Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Sally in the City of Dreams by Judi Curtin ~ Blog Tour & Author Interview

Sally in the City of Dreams is a charming story of two Irish sisters, Sally and Bridget, who set off across the ocean for a new life in 1911 New York. Full of hope and the promise of endless possibilities, they find themselves facing challenges they never imagined. The kindness and honesty of the girls… Continue reading Sally in the City of Dreams by Judi Curtin ~ Blog Tour & Author Interview

Blog Tour, Book Review, Non-fiction Books

Absolutely Everything! by Christopher Lloyd & Andy Forshaw ~ Blog Tour

Absolutely Everything! Revised and Updated: A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots and Other Things too Numerous to Mention What on Earth Books creates the most fantastic non-fiction books children can really sink their teeth into. Their natural curiosity is piqued with intriguing and engaging facts, thought-provoking illustrations and challenging questions. These detailed books can… Continue reading Absolutely Everything! by Christopher Lloyd & Andy Forshaw ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Bella Bright and the Ghost Game by Carolyn Ward ~ Blog Tour

Hide and seek is the perfect sleepover game - even better when you live in an old, spooky house. But when it turns out the house is actually haunted, hide and seek suddenly becomes deadly! Bella Bright and the Ghost Game is the perfect story for Hallowe'en. With her mum taking on design contracts to… Continue reading Bella Bright and the Ghost Game by Carolyn Ward ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Non-fiction Books

Evolution by Sarah Darwin & Eva-Maria Sadowski, illustrated by Olga Baumert ~ Blog Tour

In association with the Natural History Museum, London, Dr. Sarah Darwin, the great, great, granddaughter of Charles Darwin, and fellow scientist Dr Eva Maria Sadowski have created EVOLUTION - a stunning journey through Earth's history. Find out about the great thinkers who undertook eye-opening adventures, made key discoveries about the world around them and shared… Continue reading Evolution by Sarah Darwin & Eva-Maria Sadowski, illustrated by Olga Baumert ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Non-fiction Books

Britannica’s Encyclopedia Infographica ~ Blog Tour

Inforgraphics by Valentina D'Efilippo & Written by Andrew Pettie and Conrad Quilty-Harper Britannica's Encyclopedia Infographica is a stunning non-fiction book overflowing with thought-provoking facts. In this book, the pictures do most of the talking. Each page contains maps, charts, timelines, drawings or photographs that challenge what children think they know and move them on to… Continue reading Britannica’s Encyclopedia Infographica ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Non-fiction Books

HISTORY FACTopia! by Paige Towler & Andy Smith ~ Blog Tour

FACTopia is back and it just keeps getting better and better! In this edition, readers have the chance to "Follow Ye Olde Trail of 400 Facts" through time as they explore global history. Ancient Rome, Samuri, the Islamic Golden Age, giant things and toilets only scratch the surface of what they'll find inside! The unique… Continue reading HISTORY FACTopia! by Paige Towler & Andy Smith ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Dragon Force: Infinity’s Secret by Katie & Kevin Tsang ~ Blog Tour

"Beyond the stars, a creature is stirring." Return to the world of Dragon Realm with the first book in this exciting follow-on series, Dragon Force: Infinity's Secret! Since their two worlds collided, dragons and humans have been trying to live together in peace. Twelve-year-old Lance Lo is desperate to be chosen to attend Camp Claw… Continue reading Dragon Force: Infinity’s Secret by Katie & Kevin Tsang ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Chapter Book

Ivy Newt and the Time Thief by Derek Keilty & Magda Brol ~ Blog Tour

The days are getting shorter; there's a chill in the air - Autumn is well and truly here. This is my favourite time of year with so many wonderful festivals and traditions. I was so excited to receive the next instalment in the Ivy Newt adventures with colourful leaves, a pumpkin patch, ghosts and dark… Continue reading Ivy Newt and the Time Thief by Derek Keilty & Magda Brol ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Picture Books

Saving the Sun by Emma Pearl ~ Blog Tour

I'm pleased to welcome author Emma Pearl to Scope for Imagination with a wonderful guest post about her beautiful picture book, Saving the Sun. In this stand-alone starring characters from Mending the Moon, Luna and Poppa set out on a second celestial rescue mission, finding fantastical solutions and enlisting an assortment of island creatures in… Continue reading Saving the Sun by Emma Pearl ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Skrimsli by Nicola Davies ~ Blog Tour

Skrimsli is the incredible prequel to the environmental fantasy The Song that Sings Us by Nicola Davies. Travel back in time to discover the story of the great tiger sea captain who began life unwanted and afraid in a tyrannical circus. Through the kindness of his friends, Owl and Kal, Skrimsli's great strength, sharp senses… Continue reading Skrimsli by Nicola Davies ~ Blog Tour