Best books for GCSE. Suggested reading books for pupils in Year 10 in KS4

Year 10 recommended reading list for teens aged 14-15

A selection of reading books to challenge and interest Year 10 pupils – aged 14-15 – in KS4 secondary schools. Authors include Jeanette Winterson and JRR Tolkien.

GCSE English language and English literature revision

GCSE revision books and guides for English language and literature

Our list of up-to-date GCSE English language and literature revision guides for pupils in years 10 & 11 of secondary schools, chosen by KS4 teachers, heads of departments in the state and independent sectors, tutors and homeschooling parents.

Graphic novel versions of GCSE English texts

Graphic novel versions of GCSE English texts

Graphic novel versions of GCSE English novels and playscript set texts for young adults in KS4 to appeal to both reluctant and able readers and make challenging exam texts more accessible.


About Tom Tolkien

Photo of author
Tom Tolkien is a highly qualified (BA Hons, PGCE, QTS) children's literature expert and teacher with over 25 years of experience. He has led inset courses, developed curriculum materials, spoken at conferences, advised on longlisting for several international children's literature literature awards and written for educational publishers including contributing to a BETT award-nominated app. Social profiles: X | Linkedin

You might also find these articles useful:

Key Stage 2 SATs revision books

KS2 SATs revision books

KS2 SATs revision books for children of all abilities in Year 6. Our recommendations cover Maths, English, SPaG & confidence building and include resources by Andrew Jennings, Matthew Syed, CGP, Igloo Books, Collins Education, Pearson and STP Books.
Common Entrance Revision

Common Entrance Revision for 13+ Year 8

Revision for 13+ Common Entrance in Year 8, including practice papers, answers, revision guides & notes for English, Maths, Science, French, History & more.

Sign up to the School Reading List Newsletter

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


Home » GCSE