Catherine Doyle is synonymous with completely gripping Irish adventures surrounded by the roaring sea and the most unusual magic. From the very first page, readers will be held under the spell of the legend of the secret kingdom of Darksea deep in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean. A place where pirates collect stardust to… Continue reading Pirates of Darksea by Catherine Doyle
Following on from the brilliant Peril on the Atlantic, readers set sail with Alice and Sonny on a second exciting adventure. https://scopeforimagination.co.uk/2023/06/24/peril-on-the-atlantic-by-a-m-howell This time, the pair are cruising the Mediterranean on their father's new steam yacht, the Lady Rose. This isn't just any boat - there's a poisonous octopus onboard guarding a rare opal and… Continue reading The Royal Jewel Plot by A.M. Howell
Girl on the Fly celebrates everything that's important to young teen girls - balancing friendships with family, huge ambitions and finding out what's truly important. 13 year old Kamaria loves to run. It's just two weeks until the regional championships and Kam wants nothing more than for her relay team to come out on top.… Continue reading Girl on the Fly by Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl ~ Blog Tour
Since the first Dragon Realm book, I have been completely captivated by this world where humans and dragons work together to defeat common enemies. Focused on adventure, courage and discovering your true self, readers are swept away on an non-stop, action-packed journey. The ensemble cast means there's someone for every reader to relate to. The… Continue reading Dragon Force: Devourer’s Attack by Katie & Kevin Tsang
There will be storms in everyone's life. It's how we deal with them that reveals their true impact. Storm Child by Ele Fountain challenges readers to reflect on the storms in their own lives and what is truly important to them. With short chapters, high-stakes action and a clear voice, readers are right in the… Continue reading Storm Child by Ele Fountain
Skylar and the K-Pop Headteacher by Luan Goldie is brilliantly fun escapism. Full of unexpected hijinks and laugh-out-loud moments, it is also a story of empathy and discovering your true self. Skylar and her best friend, Dana, LOVE K-Pop. When Skylar obsesses too much for her parents to deal with, the worst happens. They ban… Continue reading Skylar and the K-Pop Headteacher by Luan Goldie ~ Blog Tour
"Having escaped their city, Juniper Green and her brother Bear have settled in Ennerdale with their dad and his family. Every day the Wild introduces them to a new wonder, but Juniper can't stop worrying about her grandmother and best friend Etienne left behind. When she hears news that disease has entered the city, she's… Continue reading When the Wild Calls by Nicola Penfold
Murder in Velvet is an exciting mystery full of peril and heart-pounding moments. 13-year-old Grace is on her way to school with her best friend, Suzy. She needs a new coat (even though her mum says her old one is fine). She spots a green velvet coat in the charity shop window and falls in… Continue reading Murder in Velvet by Sarah Wynne (Review by Kate & Charlie, age 16)
The Island at the Edge of Night by Lucy Strange is stunning! A dark, gothic mystery set in the 1930s when science and magic collide, it pulled me under its spell. The power of nature, the strength of children and a call to courage sets it among the best books I've read. Located on a… Continue reading The Island at the Edge of Night by Lucy Strange
Michelle Harrison has done it again with a gripping new fantasy mystery overflowing with sisterhood, magic and so many secrets. Identical twin sisters Merry and Rose (known as Spike) travel with their mother to dusty, old Fox House. Their mother is there to restore art while the girls get to know the intriguing people who… Continue reading Twice Upon a Time by Michelle Harrison
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