Rover Saves Christmas by Roddy Doyle – review

Lottie Longshanks: 'This is the sort of book that I am sure lots of children would love'

Doc Mortis (Invisible Fiends) by Barry Hutchison – review

Pheebz: Although the Crowmaster and Mr Mumbles are quite scary characters, the story didn't really frighten me'

My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish: The Sea-Quel by Mo O’ Hara – review

Velociraptor: 'I liked the book very much because it was extremely silly, and it had a mad zombie goldfish that did really cool things'

Diamond by Jacqueline Wilson – review

TwilightVi: 'It was a great book and made me cry. Now I can't wait for Jacqueline Wilson to write the next one to keep up the trilogy'

The Curse of the Chocolate Phoenix by Kate Saunders – review

Poppy68: 'This is a roller coaster adventure, filled with mystery, magic and mayhem'

Liesl & Po by Lauren Oliver – review

Poppy68: This heart-breaking, realistic tale is a bundle of friendship, adventure, ghosts and innocent mistakes'

Butterfly Summer by Anne-Marie Conway – review

ShadowMaster: 'Exciting, mesmerising and suspenseful, Butterfly Summer is one of the most enjoyable books I have ever read'

Your stories: Snow by Purplerubberduckie – poem

It's a winter wonderland in site member Purplerubberduckie's poem

Reader reviews roundup

YOUR REVIEWS: There's nothing deadly about this week's roundup: move over dystopian fiction, fantasy is making a comeback!

Sam Silver Undercover Pirate: The Sea Monster by Jan Burchett & Sara Volger

RugbyDogMe: 'I really liked this book because it was adventurous and exciting. It had so many big surprises, which really shocked me, and it also scared me a little'

Ratburger by David Walliams – review

Bookworm48: 'I especially loved this brilliant book because it is full of comedy'

Reviews roundup: your top reads this month

This month's most-read book on the Guardian Children's books site is an extra special treat...

Reader reviews roundup

YOUR REVIEWS: After a week off to stock up on mince pies the roundup is back to find out what books kept our site members glued to their seats this Christmas. Were you ho ho ho-ing with joy or howling all the way down the chimney?