A foolish king who hides his children in an impenetrable maze. A vengeful queen weaving strange magic. Brothers turned into swans, and a...

Emily Sparkes and the Friendship Fiasco by Ruth Fitzgerald The Emily Sparkes books are sweet and funny, with a strong narrative voice...

What starts out as a gentle, funny ghost story turns into something breathtaking, beautiful and important. Recently (and very deservedly)...

Dear Father Christmas, I have tried to be good all year with only a few minor incidents which were off the scale so please could you...

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...

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...

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

The first thing that struck me about Goth Girl was how much the protagonist resembled my delightfully gothic little sister (I'm sure I'm...