"an explosive Noughts and Crosses instalment..."

"This glorious new picture book by Ben Manley..."

"quite brilliant..."

"unusual and thought-provoking..."

"the book comes with a beautiful wraparound cover illustrating 42 common shells..."

"lavishly written and full of love of the natural world..."

"From a small seed a delightful tale grows..."

"brisk, cartoony fun..."

"a bird’s eye view of starting school..."

"glorious, unabashed slapstick silliness..."

"drips with jewels of interesting information..."

"perfect educational reading..."

"a terrific, funny book..."

"An anti-materialist romp..."

"A tale packed with teenage issues..."

"Like the original, this is one for ambitious readers...."

"Time plays tricks in an original and suspenseful tale for 8- to 12-year-olds that explores black holes and quantum physics..."

"An inspiring spin on the fable of the Tortoise and the Hare..."

"A lost pineapple stars in a fruity thriller..."

"It’s likely to be the best children’s book you’ll read this year...."

"An exhilarating story explores the interconnectedness of animals and humankind..."

"a defiant and essential love letter to young girls..."

"'the book we wish had existed when we were growing up'..."

"A rich, purposeful story..."

"illuminating..."

"Under the brilliant snarky teenage humour is a lot of heart..."

"such wonderful, heartfelt, interesting letters..."

"a glittery treat..."

"Inspired by her time on stage..."

"richly atmospheric..."