9th November 2023 ~ Usborne Glassborn is the magical sequel to Magicborn by Peter Bunzl - a story of shapeshifting creatures, unknown powers, a twin connection and a enchanted forest. It reads well as a stand-alone novel so readers don't need to have already traveled to this wonderful fantasy world to enjoy the story. In… Continue reading Glassborn by Peter Bunzl & illustrated by Katarzyna Doszla
The Girl who Became a Fish is an absolutely lovely story of a little girl who is afraid of a lot of things: talking to classmates at her new school, walking through her new town and, most of all, swimming. Then, one day, she dips her hands in the river and something unusual happens! She… Continue reading The Girl who Became a Fish by Polly Ho-Yen & Sojung Kim-McCarthy ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post
The November Witches is the enchanting sequel to The October Witches by Jennifer Claessen. Clemmie, a well-meaning new witch, is so relieved the magical month of October is over. No more magic, at least for a while, so she can concentrate on trying to make amends for everything that went wrong as she found her… Continue reading The November Witches by Jennifer Claessen ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post
Sisters of Sword and Shadow is the completely engaging young adult tale of a group of women who create a world for themselves within a world does not allow them to choose their own paths. I was eager to read it and completely captivated by what I found inside. I couldn't put it down -… Continue reading Sisters of Sword and Shadow by Laura Bates
"Beyond the stars, a creature is stirring." Return to the world of Dragon Realm with the first book in this exciting follow-on series, Dragon Force: Infinity's Secret! Since their two worlds collided, dragons and humans have been trying to live together in peace. Twelve-year-old Lance Lo is desperate to be chosen to attend Camp Claw… Continue reading Dragon Force: Infinity’s Secret by Katie & Kevin Tsang ~ Blog Tour
The days are getting shorter; there's a chill in the air - Autumn is well and truly here. This is my favourite time of year with so many wonderful festivals and traditions. I was so excited to receive the next instalment in the Ivy Newt adventures with colourful leaves, a pumpkin patch, ghosts and dark… Continue reading Ivy Newt and the Time Thief by Derek Keilty & Magda Brol ~ Blog Tour
Skrimsli is the incredible prequel to the environmental fantasy The Song that Sings Us by Nicola Davies. Travel back in time to discover the story of the great tiger sea captain who began life unwanted and afraid in a tyrannical circus. Through the kindness of his friends, Owl and Kal, Skrimsli's great strength, sharp senses… Continue reading Skrimsli by Nicola Davies ~ Blog Tour
The Reading is Magic Festival is a fantastic on-line event running 2nd - 6th October 2023. World-class writers, illustrators and poets celebrate reading and books with a wonderful variety of video sessions which can be streamed free at school or home. Find the full list of events here: https://www.readingismagicfestival.com/events Themes taken from Cressida Cowell's Waterstones'… Continue reading Reading is Magic Festival ~ Unmissable Events ~ Cursed Crowns
It's wonderful to be back with Bridget in her brilliant bakery in Belle-on-Sea. Full of mouth-watering treats, marvellous inventions and a recipe for adventure, Bridget Vanderpuff and the Ghost Train is a delightful story! Readers can enjoy this spooky mystery as a continuation of the series but there's also enough background information to read it… Continue reading Bridget Vanderpuff and the Ghost Train by Martin Stewart ~ Blog Tour
Incredibly Christmasy and absolutely delightful, Stepfather Christmas explores what happens when you really do see Mummy kissing Santa Claus! With snow only falling in their garden (but not any of the neighbours'), a reindeer on the roof and perfect gingerbread in the kitchen, Harper's mum's new boyfriend, Nick, looks a little too much like Santa… Continue reading Stepfather Christmas by L.D. Lapinski
Scope for Imagination 