Death in the Spotlight by Robin Stevens is a fantastic mystery book that kept me suspecting everyone right until the end. I loved the plot twist and both the detective characters were so likeable. I would highly recommend this gripping page turner to readers aged 11+. This has been one of my favourite books this […]
For those of you that have not come across his work before, Matt Haig is a bestselling author from Brighton. He writes novels for children but is also well known for books such as Notes On a Nervous Planet and Reasons To Stay Alive. These are aimed at an older audience and deal with mental […]
October half term is upon here in Sussex – and it’s also being a true season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. We have been lucky enough to have had some lovely Autumnal days and, hopefully, these will continue into the school holidays. So here are some ideas for creative activities to do inspired by the […]
On average, one in three children in every UK classroom is dyslexic, which amounts to around 1.2 million. This means that a number of those who come to Inkpots face challenges with reading, writing and comprehension. To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Day, we’ve put together some resources that may help you in supporting your child, particularly […]
[photo credit: @katierewse] It is a huge privilege to be the last stop of Little Tiger’s blog tour to celebrate the release of The Garden of Hope! This is the heartwarming story of Maya, Dad and Pip as they come to terms with the loss of Mum, and watch their garden bloom in her memory. We’ve […]
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Fifteen-year-old Elektra has her foot in the door of her dream career: an actress. Picked up by an agent after her unfortunate role as a spider in her school production, she’s thrown into the chaotic world of auditions and call-backs. But it’s not as easy as Elektra imagines. When her relationship with best friend Moss […]
Young vampire Amelia Fang and her friends Florence, Tangine and Grimaldi are on a quest to save Queen Fairyweather from the Kingdom of the Light! But will they make it to Glitteropolis safely and find out who is behind its multiple mysterious disappearances to save the day? Amelia Fang and the Unicorn Lords is the […]
We’re back with five more creative activities to keep you entertained this summer – whatever you’re inspired by! If you want to be inspired by photography… The Picture Poem: write 1-7 then 6-1 vertically down the margin of a piece of paper, then find a picture and write any words or phrases that come to […]
Death in the Spotlight by Robin Stevens is a fantastic mystery book that kept me suspecting everyone right until the […]
For those of you that have not come across his work before, Matt Haig is a bestselling author from Brighton. […]
Fifteen-year-old Elektra has her foot in the door of her dream career: an actress. Picked up by an agent after […]
When Fred, Con, Lila and her five-year-old brother Max are unexpectedly brought together in a plane crash into the Amazon […]
Young vampire Amelia Fang and her friends Florence, Tangine and Grimaldi are on a quest to save Queen Fairyweather from […]
For those of you that have not come across his work before, Matt Haig is a bestselling author from Brighton. He writes novels for children but is also well known for books such as Notes On a Nervous Planet and Reasons To Stay Alive. These are aimed at an older audience and deal with mental […]
October half term is upon here in Sussex – and it’s also being a true season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. We have been lucky enough to have had some lovely Autumnal days and, hopefully, these will continue into the school holidays. So here are some ideas for creative activities to do inspired by the […]
The nights are drawing in, which means it’s the perfect time to cosy up with a good book! To get you in the mood for the Halloween season, here are our top autumnal reading recommendations. Younger Readers (7-9) The Witches by Roald Dahl – Dahl is perfect for any time of year, but this tale […]
On average, one in three children in every UK classroom is dyslexic, which amounts to around 1.2 million. This means that a number of those who come to Inkpots face challenges with reading, writing and comprehension. To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Day, we’ve put together some resources that may help you in supporting your child, particularly […]
Expanding on last week’s post, we’re continuing to discuss mental health at Inkpots, and this week we’re focusing on body image. It’s an ever-present topic in the news and social media, and if your child is transitioning to high school, the new environment can make them more aware of their bodies. We’ve put together some […]
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