The Woebegone Twins by Christopher William Hill – review
Bookworm1408: 'The plot had twists and turns all the way through and there was always an enemy behind every corner!'
Lockwood & Co.: The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud – review
Amazed Earthling: 'Warning: you might not be able to put it down!'
Holes by Louis Sachar – review
Amazed Earthling: 'sometimes its impact is so strong that you want to stop for breath'
The Reindeer Girl by Holly Webb – review
Bookworm Reader: 'I absolutely loved this book!'
Tom Gates: Extra Special Treats (Not) by Liz Pichon – review
fluffyni: 'My brother and I read the book and we think it is awesome!'
Father Christmas in fiction – quiz
As we get ever closer to Father Christmas's busiest night of the year, we're getting more than a little bit excited! But how much do you know about Father Christmas's appearances in the land of fiction? Take our quiz to see if you'll be getting treats or coal in your stocking!
Ellie May Can Definitely be Trusted to Keep a Secret by Marianne Levy – review
Amazed Earthling: 'The plot moves briskly along and is full of wit and charm'
Tom Gates Extra Special Treats (Not!) by Liz Pichon – review
ChristopherW: 'I've got all of the Tom Gates books so far, and I'll be buying any new ones that Liz Pichon writes!'
The Bed and Breakfast Star by Jacqueline Wilson – review
Poppy: 'I would recommend the book to someone who wants to read about an adventurous character'
Kentucky Thriller by Lauren St John – review
Poppy68: 'Laura knows who to watch out for. Yes, she can trust her friends. But can she trust her eyes?'
SeaBEAN by Sarah Holding – review
BookTrain125: 'This book was gripping, capturing, unputdownable and awesome!'
Your stories: War is futile by RobinG
RobinG: a short story inspired by Wilfred Owen's first world war poem Futility
Reader reviews roundup
YOUR REVIEWS: 2013 is dwindling to a close, so it's the perfect time for a bit of time travelling in search of answers to some very Big Questions
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 3: Over the Moon by Frank Cottrell Boyce – review
strawberry5555: 'It got boring around about the end of page two!'
Rusty, the Boy from the Hills by Ruskin Bond – review
Maya P: 'It is one of those books you curl up with after a long, hard day or when you need to be cheered up'