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Fleur Hitchcock's Murder Mysteries

Fleur Hitchcock's Murder Mysteries

Fleur Hitchcock's latest murder mystery novel, Murder at Wintertide, is now available and is her most sinister yet.... Fleur began life a More...

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Author Q&A See all

You'd Better Watch Out....!

You'd Better Watch Out....!

Evangeline's not good. She might even be a bully. But she's not a baby, so why did her Dad think bringing that freaky-looking Watching El More...

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A Career in..... See all

What is a Designer?

What is a Designer?

Theatre isn’t all about acting. It takes a whole team of people working together to make a show happen. In this film you can find out abo More...

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Latest Books & Extracts

  • Heist Royale: The enemies-to-lovers sequel to Thieves' Gambit

    Many will play . . . one will win. Would you join the Thieves' Gambit?

  • You'd Better Watch Out

    Evangeline's not good. She might even be a bully. But she's not a baby, so why did her Dad think bringing that freaky-looking Watching El

  • Jed Greenleaf

    Skin of bark, soul of a hero . . . an astonishing standalone adventure from the bestselling author of The World of Podkin One-Ear.

  • Murder at Wintertide

    Murder and mayhem disrupt a family Christmas by the sea - a perfect thriller to keep you gripped this festive season!

  • The Colour of Revenge: Inkheart 4 (hardback)

    After five happy years, Meggie, Mo and Dustfinger feel safe and settled.But arch-villain Orpheus has found an unexpected way to wreak his

  • The Twelve

    It's supposed to be a treat for Kit, a winter holiday by the coast with her sister Libby and their mum. But when Libby vanishes into thin

Featured Authors

  • Ross Montgomery

    Ross Montgomery: Author Ross Montgomery tells ReadingZone about his new book, I Am Rebel, about a dog's quest to save the boy who rescued him.</st

  • Fleur Hitchcock's Murder Mysteries

    Fleur Hitchcock's Murder Mysteries: Fleur Hitchcock's latest murder mystery novel, Murder at Wintertide, is now available and is her most sinister yet.... Fleur began life a

  • Chris Vick

    Chris Vick: Chris Vick tells us how his latest novel, Shadow Creatures, was inspired by his family's experiences in Norway during Wo

  • Berlie Doherty and Tamsin Rosewell introduce The Seamaiden's Odyssey

    Berlie Doherty and Tamsin Rosewell introduce The Seamaiden's Odyssey: Berlie Doherty is the author of the best-selling novel, Street Child, and over 60 more books for children, teenagers and

  • Brian Dungan

    Brian Dungan: Irish author and cameraman Brían Dungan introduces his debut novel Wintour's Game, a time-twisting, action-packed adventure for Alex Ride

  • Olivia Tuffin

    Olivia Tuffin: Olivia Tuffin, whose passion for horses shines through her writing, joins ReadingZone to tell us about The Horse Who Danced, her exciting

Your Reviews

  • Black History for Every Day of the Year

    Clare

    This fabulous new history is an introduction to notable black figures and events across centuries and from around the world. From noted h...

  • Jed Greenleaf

    Sue

    It is the reign of Queen Jane III and the Guild of Iron, led by Cromwell, helps her rule the kingdom of Albion. Although the six magickal guilds compete f...

  • Heist Royale: The enemies-to-lovers sequel to Thieves' Gambit

    Linda

    Heist Royale is the sequel to the action-packed Thieves' Gambit and once again...

  • The Twelve

    Ruth

    The Twelve by Liz Hyde is a beautifully crafted middle grade book with an enticing, atmospheric cover illustrated by Tom de Freston. Alth...

  • On The Wall: Finding Happiness in the Strangest of Places

    Jo

    Starting secondary school can be a daunting time; many young readers will relate to the feelings of anxiety, the pressure to 'fit in', the fear of standin...

  • Podkin and the Tentacled Terror

    Jenny

    A return to the World of Podkin One-Ear is always an absolute joy and offers a totally immersive reading experience, taking you into an a...

  • The Girl who Fell to Earth

    Maddalena

    Aria is a girl who lives with her family in a strange planet called Terros, during a class experiment she discovers that she has human DNA. Since she was...

  • Sword of the Sun: a breathtaking tale of adventure, myth and magic

    Jacqueline

    When Ben and his family are forced through economic circumstances to move from the city to a remote bit of countryside, what he does not expect is the mag...

  • The Colour of Revenge: Inkheart 4 (hardback)

    Sue

    For five years, Mortimer Folchart, the bookbinder, and his daughter, Meggie, have enjoyed living in peace with their family and friends, leaving past even...

  • Whispering Hollow

    Sue

    Pippa Newton loves nature and loves the time she spends with her grandfather at his cottage in the woods. Her brother, Jed, used to enjoy these trips as w...

Videos & Vlogs

A Wintertide murder

A Wintertide murder

With Christmas lights twinkling and last-minute shopping for gifts, no-one expects a body to be washed up along the shoreline... 

Shadow Creatures: A story of Resistance

Shadow Creatures: A story of Resistance

Chris Vick tells ReadingZone how his latest novel, Shadow Creatures, was inspired by his family's experiences in

A disturbing world of Calm

A disturbing world of Calm

SJ Baker introduces her new dystopian novel, Calm, a disturbingly possible world in which the people - and their emotions - are c

This month’s highlights

  • Picture Book

    Create a Picture Book Competition 2024

    Create a Picture Book Competition 2024

    Winners of the ReadingZone Picture Book Competition 2024 announced We are thrilled to announce the winners of the ReadingZone Picture Book Competition 2024, judged by Ste...

  • Book Trailers

    Make a Book Trailer

    Make a Book Trailer

    Create a Book Trailer Create a book trailer of your favourite book or your latest bookclub read for ReadingZone, and encourage others to read the book!  Or you can use it...

  • Podcasts

    Create your own Podcast

    Create your own Podcast

    Bex, a presenter for Fun Kids, has put together a simple guide for us about creating podcasts and gives us some top tips for starting your own podcast.

  • Videos & Vlogs

    Creating a Book Vlog

    Creating a Book Vlog

    Ever wanted to create your own vlog, but don't know how to get started? In these videos, author and book vlogger Lucy Powrie (lucythereader) gives her tips on getting started, what to inc...