"Marie Kondo’s Kiki & Jax introduces the young reader to a somewhat more privileged adult concern: the art of decluttering..."

"Jeffers conveys the environmental urgency, without giving them nightmares, through beautiful artwork and a sweet, spare story...."

"the themes are universal and the twists offer surprises for all..."

"An Artemis Fowl spin-off is a hit..."

"Lively storytelling blends fairy tale and a romanticised history..."

"This accomplished storyteller ... makes every line work so hard each paragraph positively glows...."

"This monster story is a muddle..."

"her worlds are navigated by characters who stay human to the marrow – flawed, cowardly, doubtful, determined, unprincipled and brave..."

"This imaginative novel, bringing together magic ... a suspenseful challenge and a vivid backstage world of intrigue and romance is original and rich..."

"Translated from the Swedish by Sarah Death with all the fun, dash and grace they need, these letters bear witness to a busily fulfilled — but never unexamined — life..."

"Pullman nods to the refugee crisis and the state of democracy in his masterly second tale in the Book of Dust series..."

"A boy, a ghost and lots of thrills impress..."

"beautifully illustrated by the Croatian artist Tomislav Tomic..."

"the songwriter has turned his formidable creative powers in a literary direction..."

"a wise, gripping and skilfully told story..."

"A timeless story fit for the approaching season, and for these times...."

"Deadly floods and witch-hunting enthrall ..."

"Thompson's writing is full of heart, warmth and humour but she's not afraid to address thought-provoking questions about the illusion of wealth and what it means to be happy..."

"the thrilling next instalment in the acclaimed Noughts and Crosses series..."

"this is the quirky tale of a blossoming relationship from one of my favourite contemporary picture book creators..."

"McManus is a true master of plot and intrigue, with an ensemble cast of complicated, relatable teenagers...."

"This picture-book reworking of The Twelve Dancing Princesses is a celebration of love and living to the full...."

"Certainly this is a novel for those who like drama heaped on drama, a book for younger readers, but for those who don’t scare easily..."

"Liz Hyder’s excellent debut novel ..."

"a gorgeous object that deserves sustained attention..."

"A super-readable story, imbued with wonder..."

"Classic mystery mixes with contemporary themes in Lori and Max, the first children’s novel from Costa-winning Catherine O’Flynn...[it's] a pacy, gripping story..."