Book Review, Graphic Novel

Go On An Adventure With Graphic Novels

As the summer holidays approach, it's the perfect time for these graphic novels full of travel and adventure. So much more than just a bit of fun, these stories show readers another side of life, building empathy and challenging their view of the world. Find out more from the publishers below: School Trip by Jerry… Continue reading Go On An Adventure With Graphic Novels

Book Review, Young Adult

Ravencave by Marcus Sedgwick

Do you know who you are? James' dad is fascinated by family ancestry. On holiday in the Yorkshire Dales, they explore the ruins of an old farm house and other historic family locations. Mum has always been the one in tune with those who have lived before - having genuine ghostly experiences. But this time,… Continue reading Ravencave by Marcus Sedgwick

Book Review, Chapter Book, Early Reader, Middle Grade Fiction, Non-fiction Books, Young Adult

Must-haves from Barrington Stoke

Every school library, classroom and home should contain books from Barrington Stoke. Their wonderfully captivating content paired with accessible vocabulary, super-readable font and helpful page tint make them some of the best books available for ALL children. From fun, sweet Little Gems for young readers age 5+ to their mature, thought-provoking 11+/13+ Teen and Young… Continue reading Must-haves from Barrington Stoke

Middle Grade Fiction

My Name is Sunshine Simpson  by G.M. Linton

My Name is Sunshine Simpson is a delightful story of finding your way in the world with the support of those precious people who have come before - parents and grandparents who only want the best for you. Karis Sunshine Simpson is finding life tricky. There's a new girl in class who seems to be… Continue reading My Name is Sunshine Simpson  by G.M. Linton

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Greenwild: The World Behind The Door by Pari Thomson

Publishing: 1st June 2023 The Greenwild: The World Behind the Door is a story of strength. Celebrating the power of a mother-daughter relationship, independent female explorers, the beauty and necessity of nature and the wonderful ability of children to outsmart those who seek to harm, it is a wonderfully refreshing addition to middle grade adventure… Continue reading Greenwild: The World Behind The Door by Pari Thomson

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Boy Who Made Monsters by Jenny Pearson

In October 2019, I created my first post for Scope for Imagination. Today I'm celebrating my 700th post with a very special book. The Boy Who Made Monsters is everything that's good about children's literature. It is engaging, funny, heartfelt and speaks truth. It does not hide from issues faced by children. Instead, it approaches… Continue reading The Boy Who Made Monsters by Jenny Pearson

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Fireblood: The First Flight by Sam Stewart ~ Blog Tour

Dragons don’t exist. But they used to...Discovering that the magic of dragons flows through your veins is frightening – and liberating! But with the powers of dragonkind comes a desperate quest: siblings Finn and Tula must travel to a hidden island fortress to help save their father – and the world they know; and discover… Continue reading Fireblood: The First Flight by Sam Stewart ~ Blog Tour

Blog Tour, Book Review, Chapter Book

Mind and Me by Sunita Chawdhary ~ Blog Tour

Maya's pet rabbit Pooey is missing! She needs to find her quick, before anyone notices, and she's got some very special help from Mind... but when things start to go wrong, can Maya and her Mind work together to save the day? From debut author-illustrator Sunita Chawdhary, filled with delightful artwork and packed with heart,… Continue reading Mind and Me by Sunita Chawdhary ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Magic Hour by David Wolstencroft

June 2023 Time flies. Time stands still. We take it for granted. We never have enough. The Magic Hour explores the elusiveness of time. "We all get the same amount of moments. It's only how we spend them that matters." What if there was an extra hour every day? A 25 hour day would mean… Continue reading The Magic Hour by David Wolstencroft

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Time Tider by Sinéad O’Hart ~ Blog Tour

The Time Tider by Sinéad O'Hart is a completely unique and absolutely gripping middle grade adventure. I had to limit my reading time or I would have devoured it in one sitting and not gotten anything else done! When I wasn't reading, I found my mind drifting back it, thinking about where the story would… Continue reading The Time Tider by Sinéad O’Hart ~ Blog Tour