The Star of Kazan by Eva Ibbotson – review
BookWorm : 'If I had to describe this book in three words they would be exciting, original and thought-provoking'
The First Third Wish by Ian Beck – review
The Book Emperor: 'Though I liked it when the poor man wished for different things, this book was not one of my favourites'
The Sherlock Holmes Handbook – review
GrrlScientist: Deceptively small, this engaging book is akin to a collection of informative little blog essays that will appeal to fans of the world's first (and only) consulting detective.
Teen book club: Simon Mason introduces Running Girl
Writing's a nerve-wracking process for any crime fiction newbie. Here Simon Mason tells us what inspired Running Girl and how he set about writing it
The Demon Dentist by David Walliams – review
Lady Sparkle: 'I really liked reading this book as it was very enjoyable and fun'
The Forever Whale by Sarah Lean – review
Lady Sparkle: 'If I had to rate this book, I would give it a full 5 out of 5!'
Which book will you share on International Book Giving Day?
Forget hearts and flowers... it's more romantic to spread the love of reading on Valentine's Day!
Guinea Pigs Online: Viking Victory by Amanda Swift and Jennifer Gray – review
Lady Sparkle: 'It is a fun and enjoyable book and I loved reading it!'
How to make Willy Wonka’s lickable wallpaper
Claire Potter: Celebrate 50 years of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by 'printing' edible fruity wallpaper strips for the kids
The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl – review
Lady Sparkle: 'I think that it is a fun and exciting book, though it is more suitable for 5 to 9 year olds'
The World of Norm: May be Contagious by Jonathan Meres – review
Lady Sparkle: 'I actually loved the book so much that I went and bought the rest of the set!'
What are the best sports books for over 11s?
Wowed by the Winter Olympics? The Book doctor prescribes stories which capture the thrill of competitive sport including ice skating
The Story of the Treasure Seekers by E. Nesbit – review
Hotcocoa: 'Whether its digging in the garden or trying to sell a homemade medicine, the kids are always having an adventure'
The River Singers by Tom Moorhouse – review
Hotcocoa: 'Tom Moorhouse weaves an amazing story of a brave young water vole willing to go on an amazing adventure to save his family'
Tom’s Midnight Garden by Phillippa Pearce – review
BookWorm: 'This is an extremely good book about going back in time and I would recommend it to people who need a change because there aren't many books like it'