Books for KS3 children aged 11-14

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

Last updated on December 5, 2024 by Tom Tolkien

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.

Great books for pupils in Year 8 aged 12 and 13 in key stage 3

Year 8 recommended reading list for children aged 12-13

Last updated on November 22, 2024 by Tom Tolkien

A selection of reading books to challenge and interest Year 8 pupils – aged 12-13 – in KS3 secondary schools. Authors include Michael Morpurgo and Anne Fine.

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

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

Last updated on October 13, 2024 by Tom Tolkien

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

Year 9 recommended reading list for teens aged 13-14

Last updated on October 7, 2024 by Tom Tolkien

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.

School Reading List Book of the Month Archive

Last updated on January 12, 2019 by Tom Tolkien

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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