John Lamb

John Lamb

@readingbede.bsky.social

Reader, teacher, father and runner. Not necessarily in that order.

1,173 Followers 370 Following 46 Posts Joined May 2024
9 months ago
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Some books need very few words. This is just plain lovely, brilliant and wonderful fun. Just fabulous. I am sharing it first thing in the morning. And I think a thank you to Chris Baker for the recommendation ❤️📚 #KidLitUk

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10 months ago

It is unbelievably cool!!

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10 months ago
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Well,amazing book post from @nosycrow.bsky.social Choose Your Own Evolution is an amazingly novel take on the choose your own adventure genre. And I loved it. Proper loved it. I've survived & been extinct about 25 times. Brilliant way to learn. My 11 year old also loves it! Out 5th June! #KidLitUk

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10 months ago
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💫 Join @librarylady.bsky.social @erinlynhamilton.bsky.social @jacquisydney.bsky.social @mrsfe77.bsky.social @readingbede.bsky.social and @vonprice.bsky.social on the SuperQuesters Mission: River Crest Rescue by @pauliancross.bsky.social blog tour from Tuesday 29 April! 💫

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10 months ago
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An absolutely brilliant new MG adventure out soon from Peter Burns. A fabulous piece of fiction that feels fresh and real. Full of peril, danger and mysteries. I loved it. #UkKidLit

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10 months ago

Still wanting to read this

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10 months ago

..books at the right time, and the love and the fun follows. Younger children just love getting a book that is recommended. They love 'fun' illustrations and love getting lost in a story. You've got to get the reading enjoyment in place as early as possible +then encourage with knowledge/enthusiasm

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10 months ago

I've come to realise it's about when certain books are introduced as much as what books. Getting GNs into younger children, my current Y4s for example, has slowly nudged them into reading a wider range of excellent novels. In Y6, some struggled with stamina to enjoy amazing novels. Give the right...

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11 months ago
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Just finished I Am Raven by @alastairc.com from @nosycrow.bsky.social and I think it's 'a better than the first in the series' kind of book. I really enjoyed the world opening up and some questions getting answered. Building to a great climax for book 3! I can't wait. Highly recommend. #KidLitUk

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11 months ago

Some fabulous comic book titles to be watching out for in ghe coming months. #KidLitUK #KidsGN📚💬

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11 months ago
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What a great surprise this morning! I Am Raven by @alastairc.com and from @nosycrow.bsky.social ! I totally loved I Am Wolf and have been looking forward to this since. Straight to the top of my TBR pile. And perfect to take on my Oxford trip this week.

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11 months ago
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The Cartoonists Club by @goraina.bsky.social and @scottmccloud.bsky.social arrived today and, without saying too much before my graphic novel club (#LetsTalkGraphicNovels), I blooming loved it. What a way to explain the medium and the richness GNs bring. A must-buy! #KidLitUk

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11 months ago
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Now this is some proper exciting book post from @FarshoreBooks. Shadow Thieves by Peter Burns looks soo sooo very exciting! And the puzzle and number cracking to get into it was so much fun - my son had to help me! I think it's going to be fabulous! #KidLitUk

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11 months ago

Definitely this. It doesn't follow a formula that some graphic novels have a habit of doing. It's original and quirky and isn't wedged into a particular genre. All the better for it .

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11 months ago
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Well, this is a whole heap of fun and silly and whimsy, three things I very much enjoy. I heartily recommend this to anyone with a sense of humour. It's definitely going to be hit with my Year 4s. And thanks for the recommendation I saw on Blue sky @louiestowell.bsky.social #KidLitUk

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1 year ago
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A gorgeous sunny Saturday made even better by the arrival of Adventuremice by @philipreeve.bsky.social and @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social and from @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social Both so talented and looks a great continuation of a super fun series. Out on 13th March. Happy Saturday everyone 💔📚

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1 year ago

#KidLitUk

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1 year ago
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Bought from a lovely Waterstones in Chester, @mglnrd.bsky.social 's new MG novel, after just finishing it, is plain brilliant. Wonderfully original, full of history and the start of a new series. So much to love and I'm 100% left wanting more. Can't wait to share when back at school. ❤️📚

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1 year ago
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So, The Boy With Big Decisions by @helenrutter from @scholastic arrived yesterday and I was v excited. Then I read it. And what a absolute marvel! Choose your own adventure! Loved it so much. My son (11) has also read it (twice) and loved it. It's going to be v popular! Out in April #KidLitUk

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1 year ago

FINAL FORM, the final Mega Robo Bros book, comes out next week! I feel I have never been very good at promoting stuff online, and since deleting half my social media accounts even less so. What DOES work? Friendly Bluesky Hivemind, I would be very grateful for any ideas / suggestions! #KidLitUK

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1 year ago

Yes absolutely. I have the same feeling of knowing I could be reading more in the time I finish one grown up book. Although the new Murakami book is rather good 😊

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1 year ago

It's a funny world. I'm in the middle of two 'grown-up' books and feel like I'm missing out on my MG world of books. It's like I'm cheating on my world of children's books. Anyone else have this...#KidLitUk

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1 year ago
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Oh man. Stayed up too late last night finishing The Legendary Scarlett and Browne and what an ending (although I don't want it to be an ending!). What a series. I absolutely love these characters and this world. Will there be more ? It's too good to stop now 😭 #KidLitUk

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1 year ago

There’s so much going on right now that I am almost forgetting to be hyped for this book coming out. But I am SO HYPED for this book coming out.

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1 year ago
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This amazing book post - the final Mega Robot Bros book by @neillcameron.bsky.social - has created quite the stir. My son immediately took it and devoured it in record time. 'Amazing!' were the only words I could get out of him. Now my turn and then my class. Thank you @DFB_storyhouse ❤️📚❤️ #KidLitUk

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1 year ago
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Opened bookpost. Caused chaos. Laughed maniacally.

Huge thanks to @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social for sending a copy of @neillcameron.bsky.social's final Mega Robo Bros: Final Form. So many children desperate to get their hands on this! ❤️📚📮

#UKKidLit #Skybrarians #EduSky #MegaRoboBros

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1 year ago
Proof copy of Artezans the Whispering World by LD Lapinski displayed on a pile of old books in Wonderland Bookshop

This is the only advance reading copy of Artezans: The Whispering World by @ldlapinski.bsky.social in existence. And it's in my hot little hands.

However, you can order a signed AND dedicated copy here:

wonderlandbookshop.co.uk/product/arte...

#kidlituk

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1 year ago
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Only a few words needed...Dragon Riders of Roar, coming in Feb, by @jennymclachlan.bsky.social is absolutely and stupendously brilliant and brilliant fun. Love the idea of a magical school but with silly brotherly bits added. This world is fabulous. Get it pre-ordered and just enjoy it! #KidLitUk

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1 year ago
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I Am Raven cover reveal! The cover for Alastair Chisholm's new sci-fi adventure, I AM RAVEN, has been revealed.

I'm so delighted to share the amazing cover for I AM RAVEN, coming 10th April! With brilliant illustration from #KaritasGunnirsdottir and design by #RayTierney, I can't wait to see it out in the world! 🐦‍⬛
@nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUK #IAmRaven #FlightOrFight

alastairc.com/blog/2025012...

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