February 2025 Journey back to the incredible Land of Roar with the highly-anticipated Dragon Riders of Roar. This fourth book in the Land of Roar series is an imaginatively soaring adventure through a new region of one of our favourite worlds. Of course Win, Arthur's wizard ninja pal, and Mitch, Rose's mermaid witch best friend,… Continue reading Dragon Riders of Roar by Jenny McLachlan
Every December, it's such a joy to take time to look back over all the books I've been privileged to read and review on Scope for Imagination. I’d like to share my favourite books of this year - ones that have challenged me, empowered me, made me laugh, and even made me cry. There have… Continue reading My Favourite Books of 2024
Land of the Last Wildcat is the first in a new action adventure series with a fantastic environmental message. I was immediately drawn to this appealing book because of my own little ginger 'wildcats', Gus & George. Land of the Last Wildcat centres on the folklore of a magical cat with healing powers. Believed to… Continue reading Land of the Last Wildcat by Lui Sit
Jennifer Claessen’s The December Witches is the third enchanting installment in her autumnal A Month of Magic trilogy. Casting an irresistible spell on readers who love magical adventures infused with seasonal charm, this story finds Clementine Merlyn about to turn 13 and experience her first proper month of magic. But joy soon turns to chaos… Continue reading The December Witches by Jennifer Claessen ~ Blog Tour
Mo (Monday the Sixteenth) is an under-dog readers can really get behind. He never asked to be born into a family line of wardens who protect the village of Bogfoss from monsters who wander the streets in search of food. Small and weak, Mo doesn't think he's suited to being a warden AT ALL -… Continue reading Grumpfort by Jamie Hammond
Readers will be thrilled that Reece Carter has written a second gothically brilliant story about two lovely ghosts, their giant spider and a brave lighthouse keeper. The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston Fright picks up less than a month after Corpse, Girl, Simon & Flip defeated the witches and moved on to a happier life. Just… Continue reading The Lonely Lighthouse of Elston Fright by Reece Carter
Join the next generation of ghost busters on a spooktacularly zombified adventure! Spooksmiths Investigate is a brilliant new series that will thrill and chill middle grade readers! Twins Indigo & Rusty live in a funeral parlour but don't believe in ghosts. That is, until Indigo finds a secret crypt and releases the spirit of an… Continue reading Spooksmiths Investigate: The Cinderman by Alex Atkinson ~ Blog Tour
The World Between the Rain is a bewitching story of loss and being lost then finding yourself again. Magic, the unknown and mysteries beyond human understanding challenge readers to look at grief in a new way and find connections with those they love. Marina and her family are struggling to cope with loss, each dealing… Continue reading The World between the Rain by Susan Cahill ~ Blog Tour
I am so ready to leap into all things Christmasy and Sprouts is the perfect way to kick off the season! Fast forward to a future where it's Christmas every day. All the food has been replaced by candy canes and nothing really feels exciting because you can have whatever you want, whenever you want… Continue reading Sprouts by Sibéal Pounder ~ Blog Tour
The brilliant Happy Hills gang is back in Knick Knacks Attacks. In this off-the-wall, one-of-a-kind adventure, the town is turned upsidedown when the villainous Knick Knacks swoops in. He's determined to capture a group of friends for himself (rather than actually being nice and getting to know them). His evil plans are successful and he… Continue reading Happy Hills: Knick Knacks Attack by Sophy Henn
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