Ministry of Mischief by Alex Foulkes is a laugh-out-loud story that is definitely over-flowing with mischief! Full of voice and personality, it values being yourself and embracing every bit of an over-active imagination. Joey and Harry do not like each other! When they get stuck together on a school trip to the Abermaple Museum, things… Continue reading Ministry of Mischief by Alex Foulkes ~ Blog Tour
The Last Boy is a completely compelling piece of historical fiction that will capture readers' hearts and minds. It tells the story of a young chimney sweep in 19th century Britain. Unfortunately small, Brewster was sold to Master Sweep Wyer when he was 6 years old. Now, at age 12, he has one wish -… Continue reading The Last Boy by Eve McDonnell ~ Blog Tour
Maisie vs Antartica is absolutely delightful! Maisie takes readers on a heart-pounding adventure with her eccentric, self-help book writing father. His new book How to Survive in Antarctica sounds fascinating but Maisie doesn't expect to have to test out the survival part! Maisie manages to convince her dad to take her along on his research… Continue reading Maisie vs Antarctica by Jack Jackman
The Great Phoenix of London is a completely unique middle grade novel telling the story of a boy racing through London accompanied by the most incredible bird while everything around them burns. Once I started this gripping tale, I couldn't put it down. Set in 1666, readers are taken right into the heart of the… Continue reading The Great Phoenix of London by Lindsay Galvin ~ Blog Tour
Club Loser is back where it all began - a Saturday detention, Dread Wood and a high-stakes battle with the creepiest couple around. The woods are full of some really weird caterpillars with gigantic teeth and a taste for meat. Mr Hume, their very suspicious headteacher, downplays the danger but it's clear something's not right.… Continue reading Dreadwood: Terror Tower by Jennifer Killick
Midnight Adventures in Primrose Park contains two beautiful stories about the dangers British wild animals face. With short chapters and appealing illustrations, readers are taken from the animals' natural habitats to the scary city. Dogs, barbed wire fences, cars and flooding threaten the animals' health and separate them from their families. Hassan's mum works for… Continue reading Midnight Adventures in Primrose Park by Helen Peters
The Travelling School Mysteries is one of the best mystery series for middle grade readers. Overflowing with clues, suspects and plenty of red herrings, children are able to immerse themselves in the genre and attempt to solve the mystery right along with the characters. Libby is a delight - brave, determined and such a good… Continue reading Libby and the Egyptian Escapade by Jo Clarke
The legendary Bridget Vanderpuff is back in her fourth and final adventure! This spunky, energetic and determined heroine with the best head of hair in children's literature will stop at nothing to solve the most unusual mysteries and defeat the meanies who want to destroy everything! Bridget won't let anyone she loves (including herself) be… Continue reading Bridget Vanderpuff and the Monster Mountain Mystery by Martin Stewart ~ Blog Tour
Hercules: A Hero's Journey is a chaotic, laugh-out-loud adventure! Written in the diary style kids love, this delightfully illustrated story will have them hooked from start to finish. In the first book, Hercules: the Diary or a (Sort of) Hero, 11-year-old Hercules Braver learns he is a demigod - a child of Zeus. Everyone knows… Continue reading Hercules: A Hero’s Journey (On A School Trip) by Tom Vaughan & David O’Connell ~ Blog Tour
The Boy in the Suit is an incredibly moving and powerful novel for readers age 9+ (and the adults who care for them). So compelling and real, I struggled to put it down. I wanted to step into the story and look after ten-year-old Solo who is so funny and charming but also trapped inside… Continue reading The Boy in the Suit by James Fox ~ Blog Tour
Scope for Imagination 