The Sleeping Army by Francesca Simon – review

lilybelle: 'The storyline was quite depressing, and I was disappointed, because the beginning was so promising.'

Magus of Stonewylde by Kit Berry – review

ellathebookworm: 'This is a disturbing and grasping book which lingers with you long after you have finished it'

Ways to Live Forever by Sally Nicholls – review

Lydia 'Nicholls is so brilliantly blunt about the facts of life and death that you can't help but admire the book, no matter how old you are.'

The Windvale Sprites by Mackenzie Crook – review

Frank_atkinson7:'I found this book profoundly BORING'

Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma – review

piglover: 'And every time I read it again, it tugs a little bit more at my heart strings'

Your stories: The Last Goodbye by Lydia

Lydia: 'Evil is a harsh word, don't you think? That's what they call my mother'

The Treasure House by Linda Newbery – review

chocolatechipcookie: 'An amazing read, with such an imaginative storyline and full of suspense.'

Reader reviews roundup

Matters of romance, fantasy and comedy were among the topics included in this week's roundup

H.I.V.E by Mark Walden – review

HorseLover3000: 'Everything is well described and exciting and the action never stops.'

Sarah Moore Fitzgerald’s top 10 books featuring grandparents

From Charlie's Grandpa Joe to Heidi's grump of a gramp, grandparents are as loved in children's fiction as in real life. Sarah Moore Fitzgerald picks her favourites

Discussion: what do you think of splitting books to make films?

One book, two films... Site member Readr has been thinking about whether it's worthwhile

Hetty Feather by Jacqueline Wilson – review

lilybelle: 'This story was amazingly moving and realistic and at moments I thought I could reach into the book and slap the horrid matrons.'

Michael Grant’s top tips for writing YA

Michael Grant, the bestselling author of the Gone and BZRK series, tells it as he sees it when it comes to writing advice. Refreshing, dude...