February 2026

- Book Reviews
- Picture books
The Station Cat – KS2 Picture Book Review

By georgieva.iskra / February 24, 2026

The Station Cat Plot Summary A cat appears at a train station, meeting wistful passengers who have lost hope for various reasons. While seeking a home, the cat gradually shifts the mood of the otherwise dull setting and its lonely visitors: a man who wished to be a painter but, due to family commitments, abandoned his dream; a boy who…

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- Children’s Fiction
Wishtree – Middle Grade Book Review

By georgieva.iskra / February 14, 2026

In this Wishtree book review, Katherine Applegate’s middle-grade novel explores the experiences of an urban community through the lens of an oak tree. Plot summary The oak tree at the centre of Wishtree serves as a long-standing pillar of its community, holding the wishes of both children and adults. Over the years, Red quietly observes the lives of the human…

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