Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Holly Race is a British author known for writing young adult fantasy fiction. She studied English at university and has worked as a script editor in the television industry. Her debut novel, Midnight’s Twins, was published by Hot Key Books in 2020. This book is the first in a trilogy, followed by A Gathering Midnight and A Midnight Dark and Golden. The trilogy explores a hidden world accessed through dreams, blending elements of fantasy and adventure. Holly Race’s work is published by Hot Key Books, an imprint of Bonnier Books UK. Her debut novel, Midnight’s Twins, was released in 2020.
Our YA summer reads for 2020 list includes a healthy mix of thrillers, prescient CLI-FI, atmospheric coming of age stories, empathy novels, adventures, teen romances, and fantasy for 12-16 years olds – and maybe parents as well.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2020. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
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