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Recommended For 5+

THEMED READS

RECEPTION - YR 2 / NURSERY - P3

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9780008680749

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9781800903234

9781800901902

9781800902152

9781800902411

Magic, mystery, kindness

Real life, tennis, determination

Party, friends, compromise

Funny, pets, mystery

Rabbits, mistake, peril

Hana joins the Moonlight Mystery Agency to help Spark the bionic unicorn find her missing birthday cake in the first of an exciting new series from bestseller Vashti Hardy.

Lottie Dod leads the way to sporting victory in this inspiring Little Gem from bestselling author Katherine Woodfine.

Sidney and Carrie’s friendship is being put to the test. Can Lisa Thompson’s uplifting duo learn to compromise in time for their joint birthday party?

Mysterious miaowing from the empty flat upstairs sets Liam and Sav on a quest to find the ghost cat in this charming gem from award-winning author Pamela Butchart.

Can Annie find her missing bunny before it’s caught by the neighbourhood fox? A gentle and heartwarming animal story from worldwide bestseller Holly Webb.

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9781800901285

9781781128503

9781800902145

Funny, pets, family

Community, kindness, friends

Early reader, celebrations, winter

Football, friends, superstition

Puppies, differences, rescue

Polly has set up a pets’ holiday home for the summer and with a house full of greedy guinea pigs, pesky parrots and slithering snakes, Mum is getting more fed up by the day!

Especially when Doris the snake goes missing...

A missing budgie inspires an unlikely friendship between a young boy and his elderly neighbour in this touching Little Gem from award-winner and Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho.

Superstar illustrator Nick Sharratt takes inspiration from a celebration of the winter solstice in this charming and colourful Little Gem.

Ridiculous injuries … strange illnesses … cancelled games … Everything’s going wrong for the Saints this season, and Stanley’s team-mates believe they finally know why. Their football kit is cursed!

A sausage dog discovers that, despite being small, she has strengths of her very own in this adorable gem from bestselling author Pip Jones, perfect for dog lovers.

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Recommended For 7 to 8 Year Olds KS1 YR 3 / P4

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9780008695637 | RA 7

9781781129586 | RA 7

9781800901865 | RA 7

9781800900851 | RA 7

9781800902572 | RA 7

Grandparents, rules, deception

Mudlarking, pets, family fun

Friendship, repairs, treasure

Horses, friendship, wishes

Urban, wildlife, rescue

Skye and Harry discover Gran isn’t quite as strict as Dad makes out in this funny family story from multi-award-winning author Anne Fine.

Granny’s hunt for the perfect pet brings some unexpected results in this goofy adventure of family, mudlarking and mayhem.

A smashed china dragon helps Tyra to bond with her new classmates in this touching tale from bestselling author Karen McCombie.

Award-winning author Tanya Landman brings a fresh perspective to horse-riding stories with the first in a heart-warming new series about friendship and dreaming big.

When wild animals stray into the park and get into difficulties, Hassan and his mum are there to help in two heartwarming tales from animal-story maestro Helen Peters.

9780008770006 | RA 7

9781800902190 | RA 7

9781800902015 | RA 7

9781800901032 | RA 7

9781800900523 | RA 7

Winter, storm, community

Creature, new school, crafting

Egypt, time-slip, adventure

Funny, politics, power

Sadness, family, funny

As autumn turns to winter on Gull Haven Island, a snow goose crash-lands amidst a storm. Tia and Nat jump to the rescue in this heartwarming tale from Gill Lewis.

New girl Hattie hopes a scarecrow will protect her den at school, but she soon realises she can’t control him … A darkly comic tale from acclaimed author Nicola Skinner.

Seth learns some important life lessons when he’s transported back to Ancient Egypt in this absorbing time-slip adventure.

When the Prime Minister begins making Ted’s great ideas a reality, he suddenly has a lot of responsibility on his shoulders … A hilarious comedy caper from Waterstones Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce.

A thoughtful and playful story exploring empathy, kindness and mental health, from global bestselling author Eoin Colfer.

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Recommended For 8 to 9 Year Olds KS2 YR 4 / P5

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9781781128244 | RA 8

9781800901766 | RA 7

9781800902770 | RA 7

9780008723712 | RA 8

9780008726201 | RA 8

Cats, magic, friendship

Magic, mishap, misunderstanding

Nature, conservation, friends

Sci-fi, tech, aggression

Eco protest, family, split

A cautionary tale of brats, cats and a little bit of magic from much loved and best-selling author Malorie Blackman.

An accidental luggage swap with a witch conjures a series of mishaps for Zahra in this charming magical adventure from acclaimed children’s author Aisha Bushby.

Tia must show visitors to Gull Haven Island how to respect the environment and protect the animals who live there in this charming tale from award-winning author Gill Lewis.

When Danny reveals the dark underside of a company making a new fighting toy gadget, he has no idea of the danger he’s in. A gripping sci-fi mystery from Alastair Chisholm.

Troublemaker Noah reveals hidden depths as he teams up with goodie-two-shoes Grace to save a majestic local oak tree in this uplifting tale from bestselling author Lisa Thompson.

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9780008700522 | RA 8

9781800902695 | RA 8

9780008715779 | RA 8

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9781781129531 | RA 8

Lighthouse, rescue, history

Magic, friendship, funny

Egypt, treasure, discovery

Judgement, grief, friendship

School trip, labradoodle, mayhem

Award-winning Hilary McKay brings the childhood of Victorian heroine Grace Darling to life in this heartfelt reimagining of her life up to and including the Forfarshire shipwreck.

Marvellous Marvin braves the stage to showcase the magic that can be found in true friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from bestselling author Jenny Pearson.

Uncover the incredible true story of Howard Carter’s world-changing discovery in this fun and informative retelling of the secrets of Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Hayley discovers the importance of giving people a chance in this thought-provoking tale from critically acclaimed author Lesley Parr.

The first in a delightful series following the mischievous canine antics of a classroom pet, from World of Norm author Jonathan Meres.

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TOP PICKS BY AGE RANGE AND SCHOOL YEAR GROUP THEMED READS

Recommended For 9 to 10 Year Olds KS2 YR 5 / P6

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9781800902763 | RA 7

9780008688516 | RA 7

9781800901872 | RA 7

9781800902299 | RA 7

9781800903241 | RA 8

Vet, animals, island life

Witch, quest, friendship

WWII, family, shortages

Sci-fi, survival, technology

Fathers, separation, football

Tia and her mum start an adventurous new life on Gull Haven Island, finding lots of animals who need their help along the way.

A shop-witch and a hero must work together to fulfil an important quest in this magical adventure from award-winning children’s author Aisha Bushby.

As World War ll drags on, Susan sets out on a mission to cheer up her mum in this heartwarming wartime tale from award-winning historical fiction writer Tony Bradman.

Stranded and alone on the moon, Luna is running out of time …

Chris Bradford crafts The Martian for younger readers in this gripping outer-space survival story.

A young boy’s relationship with his struggling dad is strained when he is forced to choose between playing football and quality time in this sensitively told story from award-winning writer Tony Bradman.

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9780008698102 | RA 8

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9781800902121 | RA 8

Wilderness, friendship, funny

School test, stress, resilience

Football, community, Sikhism

Quest, mystery, inventions

History, civilisation, Vikings

Average Joe takes to the wilderness to track down Bigfoot and become a school legend in this brilliantly funny adventure from Lollie Award winning author Jenny Pearson.

Try as he might, Arun simply cannot wriggle his way out of taking the maths test at school.

Instead, he must learn to face his fears in this encouraging and relatable school story.

A young Sikh footballer reaches out across the generational divide to help a lonely old man in an uplifting story from acclaimed author Bali Rai.

Embark on an action-packed quest to find the lost town of clockwork in the first of a new fantasy adventure series from Vashti Hardy, packed with her trademark STEM inventions.

From traders to raiders, embark on an incredible voyage through Viking life and history in the first in an exciting new series from bestselling non-fiction writer David Long.

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Recommended For 10 to 11 Year Olds KS2 YR 6 / P7

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9781800903210 | RA 7

9780008695705 | RA 7

9781800900905 | RA 8

9780008700539 | RA 8

9780008672928 | RA 8

Sci-fi, survival, space

Football, friends, courage

Digital detoc, camping, family

History, civilisation, Egyptians

Family, anxiety, mental health

When disaster strikes on the International Space Station, Stella needs a whole galaxy of luck to return safely to Earth.

Bestselling author Chris Bradford crafts Gravity for younger readers in this gripping outer-space thriller.

Kian has to face his fears of footballing failure in order to support a friend in this action-packed sports story from bestselling and award-winning author Tom Palmer.

A quest for screen-free family time leads to camping chaos in this hilarious and heartwarming comedy from the author of Anisha, Accidental Detective.

From sacred cats to the invention of toothpaste, Blue Peter Award winning author David Long takes readers on an intriguing investigation into the ancient Egyptian civilisation.

With help from his grandma, Josh finds a way to quieten his overactive ‘Brian’ in this gently humorous and empathetic tale about family and mental health by bestseller Helen Rutter.

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9781800902473 | RA 8

9780008698096 | RA 8

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Historical, opportunity, peril

Sloth bear, captivity, rescue

Historical, true story, slavery

Dogs, hospital, family

Football, friendship, psoriasis

Lucy Strange interweaves the Industrial Revolution with gripping Greek mythology in this atmospheric tale.

Puloma must summon immense courage to rescue a captive bear in this gripping adventure from award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan.

From the horrors of the slave trade to a book that changed the world, Catherine Johnson celebrates the incredible life of Olaudah Equiano in this gripping true story.

Letters from a longed-for pet provide comfort and entertainment for a lonely boy in a heartfelt and gently humorous tale from bestselling author Piers Torday.

Facing up to fears of bullying, Eva finds the courage to take to the field in this heartwarming tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth.

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Recommended For 11 to 12 Year Olds KS3 YR 7 / S1

9781800902480 | RA 7

9780008732141 | RA 7

9781781129685 | RA 8

9781800902589 | RA 8

9781781128404 | RA 8

Peril, judgement, understanding

Funny, friendship, quest

Dogs, football, homelessness

Cli-fi, dystopia, greed

Exploration, prejudice, hero

A dramatic coach crash forces Hailey to re-examine her relationships with her fellow singing-club members in this gripping drama from queen of teen thrillers Sophie McKenzie.

Former bestmates Kit and Hamza must deliver a cooked turkey across town, but can they tolerate one another for that long? A hilarious caper from bestseller Simon James Green.

A four-legged hero risks it all to make his best friend’s dream come true in this touching adventure of family, football and beating the odds.

Climate catastrophe leaves the people of Earth fighting for oxygen in this gripping dystopian thriller from bestselling sci-fi author Alastair Chisholm.

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A thrilling fictionalised account of the life of Matthew Henson, the first African-American man to travel to the North Pole, from the Carnegie-nominated author Catherine Johnson.

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9781781129388 | RA 8

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9780008722296 | RA 9

Relocation, comical, friendship

Ghost, Gothic, grief

Space, survival, resilience

Teen life, high school, humour

Nature, family, quest

Can friendships survive as Denny relives the good times and rewrites the bad? A comic and compelling tale from award-winning author Keith Gray.

Will Hugo heed the pleas of the fog-shrouded figure at the window and welcome him inside?

A spine-tingling ghost story from bestselling author Lucy Strange.

A thrilling and captivating retelling of one of history’s most famous space missions, from Blue Peter Book Award winning author David Long.

Hilarity follows disaster in this sharp-witted tale of the trials of pre-teen life, from award-winning and critically acclaimed Crongton author Alex Wheatle.

Anthony McGowan pens an environmental tale packed full of grit, heart and humour, as Kyle and his grandad execute a plan to save the local beck.

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Recommended For 12 to 13 Year Olds KS3 YR 8 / S2

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9780008739522 | RA 7

9780008736736 | RA 7

9780008726218 | RA 8

9781800902039 | RA 8

9781800902725 | RA 8

School, anixety, understanding

Relationships, rivalry, anxiety

Historical, true story, resilience

First love, music, funny

Tech, thriller, manipulation

Ellie battles feelings of anxiety about school that she can’t explain in this sensitively told tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth.

Cousins Yasmin and Ruby have always been rivals, but both sides of the story are exposed in this cleverly composed clean-teen novella from Karen McCombie.

Catherine Johnson celebrates the incredible life of Josephine Baker, chronicling her journey from an impoverished childhood to beloved actress, dancer and wartime heroine.

From award-winning author Phil Earle comes the hilariously agonising account of one teenage boy’s disastrous attempts to win the heart of the cool new girl at school.

Bestselling YA author Melinda Salisbury exposes the dark underbelly of new technologies in this gripping thriller.

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9781800902961 | RA 8

9781781124222 | RA 8

9780008748517 | RA 8

9781800900899 | RA 8

9780008739034 | RA 9

Cli-fi, disability, poverty

Football, dreams, romance

Halloween, ghosts, horror

Environment, angst, quest

Nature, struggles, growing up

The terrifying impact of global warming on vulnerable lives is laid bare in this gripping tale of survival from internationally bestselling author Steve Cole.

Baljit dreams of football stardom, so when the chance of a lifetime comes along, he can’t let it slip through his grasp – even if it means a chain of lies to his parents … A witty and warm sports drama from teen favourite Bali Rai.

Bored with trick-ortreating, three friends venture into the woods on Halloween night to hunt for the haunted McBride House in this spine-tingling horror story from Phil Hickes.

Marcus Sedgwick crafts a characteristically unsettling mystery exploring teen relationships and our connection to the world around us in this suspenseful and eerie drama.

Carnegie Medal winning author Anthony McGowan weaves a bleakly poetic tale about one boy’s determination to save a badger cub from the destructive hands of a local gang.

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Recommended For 13+

THEMED READS

KS3 YR 9+ / S3+

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9781800902534 | RA 7

9781800901926 | RA 8

9781800902701 | RA 8

9781800901018 | RA 8

9781800902428 | RA 8

Racism, Sikhism, violence

Family, trauma, ghosts

Tech, thriller, manipulation

Remorse, foster care, justice

LGBTQ+, romance, prom

An innocent night out to celebrate a sixteenth birthday turns to tragedy in this powerful story of racial intolerance from award-winning author Bali Rai.

A grim discovery brings disturbing revelations in this chilling ghost story from the phenomenal late Marcus Sedgwick.

Bestselling YA author Melinda Salisbury exposes the dark underbelly of new technologies and online friendships in this gripping thriller.

A powerful and heart-rending exploration of a teenager’s journey through grief, rage and getting caught in the criminal justice system from award-winning author Patrice Lawrence.

Alfie Parker has bagged the hottest date to prom … hasn’t he?

A life-affirming teen romance from bestselling author Simon James Green.

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9781800901919 | RA 8

9781800902282 | RA 8

9780008739065 | RA 9

9780008700492

Fascism, poverty, prejudice

Escape, betrayal, friendship

Thriller, mystery, horror

Brothers, danger, loss

Horror, sci-fi, conspiracy

Elsie witnesses the rise of antisemitic fascism in 1930s London in this gripping historical drama from award-winning author Tanya Landman.

The complicated nuances of teenage friendship are captured perfectly in this story of summer adventure and exploration by award-winning author Keith Gray.

Bestselling YA horror writer Cynthia Murphy crafts a spine-chilling thriller about a summer camp gone deathly wrong.

Nature’s fury tests a brother’s courage and a dog’s loyalty in this Carnegie Medal winning ending to the story of the beloved brothers of the Truth of Things series.

Master of sci-fi horror Dan Smith delivers an action-packed adventure as secret organisation The Night House exposes the terrifying truth behind the Alpine Heights disaster.

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