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Review: Clem Fatale Has Been Upstaged Written by Eve Wersocki-MorrisIllustrated by Honie BeamPublished by Little Tiger Clem Fatale Has Been Upstaged is the second sleuthing mystery in this series set in 1950s London – brimming with exc…

Clem Fatale Has Been Upstaged is the second sleuthing mystery in this series set in 1950s London – brimming with excitement, thrills and twists - out now! bookcraic.blog/2026/02/20/r... #UKKidLit

Review: Escape from the Child Snatchers by Sufiya Ahmed Written by Sufiya AhmedCover illustration by Elisa PaganelliPublished by Anderson Press Escape from the Child Snatchers is a fast-paced, gripping historical adventure set during 1865 in Bombay and …

Escape from the Child Snatchers is a fast-paced, gripping historical adventure - out now! @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social @andersenpress.bsky.social bookcraic.blog/2026/02/01/r... #UKKidsLit

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Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for fantasy Lianna and the Hombit by Valinora Troy, illustrated by I Murphy. Out 29/01 for middle grade readers.

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It’s a wonderful read!

Review: Quill and the Last Generation Written by C.M. LewisCover illustration by Khadijah KhatibInterior Illustrations by Marina VidalPublished by MacMillan Children’s Books Quill and the Last Generation is the first book in a st…

Quill and the Last Generation is the first book in a stunning, epic fantasy adventure series inspired by Welsh mythology bookcraic.blog/2026/01/25/r... Out on 29th Jan. @panmacmillan.bsky.social #UKKidLit

Blog Tour Review: Lianna and the Hombit Written by Valinora TroyCover art by Laura ToltonInterior Illustrations by I. MurphyPublished by The Silver Key on 29th January Welcome to my stop on the Write Reads Blog Tour for Lianna and the Ho…

Welcome to my stop on the Blog Tour for #LiannaandtheHombit, a wonderfully magical, mesmerising adventure bookcraic.blog/2026/01/22/b...

Not too long to go - and definitely worth the wait!

Review: The Moonhaven Chronicles: The Last Wolf written and illustrated by Rob Biddulph Published by MacMillan Children’s Books on 5th February The Moonhaven Chronicles: The Last Wolf is the first in what promises to be an absolutely gripping fantasy duology, shining a light on …

The Moonhaven Chronicles: The Last Wolf is the first in what promises to be an absolutely gripping fantasy duology, shining a light on the legend of the werewolf in the most mesmerising, action-packed adventure. Out on 5th Feb. #UKKidLit bookcraic.blog/2026/01/18/r...

I’m so looking forward to Book 3!

Review: Ice Apprentices: The Frozen Curse by Jacob North Written by Jacob NorthIllustration by Petur AntonssonPublished by Simon & Schuster on 15th January 2026 Ice Apprentices: The Frozen Curse is the second book in the Ice Apprentices trilogy – and…

Ice Apprentices: The Frozen Curse is the second book in the Ice Apprentices trilogy – and what an unforgettable return to this icy, magical, dangerous world it turned out to be! bookcraic.blog/2026/01/11/r... #UKKidLit

I picked up a signed copy of #TreeThing in my local @waterstoneskids.bsky.social today. I’ve read the first chapter and know this is going to be a special book. Absolutely stunning illustrations. @pierstorday.bsky.social #MatthewTaylorWilson

Review: Murder at the Ivy Hotel Written by Emily HouricanIllustrated by Paola EscobarPublished by Scholastic on 12th February 2026 Murder at the Ivy Hotel is a cosy whodunnit, brimming with charm, intrigue and danger, that kept m…

Murder at the Ivy Hotel is a cosy whodunnit, brimming with charm, intrigue and danger, that kept me utterly entranced throughout. Out on 12th February. bookcraic.blog/2026/01/02/r...

Review: Magpie Girl by Rowan Foxwood Written by Rowan FoxwoodCover Illustration by Crystal KungInternal Illustrations by Tim Banks Published by Usborne Publishing Limited Magpie Girl is an utterly enchanting story, a story of belief a…

Magpie Girl is an an utterly enchanting adventure for readers of 9+. bookcraic.blog/2025/12/23/r...

#MG Christmas Books: The Girl Who Saved Christmas by Matt Haig, Illustrated by Chris Mould Cover art by Chris Mould, published by Canongate Books, October 2017, ISBN: 978-1782118602 The Girl Who Saved Christmas is the second book in Matt Haig’s “Father Christmas” series and is once again…

Day 15 of my children’s Christmas book recommendations. Today it’s an illustrated #MG title, #TheGirlWhoSavedChristmas by @matthaig.bsky.social & @chrismould.bsky.social 🎄📚
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Blog Tour: SuperQuesters Mission: Rainforest Magic Written by Paul Ian CrossIllustrated by Katarina GaskoPublished by QuestFriendz SuperQuesters Mission: Rainforest Magic is the second STEM-themed, magical adventure, where science meets fantasy, in…

Welcome to my stop on the #BlogTour for SuperQuesters Mission: Rainforest Magic, the second STEM-themed, magical adventure in this exciting quest into the heart of the rainforest. @QuestFriendz You can read my review at: bookcraic.blog/2025/11/05/b...

Aliens Made Me Do It by David Macphail, illustrated by Rory Walker ~ Blog Tour Aliens Made Me Do It is a hilarious story of bizarre aliens, everyday kids and saving the world! I’m delighted to welcome author David Macphail to Scope for Imagination with a guest post abou…

It's my stop on the Aliens Made Me Do It! blog tour with a brilliant guest post from author David Macphail!
Discover why writing with humour is such a powerful tool.
Illustrated by Rory Walker
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Adventures in Lylaland by Louise Pentland Cover illustration © Rachael Dean, 2025 There are many things I miss about my childhood. Watching Doctor Who on a dark Saturday evening and then having to wait a week to find out what happened next…

My review of Adventures in Lylaland by Louise Pentland. Out now for 8+ readers from @piccadilly-press.bsky.social

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The Feathered Book by Charlie Nutbrown ~ Blog Tour Everything With Words – 11th September 2025 Embrace the mystery of The Feathered Book! Lose yourself in the unknown, search for clues and absorb the magic. This story will have readers captiv…

It's my stop on the blog tour for The Feathered Book by @charlienutbrown.bsky.social with a delightful guest post about why children should read detective fiction!
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I think it’s one you’ll enjoy Veronica. Looking forward to hearing what you think.

You are very welcome.

Orange & black. Animal silhouettes.

Black & white illustration of fox, rabbit & flying books.

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Muses
Oscillates
Navigates
Takes trips
Yearns to emulate Professor Meerschaum

Will Monty solve the mystery of #TheFeatheredBook ? #BookBloggers @charlienutbrown.bsky.social @everywithwords.bsky.social @bookcraic.bsky.social @booklib61.bsky.social @booksuperhero2.bsky.social et al

Review: The Feathered Book Written by Charlie NutbrownCover Design & illustration by Holly OvendenInternal illustrations by Ewa Beniak-HaremskaPublished by Everything with Words The Feathered Book introduces a new d…

My second post for #TheFeatheredBook and this time it’s my review of this utterly delightful mystery adventure - out now! bookcraic.blog/2025/09/23/r... @charlienutbrown.bsky.social @everywithwords.bsky.social

Blog Tour: The Feathered Book Written by Charlie NutbrownCover Design & illustration by Holly OvendenInternal illustrations by Ewa Beniak-HaremskaPublished by Everything with Words Welcome to my stop on the Blog Tour f…

Welcome to my stop on the Blog Tour for #TheFeatheredBook. Today, I’m sharing a post from the author about the friendship between Monty the Fox and best friend Nettle the Rabbit. bookcraic.blog/2025/09/23/b... @charlienutbrown.bsky.social @everywithwords.bsky.social

Join Monty & Nettle on the Amazing Book Blog Tour 📚for #TheFeatheredBook @charlienutbrown.bsky.social @everywithwords.bsky.social - Q & A at goodnighttoread.wordpress.com/@gntread24.b... @bookcraic.bsky.social et al #UKKidLit #BookBloggers #Librarians

A signed copy of my book, Reynard the Fox, its accompanying journal, A Fox for All Seasons, a fine bar of Apple & Blackberry chocolate, a box of cinnamon knots, a packet of Caramelised biscuit tea & a charming & fluffy fox companion.

🍁🦊Competition time! To celebrate the coming of autumn, win a cornucopia of delights! A signed copy of my book, Reynard the Fox & accompanying journal, A Fox for All Seasons, Apple & Blackberry chocolate, cinnamon knots, Caramelised biscuit tea & a fine fox companion. Follow, like & repost to win! 🦊🍂

Thanks Jacqui - this would be wonderful!

The Museum of Lost Umbrellas by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick Cover illustration © George Ermos It never fails to astonish me that writers can take everyday objects with which we are all familiar and turn them into something fantastical – the likes of w…

A gorgeous fantasy, perfect as a summer holiday read, The Museum of Lost Umbrellas by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick is out 31/07 and will be one of my favourite stories of 2025.

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This is a fantastic series - a @erinlynhamilton.bsky.social @karenwallee.bsky.social