*groan* Have you ever had to write a boring school project? Well, when Charlie is told to write a diary about a Victorian servant girl in Jacqueline Wilson's The Lottie Project, she learns that their lives aren't so different after all. Site member Pheebz wrote a fantastic review of the book she described as 'a great mixture of modern and Victorian life.'

'I really enjoyed the story and found it more light-hearted than some of Jacqueline Wilson's other books. And even if you think you're not that interested in reading about Charlie's Victorian project, I'm sure you will be by the end of the story!'

More for our historical fiction fans, we're journeying even further back in time to now the Regency era, time of Jane Austen, as Sophie Louise superbly reviewed A Breath of Frost by Alyxandra Harvey. Set right at the start of the nineteenth century, this mythical novel combines magic, dashing suitors and a mysterious death.

'Despite a slow-start in the first few chapters, I adored this read. It combined multiple genres: fantasy, historical and romance, and still managed to have humour and wit. As a fan of Sarah J. Maas' Throne of Glass, this was perfect to curl-up to with the wintry weather outside, and people who love Cassandra Clare's worlds need to pick this up!'

More mystery, but moving back into the twentieth century, Mahi wrote an outstanding review of the classic Well Done, Secret Seven by Enid Blyton. In this adventure, sleuths Peter, Janet, Jack, Barbara, Pam, Colin and George must investigate who is visiting their secret meetings to uncover a spooky secret.

'I liked this book because it had a strange twist that you wouldn't think would happen so I wanted to know what I was leading to. The writing was very descriptive so I had a very good idea how he, she or it looked like. I also liked Peter because he is a very good leader and he will do anything to prove he is right.'

Equally adventurous, but with a touch of fantasy now, Velociraptor wrote a stunning review of The Adventures of Tooki: The Secret of the Stones by Jamie Courtier and Vicky Kimm. Small yellow and furry creatures called Tufties live in the Orb during the summer months; when they migrate for winter, however, Tooki falls down a chasm and makes friend with a Shuffley called Oboe – who helps him return home.

'Tooki and Oboe have wonderful adventures trying to get there, like using their tent as a parachute to get safely down the waterfall. When they meet up with the other Tufties, they are all happy that he is alive … The pictures really brought the story alive, and the creatures are beautifully drawn.'

Another classic now, as site member Lilybelle wrote a brilliant review of Northern Lights: His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman. In this alternative world, human's souls exist outside of their bodies as creatures called daemons. In this instalment, the first of the trilogy, Lyra and her daemon travel to the Arctic in search of her missing friend.

'This is the most beautifully-written story I've read. The book can make you thrill and marvel, and it tells a brilliant tale … The plot is brilliant: Pullman somehow managed to make the story clear so that you can understand, but at the same time sort of "misty", and everything happens as if you were in some kind of dream … It is a fantastic book for anyone over 10-years-old, girl or boy, who loves adventure and science fiction books … I'd rate it 4.5 out of five. I absolutely recommend this book!'

And lastly (but by no means least!) we end with an extraordinary review by OrliTheBookworm of Goose by Dawn O'Porter. In this teen read, Renee and Flo's friendship is tested when they begin to contemplate the future.

'Goose is a really, really good book and I'll try to explain that in the best way possible … It's very different from O'Porter's Paper Aeroplanes (which I loved impeccably), but it stays true to all the things everyone loved about Paper Aeroplanes, making it utterly perfect and compelling … Goose doesn't hold back in accounting all the strains and reality of teenage life, and it is that same honesty that made Paper Aeroplanes so loved. If you loved Paper Aeroplanes, you'll positively relish Goose … All in all, Goose is perfectly complex, yet dazzlingly simple. It's a rare capture of teenage emotion that cannot go without acclaim. I'd recommend it without a doubt, so much so that it's getting five stars.'

A round of applause for our fantastic readers for sending in such fantastic reviews - fantastic! Those of you who have been featured in the roundup, remember to email the Book Elves (childrens.books@theguardian.com) and we will send you a book-shaped present in the post. Those of you who haven't, keep an eye out next week!

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