Fact and fiction battle for the Blue Peter book award

Three novels and three non-fiction books are in the running for the Blue Peter book award 2013

Your new year reading resolutions

Got a new year reading resolution? Share them here!

Red House children’s book award 2013: Win tickets to the ceremony

This year's Red House children's book award will be announced at an all-singing all-dancing ceremony in February... and we're offering one lucky winner the chance to go along and interview the winner!

Would Sophie’s World be too difficult for an inquisitive seven-year-old?

While Sophie's World might be a little too advanced, there are other great books for answering children's questions about the world

Horrid Henry Gets Rich Quick by Francesca Simon – review

Walzing Shoes: 'You'll split your sides laughing!'

Book doctor’s year: All your questions answered

The BBC isn't the only place to feature a Doctor special this Christmas - here's a bumper bulletin from our very own book doctor featuring all the books she's prescribed this year

Do you know your snow? – quiz

There's nothing like a white Christmas. But how well do you know your snow scenes in fiction? Take our quiz and find out if you're a blizzard wizard or a snowflake

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Site member Readr reveals how the world of Harry Potter became reality in a theme park - and takes us on a guided tour!

The Birthday Cake Mystery by The Tjong-Khing – review

Mariana, Hafsa and Fatema: 'I guess the beauty of this book is when you have no words the story can be whatever you want it to be'

What books would appeal to a seven-year-old boy who loves facts?

Book doctor: There's some gripping non-fiction around, from Terry Geary's Horrible Histories and David Macauley's reconstructed pyramids - to Stephen Biesty's Incredible Explosions