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‘Super-original and humorous’ Books for Topics reviews our three new junior fiction titles!

Books for Topics just posted some cracking reviews for our three new junior fiction titles: Homework on Pluto by Lou Treleaven: ‘A fun chapter book on the theme of space, that suitably fills the chasm between this topic’s many great picture books and those middle grade novels pitched at older readers.  Readers will delight in the way in which the story unfolds with skilful humour and creativity, as the imagined… Read More »‘Super-original and humorous’ Books for Topics reviews our three new junior fiction titles!

‘Really engaging and different’ Book Lover Jo reviews Homework on Pluto!

Book Lover Jo has just posted a great review for new junior fiction title Homework on Pluto by Lou Treleaven: ‘Homework on Pluto takes us back on a space adventure with Jon and Straxi who managed to save the entire planet in Letter to Pluto, through the powers of letters as part of the interstellar penpal programme. I really enjoy the originality of this series, the use of letters, posters and actual homework… Read More »‘Really engaging and different’ Book Lover Jo reviews Homework on Pluto!

‘Instantly engaging’ Teachwire reviews Homework on Pluto!

Teachwire recently posted an excellent review for Homework on Pluto by Lou Treleaven, the sequel to the popular Letter to Pluto. Homework on Pluto is publishing in April: ‘The format is instantly engaging, with appealing handwritten-style fonts and sketches, and the perfect launchpad for classroom work on the audience and purpose of different genres of writing. It would also be a great introduction to a pen pal initiative. The plot… Read More »‘Instantly engaging’ Teachwire reviews Homework on Pluto!

‘Delightful picture book…Paves the way for open discussions’ The School Librarian reviews The Snugglewump!

We’ve just received a wonderful review for The Snugglewump by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Kate Chappell  which appeared in The Winter 2017 issue of The School Librarian: ‘The Snugglewump is a delightful picture book about a lost and somewhat overlooked comfort blanket.  Chappell’s messy illustrations use crayon and bright paint, which gives the book a childlike feel that many young readers will warm easily to. Early on, the Snugglewump… Read More »‘Delightful picture book…Paves the way for open discussions’ The School Librarian reviews The Snugglewump!

The Letterpress Project interviews Homework on Pluto author Lou Trevelean!

The Letterpress Project has recently posted a lovely interview with our wonderful junior fiction and picture book author Lou Treleaven. We are publishing her latest junior fiction title Homework on Pluto, sequel to the very popular Letter to Pluto on the 28th of April and you can check out some early reviews of the book here. Read the interview and find out about Lou’s favourite books, her inspiration for writing… Read More »The Letterpress Project interviews Homework on Pluto author Lou Trevelean!

Maverick authors out in force at local schools for World Book Day week!

Maverick authors Alice Hemming (author of junior fiction title Rickety Rocket and whose forthcoming junior fiction title Arlo, Mrs Ogg and the Dinosaur Zoo has been selected for the 2018 Summer Reading Challenge), Lou Treleaven (author of forthcoming junior fiction title Homework on Pluto, sequel to Letter to Pluto and of recent picture books Daddy and I and The Snugglewump), Heather Pindar (author of picture book Beware the Mighty Bitey,… Read More »Maverick authors out in force at local schools for World Book Day week!

A lovely story with a positive message: Little Parachutes enjoys Daddy and I

Little Parachutes recently posted a great review for Daddy and I by Lou Treleaven and illustrated by Sophie Burrows: ‘Daddy and I is a beautifully-produced book with bright, cheerful illustrations to complement the heartwarming message in the story itself.  The book sends out the message that Daddy’s Day can be a wonderful time, even without expensive outings and presents.’ Thank you so much! Read the full review here Buy a… Read More »A lovely story with a positive message: Little Parachutes enjoys Daddy and I

‘Would inspire some wonderful discussion’ The Letterpress Project enthuses about Homework on Pluto!

Karen at The Letterpress Project has recently reviewed an advance copy of junior fiction title Homework on Pluto by Lou Treleaven, the sequel to Letter to Pluto, which will be published on the 28th April: ‘The lively illustrations provide a fun and accessible format and definitely add to this funny story which reveals Jon to be quite subversive despite his excellent homework. I like the way that he manages to come… Read More »‘Would inspire some wonderful discussion’ The Letterpress Project enthuses about Homework on Pluto!

‘A fun and original early chapter book’ First review of forthcoming junior fiction title Homework on Pluto!

Books for Topics posted an early review of junior fiction title Homework on Pluto, the sequel to the popular Letter to Pluto by Lou Treleaven. ‘A fun and original early chapter book on the theme of space, that suitably fills the chasm between this topic’s many great picture books and those middle grade novels pitched at older readers. This book charts the inter-planetary correspondence between space traveller Jon and his… Read More »‘A fun and original early chapter book’ First review of forthcoming junior fiction title Homework on Pluto!

‘A wonderful story full of enchantment and wonder’ Books for Boys reviews The Snowflake Mistake

Louise at Books for Boys recently posted a wonderful review of wintry treat The Snowflake Mistake by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Maddie Frost: ‘This is a mesmerising rhyming book that will make you wish for a white Christmas. … a magical story that celebrates the beauty in diversity because things that are different are no less special.’ Thanks, Louise! Read the full review here Buy a copy here