Doom Rider by David Gatward – review
Rachie: 'I thought it looked like a boy's book, however, there are two girls and the story is a great read, so don't be put off!'
Uncle Montague’s Tales of Terror by Chris Priestley – review
'I read it in less than a day as it was so gripping and unique. '
Redwall by Brian Jacques – review
Theo WolfTiger: I really liked how the author places his animal characters in a medieval setting
Ketchup Clouds by Annabel Pitcher – review
Lydia: 'Opportunities were rife to punch the reader in the gut but never came'
Reader reviews roundup
What have you been reading? Deadly Scorpio races, pigeon-related drama and mystery novels captivated our readers this week!
The Etherington Brothers’ top tips for creating a comic book
The Etherington Brothers, creators of Monkey Nuts and contributors to Star Wars, Transformers, the Dandy and Wallace and Gromit, share their expert tips for creating an awesome comic
The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente – review
dewdrop: 'this book is a treasure trove of delights where the sky is the limit'
Alcatraz Versus The Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson – review
Krazy Kesh: 'The book is amazingly weird yet fun to read'
Michael Rosen: ‘I’m the yeast in the Brighton festival cake’
As the Brighton festival gets started in the seaside sunshine, guest director Michael Rosen tells Michelle Pauli about his role and what he's most looking forward to in the children's books programme
Petticoat Pirates: The Mermaids of Starfish Reef by Erica-Jane Waters – review
Dragonflame: 'The book cover is 100% beautiful'
Casper Candlewacks in Death by Pigeon by Ivan Brett – review
IolantheWrites: 'next time you're near a book shop, online shopping or writing a 'please buy me for my birthday list', Casper Candlewacks should leap into your simple thoughts'
Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (at some things) by Liz Pichon – review
cupcakekate: It really hooks you in, especially when he goes on his school trip and has an adventure.
Philip Reeve: ‘I can’t even drive a car, let alone an inter-dimensional phone box’
Site member Patrick interviews Philip Reeve, the latest Doctor Who story writer, about his inspiration for the story and his favourite Doctor Who travelling companion
I need books set in castles and on islands, please
There are adventures galore to be had on the wonderful playgrounds that are castles and islands and many classic children's stories use them as a setting
The Remarkable Odyssey of Mr McCool by Jonathan Tulloch – review
Lottie Longshanks: 'it could have tackled animal rights and environmental issues in a more challenging way'