Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
This suggested reading list offers lots of books choices for 9 and 10 year olds. From fantasy to animal stories and mysteries to science fiction adventure, there’s something for every upper primary child. These books for Year 5 include titles suitable for inspiring both able and reluctant readers.
The Wild Robot is a charming story of artificial intelligence, an orphaned goose, wildlife, and climate change storms entwining to show loss, disaster, growth. This spirited story explores the possibilities when robot and nature collide and grow together.
Science fiction books for children and teens with titles by Karen Inglis, Christopher Edge, Madeleine L’Engle, Louis Sachar, Donna Barba Higuera, S. F. Said, Malorie Blackman, James Dashner, Douglas Adams, Soyoung Park, Ben Oliver & more.
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