Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Rachel Burge is a British author known for writing young adult fiction that often draws on folklore and myth. She studied at the Open University, where she completed a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing. Burge’s work is published by Hachette Children’s Books under the imprint Atom.
Her debut novel, The Twisted Tree, was published by Atom in 2018. The story is inspired by Norse mythology and is set in a remote part of Norway. The book was followed by a sequel, The Crooked Mask, which continues the exploration of mythological themes.
Rachel Burge’s writing is characterised by its atmospheric settings and incorporation of supernatural elements. She has contributed to the young adult genre with stories that blend suspense, folklore, and coming-of-age themes.
Her novel The Twisted Tree was published by Atom in 2018.
Children’s and YA stories set in Cornwall with titles by Michael Morpurgo, Rosemary Manning, Daphne Du Maurier, Tom Palmer, P. D. James, Liz Kessler, Susan Cooper, Helen Dunmore, Lauren St John, and Winston Graham.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out this Autumn. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
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