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Archive for November 2019

The Wish List of Albie Young, by Ruby Hummingbird

    Maria’s life runs like clockwork, her week structured to get chores done. Her favourite day is Thursday when she meets Albie in a cafe. But one week he doesn’t appear and she discovers the sad truth that he has died. Maria is utterly bereft and loses her sense of purpose. She is astonished […]

Rubiks: stocking fillers and family fun!

The Rubiks Cube is an iconic game from my childhood. This Christmas, a third of parents surveyed have said that Rubiks makes a perfect stocking filler and I agree! Let’s begin with the original and classic 3 x 3 cube. Infuriatingly fascinating for children and adults alike! Who thinks the 2 x 2 cube will […]

A Christmas Wish and a Cranberry Kiss at the Cosy Kettle, by Liz Eeles

    Becca runs The Cosy Kettle cafe and shares a house with her best friend Zac. She is crippled by a lack of self confidence so writes a list of wishes which she believes will make her happier in time for Christmas. The festive period provides the opportunity for the plot: Becca’s love interest […]

#Project365 2019 week 45

Day 307: heading out in the cold with our Bright Eyes hats to help us see in the dark Day 308: a visit to Eclectic Games in Reading to meet a legendary games designer Maureen Hiron Day 309: Mum’s birthday!   Day 310: how my heart sank when Matthew anounced just before half term that […]

#GlobalBlogging 137

Happy Monday everyone and welcome to #GlobalBlogging! Just a reminder: Heather is leaving the linky at the end of November to focus on her hilarious books and blog. We have found a new host and she will be joining in next week so don’t scare her off! Wherever you are in the world, come and […]