Tales in translation – quiz

Do you know where the Moomins live or the name of Pippi Longstocking's monkey? Test your knowledge on books in translation in our globetrotting quiz!

Our amazing reader reviews of translated fiction

Guardian children's books site members have read, digested and reviewed books from all over the world, translated from many languages. Here we pull the best ones together for a whirlwind tour of translated fiction!

Can books unite children across the world?

From Harry Potter to Beatrix Potter, some books have conquered the globe – but are there any geographical or linguistic barriers children's books just can't cross? The Book Doctor investigates

A message from Holly Black and Cassandra Clare

The authors of Spiderwick and Mortal Instruments have something to tell you – they are writing a new fantasy series called Magisterium TOGETHER! Find out about it in this message from Holly Black and Cassandra Clare and hear about the first book in the series: The Iron Trial… watch this space for news, competitions and giveaways surrounding Magisterium

What are your favourite books in translation?

Fan of Asterix? Tintin? The Moomins? Pippi Longstocking? Cornelia Funke? Fairy tales? Then you are a fan of translated fiction – that is books that were originally written in another language – even if you might not even know it! Join our discussion on brilliant books that were originally written in a language other than English