The second novel in the projected Mercy Falls trilogy reintroduces us to Sam and Grace, and concentrates on the relationship developing between them as humans, each apparently 'cured' of shifting between wolf and human.

Cole, infected with werewolfism to save him from his successful, pressurised life which has resulted in addiction and suicidal tendencies, makes an uneasy third, and Isabel, who tried and failed to cure her brother, completes the cast.

As compelling as the earlier novel, Linger is more concerned with the human side of the shifting process, but no less gripping, as it focuses on teenage relationships and loyalty under extreme, if unusual, stress. The denouement shocks us, but promises an equally thought-provoking conclusion to this excellent series.

Set in a dystopian world where technology is flawed and magic abounds, this is the second instalment in the Worldquake Sequence.

Eleven-year-old Effie and her friends Maximilian, Raven, Lexy and Wolf each possess different magical powers. The children are suspicious when ruthless billionaire Albion Freake offers cash to anyone who hands over their copy of the bestselling children’s fantasy novel The Chosen Ones, written by Raven’s mother, Laurel Wilde.

As they attempt to discover Freake’s plan, Effie disappears into the Otherworld and her friends fear for her life. Meanwhile, Maximilian feels compelled to visit the Underworld, which is populated by monsters, demons and members of the sinister organisation known as the Diberi. The friends must use their wit, bravery and magical skills to overcome the villainous forces that threaten their existence.

Exciting, fast-paced and sometimes dark, this compelling fantasy adventure is peppered with portals into other dimensions, evil plots and magic. The brave, resourceful protagonists battle with larger-than life villains to protect the universe from destruction by the Diberi, and it will all leave readers desperately awaiting the third book in the series.

Lyra and her animal daemon live a carefree life amongst the scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. Yet the destiny that awaits her will take her far from her home, to the magical frozen lands of the Arctic, amongst the witch-clans and ice-bears. Here, she will discover the truth about her identity, which will have immeasurable consequences reaching beyond her own world.

This extraordinary fantasy is the first book in Philip Pullman's multi-award-winning His Dark Materials trilogy. Exciting, original and enormously powerful it is an incredible feat of imagination, and one of the classics of 20th century children's literature.