Reading lists for KS3 pupils

Books for KS3 children and teens aged 11-14

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Books for KS3 children and teens aged 11-14 – our recommendations

Please find below our suggested reading lists for Year 7 (11-12-year-olds), Year 8 (12-13-year-olds), and Year 9 (13-14-year-olds). These book choices are regularly updated and feature titles from a wide range of genres to appeal to both confident and reluctant readers

Graphic novels for young adults aged 12-16 in KS3 and KS4

Graphic novels for young adults aged 12-16 in KS3 & KS4

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Our recommended graphic novels for teens and young adults aged 12-16 to appeal to reluctant readers and able readers alike. This list includes works by Tony Medina, Stephen Collins, Terri Libenson, Raina Telgemeier, Meg-John Barker and Neil Gaiman.

Best books for Year 7. Suggested reading books for children in Year 7 of secondary school.

Year 7 recommended reading list for children aged 11-12

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Books for year 7 – our reading recommendation for 11 year olds at the start of secondary school in Year 7. There’s a selection of choices including classics, well-known authors, new titles, cult fiction and short stories. This recommended Year 7 reading list is aimed at all ability ranges.

Best books for Year 9. Year 9 Booklist - suggested reading books for children aged 13-14 in KS3.

Year 9 recommended reading list for teens aged 13-14

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Books for Year 9 – a selection of reading books to challenge and interest pupils aged 13-14 in KS3 secondary schools. Authors include Gary Paulsen and Judy Blume.

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School Reading List Book of the Month Archive

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Each month, the School Reading List compiles a list of recommended books and on this page, we feature an archive of recommendations for picture books, fiction, and nonfiction from previous years.

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