The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall – review
Mars Bar27'if you like Jacqueline Wilson or Cathy Cassidy and a twist of adventure, you'll like this'
Fantastic Mr Dahl by Michael Rosen – review
Roro_loves_books 'I found out so much more about Roald Dahl that I did not know including that he was a spy and that he knew Walt Disney'
Torment by Lauren Kate – review
mariakozhuhar:'The ideas which appear in the book make it really easy to read, so I recommend it to everybody who is interested in fantasy books!'
Fantastic Mr Dahl by Michael Rosen – review
ChristopherW'This is the first biography I've ever read, and I really enjoyed it - It was really good reading about Roald Dahlduring the war, when he flew fighter planes'
The Midnight Palace by Carlos Ruiz Zafon – review
piglover:'The storyline was interesting and fast-paced with twists at every chapter and unexpected stories'
Happy Roald Dahl Day!
It's Roald Dahl Day today and we're celebrating with a Dahly takeover of the site in honour of the great storyteller. Join in the fun, from listening to the great man himself read from the BFG and testing your knowledge of his books in a quiz to sharing your favourite Roald Dahl character
Dahlicious Dress Up Day – which character will you be?
Which of your favourite Roald Dahl characters will you dress up as for Dahlicious Dress Up Day on Friday 28 September? Share your ideas and costume tips here
Your stories: The first step by Krazy Kesh
Think humans rule the world? Think again. Krazy Kesh reveals the truth about a secret underground network bidding for world domination!
Where are the books that make secondary schools look fun?
Julia Eccleshare: Robert Cormier's The Chocolate War set a benchmark for bad schools - but vampires often hang out in the back of class
4 Children and It by Jacqueline Wilson – review
Niamh1: 'Join Rosalind, Smash, Robbie and Maudie on this wild adventure. I enjoyed this book because of the vivid descriptions of the characters and their wishes.'
The Twice-lived Summer of Bluebell Jones by Susie Day – review
Awesome-Charlie: 'I love this book :x lovestruck!'
The Raspberry Rules By Karen McCombie – review
pinkbookworm: 'Rowan Love is what most people would call "completely bonkers".'
The Diviners by Libba Bray – review
TheBookAddictedGirl'one kick-ass setting, a cast of brilliant characters, a host of amazing supernatural powers and one creepy-as-hell killer on the loose.. incredible book'