Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Reece Carter is an Australian author known for his work in children’s fiction. He grew up in Western Australia and later moved to Melbourne. Carter’s debut novel, Witching Hour, was published by Usborne in 2022. The story follows a young protagonist named Evey who embarks on a magical adventure involving witches and secrets in a mysterious town. Carter has a background in health science, but turned to writing to pursue his passion for storytelling. His books are aimed at middle-grade readers and blend elements of fantasy and adventure. Witching Hour was published in 2022.
Children’s, young adult and teen books about Halloween, trick or treating, ghosts, unexplained events, and dark spooky nights. With books by Oliver Jeffers, Julia Donaldson, Eric Carle, Harriet Muncaster, Roald Dahl, Susan Hill, Neil Gaiman, Rainbow Rowell and more.
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.
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