Review: A Little Spark

12th Oct 202212th Oct 2022 ragamuffinbooksLeave a comment

A Little Spark is a delightful book that is warm and heartbreaking at the same time. It is about growing up, relationships and family.

Review: Wild Bush Days

28th Sep 202228th Sep 2022 ragamuffinbooksLeave a comment

Wild Bush Days is a historical adventure story that takes us back in time to tell us an inspiring tale based on a little-known lady bushranger – Jessie Hickman.

Review: Lionel Poops

1st Sep 20221st Sep 2022 ragamuffinbooks1 Comment

Lionel Poops is a funny board book with quirky humour that reads perfectly for a young audience who may be in need of some toilet training tips.

Review: The Comet

23rd Aug 202223rd Aug 2022 ragamuffinbooksLeave a comment

The Comet is an incredible book with phenomenal illustrations about home and belonging.

Review: Great and Small

1st Aug 20222nd Aug 2022 ragamuffinbooksLeave a comment

Great and Small is an incredibly cute book about the underdog (or under-unicorn, I should say). It proves how important it is to give things a shot, and the significance of inclusion and diversity.

Review: Blob Fish

15th Jul 202215th Jul 2022 ragamuffinbooksLeave a comment

You may be familiar with the humble blobfish – the animal that has been deemed by some as the ‘Ugliest Animal in the World’ (a harsh and cruel title, at that). But what you might not know about blobfish is that they can be incredibly funny, full of life, and make great friends.

Review: Seal child

1st Jul 20221st Jul 2022 ragamuffinbooksLeave a comment

Seal Child is a book about a child who gets lost after a bad storm, and goes on a long journey, but manages to find a friend along the way.

Review: Gallant

17th Jun 202217th Jun 2022 ragamuffinbooksLeave a comment

V.E. Schwab’s new novel Gallant is a gothic tale that mixes a range of genres, from middle grade to YA, and mystery to horror, that will intrigue and win over the hearts of whoever reads it.

Olivia Prior is a 17-year-old orphan who is very different from all the other girls at Merilance School for Independent Girls. Firstly, she is a mute. Secondly, she can see ghouls. The other girls think her odd and she is painfully lonely. Olivia has always wanted a family and a place to call home, but the only thing she has of her family is an illustrated diary from her mother. It is filled with mysterious entries and inky illustrations that show her mothers descent into madness.

Review: Mr Price’s Pet Emporium

30th May 2022 ragamuffinbooksLeave a comment

The days where you can walk into a shop and buy a pet are long gone, but in this Emporium, Mr Price is selling pets, and you would not believe the mischief he gets up to. He might seem like a trusty fella – but don’t let his moustache, quiffed hair-do and side glances fool you, he is quite the crook!