Girl on the Fly celebrates everything that's important to young teen girls - balancing friendships with family, huge ambitions and finding out what's truly important. 13 year old Kamaria loves to run. It's just two weeks until the regional championships and Kam wants nothing more than for her relay team to come out on top.… Continue reading Girl on the Fly by Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl ~ Blog Tour
Rabbit & Bear: This Lake is Fake! by Julian Gough & illustrated by Jim Field (Hachette Children's Books) The Rabbit & Bear series is wonderful for readers who love a fantastic dose of fun illustrations with their stories. With large, well-spaced print, brilliant humour and just the right amount of poo humour, developing readers will… Continue reading Super Spring Picture Books
Since the first Dragon Realm book, I have been completely captivated by this world where humans and dragons work together to defeat common enemies. Focused on adventure, courage and discovering your true self, readers are swept away on an non-stop, action-packed journey. The ensemble cast means there's someone for every reader to relate to. The… Continue reading Dragon Force: Devourer’s Attack by Katie & Kevin Tsang
There will be storms in everyone's life. It's how we deal with them that reveals their true impact. Storm Child by Ele Fountain challenges readers to reflect on the storms in their own lives and what is truly important to them. With short chapters, high-stakes action and a clear voice, readers are right in the… Continue reading Storm Child by Ele Fountain
Skylar and the K-Pop Headteacher by Luan Goldie is brilliantly fun escapism. Full of unexpected hijinks and laugh-out-loud moments, it is also a story of empathy and discovering your true self. Skylar and her best friend, Dana, LOVE K-Pop. When Skylar obsesses too much for her parents to deal with, the worst happens. They ban… Continue reading Skylar and the K-Pop Headteacher by Luan Goldie ~ Blog Tour
"Having escaped their city, Juniper Green and her brother Bear have settled in Ennerdale with their dad and his family. Every day the Wild introduces them to a new wonder, but Juniper can't stop worrying about her grandmother and best friend Etienne left behind. When she hears news that disease has entered the city, she's… Continue reading When the Wild Calls by Nicola Penfold
Murder in Velvet is an exciting mystery full of peril and heart-pounding moments. 13-year-old Grace is on her way to school with her best friend, Suzy. She needs a new coat (even though her mum says her old one is fine). She spots a green velvet coat in the charity shop window and falls in… Continue reading Murder in Velvet by Sarah Wynne (Review by Kate & Charlie, age 16)
The Island at the Edge of Night by Lucy Strange is stunning! A dark, gothic mystery set in the 1930s when science and magic collide, it pulled me under its spell. The power of nature, the strength of children and a call to courage sets it among the best books I've read. Located on a… Continue reading The Island at the Edge of Night by Lucy Strange
Festive stories are so important for children and often become wrapped up in their memories of special days. It’s wonderful to see authors creating these treasured stories for a greater range of festivals so children who celebrate them can see their culture on the pages and so other children can enjoy learning about a variety… Continue reading Can You Find My Eid Presents? by A.M. Dassu & Junissa Bianda
Kevin the Orange is a super sweet, incredibly colourful story of friendship and being true to yourself. Kevin, one of the orangiest oranges around, isn't happy. He's tired of being orange and wonders if there's anything he can do about it. Fortunately, his good friend Brian, the clever pear, has an idea. What follows is… Continue reading Kevin the Orange by Alan Windram & Olla Meyzinger ~ Blog Tour
Scope for Imagination 