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
Readers will be thrilled that Reece Carter has written a second gothically brilliant story about two lovely ghosts, their giant spider and a brave lighthouse keeper. The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston Fright picks up less than a month after Corpse, Girl, Simon & Flip defeated the witches and moved on to a happier life. Just… Continue reading The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston Fright by Reece Carter
I can't believe it's been five years since I launched my children's book blog at the end of October 2019. Finding my way into children's book reviews has been an incredible blessing and an absolute joy. I'm so thankful for the relationships I've formed with other bloggers, educators, authors and publishers. To celebrate five years… Continue reading 5 Years of Scope for Imagination!
The dream team of Vashti Hardy and accessible publisher Barrington Stoke are back with the new Relic Hunters adventure series. Vashti's signature story elements shine through: a passion for STEM, the strength and intelligence of her characters, empowerment of girls, and inspiring adults who challenge young people to be true to themselves. Mabel and Will… Continue reading The Clockwork Key by Vashti Hardy
Join the next generation of ghost busters on a spooktacularly zombified adventure! Spooksmiths Investigate is a brilliant new series that will thrill and chill middle grade readers! Twins Indigo & Rusty live in a funeral parlour but don't believe in ghosts. That is, until Indigo finds a secret crypt and releases the spirit of an… Continue reading Spooksmiths Investigate: The Cinderman by Alex Atkinson ~ Blog Tour
Birdie is a beautiful story of family and belonging. Set in 1952 Yorkshire, readers are challenged to face up to ignorance and prejudice. Birdie shows us that courage is more important than fitting in and home is where you find love and acceptance. Young Birdie Bagshaw is the daughter of a Yorkshire mother and a… Continue reading Birdie by J.P. Rose ~ Blog Tour
February 2025 In 2022, I had the privledge of hosting Dan Smith on my blog with a guest post about the fourth book in his Crooked Oak series, The Terror at Hilltop House. I remember Dan sharing his love of creepy stories when he was younger and how that inspired his writing. Well, that inspiration… Continue reading The Deadsoul Project by Dan Smith
I am so ready to leap into all things Christmasy and Sprouts is the perfect way to kick off the season! Fast forward to a future where it's Christmas every day. All the food has been replaced by candy canes and nothing really feels exciting because you can have whatever you want, whenever you want… Continue reading Sprouts by Sibéal Pounder ~ Blog Tour
The Skeleton in the Cupboard is completely unique and incredibly charming. Full of mysterious and somewhat quirky characters, this book allows teachers in Key Stage 2 to take a fresh look at the National Curriculum thread of becoming familiar with a wide range of traditional tales. These short, engaging stories from Latvia will pull children… Continue reading The Skeleton in the Cupboard and other stories by Lilija Berzinska ~ Blog Tour
Black Gables is everything you could hope for in a classically gothic story. Tension oozes off the page as readers are introduced to a town where the supernatural and mortals overlap in layers no one can unravel. Someone, something is watching and Rosella doesn't know where to turn. A strange school, even stranger pupils and… Continue reading Black Gables by Eibhlís Carcione ~ Blog Tour
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