Yann Martel’s book is surreal at times, but profoundly moving. I loved The High Mountains of Portugal and can’t recommend it enough.
Author Archives: scuffedgranny
The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan
The Ruin, the first book featuring Dervla McTiernan’s garda Cormac Reilly, is a competently written thriller showing the depths of human depravity.
Amazon Prime – The Great
Darkly entertaining, The Great is a black comedic satire that will make you laugh out loud but also disturb you with its depiction of the corrupting influence of absolute power
The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis
With my interest more than piqued by the Netflix production, I was keen to read Walter Tevis’ portrayal of Beth Harmon, his chess playing prodigy.
The Prophet Joan by Jay Heinrichs
Funny, entertaining, unorthodox, Jay Heinrichs’ book is a truly enjoyable read following the story of the reluctant teenage prophet, Joan.
Splinter Town by Peter Maloy
Enter an imagined historical Britain where the borders are different and the mysteries of the caldera-perched Splinter Town are the prize.
Craft Special – Making a galleon from stuff you have at home
If your kid loves pirates then making a galleon as a cheap alternative to buying one from cardboard, paper, glue and lollipop sticks is easily done!
The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow by Rita Leganski
Bonaventure is a boy who experiences his world in an unconventional way – he hears it from colours to places to people, each encounter has its own individual sound.
Educated by Tara Westover
Tara Westover’s honest retelling of her upbringing, its restrictions and her attempts to escape the brutal binds family can create is a literary tour de force.
Road Trip 2019 Blog 6: Exploring Utah – Lake Powell and Lower Antelope Canyon
Lake Powell and Lower Antelope Canyon – one man made, one Nature’s creation. Both incredible places to visit and experience.
Scuffed Granny 