson.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2026/07/31/y...
You Choose Party Time by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt
Cover illustration copyright © Nick Sharratt, 2026 Perhaps it’s because I no longer have any very young children in my life, but I’m ashamed to say that when this new title from author …
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My latest audiobook review is for the funny and empathetic middle grade story #ScaredyCat by @lwilliamsonauthor.bsky.social published by @guppybooks.bsky.social #UkKidLit vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2026/07/29/m...
#MG AudioBook Review: Scaredy Cat: Bigg School 4 by Lisa Williamson, read by Sachin K Sharma
Screenshot of Audiobook front cover, published by Guppy Books, March 2026 Scaredy Cat is the fourth book in the Bigg School series, set amongst Year 7 pupils attending the Henry Bigg Academy, and c…
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Here’s my review for #YA fantasy fiction title #BloodOfGodsAndGirls by KL Kaine published by @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social Thanks @lizscottpr.bsky.social for sending me a copy. #UkKidLit vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2026/07/24/y...
#YA Fantasy Review: Blood of Gods & Girls by K. L. Kaine
Cover art by Kiuyan Ran, hardback edition published by Penguin Random House, 2 July 2026, ISBN: 978-0241707739 Blood of Gods & Girls is an epic young adult fantasy with magnificent world buildi…
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A gripping story set against the backdrop of a recently closed ironworks, Voice in the Flames by Mike Edwards is out now for middle grade readers 🔥 @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2026/07/24/v...
Voice in the Flames by Mike Edwards
Cover illustration © 2026 Jason Cockcroft While many of us live in areas where life pretty much remains the same, for some communities that is not at all the case such as those where towns have bui…
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My kids have been attempting to do a learn a bit more cookery these holidays. So for this week’s #KidsBooksFriday I thought we could do books featuring/celebrating food and cooking. (Take the theme as loosely as you please). #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
Today's review...'The Palace of Facts' by Kate Olesin, illustrated by Andy Smith @whatonearth.bsky.social Out in August, this is perfect summer holday reading! #KIdLitUK www.throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/the-palace-of-facts
The Palace of Facts — Through the Bookshelf
Big and bold, ‘The Palace of Facts’ is the perfect book to explore this summer! Readers are invited to join Pip, Alice and their dog, Charlie, as they wander every room in this fact-filled mansion! A...
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One of my favourite reads of 2026, A Scrap of Moss and Magick by @hejparry.bsky.social is a fabulous fantasy that had me hooked from the very beginning. Out 08/10 for middle grade readers from @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2026/07/23/a...
A Scrap of Moss and Magick by Helen Parry
Cover art by Melissa Castrillon While Mr S’s spare time has in the main been taken up with watching the recent men’s World Cup, much of mine has been spent – as it usually is R…
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Were you a Malory Towers child? Fancy a return to meet old and new characters in a mysterious setting? Then this preorder offer is for you: Waterstones is offering 25% off with the code SUMMER26 Online only www.waterstones.com/book/malory-...
Malory Towers Mystery Club: Kidnap at Midnight by Fleur Hitchcock | Waterstones
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Huge thanks go to @andersenpress.bsky.social for today’s fabulous book post, The Pearly Pants - the 2nd in the Will Shakespeare Mysteries, by Kaz Penney, illustrated by Sammy Elgie. Out 27/08 for 7+ readers. #KidlitUK #UKKidlit
Today's review...'Wee Puffling' by Meg McLaren @hachettechildrens.bsky.social Absolutely delightful! #KidLitUK www.throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/wee-puffling
Wee Puffling — Through the Bookshelf
Wee Puffling loves Puffin Island where he lives with all the other puffins. When they decide that it is time to leave for the winter, Wee Puffling is not happy and decides to stay. However, although h...
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Keeping it simple for #KidsBooksFriday this week as I’m shattered. Share your great kids book recommendations featuring a cat. 🐈⬛ #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
#KidsBooksFriday @mariannedoherty.bsky.social More exciting & amusing cat stories 🐈 🐈⬛ 🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈#historicalfiction #middlegrade #adventure
#PictureBookFriday review for #TheStormCloud written by #FrancesStickley & illustrated by #EmilyHamilton. Published by @postwavebooks.bsky.social Thanks to publicist @antswilkinson.bsky.social for my review copy. #UkKidLit Here’s my review👇 vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2026/07/17/p...
#PictureBook Review: The Storm Cloud by Frances Stickley, illustrated by Emily Hamilton
Cover art by Emily Hamilton, published by Post Wave, 23 April 2026, ISBN: 978-1836270737 The Storm Cloud begins with a springtime scene, bursting with newly emerged plant and animal life. Bear awak…
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#bookbloggers WWWL- #MG contemporary whimsical fantasy to #YA murder mystery to MG historical adventure to a fierce YA verse novel What-I’ve just read, currently 📚,📚 next & currently 🎧 to #bookbloggers @ljwattswales.bsky.social @vonprice.bsky.social @slatterymr.bsky.social @bookcraic.bsky.social
My June 2026 round-up for the National Year of Reading post is now up (somewhat belatedly) on my blog. #GoAllIn Mostly #UkKidLit with a few adult books too 😊 vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2026/07/07/n...
National Year of Reading: My June 2026 Round-up
Cover images of books read during June 2026 After a slow couple of months, I managed to carve out more reading time during June, and have made a small dent in my backlog of children’s review …
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Today's review...'Pincho: Nothing is Possible' by Ben Sanders. @littletigeruk.bsky.social Great fun! #KidLitUK www.throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/pincho-nothing-is-possible
Pincho: Nothing is Possible — Through the Bookshelf
Pincho the capybara is extremely laid back, taking everything in his stride. However, a very energetic little yellow bird has decided that today is Pincho’s day. Armed with a long to-do list and plent...
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