Oliver Twist is an all-too fresh story in recent retellings for children
Charles Dickens’s tale is one of child abuse rather than costume-drama caper in some compelling new versions
Catherine Hardwicke to direct nonconformist teen drama Stargirl
Twilight and Thirteen film-maker will undertake another coming-of-age story with adaptation of Jerry Spinelli’s hit novel about eccentric schoolgirl Susan
Keith Gray on The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ by Sue Townsend
Keith Gray was a reluctant reader until a friend gave him a copy of Sue Townsend’s classic teen comedy Adrian Mole. It turned him not only into a reader but a writer too. Find out how in his Adrian Mole-style diary
Child actors ‘risked injury’ during ‘chaotic’ Divergent battle scene shoot
Whistleblower calls in union safety representatives after untrained extras wield dangerous metal props during first day of shooting on sequel Allegiant
The King of Tiny Things review – enter the world of creepy-crawlies
This adaptation of a popular picture book has songs, puppets and acrobatic bats – but somehow fails to hold youngsters’ attention
What are the best colouring and activity books for kids?
From Johanna Basford’s thrilling colouring quests to the Animalium activity book, the Book Doctor has entertaining books to keep children amused on long journeys and holidays!
My inspiration: Pamela Butchart on Louise Rennison
When Pamela Butchart read Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging, a surge of carefully forgotten memories came flooding back and – after digging out her own incredibly embarrassing and revealing teenage letters and diaries – she decided to write a book about starting secondary school herself
Four weeks left to enter the Foyle young poets of the year award 2015
Newsflash: The prestigious poetry competition for 11-17 year-olds closes for entries on 31 July 2015. Don’t miss your chance to enter!
What are you reading this summer? Authors and teens share their reading list
Looking for ideas for your summer reading? Authors including James Dawson, Holly Smale and Rae Earl plus teen site members share what’s on their To Be Read pile – from cool classics to the year’s hottest reads
What are the best autobiographies for children and teenagers?
From the inspiring story of Malala Yousafzai to Bear Grylls’ tale of mud, sweat and tears, the book doctor recommends the best real life stories
Shirley Hughes: I hope books survive, they are wonderful pieces of technology
Shirley Hughes, winner of the inaugural Book Trust lifetime achievement award, answers our questions about Dogger, Alfie and how come she waited until she was over 80 years old to write her first novel. We also got to meet the real Dogger
Why we love the Ladybird books
The Ladybird logo was created 100 years ago. Anna Moore meets some of the artists and models who featured in the first books to look at the world solely through a child’s eyes
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke – review
Beckycook4648: ‘If I were to sum this book up in three words it would be amazing, magical and adventure-packed’
Why YA fiction needs to tell stories of mental illness
Books for younger readers that include painful subjects like OCD, bipolar disorder and depression may be painful, but they are also essential
Roald Dahl’s The Twits: How do you make a book that smells?
A special edition of Roald Dahl’s The Twits is coming out which has a cover that you can customise with revolting scratch ‘n’ sniff stickers! How do they make it smell so icky? Find out here… Plus, win one of five copies we’re giving away!