Title: Interdimensional Explorers

Written by: Lorraine Gregory

Illustrated by: Jo Lindley

Published by: Farshore Books

I am a bit of science fiction fan. I love Star Trek, Firefly, Legends of Tomorrow and absolutely anything with time travel and the multiverse in it. So when I heard about this exciting new middle-grade adventure, I knew I had to read it. Interdimensional Explorers by Lorraine Gregory successfully incorporates the multi-verse theory into an exhilarating page-turner. I was totally absorbed by the characters and the unique imaginative world of the Interdimensional Lost Property Office (IDLPO).

Danny discovers his grandfather is not only the caretaker of the council estate where he lives but is also the caretaker at the IDLPO. When his grandfather has a heart attack at work he makes Danny promise to look after things and thrusts a pocket watch into his hand before he is driven away by the ambulance. Danny and his best friend Modge accidentally locate the entrance to the IDLPO and become the new caretakers until his grandfather is better.

They soon realise they are out of their depth with understanding all the space technology and so Danny reluctantly persuades his cousin, Inaaya, who wants to be an Astro physicist, to help. Then they uncover a plot that will threaten the whole multi-verse. They have to learn to put aside their grievances and work together to prevent the villains from succeeding in their dastardly scheme.  

Did it live up to my expectations? Yes. It certainly did. I absolutely loved Interdimensional Explorers and would recommend it to all middle-grade readers who like me have a passion for science fiction. The interaction between the characters is believable and realistic and it is extremely well-plotted.

I am looking forward to Interdimensional Explorers book two.

You can buy copies of Interdimensional Explorers by Lorraine Gregory from your local bookshop, or online at uk.bookshop.org, an organisation with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops.

I have also interviewed Lorraine about Interdimensional Explorers for my blog. You can read the interview here: Special Guest: Q & A with Lorraine Gregory