hot picks
Ashwin VS Mahtani, 11, King George V School
cd: Katy Perry's Teenage Dream. Features great songs like Firework and Last Friday Night.
dvd: Rise of the Planets of the Apes. Shows us just how wrong animal testing can go.
movie: Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows. The detective finally meets an adversary worthy of his intellect.
book: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. A fitting end to a great series.
gadget: Samsung's Galaxy Nexus. Unique phone uses the superb Android 4G system.
Tiffany Chan, 11, Lutheran Academy
cd: 21 by Adele. A wonderful follow-up for the young English singer.
dvd: Cowboys and Aliens. An unlikely scenario but still entertaining.
movie: We Bought a Zoo. A heart-warming story of a family that comes together to restore a zoo.
book: Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer. The battle between vampires and werewolves continues.
gadget: Marshall Major headphones. They look stylish and offer exceptional sound, too.
Radio3 Teen Time with Alyson Hau
cd: One Direction's Up All Night, available on pre-order now. Directioners, tune in this week to catch the interview with Niall!
dvd: Johnny English - Reborn. The Mr Bean actor is far more than a comedian, he's a full-on action star, too.
movie: We Bought a Zoo, starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson, shows how great a power animals have to heal humans.
book: Get It Together Girl! by Karyn L Beach. A 28-day guide to organising your home, with very practical tips.
gadget: Kinect Disneyland Adventures. Dive into a world of interactive magic with your favourite characters.