Blog Tour, Book Review, Guest Post, Middle Grade Fiction

Aliens Made Me Do It by David Macphail, illustrated by Rory Walker ~ Blog Tour

Aliens Made Me Do It is a hilarious story of bizarre aliens, everyday kids and saving the world! I'm delighted to welcome author David Macphail to Scope for Imagination with a guest post about why humour is such a powerful tool when writing for children. This book is definitely one that will bring readers together… Continue reading Aliens Made Me Do It by David Macphail, illustrated by Rory Walker ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Guest Post, Middle Grade Fiction

Beastopia Creature of the Day ~ Blog Tour with a Guest Post by Author Chrissie Sains

It's a huge pleasure to welcome author Chrissie Sains to Scope for Imagination with a brilliant guest post introducing one of the fantastic characters in her new series, Beastopia! Hi, I’m Chrissie Sains, author of Beastopia, my brand new series for ages 7+. I’m absolutely kid-in-a-candy-store, bouncing-off-the-walls, tickled-pink, excited about this series! I’ve always had… Continue reading Beastopia Creature of the Day ~ Blog Tour with a Guest Post by Author Chrissie Sains

Blog Tour, Book Review, Guest Post, Middle Grade Fiction

The Feathered Book by Charlie Nutbrown ~ Blog Tour

Everything With Words - 11th September 2025 Embrace the mystery of The Feathered Book! Lose yourself in the unknown, search for clues and absorb the magic. This story will have readers captivated from start to finish. It's my pleasure to welcome author Charlie Nutbrown with a guest post about why children should read detective fiction.… Continue reading The Feathered Book by Charlie Nutbrown ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Guest Post, Middle Grade Fiction

A Place of a Thousand Wishes by Sarah Merrett ~ Blog Tour

Journey to 1899 in this magical story of invention, unusual powers, evil villains ... and ice cream! Mason and his father sell delicious ice cream but melting temperatures and a terrible accident with their ice cream cart leave them unable to pay their rent and forced out of business. When a strange invitation arrives summoning… Continue reading A Place of a Thousand Wishes by Sarah Merrett ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Guest Post, Middle Grade Fiction

I Don’t Do Mountains by Barbara Henderson ~ Blog Tour Author Q & A

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

Blog Tour, Book Review, Guest Post, Middle Grade Fiction

The Boy, the Witch & the Queen of Scots by Barbara Henderson ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post

Barbara Henderson has an incredible talent for combining fascinanting aspects of Scottish history with compelling characters and a thrilling story. The Boy, the Witch & the Queen of Scots takes us deep into the politics and religion of 16th century Scotland. Starting at the Port of Leith and through Edinburgh then travelling north, readers expereince… Continue reading The Boy, the Witch & the Queen of Scots by Barbara Henderson ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post

Blog Tour, Book Review, Guest Post, Middle Grade Fiction

Gargoyles: Guardians of the Source Book 1 by Tamsin Mori ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post

Gargoyles: Guardians of the Source by the incredibly talented Tamsin Mori is the first book in a magical new series. Full of old family secrets, powerful creatures and unknown magic, this gripping story will have readers on the edge of their seats. I was completely captivated by it and couldn't put it down! Callen's Dad… Continue reading Gargoyles: Guardians of the Source Book 1 by Tamsin Mori ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post

Blog Tour, Book Review, Guest Post, Young Adult

Postcards from Valhalla by Danny Weston ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post

Viggo is fifteen years old, living in Edinburgh with his mum. He has no plans for the future other than to watch the new Thor movie at his local multiplex. But one morning, he wakes to the news that his older brother, Magnus, has gone missing on Shetland. Mum has already booked tickets to go… Continue reading Postcards from Valhalla by Danny Weston ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post

Blog Tour, Book Review, Chapter Book, Guest Post

The Girl who Became a Fish by Polly Ho-Yen & Sojung Kim-McCarthy ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post

The Girl who Became a Fish is an absolutely lovely story of a little girl who is afraid of a lot of things: talking to classmates at her new school, walking through her new town and, most of all, swimming. Then, one day, she dips her hands in the river and something unusual happens! She… Continue reading The Girl who Became a Fish by Polly Ho-Yen & Sojung Kim-McCarthy ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post

Blog Tour, Book Review, Guest Post, Middle Grade Fiction

The November Witches by Jennifer Claessen ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post

The November Witches is the enchanting sequel to The October Witches by Jennifer Claessen. Clemmie, a well-meaning new witch, is so relieved the magical month of October is over. No more magic, at least for a while, so she can concentrate on trying to make amends for everything that went wrong as she found her… Continue reading The November Witches by Jennifer Claessen ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post