When I Was a Wolf by Liz Flanagan and illustrated by Nikola Aronova is a beautiful story of family, friendship and dealing with complex feelings. Jasmine absoloutely loves wolves. She doesn't believe in the stereotype of the 'big bad wolf'; she believes they are magical creatures - powerful yet wise. Jasmine also loves spending time… Continue reading When I Was a Wolf by Liz Flanagan & illustrated by Nikola Aronova
Murder on a Midsummer Night is the first in a cosy murder mystery series for readers aged 9+. Published by Barrington Stoke it makes a cracking mystery accessible to everyone who loves a good whodunnit. It's the night of Sir Percy's summer party at Mulberry Hall. Fairies, goblins, kings and queens, and woodland animals fill… Continue reading Murder on a Midsummer Night by Lucy Strange & illustrated by Hannah Peck
Tadpole Summer is one of those books that causes the reader to stop and reflect long after finishing the final page. Heartbreaking yet heartwarming, it embraces the siblings of children with life-limiting illnesses providing them with hope and purpose. This book will inspire readers to take action and help others, raising money and awareness for… Continue reading Tadpole Summer by Catherine Bruton
Help! Aliens Stole My Grandad is a zany story of family, loss, space pirates and an incredible adventure to Earth's second moon (made of cheese of course). Harrison's grandpa always wanted to go to space so when he passes away, Dad has an amazing idea. He attaches Grandpa's ashes to a firework and sends it… Continue reading Help! Aliens Stole My Grandad by Hannah Moffatt ~ Blog Tour
It's my stop on the blog tour for one of my favourite books of 2026 - Questers Academy: The Box of Locks. I'm thrilled to welcome author Sam Hay to Scope for Imagination with a guest post. New Kid in Town – A survival guide! We’re often told to write about what we know. And… Continue reading Questers Academy: The Box of Locks by Sam Hay ~ Blog Tour
My last review was for How to Steal Time by Christopher Edge - a thrilling puzzle-based adventure exploring quantum computing, artificial intelligence and the power of human consciousness. Moral dilemmas about what we could do if we knew the future leave readers thinking. https://scopeforimagination.co.uk/2026/05/03/how-to-steal-the-future-by-christopher-edge/ The Time Engine by Lindsay Galvin is a great companion text… Continue reading The Time Engine by Lindsay Galvin
Books by Christopher Edge always jump to the top of my reading pile and How to Steal the Future was no exception. As soon as I saw it, I knew it would be a gripping adventure full of the unexpected. As I read, my mind kept going over possible twists and alternative realities for which… Continue reading How to Steal the Future by Christopher Edge
Undercover Angel: Grounded is a joyful, high-energy sequel to Undercover Angel: Crash Landing by Lisa J. Allen. After completely messing up her first assignment in the human realm, trainee angel Phoebe is stuck on probation… on Earth… as an 11-year-old. Not exactly what she had in mind. Worse still, she’s banned from using her powers… Continue reading Undercover Angel: Grounded by Lisa J. Allen ~ Blog Tour
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… Continue reading Questers Academy: The Box of Locks by Sam Hay
June 2026 The Ocean and the Bones is an outstanding and completely one of a kind middle grade novel exploring the Neolithic Era through a compelling story of community, climate change and tradition. Author Genevieve Carver's passion for prehistory and her extensive knowledge of the time period brings depth and intrigue that had me thinking… Continue reading The Ocean and the Bones by Genevieve Carver
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