The Girl Savage by Katherine Rundell – review

Japanmomiji: 'I enjoyed this story because it made me laugh and cry'

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling – review

Beth, Millennium RIOT Readers: 'Every time I read these books I come away with something new'

Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White – review

Bethany, Millennium RIOT Readers: 'I loved every moment of this book'

All things Asterix – quiz

As the first new Asterix comic book in eight years, Asterix and the Picts, launches today, test your knowledge of the plucky French warrior and his world

Esio Trot by Roald Dahl – review

Feargie26: 'I liked Roald Dahl's descriptions because he made the characters come to life and it felt like I knew them'

Phoenix by SF Said – review

BookTrain125: 'Although the illustrator's pictures were scary, they were striking and beautiful'

Derek Landy: ‘This is excitement on a whole new level’

Derek Landy, the penultimate author to publish a Doctor Who short story in a new series to mark the Time Lord's 50th anniversary, talks to site member Patrick about the Tenth Doctor and why travelling in time would lead to the Robot Apocalypse

Quickfire interview: Geraldine McCaughrean

The Carnegie and Guardian children's fiction prize-winning author takes on the children's books quickfire interview and reveals why new books are like soap bubbles

The Red House book awards shortlists – vote now!

Eoin Colfer and Julia Donaldson among the nominees for the Red House awards - chosen entirely by children

Things to do this half term

The festival feeling isn't over yet! There's plenty to do across the country to keep your little monsters occupied this half term

The Great Brain Robbery by Anna Kemp – review

Lady Sparkle: 'very exciting and full of mysteries!'

Sammy Feral’s Diaries of Weird by Eleanor Hawken – review

Lady Sparkle: 'Out of 5 I would give it an excellent 5'

Tell Me About It by Sue Limb – review

bookworm: 'The illustrations in this book are very cartoon-like'

Rendezvous in Russia by Lauren St John – review

Poppy68: 'I really enjoyed this thrilling novel as there are two tales going on, the film and the reality'

Diamond by Jacqueline Wilson – review

fluffyni: 'Jacqueline has pulled this off magnificently and I hope for a sequel!'