Year 9 recommended reading list for teens aged 13-14
Books for Year 9 – a selection of reading books to challenge and interest pupils aged 13-14 in KS3 secondary schools. Authors include Gary Paulsen and Judy Blume.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Karen M. McManus is an American author known for her work in the young adult fiction genre. She gained significant recognition with her debut novel, One of Us Is Lying, published in 2017 by Delacorte Press. The book became a New York Times bestseller and was nominated for several awards, including the Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult Fiction.
Following the success of her first novel, McManus published Two Can Keep a Secret in 2019, which also achieved bestseller status. Her third novel, One of Us Is Next, a sequel to her debut, was released in 2020. This book continued the story of the students at Bayview High and was well-received by readers and critics alike.
In 2020, McManus published The Cousins, further establishing her reputation in the young adult mystery and thriller genres. Her works are characterized by intricate plots and engaging narratives that appeal to a wide audience of young readers.
McManus’s books have been translated into more than 40 languages, reflecting her international appeal. Her writing has been praised for its suspenseful storytelling and relatable characters, making her a prominent figure in contemporary young adult literature.
In 2021, she released You’ll Be the Death of Me, continuing her trend of producing gripping and popular young adult novels. Her books have consistently appeared on bestseller lists, and she remains an influential voice in the genre.
Books for Year 9 – a selection of reading books to challenge and interest pupils aged 13-14 in KS3 secondary schools. Authors include Gary Paulsen and Judy Blume.
Toxic masculinity themed books for children and teens with titles by Ziggy Hanaor, Keith Negley, Jason Reynolds, Jeffrey Boakye & Darren Chetty, Susie Day, Nathanael Lessore, Luke Palmer, James Goodhand, Louise Finch and Alan Bissett.
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.
Crime fiction for teens including titles by Tia Fisher, Robert Muchamore, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Maureen Johnson, Ben Oliver, Karen M. McManus, Cynthia Murphy and Holly Jackson.
Keep your teen reading over the summer holidays with books by Abiola Bello, Simon James Green, Cynthia Murphy, Oskar Kroon, Meredith Adamo, E Lockhart, Angeline Boulley, Tess Sharpe, John Schu and more.
Season 1, Episode 12 of the School Reading List podcast. New book post, 30 great books for July 2023 and using the power of children’s and teen book series to kickstart reading for pleasure.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2022. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2021. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in autumn 2019. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
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