Book Review, Chapter Book, Middle Grade Fiction

Fantastic Summer Reads for Younger Readers

Uncle Pete and the Polar Bear Rescue by David C. Flanagan & illustrated by Will Hughes (Little Door Books) ~ 6+ The Uncle Pete series is so much fun! Full of adventure and imagination, you never know what will happen when TM joins Uncle Pete on his plane. In this third instalment, they're on their… Continue reading Fantastic Summer Reads for Younger Readers

Middle Grade Fiction, Uncategorized

Super Summer Reads (age 8 – 13+)

Summer is the perfect time to escape with something really different. This collection of books for readers age 8 through 13+ is sure to engage your older readers this holiday. Eurospies by Lindsay Littleson (Cranachan Books) ~ 8+ (MG) What better way to get a taste of Europe than through an exciting mystery story? Fans… Continue reading Super Summer Reads (age 8 – 13+)

Blog Tour, Book Review

The Destiny of Minou Moonshine by Gita Ralleigh ~ Blog Tour

It's my stop on the blog tour for The Destiny of Minou Moonshine by Gita Ralleigh. I'm delighted to share an extract from this magical middle grade adventure. Chapter One The gunshot’s crack and boom woke Minou with a start. She blinked in the darkness, thinking at first she’d been dreaming. But the air was… Continue reading The Destiny of Minou Moonshine by Gita Ralleigh ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Secret of the Blood-Red Key by David Farr

September 2023 - The sequel to the gripping adventure The Book of Stolen Dreams! Find out more about The Book of Stolen Dreams in the post below. https://scopeforimagination.co.uk/2021/08/28/the-book-of-stolen-dreams-by-david-farr/ The Secret of the Blood-Red Key is one of my most highly-anticipated sequels this year! After being glued to The Book of Stolen Dreams two years ago,… Continue reading The Secret of the Blood-Red Key by David Farr

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Snow Girl by Sophie Anderson

"She wasn't exactly sure where to go from here, but she now knew that, to move forward - to refill her life with friendship and adventure and joy - she needed to figure out how to face her fears and step out into the world once more." Sophie Anderson is known for her powerful reimaginings… Continue reading The Snow Girl by Sophie Anderson

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Stupendous Sonny by Ellie Clements

I loved The Wondrous Prune by Ellie Clements so I was really excited when The Stupendous Sonny arrived on NetGalleyUK. Ellie has a fantastic talent for combining absolutely brilliant superpowers with heartfelt real life issues. Sonny is just an ordinary kid - facing the challenges (and bullies) of high school, dealing with a younger brother… Continue reading The Stupendous Sonny by Ellie Clements

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Piano at the Station by Helen Rutter & Elisa Paganelli

The Piano at the Station is a powerfully honest and thought-provoking depiction of how some children find school and all its expectations. Young readers will develop insight and empathy for children who struggle to behave or even see themselves in the pages. Teacher readers will find themselves challenged to think carefully about how they respond… Continue reading The Piano at the Station by Helen Rutter & Elisa Paganelli

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Finally Seen by Kelly Yang ~ Blog Tour

Kelly Yang's stories are honest and so engaging. They pull readers right into the characters' lives with all the emotions, heartbreaks and triumphs. I'm so excited to share an extract from chapter two of Finally Seen. Lina has just arrived at the airport in Los Angeles hoping to live the American Dream. I scamper after… Continue reading Finally Seen by Kelly Yang ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Housetrap by Emma Read ~ Blog Tour

Escape Room meets Aveline Jones in this ghostly mystery of puzzles and mathematical logic. It is the kind of book that refuses to be put down. Readers become trapped in its mystery; locked in the riddles of Manvers Hall. Delilah and her friends have been warned about the dangers of the woods but when Claude's… Continue reading The Housetrap by Emma Read ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Song that Sings Us (paperback) by Nicola Davies ~ Blog Tour

To celebrate the publication of the paperback edition of the thrilling environmental adventure The Song that Sings Us, I'm honoured to welcome author Nicola Davies to Scope for Imagination with a fascinating interview about her inspirations for the story. What inspired you to write The Song that Sings Us? I’ve written more than 80 books… Continue reading The Song that Sings Us (paperback) by Nicola Davies ~ Blog Tour