The Island of Brilliant: Episode 4 with Danny Wallace

There's bad blood on the island this month, as Frank's nemesis Danny Wallace turns up (uninvited, according to FCB) to stoke the flames of the pair's long-standing rivalry. Nadia, fortunately, is able to find higher ground and steers a sometimes begrudging but always illuminating, often hilarious conversation to the matter at hand, children's books. Danny discusses his own books, including 'The Day the Screens Went Blank' and 'The Boss of Everyone' - and also Brian Patten's brilliant poetry collection 'Gargling with Jelly'. Before he arrives, Frank and Nadia discuss the books they've been reading in their hammocks: The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger by J.T. Williams; Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun by Tola Okogwu; Wellington's Big Day Out by Steve Small and Monster in the Woods by Dave Shelton. 

While The Ukelele Uff keep things harmonious with their beautiful music,  Emily Drabble of Booktrust comes out of her convenient shell once again with more reviews of new titles:

1. Deep, A story of love through the Generations

Stephen Hogtun

Published by Bloomsbury

2. Calling the Whales

By Jasbinder Bilan

Illustrated by Skylar White

Published by Barrington Stoke

3. Stolen History

Sathnam Sanghera

Illustrated by Jen Khatum

Published by Puffin

4. The Midnight Babies

Isabel Greenberg

Published by Abrams Books for Young Readers

5. Imagine IF... Veggies by Aya Watanabe

Published by Templar