Edited by Jessica Adams, Juliet Partridge, Nick Earls: Kids' Night In

This blockbuster of an anthology is full of original stories, illustrations, poems, recipes and celebrity advice on everything from surfing to music.

Contributors include well-known British authors such as Jacqueline Wilson, Darren Shan and Eoin Colfer, as well as popular Australian and New Zealand authors, including Tessa Duder, Andy Griffiths and Margaret Mahy.

This collection is guaranteed to appeal to all young readers because of the sheer range of material. There really is something for everyone, whether they are into fantasy, humour, cartoons, adventure or food.

Royalties go to War Child, an international agency dedicated to improving the lives of children in war zones. So not only will this book delight those who read it, but it will also make a difference to children in need.

Publisher: Puffin

Price: $24.99

Age: 8-12

Recommended by: Dorothy Vinicombe