# april 2026 (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover april 2026. Page: Feed: --- ## [FDA authorizes Aletta robotic blood draw device](https://www.captodayonline.com/fda-authorizes-aletta-robotic-blood-draw-device/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fda-authorizes-aletta-robotic-blood-draw-device) _2026-08-20 · CAP TODAY · CAP TODAY_ Aug. 20, 2026—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized Vitestro's Aletta, the first standalone robotic device that can draw blood from a patient’s arm without hands-on operator intervention. The post FDA authorizes Aletta robotic blood draw device appeared first on CAP TODAY . ## [Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books - Favourite Children's Book Picks - September 2026 - UK Post](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2026/08/mr-ripleys-enchanted-books-favourite_0435974309.html) _2026-08-20 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Gryffin Murphy - Twig's Traveling Tomes - Published by Zaffre (8 Sept. 2026) - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1806171521 - Hardback - Age: 9+A witch with a magical affinity for books who owns a travelling bookstore reluctantly teams up with a charming rogue, her former professor and a gnome in search of a rare stolen grimoire. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Thorne, India Holton, Travis ## [(untitled)](https://www.captodayonline.com/95610-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=95610-2) _2026-08-20 · CAP TODAY · CAP TODAY_ The post appeared first on CAP TODAY . ## [Pillar, LC-SCRUM-Asia, LSI Medience partner on liquid biopsy screening](https://www.captodayonline.com/pillar-lc-scrum-asia-lsi-medience-partner-on-liquid-biopsy-screening/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pillar-lc-scrum-asia-lsi-medience-partner-on-liquid-biopsy-screening) _2026-08-19 · CAP TODAY · CAP TODAY_ Aug. 19, 2026—Pillar Biosciences, LC-SCRUM-Asia, and LSI Medience Corp. are collaborating to support the genomic screening of blood-based samples from patients with lung cancer as part of the LC-SCRUM-Asia project in Japan. The post Pillar, LC-SCRUM-Asia, LSI Medience partner on liquid biopsy screening appeared first on CAP TODAY . ## [Clues, questions in HR deficiency testing](https://www.captodayonline.com/clues-questions-in-hr-deficiency-testing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clues-questions-in-hr-deficiency-testing) _2026-08-18 · CAP TODAY · CAP TODAY_ August 2026—Testing for homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) is not for the faint of heart. Even the experts agree. Tricia Numan, MD, says that when she first became involved in the topic, “I didn’t realize how many components went into HRD testing,” including germline alterations, somatic alterations, and various classifications of genomic instability. The post Clues, questions in HR… ## [Eyes on new tick-borne disease diagnostics](https://www.captodayonline.com/eyes-on-new-tick-borne-disease-diagnostics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eyes-on-new-tick-borne-disease-diagnostics) _2026-08-18 · CAP TODAY · CAP TODAY_ August 2026—In a summer of more ticks, more diseases, and more tick species expanding to new areas and bringing diseases with them, what Bobbi Pritt, MD, MSc, would like to see are more—and better—diagnostics in early Lyme disease. Laboratory scientists are inching toward improved solutions, though nothing is commercially available now. “I’m cautiously optimistic. I wouldn’t say I’m excited yet,”… ## [Urothelial carcinoma: histologic subtypes and divergent differentiation](https://www.captodayonline.com/urothelial-carcinoma-histologic-subtypes-and-divergent-differentiation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=urothelial-carcinoma-histologic-subtypes-and-divergent-differentiation) _2026-08-18 · CAP TODAY · CAP TODAY_ August 2026—Recognizing and reporting histologic subtypes and divergent differentiation in urothelial carcinoma is critical for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. “Ideally, you want to mention the subtype histologies in pathology reports and quantify the amount,” said Francesca Khani, MD, associate professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and in the Department of Urology,… ## [Views on AI use for lab test orders and reports](https://www.captodayonline.com/views-on-ai-use-for-lab-test-orders-and-reports/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=views-on-ai-use-for-lab-test-orders-and-reports) _2026-08-18 · CAP TODAY · CAP TODAY_ August 2026—Would artificial intelligence as an aid in ordering laboratory tests and making reports understandable to patients be a worry or a welcome step? In a June 2 online roundtable led by CAP TODAY publisher Bob McGonnagle, a Compass Group member shared what he learned about an Epic pilot, and that launched the following conversation about the clinical laboratory and pathology reports that… ## [Student-led workshops introduce pathology to peers](https://www.captodayonline.com/student-led-workshops-introduce-pathology-to-peers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=student-led-workshops-introduce-pathology-to-peers) _2026-08-18 · CAP TODAY · CAP TODAY_ August 2026—A series of hands-on or role-playing workshops created by pathology student interest group leaders at a California medical school introduced pathology to dozens of students who would have otherwise completed their curriculum without that exposure. The post Student-led workshops introduce pathology to peers appeared first on CAP TODAY . ## [AMP case report: Therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia in a patient with BRCA1-positive breast cancer and a DDX41 possibly germline variant](https://www.captodayonline.com/amp-case-report-therapy-related-acute-myeloid-leukemia-in-a-patient-with-brca1-positive-breast-cancer-and-a-ddx41-possibly-germline-variant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amp-case-report-therapy-related-acute-myeloid-leukemia-in-a-patient-with-brca1-positive-breast-cancer-and-a-ddx41-possibly-germline-variant) _2026-08-18 · CAP TODAY · CAP TODAY_ August 2026—The 2022 World Health Organization and International Consensus Classification frameworks recognize several well-defined myeloid neoplasm categories that arise in the setting of inherited genetic predisposition. These entities are grouped according to associated clinical features and include myeloid neoplasms with germline predisposition in the absence of antecedent platelet… ## [Cytopathology in focus—Predictive markers in cytopathology: programmed death ligand-1](https://www.captodayonline.com/cytopathology-in-focus-predictive-markers-in-cytopathology-programmed-death-ligand-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cytopathology-in-focus-predictive-markers-in-cytopathology-programmed-death-ligand-1) _2026-08-18 · CAP TODAY · CAP TODAY_ August 2026—Although cytologists and cytopathologists expend considerable effort in screening, risk stratification, diagnosis, staging, and prognostication, clinicians are increasingly demanding ancillary testing that predicts response or resistance to the broad range of therapeutic agents available to them. In advanced-stage non-small cell lung carcinoma, these therapies include tyrosine kinase… ## [The Trouble with Magic: The Hexton Chronicles by Amy Wilson - Book Review - Mr Ripley’s Enchanted Books](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2026/08/the-trouble-with-magic-hexton.html) _2026-08-13 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Somewhere beyond the last ordinary street—and perhaps just behind the nearest shadow—lies Hexton, a town where magic crackles in the air, old grudges have roots as deep as trees, and a family name can be more dangerous than any spell.Amy Wilson’s The Trouble with Magic: The Hexton Chronicles is a wonderfully atmospheric beginning to a dark new fantasy series. At its heart is Fray Mantel, a boy ## [Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books - Favourite Children's Book Picks - AUGUST 2026 - UK Post](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2026/08/mr-ripleys-enchanted-books-favourite.html) _2026-08-10 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Freddie Kölsch - SPINDLEWOOD - Published by Puffin (27 Aug. 2026) - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0241753873 - Paperback - Age: 7+Lilac Black does not believe in ghosts. So she’s rather surprised to learn she comes from a long line of gifted Seers, all of whom attended Spindlewood: a top-secret boarding school for children with the power to see, hear and communicate with spirits.And now, ## [Twiqbal: Past, Present, and Future](https://www.californialawreview.org/print/twiqbal) _2026-06-30 · California Law Review · Print Edition - California Law Review_ Before Ashcroft v. Iqbal, and its companion predecessor Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly, a pleading only had to provide proper notice and set forth claims that were legally sufficient. But Twombly and Iqbal added a new factual-sufficiency standard to the pleading test: The nonconclusory allegations must set forth a claim to relief that is factually plausible in light of judicial experience and… ## [Conclusory Pleading on the U.S. Courts of Appeals After Iqbal: An Empirical Study](https://www.californialawreview.org/print/conclusory-pleading) _2026-06-30 · California Law Review · Print Edition - California Law Review_ This Article presents the first systematic empirical study of “conclusory pleading” as a form of plausibility analysis in the U.S. courts of appeals following Ashcroft v. Iqbal, which critics argued would harm plaintiffs by creating excessive demand for information before discovery, and by increasing judicial subjectivity and ideology in decision-making in Rule 12(b)(6) decisions, particularly in… ## [An Alternative to Iqbal: A Commitment Not to Settle](https://www.californialawreview.org/print/alternative-iqbal) _2026-06-30 · California Law Review · Print Edition - California Law Review_ In this brief Essay, I want to focus on one aspect of the Iqbal decision that I have taught for many years and which, in my view, is useful for thinking about the policy implications of the heightened pleading regime that Iqbal and its predecessor, Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly, introduced: the goal of deterring nuisance suits. Both Iqbal and Twombly famously changed the standard of fact pleading… ## [Codifying Plausibility Discovery: A Proposal to Amend Rule 12](https://www.californialawreview.org/print/codifying-plausibility) _2026-06-30 · California Law Review · Print Edition - California Law Review_ In 2007 and 2009, the Supreme Court upended the long-understood notice pleading framework, replacing it with the plausibility standard introduced in Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly and Ashcroft v. Iqbal‍. I proceed from the assumptions that the pre-Twombly/Iqbal pleading standard was, roughly speaking, the one announced in Conley v. Gibson, and that courts now generally apply the framework set… ## [Iqbal & The Evolution of Procedural Scholarship](https://www.californialawreview.org/print/iqbal-evolution) _2026-06-30 · California Law Review · Print Edition - California Law Review_ Ashcroft v. Iqbal is a doctrinally instructive case. Iqbal teaches that the test for sufficient pleadings turns on the concept of plausibility.\[1\] It clarifies that the previous, more permissive understanding of a sufficient pleading under Conley v. Gibson is no more.\[2\]Iqbal also reflects the Supreme Court’s skepticism regarding district court judges’ ability to manage complex discovery disputes… ## [Gold Mining Sustainability in Colombia: Prioritizing a Mercury-Focused Approach](https://www.californialawreview.org/print/gold-mining-sustainability) _2026-06-30 · California Law Review · Print Edition - California Law Review_ Gold has intrinsic and cultural value, as well as technological utility, which underpin its steadfast demand on the global market. However, supplying gold comes at a substantial cost. Up to 20 percent of the world’s gold comes from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), which is conducted by individuals and small enterprises with limited capital. Modern-day ASGM practices contribute to… ## [Hey You, Get Out of My Cloud Data!: A Property-Based Approach to Reverse Search Warrants](https://www.californialawreview.org/print/cloud-data) _2026-06-30 · California Law Review · Print Edition - California Law Review_ Currently, there exists a “Grand Canyon” of judicial disagreement between the Fourth and Fifth Circuits on whether reverse search warrants (1) are searches under the Fourth Amendment and (2) are constitutional. This issue, on which state supreme courts are also divided, is now before the U.S. Supreme Court and awaiting decision as a question of Fourth Amendment jurisprudence. This Note proposes a… ## [Bankruptcy v. Multidistrict Litigation for Mass Torts](https://www.californialawreview.org/print/banktuptcy-v-mdl) _2026-06-30 · California Law Review · Print Edition - California Law Review_ A recent spate of major mass tort bankruptcies has renewed interest in Chapter 11 as a tool for resolving mass torts. Mass tort bankruptcy proponents argue that even highly solvent defendants should be able to take advantage of bankruptcy because it is a better procedural system for resolving mass tort controversies than multidistrict litigation (MDL). Bankruptcy has tools for delivering closure… ## [Closed Universe Searches](https://www.californialawreview.org/print/closed-universe-searches) _2026-06-30 · California Law Review · Print Edition - California Law Review_ A genetic genealogy search for a match to a crime scene profile identifies eight relatives, one of whom is almost certain to be the perpetrator. A geofence warrant returns an anonymized list of four cell phones present at a series of bank robberies. A facial-recognition software analysis of a surveillance video generates fifteen persons of interest. By now, these scenarios are commonplace. Equally… ## [Environmental Repair in the Energy Transition](https://www.californialawreview.org/print/environmental-repair) _2026-06-30 · California Law Review · Print Edition - California Law Review_ For nearly a century, American laws have required mines, oil and gas companies, and other potentially hazardous industries to restore land affected by their activities to a safe condition when they are done with it. These laws represent a grand bargain—they allow operators to make profitable but damaging use of land today in exchange for the promise of expensive remediation tomorrow. However, this… ## [Curtis Jobling - Vampire Empire: Red Tide - Book Review - Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2026/05/curtis-jobling-vampire-empire-red-tide.html) _2026-05-21 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ What do we have here, Bob the Builder sailing the seven seas? Curtis Jobling's latest offending article, Vampire Empire: Red Tide, was published on May 7, 2026, by Fox and Ink books. We hurtle into an enthralling amalgamation of history, fantasy, and horror and savage gore that firmly establishes his narrative into the darkness and beyond. As the first book in a duology, this YA historical ## [Andrew Evennett - Operation Perilous Magnetism - BOOK Preview - Troubador Publishing](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2026/05/andrew-evennett-operation-perilous.html) _2026-05-07 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Blog Post Preview: Unveiling the Adventure in \*Operation Perilous Magnetism. Exciting News for Young Readers! Good morning everyone! We're thrilled to announce an upcoming middle-grade novel that promises to be a remarkable addition to your bookshelf — Operation Perilous Magnetism by Andrew Evennett, set to be published on the 28th of May 2026. This novel combines fast-paced adventure with a ## [Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books - Favourite Children's Book Picks - MAY 2026 - UK Post](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2026/04/mr-ripleys-enchanted-books-favourite_29.html) _2026-04-29 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Fiona Dixon - Crow: Thief of Magic - Published by HarperCollins Children’s Books (7 May 2026) - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008717360 - Paperback - Age: 8+Twelve-year-old Crow is a thief.Scraping a living on the winding streets of Starsgard, Crow works for the leader of the criminal underworld, stealing from the city’s wealthy ruling class. But when a routine job takes Crow to the ## [Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books - Favourite Children's/Kids Book Picks - April 2026 US Post](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2026/04/mr-ripleys-enchanted-books-favourite_16.html) _2026-04-16 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Brandon Mull - Forbidden Mountain - Published by Labyrinth Road (April 14, 2026) - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593712047 - Deluxe Hardback - Age: 8+READ SAMPLE. Every Anoran child dreams of the day they will enter the sacred bonding hut and match with a guardian—a spiritual guide who grants magically enhanced abilities. A lucky few will bond with Advocates, who promise greatness and ## [Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books - Favourite Children's Book Picks - April 2026 - UK Post](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2026/04/mr-ripleys-enchanted-books-favourite.html) _2026-04-09 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Alastair Chisholm - We are Dragon (I am Wolf) - Published by Nosy Crow Ltd (9 April 2026) - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1805131274 - Paperback - Age: 8+ An outstanding, highly original and unputdownable read. Following on from I AM WOLF and I AM RAVEN, this is a bold, thought-provoking adventure perfect for fans of MORTAL ENGINES and THE LAST WILD.Rieka’s world is on fire.She’s ## [ROSS MACKENZIE - THE NOWHERE EMPORIUM NEW ILLUSTRATED EDITION - BOOK COVER REVEAL + COMPETITION - Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2026/04/ross-mackenzie-nowhere-emporium-new.html) _2026-04-07 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Are you ready to rediscover The Nowhere Emporium? Exclusive book cover reveal!Today, we are really excited to REVEAL the stunning new book cover for Ross MacKenzie's illustrated edition. We will be sharing it here and on social media (Facebook, X, and Instagram @Enchantedbooks) to win a great prize. See below for more details. Ross MacKenzie's beloved, Blue Peter award-winning ## [Alastair Chisholm - We Are Dragon (I Am Wolf) - Book Review - Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2026/03/alastair-chisholm-we-are-dragon-i-am.html) _2026-03-18 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ The highly anticipated final book of the series, We Are Dragon, hits the shelves on April 9th, 2016, and it does not disappoint! This thrilling conclusion is a whirlwind of action, adventure, and unforgettable moments that will leave readers wanting MORE. The narrative unfolds with a relentless, cataclysmic energy that keeps you on the edge of your seat. From the very first chapter to the ## [Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books - Favourite Children's Book Picks - March 2026 US](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2026/03/mr-ripleys-enchanted-books-favourite_12.html) _2026-03-12 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Matteo L. Cerilli - Fathom Fall - Published by Bloomsbury Children's Books (March 3, 2026) - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1547616527 - Hardback - Age: 12+ The Maze Runner meets Fortnite in this action-packed young YA about a boy who finds out the monsters from his favorite video game are real.They came for our water, but they'll settle for your blood.On Fathom Fall's ## [Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books - Favourite Children's Book Picks - March 2026 UK](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2026/03/mr-ripleys-enchanted-books-favourite.html) _2026-03-05 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Beth O'Brien - Feather Vane - Published by HarperCollins Children’s Books, 26 March 2026 - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008642044 - Paperback - Age: 8+In the village of Greeth-Under-Edge, magical creatures are causing chaos. A green-toothed hag lurks in the river, a nest of gnomes are up to no good and a scatter of salamanders threaten to set everything on fire.Creirwy and Morfran, ## [Sophie Anderson - The House With Chicken Legs Runs Away - Book Review/Pre-order - Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2026/02/sophie-anderson-house-with-chicken-legs.html) _2026-02-20 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Published by Usborne Publishing Ltd, 9th of April 2026. Book Cover art by Melissa Castrillion and inside illustrations by Elisa Pagnelli.The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away is a magnificent and magical follow-up to Sophie Anderson’s enchanting tale that has captured the hearts of thousands, ESPECIALLY ME. This sequel is a spellbinding return to a universe where fantasy and heartfelt ## [Emma Rea - ENTANGLED - Book Review - Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2026/02/emma-rea-entangled-book-review-mr.html) _2026-02-13 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ By Emma Rea | Cover artwork by Kade DoszlaPublished by Firefly Press| 2nd April 2026 | ISBN 9781917718189A Thrilling Venetian Quest! Emma Rea’s upcoming novel, set against the evocative backdrop of Venice, promises a captivating blend of suspense, emotion, and mystery that can grip readers from the very first page.An Imaginative Setting - One of the novel’s greatest strengths lies in ## [Stéphane Servant - MONSTERS - Translated by Sarah Ardizzone Illustrated by Nicolas Zouliamis - Book Preview - Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2026/02/stephane-servant-monsters-translated-by.html) _2026-02-08 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ It all starts when a travelling circus arrives in a small village... Everyone is intrigued and excited to see the show, which is said to feature a terrifying monster. That evening, Otto, the narrator, takes a seat in the tent. But when the curtains open, the reader gets a big surprise: the monster on the stage is actually a human child, while the audience is full of terrifying, grotesque ## [Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books - Favourite Children's Book Picks - FEB 2026 UK](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2026/01/mr-ripleys-enchanted-books-favourite.html) _2026-01-20 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Philip Reeve - Bridge of Storms (A New Mortal Engines Novel) - Published by Scholastic Press (3 Feb. 2026) - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1546138266 - Age: 9+ A brand new epic, thrilling, action-packed city-eat-city adventure in the iconic and globally bestselling series - celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026! An edge-of-your-seat adventure set in the iconic world of ## [The Not-So Great Escape by Emma Green - Book Review - Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2026/01/the-not-so-great-escape-by-emma-green.html) _2026-01-14 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Published by Usborne Publishing Ltd (1 Jan. 2026) - Book Cover Illustration by Jack Noel. "The Not-so Great Escape" is a thought-provoking narrative penned by Emma Green, offering readers a blend of suspense, introspection, and adventure. With its clever interplay between personal recovery and the challenges of overcoming societal constraints, the book has captured the attention of a ## [Little Tiger New Children's Book Titles January 2026 - Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2025/12/little-tiger-new-childrens-book-titles.html) _2025-12-22 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Guardians of the New Moon: The Year of the TigerBy Eric Huang, illustrated by Phùng Nguyên QuangISBN: 9781788957571 / PB / £6.99The Heavenly Palace is in uproar! Biao the tiger has gone missing and there's no Year of the Tiger without her. Ming and Miaow are sent to find her - but bringing her back might just be their most difficult mission. Focused and stubborn, Biao ## [Rowan Foxwood - Magpie Girl - Book Review - Usborne Children’s Books 2026](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2025/12/rowan-foxwood-magpie-girl-book-review.html) _2025-12-21 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Magpie Girl by Rowan Foxwood is an enchanting foray into the world of myth and adventure—a story woven with the threads of phoenix legends and the folklore of Baba Yaga. Published on 1st January 2026 by Usborne in paperback.Which is pitched for readers aged 9 and above. Book cover illustration by Crystal Kung and internal illustrations by Tim Banks. From the very first glance, the book cover ## [Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books - Favourite Children's Book Picks - JAN 2026 UK](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2025/12/mr-ripleys-enchanted-books-favourite.html) _2025-12-07 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Philippa Leathley - Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Shadow Compass - Published by HarperCollins Children’s Books (29 Jan. 2026) - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008660963 - Hardback - Age: 8+ The next extraordinary magical adventure about family, fate and finding the courage to be truly yourself – perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Lemony Snicket and The Swifts.At the Founders’ Day ## [Clare Povey - The Midnight Sweet Factory - A Wanderdays Adventure - Book Review - Usborne Publishing](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2025/12/clare-povey-midnight-sweet-factory.html) _2025-12-04 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Published by Usborne Publishing Ltd, 11 Sept. 2025. Illustrated brilliantly by Davide Ortu. "HELP! Trapped in the Midnight Forest. Come before the lollypops run OUT!"This enchanting, sugary sweet book whisks readers away on an adventure through a vivid, magical landscape where every page bursts and buzzes with excitement and wonder. Here are some highlights of this spellbinding ## [Piu DasGupta - The Golden Monkey Mystery - Book Review - Nosy Crow Books 2026](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2025/11/piu-dasgupta-golden-monkey-mystery-book.html) _2025-11-27 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Are you ready for an exotic jungle adventure? Well, it's time to inhale this riveting adventure that promises to captivate readers from the very first page. With exquisitely woven narrative threads and a vivid setting, this book takes us on a journey through the enchanting jungles of India, perfectly blending themes of bravery, discovery, and the fight against adversity.In this imaginative tale, ## [New Children's : Dirk Jones is NOT the Chosen One - Gatlin Perrin - Firefly Press Ltd](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2025/10/new-childrens-dirk-jones-is-not-chosen.html) _2025-10-08 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Firefly Press Ltd - 9th October - Paperback | £9.99 | YADirk isn’t the chosen one. Not even close. So how did they end up in the middle of a potential apocalypse? All Dirk wanted was to escape another argument with their parents and go for a nice quiet coffee. Instead, they’ve been kidnapped by agents, attacked by mal-realmers and forced to wear a boiler suit that they’re pretty sure ## [Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books - Favourite Children's/kids Book Picks - OCTOBER 2025](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2025/10/mr-ripleys-enchanted-books-favourite.html) _2025-10-06 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Author: Dominique ValenteTitle: Witchlight (Witchspark)Publisher ‏: Usborne Publishing LtdPublication Date: 9 Oct. 2025ISBN-13 ‏: ‎978-1805316800 - PaperbackReading Age ‏: ‎ 9 - 12 yearsReturn to the magical world of witches, royalty and curses in this spellbinding sequel to Witchspark. Miss Hegotty's Secret Society of Witches has a lot of work to do. The Department of ## [Alex Horne - The Last Pebble Book Review - Mr Ripley’s Enchanted Books](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2025/10/alex-horne-last-pebble-book-review-mr.html) _2025-10-01 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ A stone spinning and a natural wonder. A debut children's novel from comedian and Taskmaster creator Alex Horne, The Last Pebble (Walker Books, July 3, 2025) tells a heartwarming and beautiful, and poignant story about family, friendship, and the joy of discovery and a bucket and spade full of invention. Trader and his grandpa share a beloved tradition of collecting pebbles on the beach at ## [Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books - Favourite Children's Book Picks - JULY 2025 UK](https://www.mrripleysenchantedbooks.com/2025/06/mr-ripleys-enchanted-books-favourite.html) _2025-06-16 · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books · Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books_ Pil Van Martin - The Spick and the Span - Published by HarperCollins Children’s Books (31 July 2025) - ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008724788 - Paperback - Age: 8+ Imaginative, magical, wildly funny, and with a truly unique world, The Spick and the Span is an extraordinary, exciting fantasy middle grade adventure – perfect for fans of Jessica Townsend's Nevermoor, Jonathan