This is an epic, exciting modern day fantasy adventure! Readers are drawn into blind protagonist schoolgirl, twelve year old Ella’s world - she’s kind, thoughtful, brave, clever and determined. She’s also incredibly optimistic. Plus, she’s about to save the world!

An hilarious read, laugh-out-loud, humour for young and old(er) to enjoy. Embracing teamwork, community, friendship, recycling, awareness of our smaller earth-bound neighbours, and some STEAM invention fun… ‘Beastie Bros : The Cabbage Juice Crime’ is a bugtastic top pick from me!

Be blown away by Patrice Lawrence’s trade-mark brilliance in ‘PEOPLE like STARS’ - a fictional middle-grade true crime mystery with its oh so clever plot twists and turns, chaotic struggles with loyalty and justice, many clandestine trips to the library to research records, and the inter-changing narrators enabling readers to deep-dive into each character’s identity and inner struggles.

Ian Eagleton’s deeply personal connection to the subject matter, including his own diagnosis of OCD as a youth adds an extra layer of authenticity. This is a gripping tale that masterfully blends the real and the supernatural, offering readers both an exciting ghost story and a powerful exploration of mental health, friendship, and resilience.