Stellar is a heart-stopping, out-of-this-world adventure. Stella and her brother, Ryan, are on holiday at a space hotel orbiting Earth. Stella loves everything about space while Ryan thinks it's all a bit boring. He prefers navigating spaceships in his VR video games. According to him, nothing interesting ever happens out in space but Ryan couldn't… Continue reading Stellar by Chris Bradford
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, empowered me, made me laugh, and even made me cry. There have… Continue reading My Favourite Books of 2024
Jenny Pearson's stories are always an absolute delight with true-to-life characters dealing with issues in unique, laugh-out-loud ways. This Christmas break has brought two new books from Barrington Stoke and Usborne that are a joy to read and perfect for children of all ages. Bigfoot and the Wild Boys (Barrington Stoke) - January 2025 Joe… Continue reading Brilliant Books by Jenny Pearson (Bigfoot and the Wild Boys & The Race Against Crime)
I adore Gill Lewis's The Island Vet series! With strong environmental messages and plenty of heart, they challenge children to stand up for wildlife and protect the world around them while developing caring, empathetic relationships with family, friends and their community. Tia is absolutely fascinated by puffins! After a birthday trip to a museum to… Continue reading The Island Vet: Devil Bird Island by Gill Lewis & Irina Avgustinovich
Land of the Last Wildcat is the first in a new action adventure series with a fantastic environmental message. I was immediately drawn to this appealing book because of my own little ginger 'wildcats', Gus & George. Land of the Last Wildcat centres on the folklore of a magical cat with healing powers. Believed to… Continue reading Land of the Last Wildcat by Lui Sit
Jennifer Claessen’s The December Witches is the third enchanting installment in her autumnal A Month of Magic trilogy. Casting an irresistible spell on readers who love magical adventures infused with seasonal charm, this story finds Clementine Merlyn about to turn 13 and experience her first proper month of magic. But joy soon turns to chaos… Continue reading The December Witches by Jennifer Claessen ~ Blog Tour
Phil Hickes is back with another story that will make you shiver and double check dark corners before going to sleep. Ghost Story Society is the second terrifying instalment in the wonderfully creepy Shadowhall Academy series. Set in the dark, cold month of January, it's the perfect story to read cuddled up under a blanket.… Continue reading Shadowhall Academy: Ghost Story Society by Phil Hickes
Hunt for the Golden Scarab is the first in a new, intriguing time travel series by master of mystery, M.G. Leonard. Intense from the very first page, readers are pulled into a high-stakes world of music, magic and quests for artefacts that can change the world. Sim and his mum have never lived anywhere for… Continue reading Hunt for the Golden Scarab by M.G. Leonard
Mo (Monday the Sixteenth) is an under-dog readers can really get behind. He never asked to be born into a family line of wardens who protect the village of Bogfoss from monsters who wander the streets in search of food. Small and weak, Mo doesn't think he's suited to being a warden AT ALL -… Continue reading Grumpfort by Jamie Hammond
The Great Fox Revealed by Justyn Edwards is the thrilling and highly-anticipated conclusion to The Great Fox Illusion series. With its captivating mix of mystery, magic, and adventure, this third instalment brings readers back into the suspenseful world of young Flick Lions, a resilient and determined heroine who has won over readers with her intelligence… Continue reading The Great Fox Revealed by Justyn Edwards
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