Who were you born to be? Alex Evans isn't sure. Ever since her dad's death, she's felt lonely and frustrated. Her mother's strict rules and seemingly irrational fear of potential dangers keep Alex close to home and away from the forest she loved to explore with her father. When, finally, out of pure frustration, flames… Continue reading Dragonborn by Struan Murray
Travel back to 1645 and the English Civil War with the ever insightful historical children's author Ally Sherrick. Readers will be drawn into this dangerous adventure of rebellion, spies and deceit as they discover what it really means to be fearless and true. Merriweather Pryce is the daughter of an English nobleman who has left… Continue reading Rebel Heart by Ally Sherrick ~ Blog Tour
Snails of the Unexpected is a delightfully unique gastropod adventure by Terrie Chilvers. Following the brilliant Michael The Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog series, a pair of determined snails take centre stage as they try to save their way of life and prevent slugs from taking over. Things get political when these slow-moving campaigners reach Downing… Continue reading Snails of the Unexpected by Terrie Chilvers ~ Blog Tour
Grace Darling has always been a heroine in our house. At the age of three, my daughter was completely enthralled by a boat trip out to the Farne Islands while on holiday in Northumbria. She loved the lighthouse, the puffins and the story of Grace Darling's bravery as she helped her father rescue nine people… Continue reading Becoming Grace by Hilary McKay
June 2025 I was thrilled to receive an exclusive, numbered early edition of Escape Room: Game Zero including a link to the most perfect soundtrack playlist. Incredibly atmospheric, this scarily futuristic sci-fi adventure pulls readers right inside the game - just like the main character, Eden. Fantastically modern, this story draws on everything children love… Continue reading Escape Room: Game Zero by Christopher Edge
A thrilling story of friendship, loyalty and inner strength, The Watcher is the second book in the outstanding Gargoyles series by Tamsin Mori. Book one, Guardians of the Source, was one of my favourite books of 2024. The Watcher picks up where Guardians of the Source left off. The evil ghasts have been defeated and… Continue reading Gargoyles: The Watcher (Book 2) by Tamsin Mori
July 2025 The Wood Where Magic Grows is the first in a delightful new series by Andy Shepherd. Brilliantly illustrated by Ellie Snowdon, this charming story perfectly captures the mystery of the woodland and all the secrets that can be discovered among the trees. Overflowing with wild green magic, our human connection with nature comes… Continue reading The Wood Where Magic Grows by Andy Shepherd & illustrated by Ellie Snowdon
Holly Webb and Barrington Stoke make such a lovely partnership! Accessible and engaging, her stories are perfect for young animal lovers who are ready for slightly longer stories. Katy always wanted a pet. When she finds a guinea-pig in her mum's vegetable patch, she thinks her dreams have come true. She names it "Lettuce" and… Continue reading The Guinea-Pig Party by Holly Webb & illustrated by Rosie Butcher
I adore the Call the Puffins series - perfectly-sized chapter books with charming characters and fun stories that champion teamwork. Set on the Island of Egg, they celebrate wildlife, safety and looking after one another. Children can follow their favourite puffins through each adventure. A series like this is fantastic for newly independent readers as… Continue reading Call the Puffins: Tiny and the Cave Ghost by Cath Howe & Ella Okstad
I'm thrilled to welcome author Barabara Henderson to Scope for Imagination with a Q&A about her thrilling new outdoor adventure, I Don't Do Mountains! About the story: Adventures are good things for people in books. But I am not a person in a book. I am Kenzie. I like to READ about adventures, not actually… Continue reading I Don’t Do Mountains by Barbara Henderson ~ Blog Tour Author Q & A
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