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Detectives in Togas by Henry Winterfeld – review

Pheebz: 'If you enjoy mystery stories, you'll love Detectives in Togas, especially piecing all the clues together'

George And The Big Bang by Lucy and Stephen Hawking – review

tintin: 'Full of hairy moments, and scientific puzzles, this is a roller-coaster ride for George and Annie'

The Last Minute by Eleanor Updale – review

MG Adler: 'Eleanor Updale doesn't tell you too much, so you have to read it again'

Midnight Pirates by Ally Kennen – review

dewdrop: 'This book sinks its teeth into you and doesn't let go'

Hollow Earth by John and Carole E. Barrowman – review

'As I got into it more and more, I got more intrigued and fascinated about what would happen next'

Unhooking the Moon by Gregory Hughes – review

Pushka Piranha: 'It's funny but also very sad, but because of that, it's a great book'

The Iron King by Julie Kagawa – review

Annabel;): 'you will not be disappointed if you read this book!'

The Double Life of Cassiel Roadnight by Jenny Valentine – review

Rachie 'So unique that your imagination runs wild, An explosive read'

Dan Abnett’s top 10 fantasy mash-ups

The author of Wild West / mythical beast mash-up Dragon Frontier picks his favourite film and book fantasy crossovers

The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier – review

googleyeyes: 'I urge you to read this book as it will stay in your memory forever'

The Lady Grace Mysteries: Exile by Grace Cavendish – review

BookWorm: 'Once you have opened the first page, you can't let go until you have finished'

Coraline by Neil Gaiman – review

ilovepercyjacksonbooks: 'Coraline was a gripping tale with many interesting characters'

Out of Shadows by Jason Wallace – review

SilverRoo 'A devastating read of guilt, power and betrayal'

Which children’s books offer an antidote to our money-fuelled word?

Book doctor: David Walliams' Billionaire Boy features a poor little rich kid, and Frank Cottrell Boyce's Millions shows money isn't everything. Or take the great glass elevator with Dahl's Charlie Bucket

The Hundred Mile An Hour Dog Goes For Gold! by Jeremy Strong – review

aspie-reader: 'My favourite part is when an athlete came running out of the woods being chased by Streaker because he had pizza on his bum!'

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