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Mr Tom Slattery
@slatterymr.bsky.social
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👨‍🏫 Primary Deputy Head Teacher in Burton

📚 Children’s book blogger.

🏡 Live in Birmingham (proud Brummie)

Check out my blog at tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com
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Mr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · Jan 10
Here are my favourite reads of 2025! Posted in Jan like last year. Six brilliant middle grade offerings from some spectacular story tellers and some of my mediocre poetry! tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/01/10/2...
2025: Books to Remember
The end of the year is always a great time for reflection and is always jam packed with bloggers identifying their favourites from the year. Last year I decided to go against the grain and wait a w…
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Another triumph by @sharnajackson.com at @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social The street Art Mystery is entertaining, raw and brimming with authenticity. Set around the Notting Hill Carnival this is vibrant and real and leaves you with a great murder to solve! tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/19/t...
The Street Art Mystery by Sharna Jackson
The Book in Rhyme… “School is starting soon, only a few days left of Summer, And Margot is moving to London if that wasn’t such a bummer. Josie, Wes and Margot with one last Hurra…
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February 19, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Im just gonna say it:

We need more dogs at sporting events!

🐕 🥎 ⛷️ 🐶 🎳 🏃‍♂️ 🐕
February 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Another Time travelling masterpiece by @mglnrd.bsky.social at @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social read about why this is my favourite in the series so far in my review 👇. Basking in the sun of Ancient Rome can Sim and gang survive the birth of the Colosseum. tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/18/t...
The Impossible Gladiator by M.G. Leonard
The Book in a Rhyme… “Sim and his family can travel through time, Locating time doors with a melody and rhyme. After two adventures, Sim should probably stay home, But no, we find him i…
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February 18, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Another Time travelling masterpiece by @mglnrd.bsky.social at @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social read about why this is my favourite in the series so far in my review 👇. Basking in the sun of Ancient Rome can Sim and gang survive the birth of the Colosseum. tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/18/t...
The Impossible Gladiator by M.G. Leonard
The Book in a Rhyme… “Sim and his family can travel through time, Locating time doors with a melody and rhyme. After two adventures, Sim should probably stay home, But no, we find him i…
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February 18, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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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...
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…
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February 16, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Some lovely Book post:

Lovey delivery from @faberchildrens.bsky.social

📕 The Children of Wolf Rock by Natasha Farrant

Fab delivery by @andersenpress.bsky.social

📕 Will Shakespeare Mysteries by Kaz Penney & Sammy Elgie

Awesome Preorder

📕 Evenfall: The Tempest Stone by Alexander Armstrong
February 17, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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Unpopular opinion: I hate pancakes
February 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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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...
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…
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February 16, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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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…
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February 15, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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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…
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February 15, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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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...
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…
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February 15, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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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...
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…
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February 15, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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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...
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…
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February 14, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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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
February 14, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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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
February 9, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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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...
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…
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February 7, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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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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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 …
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February 8, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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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
February 8, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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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...
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…
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February 7, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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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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Vocabulary as Knowledge: Explicit, Implicit, and Durable
Hi Champions,
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February 7, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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#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…
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February 6, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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#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…
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February 6, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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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!
a man wearing a sweater that says " me " on it
ALT: a man wearing a sweater that says " me " on it
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February 2, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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I am offering this bundle of primary school aged books (almost all picture books, with one multi-story chapter book), which should be £70 + delivery, for £50 with free delivery through my bookstore. I can provide an invoice if needed.

Email me: anewchapterbooksonline@gmail.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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Last day of residential which basically means holding up random and discarded pairs of socks, pants, T-shirts, towels, shoes and ask ‘who do these belong to?’ While 45 children look at you blankly 👍
a woman is sitting on a couch and saying not mine not mine not mine
ALT: a woman is sitting on a couch and saying not mine not mine not mine
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January 30, 2026 at 7:11 PM