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Kate Heap - Scope for Imagination @kateheap.bsky.social · 3d

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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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…

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 6d

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

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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…

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Kate Heap - Scope for Imagination @kateheap.bsky.social · 12d

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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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…

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Mary Rees @bookcraic.bsky.social · 16d

I think it’s one you’ll enjoy Veronica. Looking forward to hearing what you think.

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Mary Rees @bookcraic.bsky.social · 17d

You are very welcome.

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Good Night To Read @gntread24.bsky.social · 18d

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

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

Red, orange & Black & white. Tour banner.

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Mary Rees @bookcraic.bsky.social · 18d

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

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…

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Mary Rees @bookcraic.bsky.social · 18d

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

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…

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Good Night To Read @gntread24.bsky.social · 19d

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

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Anne Louise Avery @annelouiseavery.bsky.social · Aug 31

🍁🦊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! 🦊🍂

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.

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Mary Rees @bookcraic.bsky.social · Jul 24

Thanks Jacqui - this would be wonderful!

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · Jul 13

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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#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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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…

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Mary Rees @bookcraic.bsky.social · Jul 14

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

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · Jul 14

Delighted to be the first stop on this week's giveaway tour for the hilarious new book in @nadiashireen.bsky.social's Grimwood series, Rock the Vote! There are three copies as prizes so to enter, just like, share and tag two friends you'd also like to win. Closes at 8:00pm on Tuesday 15th July.

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Mary Rees @bookcraic.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thank you Jacqui.

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Charlie Nutbrown @charlienutbrown.bsky.social · Jun 21

A dangerous work of alchemy has been stolen from a labyrinthine library. Can Monty the fox catch the thief? And how was the impossible crime committed in the first place? The Feathered Book, published 11 September by @everywithwords.bsky.social. #kidlit #kidlituk #UKKidlit #booksky #childrensbooks

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · Jun 22

A fabulous retelling of Phileas Fogg’s epic adventure, I loved The Girl Who Raced the World by Nat Harrison. Out 25/09 for middle grade readers 🌍 @piccadilly-press.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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The Girl Who Raced the World by Nat Harrison

Being someone of a certain age, my first introduction to Jules Verne’s classic Around the World in Eighty Days was via the 1980s cartoon serial Around the World with Willy Fogg, in which all …

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Mary Rees @bookcraic.bsky.social · Jun 15

I bought this yesterday - looking forward to reading it!

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Sarah Merrett 🫧A Place of a Thousand Wishes @sarahmerrett1.bsky.social · May 29

IT’S PUBLICATION DAY! A Place of a Thousand Wishes is out in the world today and is looking beautiful. Please join me on my blog tour for some exclusive posts and reviews. My huge thanks to the wonderful bloggers hosting the tour:

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Mary Rees @bookcraic.bsky.social · May 27

#TheCurseOfTheSilvanOaks is a magical, mesmerising adventure into a feuding realm where those with courageous hearts form firm friendships and fight to break a cruel curse on the land. You can read my review at bookcraic.blog/2025/05/25/r... @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social #UKKidLit

Review: The Curse of the Silvan Oaks by Georgia Channon

Written by Georgia ChannonCover Illustration by Richard JohnsonPublished by Pushkin Press The Curse of the Silvan Oaks is an enchanting fantasy adventure that completely captured me …

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Veronica Price @vonprice.bsky.social · May 17

There’s so much to enjoy in #AFlashOfNeon, an engaging contemporary fantasy novel by @sophiecameron.bsky.social published by @littletigeruk.bsky.social for readers of 10-14.
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Review: A Flash of Neon by Sophie Cameron

Cover illustration by Helder Oliveira, published by Little Tiger UK, 01 May 2025, ISBN: 978-1788957366 A Flash of Neon is a thoroughly engaging and enjoyable contemporary fantasy, pitched for reade…

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Mary Rees @bookcraic.bsky.social · May 13

Welcome to my stop on the second day of the Blog Tour for #FynCarter and the Legends from Atlantis. @ianhcreates.bsky.social bookcraic.blog/2025/05/13/b...

Blog Tour: Fyn Carter and the Legends from Atlantis by Ian Hunter

Fyn Carter and the Legends from Atlantis is the second instalment in this thrilling sci-fi adventure series – and what a brilliantly exciting return it proved to be! 12-year-old Fyn and his friends…

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Kate Heap - Scope for Imagination @kateheap.bsky.social · May 12

Today I'm kicking off the blog tour for #FynCarter and the Legends from Atlantis - the second exciting sci-fi fantasy from
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Fyn Carter and the Legends from Atlantis by Ian Hunter ~ Blog Tour

“I believe you’re the one who will find a safe and stable way, Fyn. You will be the way between our worlds.” Return to Eromlos with 12-year-old Fyn Carter, his best friend Amy and…

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Mary Rees @bookcraic.bsky.social · May 8

Hadn’t seen this - thanks Jacqui!

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Veronica Price @vonprice.bsky.social · May 5

#Runaways written by @elnorrywriter.bsky.social is a brilliantly written & empathy-building novel for readers of 10+ Will be published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social on 03/07/2025
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#MGReview: Runaways by E.L. Norry

Publisher Bloomsbury Children’s, 3rd July 2025, ISBN: 978-1526683335 A sunny bank holiday by the sea, an escape from the shadows of abandonment and a search for security… Runaways is a …

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