Robert Swindells, perhaps more than any other contemporary author, narrates modern-day fables which not only reflect present-day society but also peoples them with living breathing characters. Jacqueline Hyde adds to his soaring reputation as a master story-teller in the Dickensian tradition

A surprisingly dark allegory about the dangers of "stuff that comes in bottles"

Children who are starting to rebel will find lots to identify with

HowI Met Your Mother vet Jason Segel offers a touching comical saga, the first of a trilogy, about facing things that go bump in the night.

There is a deftness of touch . . . This is a moving story about family secrets and the importance of communication and connection.

Powerful central mystery . . . likeable and well-rounded characters . . . This story will suit a reasonably confident reader emotionally robust enough to appreciate an intense family thriller. If they also love an intriguing and well-realised contemporary setting, then they will thoroughly enjoy SHINE.

Wow, I loved Shine! I was hooked from the first page! It was a thrilling roller-coaster ride and I could barely put it down . . . I’d give Shine six stars out of five!

A brilliant little book

A treat: original, beautifully written and very enjoyable

A darn good adventure.

This novel is a chilling ghost story, a gripping adventure, and a heartwarming look at the often-painful pull of adulthood.