

Upside Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins
Nory really, really wants to be able to turn herself into a fluffy black kitten. Only then will she be able to gain entry to the...
Margaret


Witch Watch by Sibeal Pounder
Tiga Whicabim might be a big witch, but she still isn't very good at spells. Even her best friends (Peggy and Fluffanora) have to hide...
Margaret


Create Your Own Review of Create Your Own Alien Adventure by Chris & Adam Judge
1. Do You feel like reading a review for a create-your-own-adventure children's book? If Yes, carry on to number 2. If No, scroll down to...
Mark


The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands
Here you will find a fine historical thriller, with lots of bang for your buck. Christopher Rowe is apprenticed to the alchemist Benedict...
Tony


Story World cards by John & Caitlin Matthews et al.
Recently, when scrabbling around for creative writing ideas for our Junior Comics Club, I was drawn to the Story World cards, concieved...
Mark


Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton
Amani's spent her whole life in the dead-end desert town of Dustwalk, where girls are expected to do as they're told, keep their mouths...
Margaret


The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge
“For those people who might be hearing this who think that children’s and YA fiction is not their thing, please do come and...
Mark


The Wild Swans by Jackie Morris
A foolish king who hides his children in an impenetrable maze. A vengeful queen weaving strange magic. Brothers turned into swans, and a...
Margaret


Top Ten Must-Gift Pop-ups
Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie & Paul Hess, retold by Libby Hamilton The tale of Peter Pan lends itself well to pop-up, perhaps even more so...
Mark


Books of the Year 2015: Board Books
Peekaboo by Guliano Ferri Beautiful in its simplicity. Lift the flaps, whether they be wings or paws or hooves, away from each page to...
Tony, Margaret & Mark


Books of the Year 2015: Non-Fiction
It Might Be an Apple by Shinsuke Yoshitake An odd picture book on the margins of philosophy and epistemology that suggests we should...
Tony, Margaret & Mark


Books of the Year 2015: Comics & Graphic Novels
El Deafo by Cece Bell A moving graphic momoir about growing up deaf, wanting to fit in and finding a best friend. Cece's alter-ego, 'El...
Tony, Margaret & Mark