Mr Tom Slattery

This was a great continuation!

Inkbound 2 – Meticulous Jones and the Shadow Compass by Philippa Leathley The Book in Rhyme… “Up in New London, something strange is a foot, A wonderful Founders day celebration – with a but… Meticulous Jones – or Metty to her Kin, Is awaiti…

An epically brilliant series by @prleathley.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social continues with Inkbound 2. Enchanting, superbly imaginative and abound with moral dilemmas to unpick as the twists and turns hurtle towards a shocking finale! tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/16/i...

😍😍😍so many good ones too

Ice Apprentices – The Frozen Curse by Jacob North The Book in Rhyme… “We return to Tundra – a settlement isolated, Surrounded by Ice can leave one quite frustrated. Oswin – our hero, returns to Corridor – a school, Bu…

With the Winter Olympics on it’s a perfect read of the second in the Ice Apprentice series by @jacobnorthauthor.bsky.social @simonschusteruk.bsky.social brilliantly atmospheric, fantasy/mystery with a fast paced plot full of twists and revelations! tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/15/i...

Ice Apprentices – The Frozen Curse by Jacob North The Book in Rhyme… “We return to Tundra – a settlement isolated, Surrounded by Ice can leave one quite frustrated. Oswin – our hero, returns to Corridor – a school, Bu…

With the Winter Olympics on it’s a perfect read of the second in the Ice Apprentice series by @jacobnorthauthor.bsky.social @simonschusteruk.bsky.social brilliantly atmospheric, fantasy/mystery with a fast paced plot full of twists and revelations! tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/15/i...

The Year of Reading – February As we have now embarked on ‘The Year of Reading’ for 2026, I felt compelled to add something (hopefully of value) to the conversation each month. A mixture of recommendations, genre foc…

As it’s Half Term - let’s do a #SundayMorningBookChat in honour of #TheYearOfReading I am writing a monthly blog with recommendations, teacher tips and genre spotlight. This month its murder mystery… what are your favourites? Heres the blog to check out. tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/14/t...

Grumpfort by Jamie Hammond The Book in Rhyme… “The town of Bogfoss need constant protection, From attacking monsters from every direction. Luckily for them, there’s a daily defender, But amongst these heroes lies a worrisome…

Ooo Grumpfort might be perfect. Heres some info about it. Lots of fun though. tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/04/19/g...

Ooo and the beanstalk murder was great too!

Always take the excuse!

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I have Ivy Hotel to read this week! 😍😍

Haha! Barbara threw a murderous wobbler!

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The Year of Reading – February As we have now embarked on ‘The Year of Reading’ for 2026, I felt compelled to add something (hopefully of value) to the conversation each month. A mixture of recommendations, genre foc…

As it’s Half Term - let’s do a #SundayMorningBookChat in honour of #TheYearOfReading I am writing a monthly blog with recommendations, teacher tips and genre spotlight. This month its murder mystery… what are your favourites? Heres the blog to check out. tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/14/t...

Not much love? Right I’m on it!

Featuring @sharnajackson.com @mglnrd.bsky.social @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social @janicehallett.bsky.social @nadiashireen.bsky.social @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social

The Year of Reading – February As we have now embarked on ‘The Year of Reading’ for 2026, I felt compelled to add something (hopefully of value) to the conversation each month. A mixture of recommendations, genre foc…

The Year of Reading 2026 is well under way so I’ve added my voice to the chat with a monthly blog - Here’s February! Recommendations, teacher ideas and resources. Probably nothing groundbreaking but hopefully there’s something useful… tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/14/t...

Loved it Sharna. Will write my review blog this weekend - look out for it

It’s on my half term read list!

Graphic Novels are flying off the shelves at school in a rapid fashion! Bought a few more to top up the collection. They didn’t last long! @anthonyhorowitz.com @antonyjohnston.bsky.social @sheenadempsey.bsky.social @heychante.bsky.social @johngreenart.bsky.social

Wonderful Bookpost!

Thank you @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social for

📕 The Far Out Five - Snot Jelly Island by @ofalafel.bsky.social

And a lovely preorder arrived:

📕 The Impossible Gladiator by @mglnrd.bsky.social @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social

Quill and the Last Generation by C. M. Lewis The Book in Rhyme… “There hasn’t been a Summer in past 12 years, no shine in the sky, no cloud cover clears. But potentially all the more surprising than the failure of the sunshi…

Welsh folklore and an epic fantasy by #CMLewis at @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social a wonderfully atmospheric fantasy with a traditional feel that gripped from the first page to the last. Brilliant middlegrade- uncomplicated yet brilliant tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/07/q...

Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Shadow Compass (Inkbound 2) by Philippa Leathley Cover illustration © Artem Chebokha 2026 Having made the bold decision to read less this year and spend more time on other hobbies, I was quite enjoying this rather odd New Year’s resolution …

My 1,500th blog post is for the incredible Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Shadow Compass by @prleathley.bsky.social 🎉

Out now for middle grade readers from @harpercollins.bsky.social

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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Some exciting bookpost this weekend!

Thanks @scholasticuk.bsky.social for

📕 Murder at the Ivy Hotel by #EmilyHourican

And a lovely preorder:

📕 The Street Art Mystery by @sharnajackson.com @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social

Quill and the Last Generation by C. M. Lewis The Book in Rhyme… “There hasn’t been a Summer in past 12 years, no shine in the sky, no cloud cover clears. But potentially all the more surprising than the failure of the sunshi…

Welsh folklore and an epic fantasy by #CMLewis at @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social a wonderfully atmospheric fantasy with a traditional feel that gripped from the first page to the last. Brilliant middlegrade- uncomplicated yet brilliant tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/07/q...

Vocabulary as Knowledge: Explicit, Implicit, and Durable Hi Champions,

Hi #EduSky - it's time for my #Saturday3 and no real theme this week other than they are all about the nitty-gritty of the classroom. The first one is a short read from the @teachlikeachamp.bsky.social team on how teaching vocab needs to be explicit and implicit.

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#PictureBookFriday The Big-Time Boogie-Woogie Animal Band by Giles Andreae and Nick East The Book in Rhyme… “Ladies and gentleman please gather round, For the finest musicians with a Boogie-Woogie Sound. For a dog with a drum or a snake with a cello, Come down to see us and…

#PictureBookFriday this week is this musical spectacle from #GilesAndreae and #NickEast @hachettechildrens.bsky.social featuring no fewer than 50 anima members all with different incredible instruments. Perfect for EYFS and so much fun! tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/06/p...

#PictureBookFriday The Big-Time Boogie-Woogie Animal Band by Giles Andreae and Nick East The Book in Rhyme… “Ladies and gentleman please gather round, For the finest musicians with a Boogie-Woogie Sound. For a dog with a drum or a snake with a cello, Come down to see us and…

#PictureBookFriday this week is this musical spectacle from #GilesAndreae and #NickEast @hachettechildrens.bsky.social featuring no fewer than 50 anima members all with different incredible instruments. Perfect for EYFS and so much fun! tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/06/p...

a man wearing a sweater that says " me " on it ALT: a man wearing a sweater that says " me " on it

Was at the gym and a guy came up and said “scuse me mate, you look like you come here often…”

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No idea what he said after that!