Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Inkheart (Inkworld, #1)
Inkspell (Inkworld, #2)
The Thief Lord
Dragon Rider (Dragon Rider, #1)
Inkdeath (Inkworld, #3)
The Inkheart Trilogy: Inkheart, Inkspell, Inkdeath
Reckless (Mirrorworld, #1)
Igraine the Brave
Fearless (Mirrorworld, #2)
Ghost Knight
When Santa Fell to Earth
The Golden Yarn (MirrorWorld, #3)
The Princess Knight
Ghosthunters and the Gruesome Invincible Lightning Ghost!
The Griffin’s Feather
Ghosthunters and the Totally Moldy Baroness!
Ghosthunters and the Muddy Monster of Doom! (Ghosthunters, #4)
Emma and the Blue Genie
Pirate Girl
Inkspell, Volume 1 (Inkheart, #2 Part 1 of 2)
This suggested reading list offers lots of books choices for 9 and 10 year olds. From fantasy to animal stories and mysteries to science fiction adventure, there’s something for every upper primary child. These books for Year 5 include titles suitable for inspiring both able and reluctant readers.
The School Reading List compiles this list of recommended books monthly. This children’s and YA books of the month list highlights new releases and editions of fiction and non-fiction books suitable for children and young adults aged 2-16.
Book series for children and teens to encourage reading for pleasure, including titles by Dominic Sandbrook, Liz Pichon, Harriet Muncaster, Kevin & Katie Tsang, Marie Lu Robert Muchamore and Jason Reynolds.
20 pirate books for children interested in life on the high seas and primary schools looking for pirate books for cross curricular topics. Authors include James Davies, Celia Rees, Neil Gaiman, Lindsay Eagar, Derek Keilty, Cornelia Funke, and Philip Ardagh.
Looking for a travel destination to engage your children? How about a location from a favourite children’s book, or an actual landmark or building which inspired a magical or legendary setting from a story? Here’s a list of top holiday spots with literary themes.
The Colour of Revenge is an amazing, original, and exciting book, which draws the reader in and takes them on a fascinating journey with so many twists, turns, and unexpected cliff-hangers that it is almost impossible to put down.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2024. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels, poetry and non-fiction.
A 100 question quiz with a festive Christmas round for children aged 7-11 in KS2. Genres include fantasy, historical, mystery, adventure and picture books. This literacy quiz is ideal for end of term school activities, family fun in the holiday, or something for your children to do at your local library.
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