Books for bored children
Books for bored children! This list of unusually interesting books for children and teens aged 5-14 includes titles by Andy Seed, Robert Muchamore, Colin Furze, Liz Pichon, Jo Simmons and Enid Blyton.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Colin Furze is a British inventor, YouTuber, and author known for his creative engineering projects and inventions. He began his career as a plumber before gaining recognition for his inventive work, which he showcases on his YouTube channel. Furze is noted for building unusual contraptions, including a hoverbike, a jet-powered bicycle, and various gadgets inspired by popular culture.
In addition to his online presence, Colin Furze has written for children, sharing his enthusiasm for invention and engineering. His book, This Book Isn’t Safe!, was published by Puffin in 2017. The book encourages young readers to explore science and engineering through hands-on projects and experiments, reflecting Furze’s practical approach to learning and creativity.
Colin Furze’s This Book Isn’t Safe! was published by Puffin in 2017.
Books for bored children! This list of unusually interesting books for children and teens aged 5-14 includes titles by Andy Seed, Robert Muchamore, Colin Furze, Liz Pichon, Jo Simmons and Enid Blyton.
Disclosure: If you buy books linked to our site, we may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookshops, or Waterstones.com, or Blackwells.co.uk.
Keep up to date with our email newsletter and our latest social media posts about reading, children's books and literacy.
Our latest reading national curriculum year group recommended reading lists:
Picture books for the under 5s | Books for Reception | Books for Year 1 | Books for Year 2 | Books for Year 3 | Books for Year 4 | Books for Year 5 | Books for Year 6 | Books for Year 7 | Books for Year 8 | Books for Year 9 | Books for Year 10 | Books for Year 11