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Erin Literary Cool Cat 🐈📚
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MG/KS2 author of The 'Chumley and Hudson Investigate' series, & Co-author of 'Pirates and Pussycats' MG adventure. MG reader/reviewer, 3 chapters away from end of book 3 finale! Autism and cats fuel my adventures.
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FLIPPED by Philip Caveney @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social Is OUT TODAY! Philip 'Flip' Gregory is being sucked into the pages of Dickens' Great Expectations', with very real people and serious consequences. Can he find out why and can he escape in time? erinthecatprincess.blogspot.com/2025/11/flip...
A matt, paler royal blue cover, which has a light ruffled page texture, sports cameo images of Pip and Flip, protagonists back to back, emerging as it were from respective halves of a large opened book. The book and images are in matt black. The image is reflected underneath, with the book tittle and author name shown in large mid yellow matt capitals across the space between the reflected open book. The characters can be identified as Pip, on the left is wearing victorian garb, whereas Flip on the right has a hoodie. The quote at the bottom right corner says in small lettering: 'It's 2020 and the world is in lockdown. Meanwhile, Flip is trapped . . . in the pages of a really famous book.'
November 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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BAXTER'S VIEW by author/artist Kerri Cunningham & @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social is a joy filled, heartfelt tale for ages 5-8, delightfully illustrated and shows that by slowing down, you will see some wonderful things. Out 6/11/25 ➡️https://erinthecatprincess.blogspot.com/2025/10/baxters-view.html
Baxter the young boy is seen from the chest up and stands amidst nature; trees grass and insects and birds occupy each corner of the cover. He has golden, ruffled boyish hair and has his arms wide and point slightly up and his eyes shut. He wears yellow dungarees over a blue and white striped long sleeve top. His mouth edges are upturned a lot suggesting much happiness/joy. Over his head in orange-brown capitals is the book title and above that in small handwriting font is the words 'Murphy's Sketches' which relates to the author/artist alias.
October 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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MAISIE VS THE HIMALAYAS BY @jackjackman.bsky.social
@nosycrow.bsky.social is OUT 14/8/25. Head on over to our blog to see how this breath-of-fresh-air stunning MG magical action adventure began in MAISIE VS ANTARCTICA Https://erinthecatprincess.blogspot.com/2025/07/maisie-vs-antarctica.html
Small cover image. The book cover is in matt pale blues, aqua/turquoise, with a near diamond pointed middle section that extends to points north and south and with flat sides east to west. Within and central is the books title, above is Maisie and her father in the antarctic and below is an ornate compass in red and orange. in the outer quadrants/corners, from top left clockwise appears a skidoo, a plummeting, orangey coloured plane with smoking engine, a brown seal looking left, and three penguins looking right. The authors name appears in gold within a pale creamy box between along the bottom. All of the above appear in a small scalloped white and gold band set in from the book edge.
July 20, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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GARGOYLES: Guardians of the Source by Tamsin Mori
@foxandinkbooks.bsky.social An old house guarded by stone gargoyles, a hidden family secret & an awakening evil await Callan as he moves into his gran's old home. ➡️https://erinthecatprincess.blogspot.com/2025/07/gargoyles-guardians-of-source.html
Cover: An ornamental arch in pale blue, is set on a dark blue background with mid blue vine leaves. Within the arch centre we see the 3 kids, along with their special creatures: a water kelpie, amazing insects and a tiny elf-like creature. Callan is sat astride Zariel, the winged lion gargoyle that features in the story. There is a crescent moon within the top of the arch and authors name below in pale yellow. The old house is in silhouette against a red/purple sky. They all stand on purple and blue grass. The title at bottom of page. Gargoyles is in white and yellow gothic text, the remainder is in shiny raspberry red capitals.
July 6, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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PIRATE ACADEMY. SWORD ECHOES by @justinsomper.bsky.social @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social A hearty seagoing kids MG pirate action adventure with hints of magic & some well-placed humour. Perfect summer reading REVIEW ➡️https://erinthecatprincess.blogspot.com/2025/06/pirate-academy-sword-echoes.html
June 8, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Best book post for a Friday! NETTA BECKER AND THE TIMELINE CRIME by @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social
is TOP of my reviewers pile. Huge thanks to
@foxandinkbooks.bsky.social and Graeme Williams publicist for this beautiful golden adventure. 💙🙂
A golden cover has a matt black maze across it. Within the path s of the maze appear the book title and authors name in violet. Black cameo images appear in the maze also. These are a bulls head, a crown, two winged people, two running girls, one female like statuesque figure, a boy in shorts with a book, and what looks like the head and shoulders of another female.
June 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Wendington Jones and the Lost Tree by Daniel Dockery @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social Setting sail to finish her late mums last adventure to find the tree of life, Wendington soon finds her fellow passengers will do anything, even murder, to get there first! REVIEW ➡️ erinthecatprincess.blogspot.com
The book cover is generally in a mix of dark green with an art deco stylised patterned edge in gold. In the centre we see Wendington standing at the prow of the liner that features in the book. There is a pale red and orange sky behind the ship to highlight Wendington and a grey silhouetted figure in a hat of some description. A golden disc is to the left of Wendington as we see her. On it is the inscription "Who would risk death for the tree of life?" Four portholes are seen at the prow, two each side, and in each a silhouette, probably of a person in the book. At the top of the cover 'Wendington Jones' is in red period font, whilst the rest of the title is in gold capitals beneath. The authors name appears below the ship in green on a gold plaque underlined in red.
May 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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EXIT STAGE DEATH by @avaeldred.bsky.social @uclanpublishing.bsky.social the STUNNING New YA Murder Mystery set in a musical theatre summer camp. When a murderer strikes, Livi gets an ultimatum: Find the killer or its curtains for someone else! REVIEW➡️ erinthecatprincess.blogspot.com/2025/05/exit...
May 4, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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HUGE Thank You to Amy @fireflypress.bsky.social press for letting us be a part of the Blog Tour. @cowfishdreams.bsky.social new book is a masterpiece of Snail-tastic morphing humour that's more than a match for whatever the day may throw at you, and perfect for the upcoming Easter holidays.
April 11, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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DO NOT SAY THESE WORDS, @francestosdevin.bsky.social @uclanpublishing.bsky.social IS our HOT KS1 review. Too much giggle-gas produced from saying certain words threatens world safety. The solution: say something less gigglesome. Awesome fun for 6yr+➡️ erinthecatprincess.blogspot.com/2025/03/do-n...
Front cover image. Author & artist names along the top in blue/green. Against a pale blue tiled background is the book title in red which runs from top to nearly the bottom. The Professor in the book stands to the left with her hand point to the title. The frog is on the bottom right pointing upwards. The newt is standing on the word THESE and points to the word 'SAY'. Along a yellow strip at the bottom are the words "WARNING: This book will not make you laugh-out-loud.
March 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Meditation and cats, two of my fav and go to cure alls in a world of idiots and energy drains. And here is my namesake, ably helping (or not) me edit my kids book...
Erin the Cat, taking a nap after a hard days snoozing.
February 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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A FIX OF LIGHT by Kel Menton @littleislandbooks.bsky.social Is the HOT Read & Review. Uncompromising yet truly Beautiful YA romantic fantasy fiction about young love, life, and the sometimes cruel path to discovering the real you, within & without. erinthecatprincess.blogspot.com/2025/02/a-fi...
Set against a blue night sky, stars twinkle. Pax and Hanan, our protagonists, stand on each side facing each other. The book title falls between them, the word 'LIGHT' brighter and illuminating the boys' faces in a pale dusky pink. A golden thread weaves a path through the title and links each boy's heart. Between them and at the bottom of the cover are the dark shapes of semi-lit row of houses. A red fox with a white tipped tail and white chest and neck runs from right to left.
February 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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What a Morning! Chapter 16 of Chumley & Hudson Investigates Book 3 just rocked into life! 1335 words down and a turning point in the plot; new friend made and a villain ready to be beaten. But will they go quietly? Or will the Egyptian god have one final dastardly act up their sleeves?
Screen shot of some text showing part of last words of chapter 16 and the words 'Chapter 17'. Image shows the following data: page 50 of 60, 26528 words, 141756 characters.
February 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Chapter 15 of Chumley & Hudson Investigate, Book 3 has slid into life. 889 words and it was done. Villain has taken the prize and now the life of an innocent is in peril. Will the ressurected Egyptian goddess get a sacrifice? Will the heroines arrive in time? But of course they will . . . 🙂😉
Screen shot showing word count of 25184. Image also show section of text either side of the words 'Chapter 16'.
February 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Chumley & Hudson Investigate, Book 3. Chapter 14 has touched down with 1253 words. Parking a Sopwith outside a hotel seems not to be the done thing! The tide has turned but the villain has the prize in their grasp! Who will win the next battle?
Screen shot showing end of Chapter 14 dialogue and Chapter 15 heading. Word count of 24154 and 128823 characters is showing and page 45 of 53.
February 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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A FIX OF LIGHT by Kel Menton is my new read for this week. A powerful and moving YA that blends queer romance and fantasy. Absolutely delighted to have received this copy for review from Little Island Books and Antonia Wilkinson PR. Review to follow . . . @littleislandbooks.bsky.social
February 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Ten days, one poorly cat, & 3.5k words later, chapters 12 & 13 of Chumley & Hudson Investigates Book 3 are down on paper. Daredevil action for lead protagonist, and start of another rescue! Phew, time for a cuppa and a nap. About 3 chapters left to write in this untitled first manuscript.
January 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Unicorns in Uniforms: Dragon Inferno is our HOT Review! The Sunshine Realm is thrown into chaos when young dragons set fire to the Witchy Wood! Can fire fighting unicorn, Blaze, save the day? ➡️ erinthecatprincess.blogspot.com/2025/01/unic... @writercornish.bsky.social @uclanpublishing.bsky.social
January 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Chapter 11 of Chumley & Hudson Bk 3 is done. 3,000 words down since last post and both heroines are ready for a long weekend. But will they get it (hint:-NO!) Can't wait for chapters 12 to 16. 17 & 18 finale are already written! Onwards and upwards. #UKKidLit #KidLit #KidLitUK #KS2 #Fiction
Screen shot showing Page 36 of 46. Word count is 19484, (approx 3,000 words than chapter 10). 103945 characters so far. A small area of text of Chapter 11 appears as well as the words/number 'Chapter 12'.
January 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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1,500 words later and Ch 10 has scorched into life with a desert rescue. But another protagonist faces deadlier jaws. Chapter 11 promises to be high flying fun! Chumley& Hudson Investigate Book3 races on to the gripping conclusion
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit #KS2 #Fiction #MiddleGrade
January 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Well, that surprised me. Chapter 9 has come and gone. Not displeased with result, and the rescue posse are gathered and off with tails held high. But will they be in time to stop the hooded villain from striking? #KidLitUK #UKKidLIt #KS2 #MiddleGrade #fiction
January 12, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Finally we've got 2,200 more words down and Ch8 is done! The villain is loose and my protagonists are caught in separate deadly beastly plights. Not so much of when the cavalry shall come, but if! Chapter 9 awaits the brave/foolhardy hero #KidlitUK #UKKidlit #KS2 #Fiction #Middlegrade
Screenshot showing text at end of chapter 8 and chapter 9 heading. Bottom of word doc shows following stats: 15265 words, 81546 characters page 29 of 48.
January 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Chapter 7 of Chumley & Hudson book 3 is done. Word count is OK. One of my protagonists is now out of the frying pan. But should I tell her she's just about to land in the fire? The New Year concert from Vienna was a delight. Now, wine & watching National Theatre on-line.🙂 TTFN 👋 #UKKidLit #KidLitUK
January 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Yay, rounding off 2024 by hitting Ch 7 and 11535 words of latest Chumley & Hudson adventure! Both heroines are well and truely in a pickle and no cavalry on the horizon. What will tomorrow bring, rescue or disaster? Happy New Year everyone! #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #MiddleGrade #KS2
December 31, 2024 at 2:57 PM
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End of a long quiet day. Chapter 5 nailed, in principal. Chapter 6 awaits and I have left a protagonist literally in the jaws of danger!
What will a new day and week bring, I wonder? Me thinks I move over to the other key protagonist to move their half of the adventure along..... then coffee.
Image of screen shot showing Chapter 6 in shot. Page 18 0f 40 showing as well as 9883 words typed with 52928 characters used.
December 29, 2024 at 6:17 PM