Taste and See

Looking for a new book to read? The Taste and See section is a growing collection of first chapters and sample recordings to give you a taster of a whole variety of books, styles and authors.  Take your time to browse then click on a book cover that piques your interest. Sometimes listening to the first chapter is all you need to help you decide on your next book.

Marlow Brown: Scientist in the Making, by Kesta Fleming

Junior Fiction. A novel for ages 7+

Humour and Science.

The Find, by Teena Raffa-Mulligan

Junior Fiction. A chapter book for ages 7-9

Aliens. Science Fiction. Cousins.

Lucy’s Pet Dilemma, by Kate Bennett

Junior Fiction. A novella for ages 6+

Pets. Families. Responsibilities.

Eco Rangers: Pelican in Peril, by Candice Lemon-Scott

 Junior Fiction. First in a series for ages 7+

Wildlife Rescue. Mystery. Action. Adventure.

Giggles and Niggles, by Jenny Erlanger

Junior Fiction. Poetry for primary-aged kids

Humour and Everyday Life.

Around the Globe with Gramps, by Carolyn Eldridge-Alfonzetti

Junior Fiction. A verse novella for ages 8+

Family Relationships. Growing Up. Growing Old.

Ms Law and the Corn-fusing Case of the Broken Window, by Matt Porter

Junior Fiction.  Book 2 in a series for ages 8+

Humour and School Life.

Cryptosight, by Nean McKenzie

Middle Grade Fiction. A novel for ages 8+

Adventure. Secret Organisations. Suspense.

Nobody’s Boy, by Dianne Bates

Junior Fiction. A verse novel for ages 9+

True Life. Families. Foster Care.

Dog Gone, by Carole Poustie

Middle Grade Fiction. A novel for ages 10+

Dog Lovers. Families. Ghosts. Mystery.

In the Dark, by Carole Poustie

Middle Grade. Book 2 in a trilogy for ages 10+

Secrets. Lies. Identity. Crime.

A Note to Listeners, Teachers, Librarians and Fellow Authors:

This part of my website is a work in progress. With your help, it will grow.

If you are a children’s author (of know of any) who would like to have a picture book or the first chapter of a longer story recorded here as a taster for listeners, please get in contact.

The Story Corner is all about feeding the imagination and promoting good books (and their authors) to children. This is how we grow new readers and writers. I’d be delighted if other authors would like to join me in this mission by having a portion of their work showcased in The Story Corner.

I’d also be grateful if those of you who are teachers and/or librarians could point students to The Story Corner as a growing – and hopefully useful – resource.

Please spread the word!

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