Jim Smith’s top 10 funny books for kids

The winner of this year's Roald Dahl funny prize picks his favourite books that made him chortle as a child, from Shrek to Adrian Mole

Nevermore by Linda Newbery – review

Lottie Longshanks: 'I recommend it to anyone who enjoys a lovely story with an unusual twist at the end'

The Wells Bequest by Polly Shulman – review

Lottie Longshanks: 'This is a really interesting book that feeds your imagination'

The Boy who Swam with Piranhas by David Almond – review

Lottie Longshanks: 'I loved the fast pace of this book and characters who do amazing things because they have good hearts'

Tolkien’s The Hobbit – quiz

With the release of the second film in the Hobbit trilogy, test your knowledge of the source material - JRR Tolkien's book - and find out if you're set for treasure or desolation

The Spindlers by Lauren Oliver – review

Lottie Longshanks: 'This book reminds you of Alice in Wonderland but the adventures are even more extraordinary and frightening'

Roald Dahl funny prize goes to ‘lovable and hilarious’ schoolboy loser

A 'loser' schoolboy and a battle over a monkey nut triumph at the Roald Dahl funny prize

Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver – review

Wizard: 'Wolf Brother is a tale about Torak's adventure through a shadowy world steeped in natural magic'

The Sedgwick brothers’ top 10 facts about William Blake

Our latest teen book club read, graphic novel Dark Satanic Mills, was inspired by poet, painter and engraver William Blake. Find out more about the radical writer here

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling – review

BMDH: 'This is a information book about all magical beasts in the wizarding world and all the ones in the muggle world'

What books are great to read aloud?

Listening to stories being read aloud is one of the pleasures of childhood – discover the Book Doctor's favourite read-aloud books and tell us yours

Slightly Naughty but Very Silly Words by Dick and Dom – review

Wizard: 'WARNING: This book will not impress parents!'

The Adventures of Shola by Bernardo Atxaga – review

Wizard: 'The storyline is very engaging and will make you laugh your socks off and spread a grin on your face'

The River Singers by Tom Moorhouse – review

strawberry5555: 'I loved this book and would love to read the next one in the series!'

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick – review

BMDH: 'Never in my whole life have I come across a book like this'