Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Our recommended graphic novels for children aged 7-11 to appeal to reluctant and able readers alike. This list includes works by Ben Clanton, Gary Northfield, Shannon Watters, Deborah Ellis, Jeanne DuPrau and Alastair Humphreys.
Season 1, Episode 21 of the School Reading List podcast. New book post, 30 great books for July 2024 and 2024 election and literacy.
June 2024’s set of book club recommendations features a selection of exciting new titles by Sean Taylor, Rachel Plummer and Forrest Burdett, Nicola Colton, Jim Smith, Polly Ho-Yen, Joseph Elliott, Jake R. Wilson, Jeffrey Boakye and Koleka Putuma.
How to be a Genius Kid is an effective high-low option for children who feel intimidated by ‘older’ books, and although technically a chapter book, it doesn’t feel like a chapter book!
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2024. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
Season 1, Episode 6 of the School Reading List podcast. With new book post, 30 great books for January 2023, a look at our year 1 book list and why we shouldn’t ban books.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Spring 2023. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
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