Mary Rees

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#TheHouseOfHorrors is the third classified case in The Night House Files and what a horrifying, heart-racing case awaits those who dare delve into its contents. Out now! @DanSmithAuthor @BarringtonStoke bookcraic.blog/2026/05/26/rev… via @Book_Craic

@jacquiS21 @BarbaraEvaV @Usborne This sounds wonderful Jacqui.

A delightful, gentle mystery full of gorgeous illustrations and baking-related fun, Cinnamon Crumb, Baking Detective: The Great Cake Caper by Harry Woodgate hits the shelves on 10/09 for 8+ readers 🧁 @Usborne worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2026/05/24/cin…

@karen_wallee @jacquiS21 @checkemoutbooks @SlatteryMr @erinlynhamilton @KateHeap1 @vonprice @richreadalot @KevC46 @PaulWat5 @GetKidsin2Books @MrEPrimary You’re very lucky to have read this Karen! I’m crossing my fingers that the publishers approve my NetGalley request!

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Publishing 27/8, Impossible Creatures The Neverfear is a truly wonderful book. My review can't do the book justice but I've given it my best shot. @KidsBloomsbury kandobonkersaboutbooks.blogspot.com/2026/05/imposs…

@jacquiS21 @karen_wallee @checkemoutbooks @SlatteryMr @KateHeap1 @vonprice This is going to be a half term read - can’t wait!

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Wishing the very happiest of Happy Book Birthdays to @Struan_Murray for the incredible Dragonborn: The Twilight Child 🐲 Out today for middle grade readers. @PuffinBooks worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2026/05/21/dra…

@checkemoutbooks @FarshoreBooks @PeterEBurns @SlatteryMr @PaulWat5 @KateHeap1 @jacquiS21 @karen_wallee @erinlynhamilton @RobCrossley4 I’m eagerly waiting for the release of Island of Skulls Tom - loved the first book!

Right from that opening, shocking prologue, you know you’re once again in for a rollercoaster ride of deception, adventure and twists. Shadow Thieves: Island of Skulls is perfect for fans of Crookhaven, Alex Rider & Indiana Jones 📖 Thanks @FarshoreBooks checkemoutbooks.wordpress.com/2026/05/23/sha…

@jacquiS21 @AndersenPress This looks fantastic Jacqui!

Adored the recent adaptation of The Other Bennet Sister and couldn’t be more delighted to have been sent another alternative sequel to Pride and Prejudice in the form of Kitty & Mary by Julia Gray & Imogen Russell Williams. Out 10/09 for 12+ readers, thanks go to @AndersenPress

@jacquiS21 @karen_wallee @checkemoutbooks @SlatteryMr @KateHeap1 @vonprice A fantastic review Jacqui. I’m so glad I was able to get a copy of this - I fully intend to make it a one sitting read over half term.

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A delightful and exciting adventure, starring a brave and likeable hero, The Traitor Moth by @KatharineOrton is out now for middle grade readers 🥰 @SimonKIDS worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2026/05/19/the…

@karen_wallee @jacquiS21 @vonprice @Valda_Varadinek @KateHeap1 @BarbaraEvaV @checkemoutbooks @SlatteryMr @erinlynhamilton I definitely think it’s one you’ll enjoy Karen.

@Book_Craic @jacquiS21 @vonprice @Valda_Varadinek @KateHeap1 @BarbaraEvaV @checkemoutbooks @SlatteryMr @erinlynhamilton Ooh, I enjoyed The Children Of Castle Rock sonwill definitely look out for this.

#TheChildrenOfWolfRock is an absolutely gripping, unmissable adventure: exciting, heartfelt and hopeful. Out on 4th June. @NatashaFarrant1 @FaberChildrens @literatasarah bookcraic.blog/2026/05/17/rev… via @Book_Craic

@jacquiS21 @karen_wallee @checkemoutbooks @SlatteryMr @KateHeap1 @vonprice This sounds wonderful Jacqui - really looking forward to reading it.

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The beautiful story of Ari and Ella who become friends at their new school only to discover that they’re actually sisters. A Sister Like You by Sarah Hagger-Holt is out now for 10+ readers from @Usborne worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2026/05/17/a-s…

@BarbaraEvaV @Valda_Varadinek @jamackay_ @bluewithstars @ilovetoread28 @checkemoutbooks @SlatteryMr @jacquiS21 @KateHeap1 I absolutely loved this - so scary - it was on my Books of the Year list. So looking forward to reading The Haunting of Old Splinter.

@Valda_Varadinek @jamackay_ @bluewithstars @ilovetoread28 @checkemoutbooks @SlatteryMr @jacquiS21 @Book_Craic @KateHeap1 I've read it and loved it! Unsettling and unputdownable, Valda!🫣

This morning's read #Gloam by @jamackay_ impossible to put down & whoppingly brilliantly spooky storytelling. Definitely one to read when it's daylight 😊😱 @BarbaraEvaV @bluewithstars @ilovetoread28 @checkemoutbooks @SlatteryMr @jacquiS21 @Book_Craic @KateHeap1

@vonprice @jacquiS21 @KateHeap1 @karen_wallee @checkemoutbooks @SlatteryMr This sounds wonderful Veronica - and definitely one to engage lots of children. I’m trying to use Instagram more too.

@jacquiS21 @KateHeap1 @karen_wallee @checkemoutbooks @SlatteryMr & sorry to others that I usually tag, but X won’t let me find your tags, so I think that I’m finally done with this platform, it gets worse every time I use it!

Fabulous non-fiction for primary school children! How to Build a Chocolate Bridge by @RomaTheEngineer & #RobertSaeHeng introduces primary school children to engineering. Published by @MacmillanKidsUK #UkKidLit Here’s my review👇 vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2026/05/15/non…