Eoin Colfer's 'The Wish List' is a bitter yet rip-roaringly funny tale of two teenagers on the road to hell - literally.

Meg is in trouble. Along with her partner in crime, Belch, she ends up in a very tricky situation after a botched attempt to rob a pensioner's flat.

Meg's soul is up for grabs as the divine and the demonic try every underhand ploy imaginable to claim it.

Her only chance of salvation is the Wish List.

I would suggest this story is more adult in its appeal as the under 11's may not fully understand some of the jokes that can be quite border-line. Leaving this aside, however, it is a cracking read and another masterly work by Eoin Colfer.

I believe Artemis Fowl fans will love this story even though it is different. Showing a fantastic imagination with a masterful ability with words - this can only be - Eoin Colfer.