Dystopian books for children and teens
Dystopian books for children and teens with titles by George Orwell, Margaret Atwood, Suzanne Collins, Stephen King, William Golding, Kazuo Ishiguro, Ray Bradbury, Jordan Ifueko, Yoko Ogawa, and Patrick Ness.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Rohan Gavin is a British author known for his work in children’s and young adult fiction. He is the creator of the Knightley & Son series, which follows the adventures of a young detective and his father. The first book in the series, Knightley & Son, was published by Bloomsbury in 2013. The story introduces Darkus Knightley, a teenager with a keen interest in detective work, who teams up with his father to solve unusual mysteries.
The series continued with Knightley & Son: K-9, published in 2014, and Knightley & Son: 3 of a Kind, published in 2015, both by Bloomsbury. These books further explore the partnership between Darkus and his father as they confront new challenges and mysteries.
Rohan Gavin’s work is aimed at readers who enjoy detective stories with elements of humour and adventure. His books have been published by Bloomsbury, a major UK publisher. Gavin is also noted as the son of author Jamila Gavin.
The third book in the series, Knightley & Son: 3 of a Kind, was published by Bloomsbury in 2015.

Dystopian books for children and teens with titles by George Orwell, Margaret Atwood, Suzanne Collins, Stephen King, William Golding, Kazuo Ishiguro, Ray Bradbury, Jordan Ifueko, Yoko Ogawa, and Patrick Ness.
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