It's bittersweet to be back in Eerie-on-Sea for the final instalment of the one-of-a-kind Malamander series. Full of familiar faces and beloved places, Mermedusa brings everything together in one final epic adventure. And what an adventure it is! Has it really only been a year since we first met Herbie and Violet in the Lost… Continue reading Mermedusa by Thomas Taylor
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 Brilliant Summer Books from Barrington Stoke
Kòkú Àkànbí and the Heart of Midnight is a fast-paced adventure straddling two worlds, two identities and two sides of a magical war battling for control of the night. When 13 year-old orphan Kòkú accidentally releases a demon on a trip to the British Museum, he is sent to Olori for the summer - his… Continue reading Kòkú Àkànbí and the Heart of Midnight by Maria Motúnráyọ̀ Adébísí ~ Blog Tour
The Truth About Yeticorns by Rachel Morrisroe & Ella Oakstad (Puffin Books) ~ July 2023 When you're little and you do something wrong, it can be easy to tell a little lie and blame someone else so you don't get in trouble. That's what Bea does - but instead of blaming her sister she comes… Continue reading 15 Picture Books to Read this Summer
This month middle grade readers will be treated to a huge variety of outstanding new books! Here is a selection of what you'll be able to find in your local library or bookshop. Stupendous Sports: Cracking Cricket by Robin Bennett & illustrated by Matt Cherry (Firefly Press) The Stupendous Sports series by Robin Bennett &… Continue reading New Books for August 2023
September 2023 - The sequel to the gripping adventure The Book of Stolen Dreams! Find out more about The Book of Stolen Dreams in the post below. https://scopeforimagination.co.uk/2021/08/28/the-book-of-stolen-dreams-by-david-farr/ The Secret of the Blood-Red Key is one of my most highly-anticipated sequels this year! After being glued to The Book of Stolen Dreams two years ago,… Continue reading The Secret of the Blood-Red Key by David Farr
"She wasn't exactly sure where to go from here, but she now knew that, to move forward - to refill her life with friendship and adventure and joy - she needed to figure out how to face her fears and step out into the world once more." Sophie Anderson is known for her powerful reimaginings… Continue reading The Snow Girl by Sophie Anderson
I loved The Wondrous Prune by Ellie Clements so I was really excited when The Stupendous Sonny arrived on NetGalleyUK. Ellie has a fantastic talent for combining absolutely brilliant superpowers with heartfelt real life issues. Sonny is just an ordinary kid - facing the challenges (and bullies) of high school, dealing with a younger brother… Continue reading The Stupendous Sonny by Ellie Clements
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
Arkspire is the fantastic first book in a brilliant new middle grade series by Jamie Littler, author of the Frostheart Triology. In this captivating new world, dreams are divided by class. Children long to prove their worth so they might one day become an Arcanist - the city's powerful, magically-gifted rulers. When an Arcanist dies,… Continue reading Arkspire by Jamie Littler
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