Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
David MacPhail is a Scottish author who writes for children and young readers. His work spans a range of genres, including adventure, historical fiction, and humour. MacPhail is known for creating engaging stories that often feature elements of Scottish history and folklore.
Among his published works is the Thorfinn the Nicest Viking series, which follows the adventures of a kind-hearted Viking boy. The series is illustrated by Richard Morgan and published by Floris Books. MacPhail has also written the Top-Secret Grandad and Me series, illustrated by Laura Aviñó and published by Floris Books, which centres on a young detective and his ghostly grandfather.
In addition to these series, MacPhail is the author of Velda the Awesomest Viking: and the Voyage of Deadly Doom, illustrated by Richard Morgan and published by Floris Books in 2021. He has also written Yeti on the Loose, illustrated by Laura Aviñó, published by Floris Books in 2022.
David MacPhail’s books are published by Floris Books, and his stories are often accompanied by illustrations from a range of artists. His work includes both chapter books and early readers, appealing to a variety of age groups within children’s literature.
In 2021, Velda the Awesomest Viking: and the Voyage of Deadly Doom was published by Floris Books.
Children’s and teen books about World War 1 with titles by Terry Deary, Hilary Robinson and Martin Impey, Michaela Morgan, Berlie Doherty, Dominic Sandbrook, Theresa Breslin, Tom Palmer, Michael Morpurgo and Hilary McKay.
Maps, mapping and atlases for children and teens, including nonfiction titles by Vivian French, Collins Maps, Emily Hawkins, Thiago de Moraes, Lonely Planet, Joshua Foer, Tim Marshall and Dorling Kindersley.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Spring 2021. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
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