Take flight with Ava, Tara, Jack, Terry, Ozuru, Twitch and Tippi in another fantastic adventure as they try to solve the mystery of a dangerous museum heist! Feather brings us to the end of M.G. Leonard's wonderful seasonal quartet of stories celebrating bird watching, friendship and the natural world. This series is so refreshing -… Continue reading Feather by M.G. Leonard
It's been a long time since I first read Jane Eyre. This version from Walker Classics took me right back to when I read the original (about age 15). Jane is a compelling heroine. She proves herself to be an intelligent young woman with so much to offer yet the world rejects her. Readers can… Continue reading Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre: Abridged for Young Readers by Patrice Lawrence
We Will Comfort Them is the fourth and final Time School book. Each book in this wonderful historical series for middle grade readers is completely engaging and full of emotion. One by one, the four main characters have had an opportunity to learn something significant about themselves and their family history. They've experienced first hand… Continue reading Time School: We Will Comfort Them by Nikki Young
Little Gems books from Barrington Stoke are perfect for children in Reception and Key Stage One who are ready to add some variety to their reading diet. Pitched between picture books and chapter books, these early readers give children the feeling of an older book with accessible vocabulary and spacing to help them on their… Continue reading Sidney and Carrie Have a Party by Lisa Thompson & illustrated by Jess Rose
Whenever I'm asked for class novel recommendations for Year 2, Harley Hitch is always my answer. This sparky inventor with regularly changing hair colour is enthusiastic and ready for anything! Along with her delightful robot dog, Sprocket, and her best mate, Cosmo, she's the most wonderful role model for anyone interested in how things work.… Continue reading Harley Hitch Takes Flight by Vashti Hardy
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
