This is a celebration of three of my favourite picturebooks from the quieter end of the spectrum. It's great fun speeding through noisy...

There's nothing like a healthy dose of horror. A good spooky story can free our imaginations, help us deal with real fears by battling...

...And so continues our Halloween roundup, with more seriously scary books for junior to teen and young adult readers. For picturebooks...

This I know of La Revolution Française: Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, le Petit Trianon, Versailles, The Bastille, Mirabeau, Marat, Madame...

How do we, as a society, define 'Normal'? For sixteen-year old Evie, normal is everything which any other college kid would take for...

"Rule 1: One must be attractive." Bree is rich, literary, and considers herself totally outside of all of the vacuous materialism of her...

With which do you identify most: a cup, a leaky tap, or a ball of string? Clod Iremonger was born into Heap House, an ancient abode...

Emily Sparkes has dealt with the Friendship Fiasco and is feeling pleased with herself (although her new BF does have a distressing...

Apple and Rain by Sarah Crossan: Apple's mother crashes back into her life after an absence of eleven years, bringing disorder and more...

The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow by Katherine Woodfine: A remarkable jewelled automata is stolen from a glamourous new store in...

Super Loud Sam by Jo Simmons: Sam is a nice guy. He just can't keep his voice down. This sometimes comes in handy (saving a small child...

Grandad's Island by Benji Davies: Before you make this journey, know it does get a little sad but it is incredibly beautiful. Check out...