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'
How do I write a book review?
Want to write a great book review? Two of the Guardian's top children's book reviewers, Philip Ardagh and Linda Buckley-Archer, share their expert tips to help you get started
Dunces in fiction – quiz
Did you come bottom of the class in last week's Swots in fiction quiz? If so, you're going to be right at home with our favourite bumbling oafs from books - but how well will you do in this week's quiz?
Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder by Jo Nesbo – review
Yoshi: 'Nilly's adventures were simply crazy and the story at times is so hilarious that it made me laugh out loud'
What non-fiction can tempt a girl who only likes fiction?
Facts served cold are often less appetising than fiction but there is plenty of gripping narrative and semi-narrative non-fiction around, such as Terry Deary's Horrible Histories
Last chance to vote in book prize
Hurry: voting closes on Saturday for the only book award that is solely selected and voted for by children themselves
Swotty characters in fiction – quiz
Can you outsmart our favourite swotty characters from books and be declared the biggest boffin in Cleverland?
Members’ perks: Meet David Walliams and question Jeff Kinney and Shaun Tan
Free books and opportunities to interview big name authors are just some of the treats on offer, exclusively, to children's books site members
Quiz: find the right books for your personality – the questions
Are you a daredevil who can't stand princesses, or a joker who loves a laugh, or always on the look-out for dragons? We've got just the books for you. Try our quiz
Find the right books for your personality – the answers
You've done our quiz. Now discover the treasure trove of books that match your personality