Dogs Don’t Do Ballet – review
Chris Wiegand: Our new series on children's theatre kicks off with a visit to an adaptation of the book about a mutt who dreams of moonlight and music
Is teen romantic fiction bad for boys?
If Edward Cullen had a big nose, would Bella still have fallen for him? The gorgeous guys of young adult romantic fiction do a disservice to real life teen boys, with their acne and braces
Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne – review
tintin: 'This book takes a little while to get going, but when it does, it becomes one you cannot put down'
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs – review
TheBookThief: 'The romance might be the most well done part of the book; it was only in these bits that I felt tingly and shivery'
Conquest by John Connolly and Jennifer Ridyard – review
XoXo, BOOK WORM_98: 'Conquest is a beautiful book, the first in a series, and one that should not be missed'
Sam Silver Undercover Pirate: The Sea Monster by Jan Burchett & Sara Volger
RugbyDogMe: 'I really liked this book because it was adventurous and exciting. It had so many big surprises, which really shocked me, and it also scared me a little'
Tomorrow When the War Began by John Marsden – review
XoXo, BOOK WORM_98: 'Tomorrow When the War Began is a one of a kind book. It begins rather typically, but if you read on, it blooms into something else altogether'
The Boy on the Porch by Sharon Creech – review
Cherrybomb: I found this a moving and, in a way, heart-breaking story of love and mystery'
Ratburger by David Walliams – review
Bookworm48: 'I especially loved this brilliant book because it is full of comedy'
Allegiant by Veronica Roth – review
ellathebookworm: 'Parts were thought-provoking and gave the book a more realistic and meaningful layer, which separates it from other typical teenage books'
Divergent by Veronica Roth – review
AmySharps: Roth creates an engaging story with cliffhangers throughout and something new to discover in every chapter, forcing you to read on'
The Crucible by Arthur Miller – review
ellathebookworm: 'The Crucible captivated and horrified me, and I never knew a play could be so engulfing or lasting'
That Burning Summer by Lydia Syson – review
ellathebookworm: 'A beautiful, enchanting and memorable book which captured war perfectly and hooked me within its pages'
Lips Touch by Laini Taylor – review
ellathebookworm: 'Laini's style of writing and vividness of description are absolutely captivating'
Reviews roundup: your top reads this month
This month's most-read book on the Guardian Children's books site is an extra special treat...