Recommended reading books for children by J.R.R Tolkien

Year 6 recommended reading list for children aged 10-11

Last updated on April 6, 2024 by Tom Tolkien

Suggested reading books for Year 6 pupils, aged 10-11. A selection of exciting titles aimed at boys and girls of all abilities in upper KS2. Highlighted authors include David Almond, Malorie Blackman, Nina Bawden and Charlie Higson.

Adventure Stories for Children and Teens

Last updated on December 21, 2023 by Tom Tolkien

Adventure stories for children and teens, including modern and classic titles by Maz Evans, Cressida Cowell, Dom Conlon, Lucy Brandt, Sufiya Ahmed, Varsha Shah, A.F. Steadman, Wilbur Smith, Robert Muchamore, Robert Louis Stevenson and more.

Best books for GCSE. Suggested reading books for pupils in Year 10 in KS4

Year 10 recommended reading list for teens aged 14-15

Last updated on November 12, 2023 by Tom Tolkien

A selection of reading books to challenge and interest Year 10 pupils – aged 14-15 – in KS4 secondary schools. Authors include Jeanette Winterson and JRR Tolkien.

Travelling round the world in Children's Literature

Travel locations and holiday destinations inspired by children’s books

Last updated on April 23, 2023 by Tom Tolkien

Looking for a travel destination to engage your children? How about a location from a favourite children’s book, or an actual landmark or building which inspired a magical or legendary setting from a story? Here’s a list of top holiday spots with literary themes.

School Reading List KS2 Christmas children's books quiz

100 question children’s book quiz for pupils aged 7-11 in KS2

Last updated on August 6, 2021 by Jan Tolkien

A 100 question quiz with a festive Christmas round for children aged 7-11 in KS2. Genres include fantasy, historical, mystery, adventure and picture books. This literacy quiz is ideal for end of term school activities, family fun in the holiday, or something for your children to do at your local library.

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