Bethkemp

LATEST ARTICLES ( 83 )

• My Bookish Summer: What's Coming up

  

  Welcome back! Did you miss me? I had a much-needed (and exceptionally well-timed for the weather) break in Cornwall with the family. Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Time for a Little Break. But First: See the Dogs Run

  

  No, I've not come over all Peter and Jane. I have, in fact, got this marvellous gif to show you of our dogs running. I recently changed phone and, helpfully,... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: About Zooming Time, Opal Moonbaby by Maudie Smith

  

  Another fantastic outing for the zany alien! Opal Moonbaby remains delightfully wacky in this brilliant sequel. I greatly enjoyed this and know that all existin... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: The Night She Disappeared by April Henry

  

  Gripping YA Crime Thriller - Recommended!This novel absolutely had me from the first page to the very end. If sharply written and keenly observed YA thrillers... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 BOOKS

• Review: Any Other Name by Emma Newman

  

  Second brilliant instalment in the Split Worlds series Having loved the first title in this series, I was keen to read the second - and I was not disappointed! Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Interview with Michelle Lovric, Author of The Fate in the Box

  

  Today I'm really excited to welcome Michelle Lovric to the Hearthfire to tell us about her love of Italy (and Venice in particular) and her latest book, The Fat... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Tiger Wars by Steve Backshall

  

  Gripping adventure with bonus learning for 9+ I would have loved this as a child! (I loved it as an adult reader, in fact). Packed with thrilling adventure and... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Revisited Family Friday: Kindles and Kids

  

  This post was originally published in November 2011, and I am pleased to say that it still holds true.When I got a Kindle in the summer, our youngest was... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• No Longer Lurching from Crisis to Crisis: a Commitment

  

  Warning: this is a really personal post, which may be helpful to some with similar difficulties, but if you want to back away now and come back for bookishness... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Tempest Reborn by Nicole Peeler

  

  Stunning wrap-up to a fabulous urban fantasy seriesI've loved Nicole Peeler's Jane True series from the start and this conclusion delighted, dazzled and... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 BOOKS

• Review: Acid by Emma Pass

  

  Exciting new dystopia for the YA market This is a thrill ride of a book, which hooks the reader quickly and fully delivers on its promise of excitement. Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: The Fate in the Box by Michelle Lovric

  

  Exciting, highly original adventure for 8+ readers Michelle Lovric has created a truly bizarre and unsettling version of Venice under the dictatorship of the... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: The Great Ice Cream Heist by Elen Caldecott

  

  Great fun kids' adventure from a skilled writer of family dramaElen Caldecott is one of the best writers of kids' contemporary adventures. Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE, FAMILY

• Joining In: the Online Teaching Community

  

  There is a thriving online teaching community, a lively collection of educators with a host of ideas and tips. I was going to say that I've learnt more through... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2013 SCHOOLING

• Review: Between Two Thorns by Emma Newman

  

  Richly-imagined and fully-realised urban fantasy adventureI greatly enjoyed my first visit to the Split Worlds and am looking forward to the second novel in... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Hagwitch by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick

  

  Mystery and folklore in a theatrical setting for readers of 10+This novel snagged my attention quickly and kept me entranced. It's spot on for the older... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Boy Nobody by Allen Zadoff

  

  A thrilling ride! Slick assassin novel for the YA marketThis was a great read, gobbled up quickly. I found myself drawn in, holding my breath at various key... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Mariella Mystery Investigates the Ghostly Guinea Pig by Kate Pankhurst

  

  Brilliant new mystery series for young readersThis is a gorgeously presented story, quirkily illustrated by the author, which makes it an engaging package for... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Words on Wednesday: Gender Representation and Children's Picture Books

  

  I'm lazily rerunning a post from just over a year ago, as gender representation is still something that concerns me (I'm certain it's getting worse, and more an... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: The Disgrace of Kitty Grey by Mary Hooper

  

  Thrilling YA Historical: my heart was breaking for Kitty several times! Chronicling the fall from grace of a Regency dairymaid, this is a brilliant read. Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE