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Emma Read biography

Emma Read is a British children’s author known for her middle-grade fiction. Her debut novel, Milton the Mighty, was published by Chicken House in 2019. The book was shortlisted for the Bath Children’s Novel Award in 2017 prior to publication. Milton the Mighty was followed by a sequel, Milton the Megastar, released in 2020, also by Chicken House. Both books feature a spider protagonist and explore themes of friendship and bravery.

Emma Read’s work has been recognised for its appeal to young readers and its use of humour. She has participated in events such as the Bath Children’s Literature Festival. Her books are available in the UK and internationally. Milton the Mighty was selected for the Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge in 2020.

Her most recent published work is Milton the Megastar (2020).

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This Emma Read page was last updated on November 22nd, 2025

Reading lists and resources featuring Emma Read

Silent Night by Emma Read

Last updated on November 22, 2025 by Sally Latham

Silent Night is a fast-paced, dark and spooky Christmas mystery that keeps readers guessing while exploring grief, anxiety, family and the complicated emotions of growing up.

Christmas topic books for EYFS, KS1 & KS2

Last updated on November 3, 2025 by Tom Tolkien

Christmas topic books with fiction and nonfiction suitable for children in EYFS, KS1 & KS2 including titles by Raymond Briggs, Fiona Watt, Dawn Casey, Kate Saunders Graham Oakley and Catherine Doyle.

November 2025 book club picks

Last updated on October 31, 2025 by Tom Tolkien

November 2025’s book club includes titles by Cat Weldon, Paul Ian Cross, Ewa Jozefkowicz, Gill Lewis, Katya Balen, Carrie Sellon, Bex Hogan, Carlos Sánchez, Emma Read, David Barker, Finbar Hawkins, Bethany Rutter, and Amber Hamilton.

Adventure Stories for Children and Teens

Last updated on June 11, 2025 by Tom Tolkien

Adventure stories for children and teens, including modern and classic titles by Maz Evans, Cressida Cowell, Dom Conlon, Lucy Brandt, Sufiya Ahmed, Varsha Shah, A.F. Steadman, Wilbur Smith, Robert Muchamore, Robert Louis Stevenson and more.

The Power of Children’s Book Series | Series 1, Episode 12

Last updated on July 31, 2023 by Tom Tolkien

Season 1, Episode 12 of the School Reading List podcast. New book post, 30 great books for July 2023 and using the power of children’s and teen book series to kickstart reading for pleasure.

Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Summer 2023

Last updated on April 17, 2023 by Tom Tolkien

Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2023. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.

Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Spring 2020

Last updated on December 26, 2020 by Tom Tolkien

Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Spring 2020. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.

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