The Language of Cat: Poems by Rachel Rooney- review
Cookonthebrightside 'When you unlock the front of the book, you realise the text is filled with wonder and joy'
The Teeth of the Gale by Joan Aiken- review
Lottie Longshanks: 'Although I found this book a bit confusing at times, I was always keen to know what would happen next'
Wild Boy by Rob Lloyd Jones- review
Lottie Longshanks:'It was not only the mystery that made it so exciting, but also the information about London in the nineteenth century'
Classic Poetry chosen by Michael Rosen- review
Lottie Longshanks: 'I recommend this book to anyone who loves beautiful words'
Ways to see a Ghost by Emily Diamand- review
Lottie Longshanks: 'You will want to race through this book to see whether Isis has enough power to protect the people she loves.'
Penelope Crumb Follows her Nose by Shawn K Stout- review
Lottie Longshanks: 'Penelope is a character that I would like to have as a friend, because she is resourceful, determined and will not take no for an answer.'
Your stories: When You Left Me by Butterfly Rainbow – poem
Butterfly Rainbow: 'When you left me, the candles flickered into darkness...'
Reader reviews roundup
What do gigantic spaceships, zombie teachers and a cello case have in common? They all feature in our roundup of your reviews this week!
Liar and Spy by Rebecca Stead- review
Lottie Longshanks'This is a very well written story, with lots of quirky characters and some important messages.'
Who is your favourite Roald Dahl baddie?
Roald Dahl created some of the most memorable nasty characters in children's fiction but who's your favourite of all his horrors?
Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell – review
Lottie Longshanks:'Once you have raced through this book like I did, you will want to read it again to re-live every moment.'
Shiverton Hall by Emerald Fennell – review
IolantheWrites: 'The more I read, the more I enjoyed, and I suppose that's pretty important in a book!'
Celebrate Roald Dahl with Michael Rosen – live streamed event
Join us on Roald Dahl day with live coverage of an event celebrating the life and work of the great writer, hosted by Michael Rosen
Book doctor: What first world war books might 10-year-olds like?
From Biggles to War Horse, novels and poetry about the first world war are a powerful way to introduce younger children to the experience and effects of war
Ellie May Can Definitely be Trusted to keep a Secret by Marianne Levy – review
YOLO: 'Ellie May has been told a secret and has crossed her heart to tell no one. But how long can she keep it?'