"This book evokes a powerful and tender relationship..."

" Zeniter’s warm hug of a dynastic saga..."

"an enjoyably sinister tale..."

"Spaced words in a clear and simple typeface, and energetic caricatures by Steve May, make this comic romp suitable for early readers...."

"the ride is stretch-limousine smooth and the evocation of the Hollywood Hills of the Seventies affecting..."

"grips from the start..."

"a sophisticated magical tale, awash in sinister villains and perplexing plights..."

"Slightly sloppy in the writing, this nevertheless scores high with its unflinching detail of a baffling modern phenomenon..."

" it has authenticity and fascinating local colour..."

"This urban duckling becomes something rather beautiful...."

"This what-if novel about loss celebrates life, asking the questions: what would you do with the rest of your life if you knew you were about to die? And would you want to know? ..."

" truly cheering entertainment..."

"a high-speed train journey worth catching..."

"the storytelling is entertaining, comical and breezy..."

"This philosophical tale is a delight..."

"An exceptional read to mark January 27, Holocaust Memorial Day...."

"Carroll writes simply and meaningfully..."

"This appealing book is about losses healed, lies uncovered, cruelty defeated and goodness rewarded..."

"the go-to writer for those that like their science lessons spiced with a good pinch of strong Mancunian humour and lashings of emotional intelligence..."

"The Boy I Am feels too laboured to count as true escapism..."

"Gong’s vivid Shanghai is a place to get enjoyably lost in..."

"The main thrust of the narrative lies not in the legal details but the experiences of a black youth in the criminal justice system..."

"Pure, glorious escapism...."

"A seasonal treat, to snuggle up with and read aloud..."

"the legacy continues to roar..."

"The acclaimed author's first children's book is elegantly written, but it might leave you a nervous wreck..."

"This is an accomplished and life-affirming story from this talented author..."

"a suspenseful story in which the reader is strongly invested ..."

"The Penguin Books founder has a role to play in this charming tale..."

"The Ickabog won’t just be put under every lucky child’s Christmas tree: it is a monster hit that deserves to be...."

"This wonderful fantasy combines social commentary with laughs..."