
And … my summer holiday is over! I did make the most of it, and it was exactly what I needed – lots of relaxation, reading and seeing family. But the rowing machine that was going to help me get fit – not so much! I had my first day with my new Year 6 class on Friday and it was so brilliant to be back with this Year group. We’re heading off on a residential later this month which I’m very excited about as I used to love this one when I was last in Year 6.
Books Iโve read:
Iโve readย 12ย books this month, all physical copies. Iโve written and posted reviews for 7 of the books Iโve read. I really enjoyed all of these books but the ones that really stood out for me were Fireborn, Hide and Seek and The Crackledawn Dragon.
NetGalley:
My Feedback Ratio is now atย 97%. I have two books to read on my NetGalley Shelf, The Shadows of Rookhaven and Locked Out Lily both released on 30th September.
Books sent by publishers:
I have been lucky enough to have been sent these books by publishers this month.
Books Iโve bought:
I’ve bought 6 books in August.
How has your month been?ย Have you read any of these?

























I still haven’t got round to reading Crackledawn Dragon and must get hold of that one. I did enjoy The Shadows of Rookhaven though. Well done for getting your Net Galley feedback so high.
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I hope you get a chance to read The Crackledawn Dragon – a hug in a book! I โm so looking forward to reading Shadows of Rookhaven. Itโs so tempting to request books on NetGalley – Iโve had to be very strict with myself!
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Great reads this month! Have fun on your residential! Itโs always one of my school highlights when I get to go. Iโm meeting my new Y4 class at my new school on Tuesday! โบ๏ธ
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Thank you. I havenโt been on a residential for a few years now, so Iโm really looking forward to it. I taught Year 4 last year! Good luck with meeting your new class and your new school. ๐
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Wow, what a fantastic summer of reading Mary! Iโm so glad you managed to squeeze in Crackledawn and that you enjoyed it๐๐ Good luck with the residential!
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I hope you managed to get a break too Veronica! I adored Crackledawn – Abiโs writing is very special. Thank you – Iโm looking forward to the residential – itโs been a while!
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Thanks Mary, yes, I took time off for some lovely family celebrations this summerโฆ& squeezed in some reading too!
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I’m so glad you had a relaxing and restorative holiday (and that the rowing machine was neglected – holidays are not for rowing machines ๐)
Some awesome books here – lots I’ve read and loved too (Crackledawn, Clock of Stars…) and plenty more I’m excited for (Fireborn, Dead Man’s Pass.. .)
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Thank you – back at school and youโd never think you were away. My class are lovely and itโs great being back in Year 6. Iโm so looking forward to the next Clock of Stars book which I think is out in October – the cover if gorgeous.
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Same!! It’ll be one of my rewards for getting through the mountain of must reads for work!
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