After my break in Portugal, I’ve come up with an idea. I love to read. I love to review. I love my fellow writers. But until now, my reading journal has been a secret pleasure . . . Continue reading
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Author Archives: KMLockwood
The Devil’s Paintbox: #ReviewMonday
The Devil’s Paintbox
Written & illustrated by Robin Jarvis
Cover by Nicolas Delort
Published by Egmont March 2017
320 pages in paperback including map and pictures
scarily inventive to the point of weirdness
Local
This is a story told in footprints down the beach, thrown-off clothes and the laughter of friends . . . Continue reading
The Power Of Dark: #ReviewMonday
The Power of Dark
written and illustrated by Robin Jarvis
cover by Nicolas Delort
published by Egmont 2016
288 pages in paperback
including illustrations and maps
wit, magic and ghoulish adventure in Whitby Continue reading
Why poppies have black spots
This is a story told in spilt pollen, red folded petals and drowsy scents . . .
Hollow: #ReviewMonday
Hollow written by Lorraine Cannell
available on Kindle
and in paperback
April 2017
. . . a YA chiller with a spiritual twist
Yonderly
This is a story spelled out in ash keys and hazel nuts, pine cones and lichen . . . Continue reading
Alex Sparrow and the Really Big Stink: #ReviewMonday
Alex Sparrow and the Really Big Stink
written by Jennifer Killick
illustrations by Heath McKenzie
published by Firefly Press 1st May 2017
247 pages in paperback
. . . a big-hearted comedy caper of a story.
Why Honey Bees have Stings
This is a story told in golden pollen and the dancing of many delicate legs . . . Continue reading
Mold and the Poison Plot: #ReviewMonday
Mold and the Poison Plot
written by Lorraine Gregory
with illustrations by Tom Mead
Published by Oxford University Press Spring 2017
201 pages in paperback
He’s got a big heart
. . . and a nose to match! Continue reading