April 2026 Perfect for fans of Ivy Newt, Autumn Moonbeam and Mirabelle, Wands Away: Spell Class is the second in a delightful four-book series following a group of young witches as they venture into their first days at school. The purple, black and white colour scheme is really engaging and brings an added warmth to… Continue reading Wands Away: Spell Class by Emma Farrarons
Storm Bird Magic is the fifth book in The Island Vet series by Gill Lewis which celebrates wildlife, nature and community. Tia lives on Gull Haven Island with her mum who is the local vet. There's excitement in the air as the most impressive ships arrive for The Tall Ships Race. Incredibly old and powered… Continue reading The Island Vet: Storm Bird Magic by Gill Lewis & Irina Avgustinovich
The Runaway Tortoise is another delightful story about caring for pets from the Barrington Stoke Little Gems collection. Written by Holly Webb, it has the same gentle empathy as her other animal tales. Ava's family has inherited her grandad's tortoise, Albert. Tortoises are fascinating animals that can live up to 150 years but Ava thinks… Continue reading The Runaway Tortoise by Holly Webb & Ocean Hughes
Join Hana for her third exciting adventure with Ace, an amazing talking cat and her partner in the Moonlight Mystery Agency. After being told off by her dad for being too slow on one of their walks, Hana is glad to get away to the magical world of Moonlight and solve another case. It's the… Continue reading The Moonlight Mystery Agency: The Case of the Race by Vashti Hardy & Agnes Saccani
This hilarious, historical diary-style who-dunnit is perfect for fans of Horrible Histories. Readers are welcomed into the world of a young Will Shakespeare who dreams of becoming the greatest "PERSON WHO SOLVES CRIMES IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD". The trouble is, he comes from a dull family in a dull town and has nothing… Continue reading Will Shakespeare Mysteries: The Stinky Stolen Toenails by Kaz Penney & illustrated by Sammy Elgie ~ Blog Tour
The Subject Society: The Pythagoras Puzzle is the first in a delightful new chapter book series for readers aged 6+. Warm and welcoming, it explores curious links between STEM and the Arts while valuing friendship, inclusion and kindness. Mabel loves having fun with her friends (and avoiding her annoying brothers). She's thrilled when her dad… Continue reading The Subject Society: The Pythagoras Puzzle by Sarah Surgey & illustrated by Larisa Ivanković ~ Blog Tour
Every December, it’s such a joy to take time to look back over all the books I’ve been privileged to read and review on Scope for Imagination. I’d like to share my favourite books of this year – ones that have challenged me, inspired me, made me laugh, and even made me cry. There have been some… Continue reading My Favourite Books of 2025
Perfect for fans of the Mirabelle books by Harriet Muncaster, Grimogen Darkstar is a delightful little grim reaper dreaming of finding the perfect pet. With her cat-ear headband, shimmery mermaid notebook and fluffy pencil, the only thing missing is what she really, really wants - a magical pet. When Immi volunteers at the Howler's Rescue… Continue reading Grimogen Darkstar: Bat-Cat-Tastrophe by Emma Finlayson-Palmer
Blurb: Snow and puppies cause Christmas chaos in a heart-warming animal rescue story set in a cosy village from Carnegie-winner Katya Balen and beloved illustrator Gill Smith - the perfect gift for kids who love pets, animals and all things vets. The Appletree Animal Agency have found three brand-new clients: a terrapin called Algernon, a ginger… Continue reading The Appletree Animal Agency: Collie Chaos by Katya Balen & illustrated by Gill Smith ~ Blog Tour
The Puzzling Paw Prints is the second gorgeous story in Vashti Hardy's The Moonlight Mystery Agency series. Ideal for young readers age 5+, this Barrington Stoke Little Gem is full of adventure, fun and satisfying reading challenge. Agnes Saccani's delightful illustrations bring the relatable story to life. Hana, like many children, is worried about starting… Continue reading The Moonlight Mystery Agency: The Puzzling Paw Prints by Vashti Hardy & Agnes Saccani
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