Recommended reading books for primary and secondary aged children in the UK
Christine Modafferi, also known as Chris Modafferi, is an Italian-American editor-turned-writer. In 2015, she moved to London to work in publishing. Her work in children’s publishing includes editing books and writing non-fiction for young adults.
The book introduces young readers to newly discovered animal species, including a whale, a grasshopper-warbler, a rose-veiled fairy wrasse and tiny chameleons.
Earth’s New Animals is aimed at readers aged 6 and over and is connected to Key Stage 1 natural history learning. Its hardback edition has the ISBN 9781526366054.
Suggested reading books for Year 4 children, aged 8-9. A selection of exciting titles aimed at boys and girls of all abilities in lower KS2. Featured authors include Michael Rosen, Helen Cresswell, Andy Griffiths, Pamela Butchart and Malorie Blackman.
September 2026’s book club includes titles by Sam Usher, Kes Gray, Joseph Coelho, Nadia Shireen, David Olusoga, Emma Carroll, Elizabeth Acevedo, Ava Reid, Katie Tsang, Steve Cole and Tom Palmer.
Plants, trees and forests books for children and teens with titles by Julia Donaldson, Peter Wohlleben, Nicola Davies, Yuval Zommer, Jonathan Drori, Katya Balen, Timothée de Fombelle, Holly Black, Joseph Coelho, and Frances Hardinge.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2026. These reading recommendations include picture books, poetry, early and middle-grade fiction, young adult novels and non-fiction.
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