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Snarhooked
@snarhooked.bsky.social
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UK Secondary school librarian. Always on the lookout for books my students might enjoy. When I'm not reading MG/YA, I like trying to make my garden productive, listening to funny/educational podcasts and reading fantasy.
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I have finally had chance to read Reek by Alastair Chisholm. It's a cracking little sci-fi dystopian thriller set in the near future where climate change has led to the air turning toxic. One company controls all access to clean air.
Full review here: snarhookedonbooks.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/r...
Reek by Alistair Chisholm
This is a brilliant short book with a lot packed in. It takes place in the future, after an algal bloom created fumes (the Reek) which made the air toxic. At first it was ignored, as only birds wer…
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November 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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I genuinely think we live in a golden age of kids non-fiction, so I’m very excited for us to celebrate #NonFictionNovember with this week’s #KidsBooksFriday.

What brilliant non-fiction would you recommend? This is another week where I can’t possibly stop at four.

#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
The Dictionary of Difficult Words by Jane Solomon and Louise Lockhart Book cover for Wonderfully Wired Brain’s by Louise Gooding and Ruth Burrows Book cover for The Hidden Heroes of Science by Peter Gallivan and Robbie Cathro Book cover for Britannica’s All New Children’s Encyclopaedia edited by Christopher Lloyd
November 7, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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tmwslibrary.bsky.social
Look at the lovely new wall art outside the library! Included are some of our most borrowed books and authors, library lesson class reads and other great titles. It was lovely to be able to suggest which books were used and wonderful to see them now decorating the walls.
#readingforpleasure
Large artwork covers a wall. It depicts books on a shelf. Titles include The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne by Jonathan Stroud, I AM WOLF by Alastair Chisholm and Murder Most Unladylike by Robin Stevens The other part of the wall showing more artwork of books on a shelf. Titles here include Mortal Engines by Philip Reeves and Lockwood & Co by Jonathan Stroud. A pillar at the left of the library entrance is decorated with artwork depicting books. There is I survived the graphic novel by Lauren Tarshis, Noor-un-Nissa Inayat Kahn by Sufiya Ahmed and After the War by Tom Palmer. A pillar to the right of the library entrance is covered with artwork depicting two books: Dread Wood by Jennifer Killick and Neymar by Matt and Tom Oldfield.
October 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
snarhooked.bsky.social
Looking for a cracking middle grade adventure thriller? #Avalanche by Simon Fox is out now. It's an action-packed, pacy read with some real moments of tension. Full review here: snarhookedonbooks.wordpress.com/2025/10/14/a...
Thanks to @nosycrow.bsky.social and #NetGalley for the eARC.
#KidLitUK
Avalanche by Simon Fox
A cracking adventure thriller. When we meet Tom at the start of the book he is out of sorts. His mum is Head of Security for a bio-tech firm and her employer, Eric, was the target of an assassinati…
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October 14, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Happy publication day to @bexhogan.bsky.social's #OwlKing. It was a delight to return to the Faery Realms and learn more about the different courts. This is a lyrical, atmospheric tale with teeth. Out today, published by @zephyrbooks.bsky.social
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#YA
Owl King by Bex Hogan
I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook of Nettle by Bex Hogan and so was delighted to be able to read the sequel, Owl King. We are back in the realm of faery and this time we get to learn more…
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October 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Need a supernatural YA read for the spooky season? Ghost by Finbar Hawkins is out 6th Nov. Full review of this atmospheric tale of three young women vs malevolence: snarhookedonbooks.wordpress.com/2025/10/08/ghost-by-finbar-hawkins/
Thanks to Head of Zeus for the eARC via NetGalley.
#Horror #YA
Ghost by Finbar Hawkins
An ideal YA read for those who enjoy atmospheric, unsettling stories and don’t mind if that can be at the expense of solid explanation. This supernatural horror story weaves together the stor…
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October 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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I was fortunate to get hold of a copy of Uncle Zeedie by Colm Field via Toppsta. It's a short, fast-paced horror story which could be especially good for teens who lack reading stamina. Read my review here:
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#Horror #KidLitUK #BookSky
Uncle Zeedie by Colm Field
This is a short, fast-paced horror story which could be especially good for teens who lack reading stamina.The story opens with teenager Lacey and her younger brother George in the car with their d…
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October 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Wyrdwood by Curtis Jobling was published earlier this week. It's an ideal read for the spooky season. Intended to share on publication day but Storm Amy had other ideas!
#KidLitUk #BookSky
Thanks to @netgalley.bsky.social & Fox & Ink books for the ARC.
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Wyrdwood by Curtis Jobling
There must be something in the air as this is the second ARC I’ve read in the last couple of months where there are strange happenings in a small town, with a story that weaves folklore and h…
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October 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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This is my Lokifesto #KidsConf #UKkidlit #edusky lokibooks.com/lokifesto/
A poster of a manifesto about reading, by Loki, with 6 points on reading "bad" books, short books, comics, audioooks, webcomics and fanfic, plus not finishing bad books cos life is too short.
September 29, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Today on our blog! @alastairc.com delves into the inspiration behind his latest novella #Blitzers, a gripping sci-fi adventure that explores themes of artificial intelligence, toxic masculinity, big tech and corporate power. bit.ly/3JiyVYo
August 15, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Happy publication day to @alastairc.com's #Blitzers. I really enjoyed this action-packed story celebrating kindness. A wonderful antidote to the alpha male trend kids can be exposed to. Bonus points for being a @barringtonstoke.bsky.social dyslexic-friendly book.
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Snarhooked's review of Blitzers
4/5: A great short story full of action but with an underlying message about being kind. Written in a dyslexic-friendly format this story is also ideal for reluctant readers. Barrington Stoke special...
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August 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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I have such fond memories of reading the Happy Families series. I longed to be Miss Jump the Jockey or discover buried treasure like Master Money.
jonnybid.bsky.social Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · Jul 31
Each Peach Pear Plum... Peepo!... Heard it in the Playground... Burglar Bill... what an incredible legacy.
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July 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Dear Bloggers, reviewers and teachers, The Legend of Viking Thunder has just arrived on Netgalley. If you are already approved then sail there for an epic summer read. If you are looking to be approved then use this link to request: www.netgalley.com/catalog/prev...
July 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Just been listening to Katherine Rundell on Radio 4's This Cultural Life on catch-up. Really enjoyed it. I happened to see it on yesterday's schedule so posting for anyone else who missed the original broadcast. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
This Cultural Life - Katherine Rundell - BBC Sounds
Author Katherine Rundell reveals her cultural influences and inspirations.
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June 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Thank you so much to The Market Weighton School for selecting I AM WOLF for their Book Award 2025! Happy reading to you all 😊🐺
@tmwslibrary.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social #IAmWolf #KidLitUk
A copy of the book I AM WOLF by Alastair Chisholm, and an award certificate from The Market Weighton School. The book is red with a large yellow title and has a drawing of a large black wolf leaping across the cover. The certificate reads "TMWS Book Award 2025", "I Am Wolf by Alastair Chisholm"
June 4, 2025 at 10:21 AM
snarhooked.bsky.social
Finally made a terrarium so I can still get some exposure to nature on the days I can't get outside. Looking forward to seeing how it develops.
A large glass jar terrarium with moss and other plants around stones and wood.
April 20, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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I'm ending the blog tour for #SnailsoftheUnexpected with a two-winner giveaway!
Check out my review ⬇️

To enter:
🐌FW @cowfishdreams.bsky.social , @brendafigueroa.bsky.social & @kateheap.bsky.social
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Closes 10pm 9.4.25 (UK only)
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April 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Thanks to @netgalley.bsky.social & Farshore/Electric Monkey
for the eARC of Jennifer Killick's newest book Serial Chillers: The Witch in the Woods. A great new setting, fabulous characters, plenty of horror and humour make for a fabulous read. Highly recommended. Out Mar 27th
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Front cover of the book Serial Chillers: The Witch in the Woods by Jennifer Killick. Four teenagers are running from a witch looming out of the woods.
March 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Thanks to @netgalley.bsky.social & Farshore/Electric Monkey
for the eARC of Jennifer Killick's newest book Serial Chillers: The Witch in the Woods. A great new setting, fabulous characters, plenty of horror and humour make for a fabulous read. Highly recommended. Out Mar 27th
tinyurl.com/nx5cz2vy
Front cover of the book Serial Chillers: The Witch in the Woods by Jennifer Killick. Four teenagers are running from a witch looming out of the woods.
March 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
snarhooked.bsky.social
Thanks again to @wrdmag.bsky.social for the copy of Wildlands by Brogen Murphy. Really looking forward to reading it. Tom Clohosy Cole's cover is gorgeous too!
The book 'Wildlands' by Brogen Murphy. The cover (by Tom Clohosy Cole) has an illustration of two children looking across a natural landscape. The title casts shadows on the hills.
March 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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🍭It's #SundaySweetener time! #BookGiveaway

Win 'Mega Robo Bros: Final Form' by Neill Cameron: the next installment in an exciting graphic novel series featured in our March Literature Review.

For a chance to win:
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Winner announced Monday!
March 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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🍭It's #SundaySweetener time! #BookGiveaway

Looking for new recs this Women's History Month? We're giving away 'Resist: One Girl's Fight Back Against the Nazis' - @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social

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Winner announced Monday!
March 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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wrdmag.bsky.social
We have 4 THRILLING copies of #Wildlands by Brogen Murphy to #win!

25 years in the future, 2 sisters are lost in the Wildlands & need every scrap of their ingenuity to find their way home.

For the chance to join Astrid & Indie…
Retweet & Follow by Mar 7
@PuffinBooks #WRDMagComp
March 1, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Thank you to @netgalley.bsky.social and @nosycrow.bsky.social for the eARC of I Am Raven by @alastairc.com. Absolutely brilliant, answered my questions from I Am Wolf and left me hungry for We Are Dragon. Will definitely be buying for the library. 5* ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐ www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Front cover of I Am Raven by Alastair Chisholm. The title is large and in a yellow font, against a sky blue background. An illustration of a raven with outstretched talons takes up a large portion of the cover. Small text reads: Flight ... or fight.
February 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM