Barbara Henderson has an incredible talent for combining fascinanting aspects of Scottish history with compelling characters and a thrilling story. The Boy, the Witch & the Queen of Scots takes us deep into the politics and religion of 16th century Scotland. Starting at the Port of Leith and through Edinburgh then travelling north, readers expereince… Continue reading The Boy, the Witch & the Queen of Scots by Barbara Henderson ~ Blog Tour & Guest Post
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
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
Sweet Skies is the incredible story of children finding their way in war-torn Berlin. It's 1948. Otto is fascinated by the American pilots who fly in and out of this city under seige when Russia has blocked off every road, railway and waterway into the western zone. The Luftbrücke - an airbridge to keep Berlin… Continue reading Sweet Skies by Robin Scott-Elliot ~ Blog Tour
I'm thrilled to be back on the Greenwild blog tour with a bonus guest post from author Pari Thomson! It's publication week and books are starting to appear in bookshops around the country. I spotted Greenwild in the window of The Whitby Bookshop. Read on to discover Pari's life as a writer: My writing routine:… Continue reading Greenwild: The World Behind The Door by Pari Thomson ~ Blog Tour Part 2
When her parents disappear, Raven KcKay is put into foster care in the town of Grave's Pass. But Grave's Pass isn't an ordinary town. It's a place where the living and the dead live side by side. Raven must unravel the mystery of her parents' disappearance but who in Grave's Pass can she trust? It… Continue reading Welcome to Dead Town Raven McKay by Eibhlís Carcione ~ Blog Tour
I have been completely swept away by Dido's next adventure. Full of hopes, dreams and her never-ending search for truth, Rider of the Storm tells the story of an unforgettable heroine who doesn't let anything stand in her way. History is brought to life as readers are fully immersed in Roman culture. The gorgeous horses… Continue reading Circus Maximus: Rider of the Storm by Annelise Gray ~ Blog Tour
Welcome to my stop on the Children’s Book Award Blog Tour! The Children’s Book Award is the only national award for children’s books that is voted for entirely by children. It is owned and coordinated by the Federation of Children’s Book Groups and is highly respected by teachers, parents and librarians. It has brought acclaim… Continue reading FCBG Children’s Book Award Blog Tour ~ Blob Fish by Olaf Falafel
In honour of World Book Day 2023 and publication day for the wonderful Dragonracers, I'm thrilled to welcome author Peter Bunzl to my blog with a special guest post! I’ve always wanted to write about dragons. A few years ago, I had an idea about a lighthouse keeper’s daughter who discovers a dragon. That story… Continue reading Dragonracers ~ Guest Post by Peter Bunzl
Scope for Imagination 