Your stories: Tower Clearing – Part 5 by Ellathebookworm
Ellathebookworm: 'As far as Ananya could see, there was no nose, but a wide, grinning mouth lacking lips attired with razor sharp teeth which seemed to be glinting silver'
Charlie Higson: ‘Statistically there is intelligent life somewhere out there…’
Charlie Higson, the latest of 11 authors to publish a Doctor Who short story to mark the Time Lord's 50th anniversary, talks to site member Patrick about bringing the series to a new generation of readers and why Christopher Ecclestone was the most important Doctor
Reader reviews roundup
Watch out: your reviews are coming of age and coming to life in our roundup this week!
The Haunting of Charity Delafield by Ian Beck – review
MarsBar27: 'I really enjoyed this gripping tale by Ian Beck - I would definitely recommend this book'
Spilled Water by Sally Grindley – review
MarsBar27: 'I would recommend this book to any confident, avid reader who likes a book which reels you in until the last word'
Out of the Depths by Cathy MacPhail – review
MarsBar27: 'Out of the Depths is a fantastic, spine-chilling book about a girl with a very special gift'
Schindler’s Ark by Thomas Keneally – review
alannahbee 'The fact that this story is true has given me so much faith in humanity'
Warrior Cats: Into the Wild by Erin Hunter – review
YOLO'I hope readers will enjoy this book, I certainly did'
Magic Ink by Steve Cole – review
ChristopherW: 'This is the best Steve Cole book ever, I think anyone who likes cool, funny adventure stories will love this!'
The World’s Biggest Bogey by Steve Hartley – review
Aisha's Craft Hands 'This book is great to get children to read more, because not only is it a book, it is an entertainer!'
The Mysterium by Julian Sedgwick – review
Snowswick'The tricks that Danny performs would leave a little nine year old boy awe-inspired and chuckling quietly away to himself'
Night Rise by Anthony Horowitz – review
Cleopatra: 'The series is as good as the Alex Rider series and really hooks you in'
Rendezvous in Russia by Lauren St John – review
Cleopatra 'I liked this book, because it was full of mystery and adventure and suspense'
Your stories: Circus Horse – Part 2 by HorseLover3000
Can our hero escape the evil ringmaster? Catch up on the first instalment and then read the gripping conclusion
Reader reviews roundup
The reader reviews roundup is out of control! Poetry, a lonely kitten, controversial YA fiction and parents trying to be 'cool' all jostle for space this week!