October 2026 A self-declared pessimist, Emmy doesn't belive in luck. Ever since her mum lost her baby, she can't help but think about all the things that can go wrong in life. She knows it's dangerous to hope: she won't risk that vulnerablity again. Emmy's parents are just the opposite. Full of hope, they're thrilled… Continue reading Goodnight Silver by Abi Elphinstone
Return to Temstown for the second blood-sucking mystery in Emma Carroll's delightfully gothic Dracula & Daughters series. In School for Slayers, we find the granddaughters of Dracula himself opening their own business with the aim of healing vampires and keeping their city safe. Mina, Buffy and Bella know healing is so much better than slaying,… Continue reading Dracula and Daughters: School for Slayers by Emma Carroll
Return to Neverland with Katie & Kevin Tsang in this heartfelt adventure full of magic, hope and healing. Celebrating imagination and the wonders of childhood, it reminds us all of the joy of being young and that, really, we should strive to never grow up. In The Neverland Thieves, two new magical creatures, Scorch the… Continue reading The Neverland Thieves by Katie & Kevin Tsang
The Summer My Wishes Came True is another delightfully magical story by Radhika Sanghani about growing up, navigating friendships and discovering who you really are. Thirteen year old Ayesha is heading to summer camp for the first time. She can't wait to spend the summer with her best friend, Nikki, and try all the activities… Continue reading The Summer My Wishes Came True by Radhika Sanghani
Ben's Gargoyle is a moving story about family breakdown, hardship, resilience,and finding the strength to overcome adversity. Written and illustrated in a striking modern Gothic style, it uses powerful symbolism to explore one boy's struggle to reclaim his confidence and hope. When Ben's mum moves to France with her new boyfriend, Ben is forced to… Continue reading Ben’s Gargoyle by Keith Gray, illustrated by Keith Robinson
Help! Aliens Stole My Grandad is a zany story of family, loss, space pirates and an incredible adventure to Earth's second moon (made of cheese of course). Harrison's grandpa always wanted to go to space so when he passes away, Dad has an amazing idea. He attaches Grandpa's ashes to a firework and sends it… Continue reading Help! Aliens Stole My Grandad by Hannah Moffatt ~ Blog Tour
It's my stop on the blog tour for one of my favourite books of 2026 - Questers Academy: The Box of Locks. I'm thrilled to welcome author Sam Hay to Scope for Imagination with a guest post. New Kid in Town – A survival guide! We’re often told to write about what we know. And… Continue reading Questers Academy: The Box of Locks by Sam Hay ~ Blog Tour
Undercover Angel: Grounded is a joyful, high-energy sequel to Undercover Angel: Crash Landing by Lisa J. Allen. After completely messing up her first assignment in the human realm, trainee angel Phoebe is stuck on probation… on Earth… as an 11-year-old. Not exactly what she had in mind. Worse still, she’s banned from using her powers… Continue reading Undercover Angel: Grounded by Lisa J. Allen ~ Blog Tour
Join Hana for her third exciting adventure with Ace, an amazing talking cat and her partner in the Moonlight Mystery Agency. After being told off by her dad for being too slow on one of their walks, Hana is glad to get away to the magical world of Moonlight and solve another case. It's the… Continue reading The Moonlight Mystery Agency: The Case of the Race by Vashti Hardy & Agnes Saccani
March 2026 A Clock Strikes Murder is the exciting sequel to Twice Upon a Time. Together, they make up a captivating fantasy mystery series for older middle grade readers who love to be kept guessing until the very end of the story. This is an ideal holiday read for Easter or summer when there's time… Continue reading A Clock Strikes Murder by Michelle Harrison
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