"this engaging and comic tale has a happy ending..."

"A welcome festive sequel to a much-loved doggy tale..."

"The story is mysterious, and has a powerful twist, while also conjuring up moving family relationships..."

"it’s even wittier than the first, with dialogue that dances..."

"It’s a joy of a book..."

"introduces a significant new voice..."

"a story that barks to our age..."

"The novel is very funny and has adorable, fluffy moments..."

"This book will sustain you..."

"they trace Jansson’s life more intimately than any autobiography..."

"his rewarding safari will brighten a year of bedtimes and lodge in the minds of children for a lifetime..."

"It’s passionate, important and Wheatle’s best novel yet..."

"Cowell’s short sentences and scribbly pencil illustrations carry considerable skill and humour,..."

"Underdogs: Tooth and Nail is an admirably unusual book, and one that serves real purpose..."

"a tear-jerker about family that shows us things that are important and true, and promotes compassion..."

"Wilson, again proving she is queen of the teen market, makes this story of family maelstrom look effortless..."

"charming, informative and inspiring motivational book for children..."

"If you miss the warmth and wit of Eva Ibbotson, this book has a similar voice and spirit..."

"Ada’s imagination is irrepressible, from her love of fairies to her fascination with Euclid and steam engines..."

" a witty and original reminder that superheroes are human too..."

"fresh and true voices..."

"Kostick’s background as a historian informs the authenticity and detail of the story..."

"a deadly retelling of the Twilight original..."

"A tender story, cheerfully illustrated..."

"a happy addition to the shelf..."

"This is the kind of adventure everyone likes to imagine when young..."

"A beautiful tale with illustrations to match..."

"a delightful and evocative first book...."

"The book is rewarding to pore over..."

"stepping into the kingdom of Edar is completely immersive..."

"a joyful, generous read..."

"It will be a big help (copies to one D Cummings, please) and an important historical record of the time..."

"stellar pairing of Donaldson and Scheffler ..."