Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

How to Roller Skate with One Leg by Ella Dove

How to Roller Skate with One Leg is a charming and relatable book. Told through fun, accessible realistic fiction, this story pulls readers into friendship with 12-year-old Maya, Vita and Miles. It is an honest, optimistic portrayal of limb difference following an accident. Hope and determination run through this story with a heroine readers will… Continue reading How to Roller Skate with One Leg by Ella Dove

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

People Like Stars by Patrice Lawrence

Three ordinary teens with an extraordinary story - People Like Stars explores telling the truth, forming relationships and understanding what makes us who we are. As each teen tells their story, readers are challenged to think about how individuals are connected and how much our actions impact others. Aryton, Stanley and Senna take turns to… Continue reading People Like Stars by Patrice Lawrence

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction, Teen

My Name is Samim by Fidan Meikle

"Thirteen-year-old Samim is a loyal friend, a gifted chess player - and a refugee. Even after her makes the long, dangerous journey from Afganistan to the UK, his safety isn't guaranteed. Can Simon convince the authorities to let him stay?" Meticulously researched, My Name in Samim tells the eye-opening story of so many young people… Continue reading My Name is Samim by Fidan Meikle

Blog Tour, Book Review, Picture Books

My Friend Andy by Emma Chinnery ~ FCBG Children’s Book Awards Blog Tour

Hello, it's Emma Chinnery here writing a blog about my debut children's picture book My Friend Andy. I would like to start by saying thank you to all the children who kindly voted for my book as its very special to me that you enjoyed reading it. I hope you find this blog interesting and… Continue reading My Friend Andy by Emma Chinnery ~ FCBG Children’s Book Awards Blog Tour

Book Review, Teen, Young Adult

The Beck by Anthony McGowen

The Beck is a beautiful story of finding peace and purpose in the noise of the world. Kyle hasn't spent much time with his grandad so when his parents drop him off in a run-down neighbourhood on the east side of Leeds, he isn't happy. Grandad's eccentricities and his three-legged dog called "Rude Word" make… Continue reading The Beck by Anthony McGowen

Blog Tour, Book Review, Young Adult

Pieces of Us by Stewart Foster ~ Blog Tour

Monday 24th February to Sunday 2nd March is Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please visit the following links for information and resources on how you can support yourself or someone you know: Beat Eating Disorders: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ The Laurence Trust: https://www.thelaurencetrust.co.uk/ Pieces of Us is a one-of-a-kind book. Honest, heartfelt and real, it explores sensitive topics with courage and… Continue reading Pieces of Us by Stewart Foster ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

My Favourite Books of 2024

Every December, it's such a joy to take time to look back over all the books I've been privileged to read and review on Scope for Imagination.  I’d like to share my favourite books of this year - ones that have challenged me, empowered me, made me laugh, and even made me cry. There have… Continue reading My Favourite Books of 2024

Blog Tour, Book Review

How to be a Revolutionary by Lucy Ann Unwin ~ Blog Tour

Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for the inspiring How to be a Revolutionary! A general election is coming up and Natalie's house has turned into a campaigning headquarters for one of the parties. Adults come and go with their leaflets and plans to convince the neighbours to vote with them. When Mum… Continue reading How to be a Revolutionary by Lucy Ann Unwin ~ Blog Tour

Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

Turtle Moon by Hannah Gold

There are few books so completely honest and utterly courageous as those written by the brilliant Hannah Gold. Turtle Moon gave me shivers as I followed Silver and her family on their adventure of a lifetime to work at Turtle Beach Rescue Centre in Costa Rica. All 11-year-old Silver wants is to climb trees and… Continue reading Turtle Moon by Hannah Gold

Blog Tour, Book Review, Middle Grade Fiction

The Boy in the Suit by James Fox ~ Blog Tour

The Boy in the Suit is an incredibly moving and powerful novel for readers age 9+ (and the adults who care for them). So compelling and real, I struggled to put it down. I wanted to step into the story and look after ten-year-old Solo who is so funny and charming but also trapped inside… Continue reading The Boy in the Suit by James Fox ~ Blog Tour