Travel back to 1645 and the English Civil War with the ever insightful historical children's author Ally Sherrick. Readers will be drawn into this dangerous adventure of rebellion, spies and deceit as they discover what it really means to be fearless and true. Merriweather Pryce is the daughter of an English nobleman who has left… Continue reading Rebel Heart by Ally Sherrick ~ Blog Tour
Snails of the Unexpected is a delightfully unique gastropod adventure by Terrie Chilvers. Following the brilliant Michael The Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog series, a pair of determined snails take centre stage as they try to save their way of life and prevent slugs from taking over. Things get political when these slow-moving campaigners reach Downing… Continue reading Snails of the Unexpected by Terrie Chilvers ~ Blog Tour
Grace Darling has always been a heroine in our house. At the age of three, my daughter was completely enthralled by a boat trip out to the Farne Islands while on holiday in Northumbria. She loved the lighthouse, the puffins and the story of Grace Darling's bravery as she helped her father rescue nine people… Continue reading Becoming Grace by Hilary McKay
A thrilling story of friendship, loyalty and inner strength, The Watcher is the second book in the outstanding Gargoyles series by Tamsin Mori. Book one, Guardians of the Source, was one of my favourite books of 2024. The Watcher picks up where Guardians of the Source left off. The evil ghasts have been defeated and… Continue reading Gargoyles: The Watcher (Book 2) by Tamsin Mori
Holly Webb and Barrington Stoke make such a lovely partnership! Accessible and engaging, her stories are perfect for young animal lovers who are ready for slightly longer stories. Katy always wanted a pet. When she finds a guinea-pig in her mum's vegetable patch, she thinks her dreams have come true. She names it "Lettuce" and… Continue reading The Guinea-Pig Party by Holly Webb & illustrated by Rosie Butcher
I adore the Call the Puffins series - perfectly-sized chapter books with charming characters and fun stories that champion teamwork. Set on the Island of Egg, they celebrate wildlife, safety and looking after one another. Children can follow their favourite puffins through each adventure. A series like this is fantastic for newly independent readers as… Continue reading Call the Puffins: Tiny and the Cave Ghost by Cath Howe & Ella Okstad
I'm thrilled to welcome author Barabara Henderson to Scope for Imagination with a Q&A about her thrilling new outdoor adventure, I Don't Do Mountains! About the story: Adventures are good things for people in books. But I am not a person in a book. I am Kenzie. I like to READ about adventures, not actually… Continue reading I Don’t Do Mountains by Barbara Henderson ~ Blog Tour Author Q & A
Fast-paced, witty, and utterly captivating, Clem Fatale Has Been Betrayed is a standout new middle-grade mystery with a unique setting and overflowing with charm. A clever twist on the "femme fatale" archetype, Clem is smart and tough. It's 1951 and she's London's youngest crook. With a notorious jewel thief for a father, she’s an expert… Continue reading Clem Fatale has been Betrayed by Eve Wersocki Morris
The first book in the new Teen Horror series Serial Chillers is everything you could hope for and more! Witty, dark and downright horrifying, Jennifer Killick has raised her game. The Witch in the Woods is next-level creepy and will have you avoiding any local woods for the foreseeable future. I settled right into the… Continue reading Serial Chillers: The Witch in the Woods by Jennifer Killick
It's World Down Syndrome Day! We're celebrating by sharing George and the Mini Dragon written by George Webster in collaboration with Helen Harvey and illustrated by Tim Budgen. This is the first book in a delightful new series for age 6+. It’s George’s 7th birthday and his wish list is nothing short of amazing—a magic… Continue reading George and the Mini Dragon by George Webster with co-author Helen Harvey & illustrated by Tim Budgen
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