Fact and fiction battle for the Blue Peter book award

Three novels and three non-fiction books are in the running for the Blue Peter book award 2013

Your new year reading resolutions

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The Famous Five Go Adventuring Again by Enid Blyton – review

Sarine: 'I like this book because it has a lot of suspense and I love adventure books'

The Last Minute by Eleanor Updale – review

googleyeyes 'You know the ending right from the start: there are no twists or turns and everything is as expected to be'

Quickfire interview: Eoin Colfer on Doctor Who

Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl, tells us about his new Doctor Who novel, where he would travel back in time and who he would like to go with

White Dolphin by Gill Lewis – review

Lottie Longshanks'I would recommend this book to anyone, especially if they care about the environment'

Emerald Fennell’s top 10 villainesses

There are witches galore in Emerald Fennell's pick of nasty fictional females, but also ghosts, a Defence against Dark Arts teacher, number one fans and even a schoolgirl

Beswitched by Kate Saunders – review

IolantheWrites 'Kate Saunders' writing has left a lasting impression on me and makes me see writing about time-travelling in a whole new league'

Red House children’s book award 2013: Win tickets to the ceremony

This year's Red House children's book award will be announced at an all-singing all-dancing ceremony in February... and we're offering one lucky winner the chance to go along and interview the winner!

Maggot Moon wins children’s Costa award – win a copy

We want to know what you think of Maggot Moon by Sally Gardner, this year's Costa children's award winner. Find out more, read an extract and win a copy of the book