Garth Nix gives Edinburgh audience sneak preview of Old Kingdom prequel

Australian fantasy author's next book, Clariel, will focus on the early life of Chlorr of the Mask

Axel Scheffler and Philip Ardagh introduce The Grunts to Edinburgh

Gruffalo illustrator and Eddie Dickens' author pair up to launch new children's books series

The Mystery of the Dinosaur Discovery by Helen Moss – review

Bananoo: 'I like the part when Emily says 'Poor old Raspberry, wait until he sees what is for lunch' because lunch is sprout soup!'

Kentucky Thriller by Lauren St John – review

ellathebookworm: 'Kentucky Thriller is cleverly linked with previous books in the series, and old enemies have reappeared, with more malicious plans than ever before'

Want to see the latest children’s film, Petit Nicolas, before anyone else?

For an extra-special summer treat, we are giving one lucky reader the chance to attend the secret press screening of the film Petit Nicolas with other critics

Your stories: The Guide To Book Teleportation by ellathebookworm – poem

Here's a poem that any bookworm will understand, about how the mystery and magic of books transports us to faraway places...

Meet Jacqueline Wilson in Liverpool! – Competition

Your chance to win family tickets to the Tracy Beaker author's event in Liverpool

Your stories: Life-saver by HorseLover3000

HorseLover3000: 'I saw an outline through the smoke, hazy, but there. I reached out my hand and felt the comfort of Jack's velvety muzzle.'

The Feluda Stories by Satyajit Ray – review

Maya P: 'This book is perfect for anyone who loves adventure, suspense, shocks and mysteries!!!'

Top tips for writing a strong female hero: Moira Young

The Costa award-winning author of Blood Red Road shares her top tips for creating fictional female heroes that live, breathe and fight on the page

Watership Down by Richard Adams – review

MayaP: 'The story draws you in, captivates you, and by the end you feel like you were actually in the book'

Fintan Fedora: The World’s Worst Explorer by Clive Goddard – review

Pickerrs: 'This book is a hilariously funny book about an accident-prone fourteen year old who wants to show his parents he isn't useless'

Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein – review

Aiman.A: 'surely if a book about a tortured girl suffering in captivity, can make you, at times, laugh out loud, it has to be a stunning novel'

Cliffhanger by Jacqueline Wilson – review

sylvanians: 'it is a really funny book that will make you laugh'

Born to run by Michael Morpurgo – review

Magic gal: 'Born to run was a very memorable book of which I enjoyed every minute'