Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Graci Kim is a New Zealand author known for writing children’s and young adult fiction. She is the author of The Last Fallen Star, which is the first book in the Gifted Clans trilogy published by Rick Riordan Presents, an imprint of Disney-Hyperion. The series draws on Korean mythology and follows the adventures of a young Korean-American girl discovering her magical heritage.
Kim’s background includes work as a diplomat and a television presenter before she began her writing career. Her stories often explore themes of identity, family, and belonging, inspired by her own experiences and cultural heritage.
The Gifted Clans trilogy includes The Last Fallen Star (2021), The Last Fallen Moon (2022), and The Last Fallen Realm (2023), all published by Rick Riordan Presents. The first book in the series, The Last Fallen Star, was published in 2021.
Season 1, Episode 30 of the School Reading List podcast. New book post, 30 great books for May 2025 and Investing in Your School Library Can Boost Your School Inspection Grade.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2025. These reading recommendations include picture books, poetry, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
April 2025’s book club recommendations feature titles by Tracy Curran, Laura Dockrill, Maudie Powell-Tuck & Duncan Beedie, Dan Abdo & Jason Patterson, Ben Garrod, Helen Rutter, Matt Goodfellow, Eve Wersocki Morris, Graci Kim, Alexia Casale, Grainne O’Brien, & Patrice Caldwell.
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