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Pirate Girl by Cornelia Funke & Kerstin Meyer – review

MoonMillie: 'I love this book because it is very scary and funny'

What is JK Rowling’s Pottermore?

Rumours are flying as JK Rowling sets clock ticking on a new Harry Potter project

Katie Morag and the Riddles by Mairi Hedderwick – review

Laurenska: 'I think the book is nice, it's a bit of a squabbly story book in the words'

Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder: Time-Travel Bath Bomb by Jo Nesbo – review

Yoshi: 'An excellent sequel and it was every bit as crazy as the first Doctor Proctor adventure'

Wild Rescue: Poacher Peril by J Burchett & S Volger – review

Tiger-watcher: 'This book is perfect for animal lovers'

Isabella’s Garden by Glenda Millard and Rebecca Cool – review

Gig: 'It is very well written and there are amazing drawings'

Hank Zipzer the world’s greatest underachiever: Holy Enchilada by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver – review

Tiger-watcher: 'I felt I was there sharing Hank's adventures'

What should the new children’s laureate do?

Michelle Pauli: The latest children's laureate takes over from Anthony Browne tomorrow and we want you to give them a 'To Do list'

Win a family ticket to the Quentin Blake show All Join In

All Join In celebrates the work of Quentin Blake with a mix of songs, stories and dancing

Charlotte’s Web by EB White – review

Tiger-watcher: 'This book is great for people who like classics and a good introduction to ones who don't!'

Enter the Guardian children’s fiction prize Young Critics competition

The longlist for this year's Guardian children's fiction prize has been announced and it is full of great reads. Enter our Young Critics competition

Wanted: your favourite non-British books

"Why are all good books British?" Book Doctor was asked. "They're not," she replied. Now we want to know your favourites from all over the world

The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton – review

Boo: 'It's a bbbbbrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiilllllllliiiiiaaaaaannnnnttttt (brilliant) book'

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