Goth girl and the Ghost of a Mouse by Chris Riddell – review

Ivantheinvincible:'The book is very well written and very exciting - I read it in two days'

Your stories: Tower Clearing – Part 6 by Ellathebookworm

Can Ananya and Zaniel be re-united and find the Heart of the Tower? The epic story continues...

Reader reviews roundup

Murderous villains and unlikely friendships are discussed in this week's roundup - just don't get them mixed up!

John Hegley’s top 10 children’s poetry books

Featuring Carol Ann Duffy, Michael Rosen, Grace Nichols and many more, John Hegley's list of the best children's poetry books is a litany of laughs. Can poetry really help you catch an elephant?!

National Poetry Day – quiz

We're celebrating all things poetic today so we've set you some positively potty poetry questions - do you know the first lines of some classic children's poems?

Osbert the Avenger by Christopher William Hill – review

LottieLongshanks: 'The book is fairly predictable, but something happens at the end which will surprise you'

Layla Queen of Hearts by Glenda Millard – review

LottieLongshanks: 'The language is beautiful, and you often feel like you are reading a poem'

Quickfire interview: John Boyne

The author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas takes on the Guardian children's books quickfire interview

Warrior Cats: Fire and Ice by Erin Hunter – review

YOLO: 'This book was fabulous!!! I loved it. I would recommend it to people who love adventure and animals!'

Esio Trot by Roald Dahl – review

amethysthuntress: 'My favorite character is undoubtedly Alfie, the poor old tortoise who gets taken away from his little house on the balcony'

The Lost Gods by Francesca Simon – review

Cleopatra:'The second part of Francesca Simon's stories about Norse Gods is funnier than the first'

WARP: The Reluctant Assassin by Eoin Colfer – review

GroovyDhruv:'I recommend you read this book, but Artemis Fowl and Airman fans will be disappointed, as this book does not contain master plans and exhilarating scenes'