The Nothing To See Here Hotel Steven Bulter

Frankie Banister's family runs a hotel for extraordinary guests, and its unusual rules are designed to keep ordinary humans from noticing what happens there. When a demanding goblin prince arrives, the family's carefully managed world faces a fresh burst of trouble. Steven Butler's comic adventure fills the hotel with strange creatures and outrageous situations, giving readers a lively story about hospitality, resourcefulness and keeping going when a guest makes everything difficult.

Age suitability and learning: Primary (6-8), Older children (9-12). The longer narrative suits children ready to sustain attention across a developing story, whether reading independently or sharing it aloud. Following characters and events supports comprehension, vocabulary and reading stamina; discussing motives, settings and choices encourages inference, empathy and imaginative thinking.

Available at QT Toys in Battersea.