Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2025. These reading recommendations include picture books, poetry, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
The School Reading List compiles this list of recommended books monthly. This children’s and YA books of the month list highlights new releases and editions of fiction and non-fiction books suitable for children and young adults aged 2-16.
Gloam is a genuinely terrifying tale for 10+ year olds where siblings face horrors from their nightmares, learning that fear and grief can shape courage and bring families closer together.
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