Sophie Kirtley writes the most gripping Irish middle grade adventures celebrating the power of sibling relationships, stories of the past and children's ability to grow as they learn more about themselves. After loving The Wild Way Home & The Way to Impossible Island, I was thrilled to receive The Haunting of Fortune Farm. It overtook… Continue reading The Haunting of Fortune Farm by Sophie Kirtley
The Last Dragon is a wonderfully magical middle grade adventure with powerful messages of environmental protection, rewilding and hope. I devoured it in one sitting, desperate to know what would happen to Yara, her sister and the dragon's egg. Yara lives in a world where dragons exist - well, just one dragon - the last… Continue reading The Last Dragon by Polly Ho-Yen ~ Blog Tour
Greenwild: The City Beyond the Sea is the brilliant sequel to Greenwild: The World Behind the Door! https://scopeforimagination.co.uk/2023/05/29/greenwild-the-world-behind-the-door-by-pari-thomson-blog-tour/ We left Daisy Thistledown having solved the mystery of Craven, a Grim Reaper who chased her across Kew Gardens and through the strange door into Greenwild. Her mum is still missing and Daisy's desperate to find her.… Continue reading Greenwild: The City Beyond the Sea by Pari Thomson ~ Blog Tour
I'm delighted to share the third book in the Ivy Newt series, Ivy Newt and the Swamp Dragons. Return to the magical world of Miracula with Ivy – daughter of the King and Queen of the Sand Witches - and her best friend Tom, a shape-shifting wolf boy. This is a wonderful chapter book series… Continue reading Ivy Newt and the Swamp Dragons by Derek Keilty & Magda Brol ~ Blog Tour
It is wonderful to be back with Penny Black and the adorable Wishyouwas in a second adventure. Wishyouwas is a Sorter of lost letters and the most charming character in all of children's literature. We first met Wishyouwas and his companions in the enchanting 1952 Christmas story Wishyouwas: The Tiny Guardian of Lost Letters. This… Continue reading The Secret Society of Very Important Post by Alexandra Page & illustrated by Penny Neville-Lee
After being treated to a sneak peek from Sophy Henn herself at the Simon & Schuster Middle Grade Spring Showcase in March, I couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy of Happy Hills: Attack of the Giant Danger Kittens! This bright and cheerful comic style novel is so appealing! The illustrations are absolutely… Continue reading Happy Hills: Attack of the Giant Danger Kittens by Sophy Henn
The Island at the Edge of Night by Lucy Strange is stunning! A dark, gothic mystery set in the 1930s when science and magic collide, it pulled me under its spell. The power of nature, the strength of children and a call to courage sets it among the best books I've read. Located on a… Continue reading The Island at the Edge of Night by Lucy Strange ~ Blog Tour
Gargoyles: Guardians of the Source by the incredibly talented Tamsin Mori is the first book in a magical new series. Full of old family secrets, powerful creatures and unknown magic, this gripping story will have readers on the edge of their seats. I was completely captivated by it and couldn't put it down! Callen's Dad… Continue reading Gargoyles: Guardians of the Source Book 1 by Tamsin Mori ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post
Catherine Doyle is synonymous with completely gripping Irish adventures surrounded by the roaring sea and the most unusual magic. From the very first page, readers will be held under the spell of the legend of the secret kingdom of Darksea deep in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean. A place where pirates collect stardust to… Continue reading Pirates of Darksea by Catherine Doyle
Since the first Dragon Realm book, I have been completely captivated by this world where humans and dragons work together to defeat common enemies. Focused on adventure, courage and discovering your true self, readers are swept away on an non-stop, action-packed journey. The ensemble cast means there's someone for every reader to relate to. The… Continue reading Dragon Force: Devourer’s Attack by Katie & Kevin Tsang
