Children's librarian, book reviewer, blogger on "Margaret's Reading Shelf" & school library adviser. Past chair of YLG & CKG book award and of SLA IBA award.

Joined May 2011
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Thank you @MissDePlume and @EveryWithWords for this fabulous new story, combining space and pirates in a poignant and very funny tale         margaretpemberton.edublogs.o…

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Looking forward to joining this fantastic tour and being the final stop for this truly funny and heartwarming story of family and aliens. Thank you @EveryWithWords @MissDePlume
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Looking forward to my part in this tour. See you all on Friday
Help Aliens Stole My Grandad BLOG TOUR Week Junior Book of the Week! #Blogtour #kidlit #humour
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margaretpemberton.edublogs.o… Delighted to round off this brilliant blog tour for @BBNYA_Official @RosDando @The_WriteReads #GiftOfWords Sorry for the late posting, but I am just back from #Egypt and had to get my thoughts together.
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Margaret Pemberton retweeted
Want me to draw you as a mouse?? 👀
When the Adventuremice discover an old stone covered in hieroglyphs, a race begins! To celebrate a brand new Adventuremice story we're giving away a bespoke mouse portrait by Sarah McIntyre, a signed Adventuremice book series & a Steiff mouse toy. Enter: waterstones.com/win/adventur…
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This never gets old! Nothing beats holding your brand new book for the first time!
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Thanks! My new #middlegrade #fantasy 'Lianna and the Hombit' is out in ebook, audio, paperback & hardcover. relinks.me/B0FX3DLDKG 'I would give it six stars if I could' 'a story that needs to be shared' 'a brilliant and exciting adventure' Ebook on special discount #kidlit
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Good morning! It's publication week (I've been watching Junior Bake off!) for 'Lianna and the Hombit' (finally!😅) - I can't wait to see my new middle grade fantasy out in the world! Wishing you all a great week and a very happy Monday!
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margaretpemberton.edublogs.o… Delighted to be part of the blog tour for this magical new story by @ValinoraW @The_WriteReads
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Margaret Pemberton retweeted
One month to the launch of my new middle grade fantasy, 'Lianna and the Hombit'. I am both excited & nervous! Available to pre-order now in ebook, paperback, hardcover & audio. Out 29th January. A heart-warming story of the healing power of friendship when all seems lost.🔗👇
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Thanks to @ValinoraW @The_WriteReads @WriteReadsTours for sending a copy of Lianna and the Hombit together with some other gifts. Out 29/01, I’m looking forward to sharing my thoughts as part of the upcoming blog tour 🥰
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Publicist. Author. Editor 💖 I could not love my Riley Wright team any more! The care, energy, ideas & excitement that’s gone into this series has been immense, and I’m BUZZING that there are 2 Riley books out in 2026 - the first in May and the second in November 🎉✨
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margaretpemberton.edublogs.o… @sharika_chauhan #MayasSriLankanSpiceTrail #MayasWorldlyWonders @literallypr Thank you for the opportunity to be part of this tour, giving an insight into lives in #SriLanka
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Margaret Pemberton retweeted
Visit the other stops on the blog tour for further thoughts: @KateHeap1 @GetKidsin2Books @erinlynhamilton @KevC46 @booklib61 @primaryteachew @Edspire 🎄
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Margaret Pemberton retweeted
Cover reveal! I loved writing #TheWoodWhereMagicGrows & there’s a lot more to come from the Treetoppers! #TheWoodWhereStoriesSing takes the children on a thrilling adventure with Crest the driftwood horse, to save Wildtop Wood Coming 2 July 2026 - you can preorders now!
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margaretpemberton.edublogs.o…. So delighted to tell you about this fabulous new book from @emmydee73 @chickenhsebooks . A perfect read for a cold wintery night, with a warm fire, hot drink and maybe some chocolate.
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Getting excited about my part in this blog tour. What a fabulous story for this time of year. Thank you @emmydee73 @chickenhsebooks for the chance to read this five star story.
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margaretpemberton.edublogs.o… Delighted to be part of this blog tour. What a fantastic story of pirates and friendship. Thank you @strangelymagical @The_WriteReads for the chance to read this.
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Bringing the magic of books and stories to children in hospitals 🧡🧡🧡 @ReadforGoodUK
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margaretpemberton.edublogs.o… Thank you @HarperCollinsCh @LollyPopPR @Gingerhazing for the chance to be part of the tour for this stunning book. I can't wait for the follow up.
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