Your stories: the year of the money water by TheBookThief – poem
TheBookThief: 'a fiery, blazing summer, burnt scarlet skin, no water'
Reader reviews roundup
We're giving a very noble nod to our reviewers this week: romance, adventure, mystery and more are all on the books
Top 10 books you can find in a library
Whether you want books set in far-off cities or a town just like yours, you can find them in your school library. Here's a selection from school librarians of the year Hilary Cantwell and John Iona
Monsters, Mayhem and a Sprinkling of Crumbs by Tracey Corderoy – review
Lottie Longshanks: 'I think boys would enjoy it as well as girls because it talks a lot about boar poop!'
Lauren St John: Where I write
The author of the Laura Marlin Mysteries and One Dollar Horse reveals the secret to her writing space - and it looks suspiciously furry!
The Case of the Hidden City by Joan Lennon – review
NeonMimi: 'I think this was a great book and I absolutely love it!'
Herman’s Letter by Tom Percival – watch the trailer
Tom Percival, illustrator of the Skulduggery Pleasant series, has written his first picture book about a bear who will brave anything to send a letter to his best friend. Here is the trailer, narrated by Lenny Henry - what do you think?
Binny For Short by Hillary McKay – review
NeonMimi: 'I thoroughly enjoyed it!'
Ratburger by David Walliams – review
NeonMimi: 'I liked this book because it's really funny but sad at the same time'
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke – review
Teapot: 'I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it for older readers who like fantasy and adventure!'
The Ghost Prison by Joseph Delaney – review
Teapot: 'I would recommend this for confident readers who enjoy spine-tingling tales!'
The Name of This Book is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch – review
Sylvanians: 'I really did not want to put this book down as the story was so exciting and always kept you guessing'
The Abominables by Eva Ibbotson – review
Sylvanians: 'I would recommend this book to people who like adventures and a cuddly story!'
Your stories: Summer’s End by SophieScribe
SophieScribe: 'Something isn't right. Something big is coming. I can feel it, I can see it'
When Did You See Her Last? by Lemony Snicket – review
helloitsheath: 'What I like about the book, and many of Lemony Snicket's other books, is that it's intelligent'