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Lexie Moon and the Remote-Control Catastrophe by Melissa Garside, illustrated by Lauren Mullinder

Title: Lexie Moon and the Remote-Control Catastrophe Author: Melissa Garside, illustrated by Lauren Mullinder Genre: Contemporary, Mystery Publisher: Riveted Press Published: 16th June 2026 Format: Paperback Pages: 106 Price: $12.99 Synopsis: Kid inventor Lexie Moon has built a scrap-box remote-control car she hopes will win second prize in the local competition—a Mega-Boost signal amplifier she… Continue reading Lexie Moon and the Remote-Control Catastrophe by Melissa Garside, illustrated by Lauren Mullinder

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May Reading Round Up 2026

I read 22 books in May, and reviewed 17 of them – one review is due to be posted later this month, and all but three were reviewed. I read across a range of genres and styles, and managed to stay on top of my review books and reading challenges, which is helping me get… Continue reading May Reading Round Up 2026