The arrival of Fright Bite by Jennifer Killick was one of the highlights of the Christmas break for my son, Tom, and me. This series is a definite favourite in our house! Fright Bite is the creepiest Dread Wood adventure yet! Once again, the members of Club Loser face their dreaded enemies, the Latchitts. These… Continue reading Fright Bite by Jennifer Killick
The Creatures of Killburn Mine is the fifth book in the deliciously creepy Crooked Oak science fiction series for readers age 9+. After battling with strange pods at a fracking site, a terrifying beast on school residential, a forest full of spiders, and carniverous plants, the gang are facing their next adversary. There's no end… Continue reading The Creatures of Killburn Mine by Dan Smith
First love is never easy. 14-year-old Marv is head over heels for new girl Carly. He doesn't know what to do or where to turn - should he ask his best mate Jimmy or his croc-wearing dad for advice? He's completely out of his depth and not sure either will be much help. Just when… Continue reading Northern Soul by Phil Earle
I love this time of year. It's been wonderful to spend time looking back at the many books I've been able to read and review on Scope for Imagination. I’d like to share my stand-out books of this year - ones that have challenged me, empowered me, made me laugh, and made me hide under… Continue reading My Favourite Books of 2023
Keedie is the powerful prequel to Elle McNicoll's stunning middle grade novel A Kind of Spark (2020). Keedie (and her twin, Nina) are 13 years old. Life at school is difficult - bullies think they can treat people any way they please and fitting in is everything. Bold and brave, Keedie values honesty and integrity. She… Continue reading Keedie by Elle McNicoll
It's delightful to be back with Libby and her friends as they embark on their next big adventure! The travelling school has landed in a new location - New York City! Everything is larger than life and so exciting! Jo Clarke has a wonderful talent for pulling readers right into the story. Each clue is… Continue reading Libby and the Manhattan Mystery by Jo Clarke
"Stories tell us what it is to be human, to love, to fear, to forgive, to feel and to adventure. Treasure the stories...If you do, you will find the truths you need." Dagger, Spear & Sword is the fourth book in the exciting adventure series by James Haddell. Readers will love setting off on another… Continue reading Tales of Truth and Treasure Book 4: Dagger, Spear and Sword by James Haddell ~ Blog Tour
So many delightful picture books are available in Autum 2023. Here is a selection of really lovely ones to read with your class. Gina Kaminski Saves the Wolf by Craig Barr-Green & Francis Martin (Little Tiger) So often we accept stories as they are told to us. But what if there's a better way. Gina… Continue reading Gorgeous Picture Books for Autumn 2023
There are very few children's authors who can truly strike fear into a reader's heart and send shivers down their spine. Through chilling descriptions of the supernatural, stories full of questions right to the final chapter and the weaving of dark legends into modern stories that captivate readers, Phil Hickes is second to none. Shadowhall… Continue reading Shadowhall Academy: The Whispering Walls by Phil Hickes
I loved Nicholas Bowling's Song of the Far Isles, a beautifully magical tale of the music that makes us who we are. I was thrilled to be offered the opportunity to read The Undying of Obedience Wellrest. With a gothic Regency setting, The Undying of Obedience Wellrest is a uniquely dark and compelling mystery. Surrounded… Continue reading The Undying of Obedience Wellrest by Nicholas Bowling ~ Blog Tour
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