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
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
