Book Review, Uncategorized

North and the Only One by Vashti Hardy

Vashti Hardy has done it again - combining STEM and a futuristic vision with a heartfelt story that leaves readers thinking long after the book is closed. Yet North and the Only One is a completely unique story. It feels different from Vashti's other adventures. With so much emotion and so much unknown, readers become… Continue reading North and the Only One by Vashti Hardy

Book Review, Picture Books

Super Spring Picture Books

Rabbit & Bear: This Lake is Fake! by Julian Gough & illustrated by Jim Field (Hachette Children's Books) The Rabbit & Bear series is wonderful for readers who love a fantastic dose of fun illustrations with their stories. With large, well-spaced print, brilliant humour and just the right amount of poo humour, developing readers will… Continue reading Super Spring Picture Books

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Storm Child by Ele Fountain

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

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

When the Wild Calls by Nicola Penfold

"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

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Globe Defenders: Rainforest Rescue by Jonny Daymond ~ Blog Tour

Author and world explorer Jonny Daymond writes intriguing, thrilling and thought-provoking adventure stories. His debut children's novel, Rainforest Rescue, is the first in the Globe Defenders series taking children into the depths of the Amazon Rainforest. Join Jess and Jack as they search for answers about their missing parents and find themselves a part of… Continue reading Globe Defenders: Rainforest Rescue by Jonny Daymond ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Feather by M.G. Leonard

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

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Ice Children by M.G. Leonard

"Humans have made the world a place where winter cannot survive." Inspired by The Snow Queen, The Selfish Giant and Pinocchio, The Ice Children is a powerful and beautiful modern fairy tale of climate change, sibling devotion and a quest to make the world a better place. M.G. Leonard has created a captivating, frosty mystery… Continue reading The Ice Children by M.G. Leonard

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Song that Sings Us (paperback) by Nicola Davies ~ Blog Tour

To celebrate the publication of the paperback edition of the thrilling environmental adventure The Song that Sings Us, I'm honoured to welcome author Nicola Davies to Scope for Imagination with a fascinating interview about her inspirations for the story. What inspired you to write The Song that Sings Us? I’ve written more than 80 books… Continue reading The Song that Sings Us (paperback) by Nicola Davies ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction, Non-fiction Books, Picture Books

Earth Day Collection 2023

A beautiful collection for readers from the very small to the very confident (and everyone inbetween) - these books celebrate the wonders of the Earth, encouraging children to care for it and always treat it with respect. Find out more from the publishers' descriptions below: The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Jungle Hide & Seek (Puffin Books,… Continue reading Earth Day Collection 2023