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Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

A tiger’s tale; the young Henry VIII; a fantasy follow‑up from Katherine Rundell; small-town secrets; ghosts galore and more

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18

The Neverfear by Katherine Rundell review: Never mind Harry Potter, here comes Christopher…

Katherine Rundell’s enthusiasts are legion and they’re classy. Queen Camilla has authorised her book as a Christmas present to year 6 children; Michael Morpurgo compares her to Tolkien. That last one doesn’t wash, though she is an academic (stamping ground, the 17th century). The comparison that really comes to mind…

Evening Standard · Aug 27

Philip Pullman and Maggie O’Farrell among authors urging Burnham to cut business rates on bookshops

After pubs and clubs get rates relief, authors back open letter calling for similar support for bookshops, described as the ‘beating hearts’ of high streets

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

Disney inks deal for Impossible Creatures adaptations

Katherine Rundell has made a deal with Disney to bring her Impossible Creatures fantasy series to the big screen.

BANG Premier · Oct 8, 2025

Children's fantasy novelist Katherine Rundell secures multi-film deal with Disney

The Oxford university fellow is the first British children’s author since JK Rowling to simultaneously reach No. 1 on the children’s book charts in the UK and America.

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025

Author hits out at celebrities who use ghostwriters for their children’s books

Katherine Rundell said that ‘a high percentage’ of children’s books may have been ghost-written

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

Celebrities are not putting enough care into their children’s books, says author

Katherine Rundell said that ‘a high percentage’ of children’s books, published under a celebrity name, may have been ghost-written.

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025

From The Sheep-Pig to His Dark Materials: the best audiobooks for children and teens

As research reveals children want to listen to books rather than read them, here are some of the best audiobooks to enjoy

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2025

A tribute to disappearing creatures

“Vanishing Treasures” by Katherine Rundell, is a passionate plea to save the planet’s living cabinet of curiosities

Salon · Dec 31, 2024

The best children’s and YA books of 2024

From a boy on a snowy midnight adventure to a gothic family caper via a young offender inspired by poetry, our critics pick their favourite titles of the year

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2024