Who should my daughters dress up as on World Book Day?
From Pippi Longstocking to Alice, here are some great ideas for girls who want to dress up as their fictional heroines
A Room Full of Chocolate by Jane Elson – review
Blue Koala: 'While reading A Room Full of Chocolate I have discovered it's the best book I have ever read!'
Dead Ends by Erin Lange
ItWasLovelyReadingYou: 'Dead Ends was an enjoyable read that I will probably pick up again when I'm in need of a fun book that's not too heavy'
Manga comics: where to start
With manga becoming more popular than ever we take a look at some of the most popular series and recommend top choices for teens
The Taming of the Tights by Louise Rennison – review
ABitCrazy: 'The Taming Of The Tights was okay, it wasn't the best book I've ever read but it also wasn't the worst'
The 100 best novels: No 20 – Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (1868-9)
Louisa May Alcott's highly original tale aimed at a young female market has never been out of print. Small wonder, writes Robert McCrum
Monkey and Me by David Gilman – review
Kat Winter: 'I haven't read anything like this book before'
More Than This by Patrick Ness – review
Aiman. A : 'Every time I read Patrick Ness' work I find myself thinking he can't possibly write anything even better – yet I am always proven wrong'
The Keeper by Darragh Martin – review
Butterfly Rainbow : 'This intriguing and action-filled book is a must read'
Wonder by R. J. Palacio – review
The Dormouse : 'The positive feedback covering the inside pages and back cover of my copy could only begin to describe the great emotional journey that is Wonder'
Five Get Into A Fix By Enid Blyton – review
Bookworm Reader : 'I found this book very exciting and I'm sure you will too'
Light By Michael Grant – review
CaraErica : 'This book is a must read for teens with a sense of adventure who can stomach the gore'
Half Bad by Sally Green – review
Firebird : 'With its stunning characterisation, tight plot and dramatic storyline, Half Bad is brilliantly cinematic'
Lucy Mangan: who’s afraid of the big bad wolf? Me, for one
The evils once confined to fairytales and folklore have burst their fictive boundaries and bled into the real world
Winter Damage by Natasha Carthew – review
sagey: 'This book was brilliant from start to finish. I couldn't put it down and was desperate to see how it all ended'