Rock War giveaway!

We're featuring bestselling author Robert Muchamore as our Author of the Month - and just to make it even more exciting, we'll be giving away the whole Rock War set to a lucky member!

www.turn2page1.com/index.php?page=competition&compid=0

Plot revealed for Pullman's Book of Dust

One of the most talked-about books of 2017, Philip Pullman's The Book of Dust, is published today and after eight months of secrecy, the embargo is now lifted on the novel's plot.

Minecraft Guides to give away!

We have five sets of the latest Minecraft Guides (Egmont) to give away. The books have insider information and tips from experts at Mojang games studio - the original creators of Minecraft.

BBC marks 20 years of Harry Potter

Drawing on a new exhibition being staged by the British Library from October, the BBC will be airing a one-hour documentary on Harry Potter: A History of Magic although the date has not been confirmed.

Mortal Engines film on target for 2018 release

Filming in New Zealand for the Mortal Engines film - based on Philip Reeves's book - has ended and the film is on schedule for its release at the end of next year - 14th December 2014, to be precise.

YALC highlights & schedule announced!

Writing and illustration workshops, the art of narration and unconventional romance will be among the subjects covered at YALC 2017 alongside a host of author appearances including Patrick Ness, Patrice Lawrence, Sophie McKenzie and Non Pratt.

www.londonfilmandcomiccon.com/index.php/yalc

MG Leonard wins Branford Boase Award

MG Leonard, together with her editors Barry Cunningham and Rachel Leyshon (Chicken House Books), have won the Branford Boase Award for Beetle Boy. The award recognises outstanding debut writers and their editors.

Wicked Young Writers winners announced

Children from over 600 schools in the UK have taken part in the 2017 Wicked Young Writer Awards, with the winners announced today, Friday, at a ceremony at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre, home of the award-winning musical WICKED.