Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Jason Rohan is a British author known for writing children’s and young adult fiction. He is the author of the The Sword of Kuromori series, which draws on Japanese mythology and adventure themes. The first book in the series, The Sword of Kuromori, was published by Egmont in 2014. This was followed by sequels including The Shield of Kuromori and The Stone of Kuromori.
Rohan spent several years living and working in Japan, an experience that influenced the settings and cultural elements in his books. He has also worked as a teacher and has contributed to educational publishing. His writing often features fast-paced plots and incorporates elements of fantasy and folklore.
In 2022, Jason Rohan published Iron Fist: Rise of the Mandarin with Scholastic, a novel based on the Marvel Comics character Iron Fist.
Edgy stories for 11-14 year olds with titles by Kwame Alexander, Malorie Blackman, Hilary McKay, Jason Rohan, Ele Fountain, Christopher Edge, Catherine Bruton, Derek Landy, Simon James Green, Robert Muchamore, Anne Cassidy & more.
Season 1, Episode 4 of the School Reading List podcast. With new book post, 30 great books for October 2022, a look at our recent favourite children’s books survey and tips for promoting children’s books to schools.
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