June 2026
Race against the clock through the heart of London with the Tom, Leesha and Finn in Questers Academy: The Box of Locks – the first in what promises to be a fantastic new middle grade series. Completely captivating, this fast-paced mystery is steeped in history and magic. Full of intriguing objects, engaging characters with unique abilities and seemingly unstoppable villains, it’s perfect for fans of Adventures on Trains and Isaac Turner Investigates.
Tom is on his way to a shark exhibit at the Natural History Museum in London when strange things start to happen. He meets Leesha and his life is never the same again. She introduces him to a secret summer school where young people with special talents train to look after ancient artefacts and powerful mythical objects. When a break-in sends the museum into lockdown, the rest of the Questers are trapped. It’s up to Leesha and Tom to find the stolen firebird, identify the location of the mysterious Box of Locks which protects a deadly ‘Doom Stone’ and track down the final key before the villains manage to break into the box and destroy London.
Tom is a ‘super-recogniser’. Once he sees someone, he never forgets them. This means he can identify thieves in a crowd and make connections no one else can. He’s an ideal recruit for the Questers but he’s not sure he can handle the stress! Leesha has a BIG personality. Confident and bold, she rushes headlong into any challenge. Finn is a talented young locksmith whose abilities and intelligence allow the trio to travel through a secret side of London. Together, they use their skills to navigate the most incredible treasure hunt, identifying symbols and solving clues each step of the way.
The Box of Locks is a story to make readers think! Short chapters and a ticking clock heighten the thrill. Dangerous threats and very real peril will keep readers on the edge of their seats and wishing they could join Questers Academy too!
Thank you to Firefly Books for this brilliant mystery adventure!
Click on the covers below to find out more or purchase online:
Bookshop.org:
Amazon:
Books by Kate Heap:
| Primary English In Action by Kate Heap will be published in August 2026. Preorder it now! |
Disclosure: If you buy books using the links above, I may earn a commission from Bookshop.org whose fees support independent bookshops. As an Amazon Associate, Scope for Imagination earns from qualifying purchases.
Scope for Imagination 