‘Monster Island’, the latest children’s book by George Ivanoff, is populated by strange and unusual creatures that could well be real. Bernie and Ivy must prevent poachers from stealing these curious mythical and prehistoric animals.  (Puffin)Is the purpose of life making the right choices when it comes to friends, family, relationships and especially your career. What if that career involves wanting to be an author. Pip Finkemeyer has a character trying to work it all our in ‘Sad Girl Novel’.