“The best scholars, reviewers, authors and critics write for Books for Keeps,” says editor Rosemary Stones, “We hold a mirror up to the children’s book world and reflects back its output, issues and preoccupations with intelligence, scholarship and wit.”
Book of the week
The Butterfly Clues (14+ Secondary/Adult)
Kate Ellison
A thriller, a mystery, a romance, a study of OCD, The Butterfly Clues also has something of the air of a fairy tale to it.
Latest Reviews
The Child's Elephant (10-14 Middle/Secondary)
Rachel Campbell-Johnston
(David Fickling Books)
One of the best children’s novels published this year, and surely a hot contender for any prizes going.
Captain Valiant and Me: Revenge of the Black Phantom (8-10 Junior/Middle)
Adam Britten
(Piccadilly Press)
A fast moving tale, with some amusing moments, and a satisfying ending. Black and white illustrations on most pages capture the tongue in cheek action of these superheroes and provide additional enjoyment to the story.
Quantum Drop (10-14 Middle/Secondary)
Saci Lloyd
(Hodder Children's Books)
This is a well-crafted and pacey thriller from the Costa-shortlisted author of The Carbon Diaries 2015, with obvious appeal for gamers.

