Precious and the Monkeys by Alexander McCall Smith- review
silvercrab: 'I love this story, because although it is a simple enough case, the vivid way which the author describes Botswana is enchanting'
Who is your favourite Roald Dahl baddie?
Roald Dahl created some of the most memorable nasty characters in children's fiction but who's your favourite of all his horrors?
Celebrate Roald Dahl with Michael Rosen – live streamed event
Join us on Roald Dahl day with live coverage of an event celebrating the life and work of the great writer, hosted by Michael Rosen
Reviews roundup: your top reads this month
And the winner is... Penelope Crumb Follows her Nose, officially this month's most-read book on the Guardian children's books site – selected by your reviews!
Ellie May is Totally Happy to Share her Place in the Spotlight by Marianne Levy – review
YOLO: 'This book was alright, though I would recommend it to younger people who are about 6 or 7 years old'
Reader reviews roundup
The theme of this week's roundup is magic - individual and universal - although there's still space for a tiger family and otter water sports!
Otter Chaos! by Michael Broad – review
Mimi123: 'My favourite part was when the otters had to eat rotten seaweed for breakfast, lunch and dinner repeatedly!'
Otter Chaos! by Michael Broad – review
Dragonflame: 'I love the drawings - they are absolutely, woopley funny'
Matilda by Roald Dahl – review
Sim: 'Miss Trunchbull's unique reprimands to the children such as 'blithering idiot' and 'stagnant cesspool' will leave you in stitches'
Back to school in fiction quiz
Got the back to school blues? Ward them off with our schools in books quiz and find out if you'll be starting the new term at the top of the class or pretending that the dog ate your homework
The Secret Seven on the Trail by Enid Blyton – review
Mahi: 'I liked this book because it had a twist and it kept me unsure of what was happening next'
Quickfire interview: Jeremy Strong
The author of the Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog and My Brother's Favourite Bottom series takes on the Guardian children's books quickfire interview
Secret Ninja Spies: Tokyo Surprise by Alex Ko – review
Prince Caspian: 'This book is about some twins who stay with their Granny and discover that she is actually a secret Ninja'