10th September 2026 Everyone's favourite talkative (and actually quite demanding) bewigged skull is back in this delightfully spooky and completely heartwarming story of make-shift family, making peace with your identity and defeating external and internal villains alike. Mallory Vayle and Maggoty Skull in the Castle of Horrors is the third book in this unique gothic… Continue reading Mallory Vayle and Maggoty Skull in… The Castle of Horrors by Martin Howard
In true Nicola Penfold style, And Now We Run is an incredibly powerful story of self-belief, resilience and our responsibility for the environment. Told through three perspectives, what begins as a reflection on friendship and identity during the challenging primary to secondary school transition quickly transforms into a call for conservation, land management and respect… Continue reading And Now We Run by Nicola Penfold
Emotional and so very real, My Name is Zayn challenges readers to recognise the determination and courage of refugee children who find themselves in the UK completely alone. Exploring themes of loyalty, community and blossoming friendship in times of need, this and its companion novel, My Name is Samim, prove bravery is so much bigger… Continue reading My Name is Zayn by Fidan Meikle
Middle Grade: 24th September 2026 A magic mirror like none other, Lykewise is a folklore-themed thriller telling a terrifying story of dark forces and a sinister legend that leads readers to question "Are you looking at the mirror? Or does the mirror look at you?" When a travelling salesman passes through Harrowmere selling mirrors at… Continue reading Lykewise by Darren Simpson
Murder on a Midsummer Night is the first in a cosy murder mystery series for readers aged 9+. Published by Barrington Stoke it makes a cracking mystery accessible to everyone who loves a good whodunnit. It's the night of Sir Percy's summer party at Mulberry Hall. Fairies, goblins, kings and queens, and woodland animals fill… Continue reading Murder on a Midsummer Night by Lucy Strange & illustrated by Hannah Peck
Tadpole Summer is one of those books that causes the reader to stop and reflect long after finishing the final page. Heartbreaking yet heartwarming, it embraces the siblings of children with life-limiting illnesses providing them with hope and purpose. This book will inspire readers to take action and help others, raising money and awareness for… Continue reading Tadpole Summer by Catherine Bruton
Move over Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, there's a new detective in town and he's ready for anything. Tiny yet charming, Monsieur Mouse is the world's best (but not smallest) detective. This debonaire creature with his smart monocle and snazzy outfit always looks great and when his whiskers of suspicion start twitching, there's… Continue reading Monsieur Mustard: The Disappearance of Fabio Fangtooth by Charley Rabbit ~ Blog Tour
Ben's Gargoyle is a moving story about family breakdown, hardship, resilience,and finding the strength to overcome adversity. Written and illustrated in a striking modern Gothic style, it uses powerful symbolism to explore one boy's struggle to reclaim his confidence and hope. When Ben's mum moves to France with her new boyfriend, Ben is forced to… Continue reading Ben’s Gargoyle by Keith Gray, illustrated by Keith Robinson
Help! Aliens Stole My Grandad is a zany story of family, loss, space pirates and an incredible adventure to Earth's second moon (made of cheese of course). Harrison's grandpa always wanted to go to space so when he passes away, Dad has an amazing idea. He attaches Grandpa's ashes to a firework and sends it… Continue reading Help! Aliens Stole My Grandad by Hannah Moffatt ~ Blog Tour
It's my stop on the blog tour for one of my favourite books of 2026 - Questers Academy: The Box of Locks. I'm thrilled to welcome author Sam Hay to Scope for Imagination with a guest post. New Kid in Town – A survival guide! We’re often told to write about what we know. And… Continue reading Questers Academy: The Box of Locks by Sam Hay ~ Blog Tour
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