Jekyll vs Hyde: The Potion of Doom is deliciously macabre and delightfully bizarre! This creative twist on an absolute classic is a must-read for Key Stage 2 and anyone who teaches the original novella at Key Stage 3 or 4. GCSE students of the future will never look at Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and… Continue reading Jekyll vs Hyde: The Potion of Doom by Jack Meggitt-Phillips
Return to Neverland with Katie & Kevin Tsang in this heartfelt adventure full of magic, hope and healing. Celebrating imagination and the wonders of childhood, it reminds us all of the joy of being young and that, really, we should strive to never grow up. In The Neverland Thieves, two new magical creatures, Scorch the… Continue reading The Neverland Thieves by Katie & Kevin Tsang
Outlaws is another captivating novel from E.L. Norry, exploring real-life issues with honesty and sensitivity. Aimed at the teen market, readers aged 8–14+ will quickly find themselves drawn into the lives and friendship of Robyn, Will and Scarlet. Norry’s characters feel authentic and relatable, bringing their experiences vividly to life and creating the sense that… Continue reading Outlaws by E.L. Norry
The Summer My Wishes Came True is another delightfully magical story by Radhika Sanghani about growing up, navigating friendships and discovering who you really are. Thirteen year old Ayesha is heading to summer camp for the first time. She can't wait to spend the summer with her best friend, Nikki, and try all the activities… Continue reading The Summer My Wishes Came True by Radhika Sanghani
Narrated by the charming, honest and ever hopeful Jack Russell Terrior, Scamp, The Wild Ones is a beautiful story of finding light in darkness and the power of friendship. This is The Incredible Journey for a new generation with distinctive characterisation, humour and heartbreak. Following the 'Night of the Great Growl', the air turns black,… Continue reading The Wild Ones by Steve Cole
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
Scope for Imagination 