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Josh Silver biography

Josh Silver is a British author known for his debut young adult novel, HappyHead, published by Rock the Boat, an imprint of Oneworld Publications, in 2023. HappyHead explores themes of mental health and individuality within a dystopian setting. The novel was longlisted for the 2023 Branford Boase Award, which recognises outstanding debut novels for children. Silver’s work has been noted for its engagement with contemporary issues relevant to young readers. HappyHead is his first published book.

This Josh Silver page was last updated on July 16th, 2025

Reading lists and resources featuring Josh Silver

Recommended reading books for pupils in Year 11 in KS4

Year 11 recommended reading list for teens aged 15-16

Last updated on July 16, 2025 by Tom Tolkien

A selection of reading books to challenge and interest Year 11 pupils – aged 15-16 – in KS4 secondary schools. Authors include Ray Bradbury and John Steinbeck.

Summer Reading Challenge

Last updated on May 29, 2025 by Tom Tolkien

Summer reading challenge – A good reading challenge will not only promote reading and encourage reading for pleasure, but it will encourage a reading culture to spread like a virus throughout your school.

Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Summer 2025

Last updated on May 23, 2025 by Tom Tolkien

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.

Traumaland by Josh Silver

Last updated on May 15, 2025 by Alicia Webster

Traumaland is a dark psychological thriller that blends horror culture references with a coming-of-age story, set in a modern, dystopian future. It will appeal to fans of The Housemaid and Netflix’s Black Mirror.

Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Summer 2024

Last updated on April 13, 2024 by Tom Tolkien

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.

Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Spring 2023

Last updated on December 20, 2022 by Tom Tolkien

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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