Secondary KS3, KS4 and KS5 11-18 books lists

Best books for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Best books for middle grade and YA

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Books for teens and young adults in KS3, KS4 and KS5

Please peruse our suggested reading lists for children, teenagers, and young adults in Key Stage Three (KS3) Key Stage Four (KS4) and Key Stage Five (KS5) of secondary education. There’s a wide range of fiction, nonfiction, classic, contemporary and diverse titles.

Hopefully, you will find ideal choices and ideas for bookshelves, classrooms, and school libraries.

These lists promote a love of reading and reading for pleasure, and cater for a range of abilities suitable for 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18-year-olds in Years 7-13.

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 June 19, 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.

Suggested reading books for pupils in Year 11 in KS4

Year 11 recommended reading list for teens aged 15-16

Last updated on June 14, 2024 by Tom Tolkien

A selection of reading books to challenge and interest Year 11 pupils – aged 15-16 – in KS4 secondary schools. Authors include Ray Bradbury and John Steinbeck.

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 June 14, 2024 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.

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 June 14, 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.

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 June 14, 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.

Magazines for children aged 3-6, 7-12 and 13+

Magazines and newspapers for children and teenagers

Last updated on June 13, 2024 by Tom Tolkien

Recommended magazines and newspapers for children aged 3-6, 7-12 and 13+ in the UK. Ideal reading material for pupils in UK primary and secondary schools and useful resources for teachers and school libraries.

Learning to drive

Last updated on June 6, 2024 by Tom Tolkien

Learning to drive books and resources for UK teens covering the Highway Code, vehicle safety, theory test questions and how to drive. Ideal for post GCSE students, sixth form libraries, home learning and teens who want to learn how to drive after they turn 17.