Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Imagination Box | 2015 | Martyn Ford | Buy |
| 2 | Beyond Infinity | 2016 | Martyn Ford | Buy |
| 3 | A Mind of its Own | 2017 | Martyn Ford | Buy |
Martyn Ford launched his writing career with this middle-grade trilogy, published by Faber and Faber beginning in 2015. The first book introduces Timothy Hart, a ten-year-old who stumbles upon the Imagination Box, a secret invention that turns thoughts into physical objects. When the box’s creator, Professor Eisenstone, disappears, Tim teams up with Phil, a tiny talking monkey created by the box itself, to investigate.
Beyond Infinity and A Mind of its Own continue the story, expanding the scope of what the Imagination Box can do and the dangers it attracts. The series received strong reviews for its blend of classic children’s adventure with science fiction elements, drawing comparisons to the inventive plotting of Roald Dahl. Each book builds on the last while working as a satisfying story on its own.