Recommended reading books for primary and secondary aged children in the UK
Taylor Dolan is an author and illustrator known for her work in children’s literature. She studied at the Cambridge School of Art, where she completed an MA in Children’s Book Illustration. Dolan’s creative approach combines storytelling with distinctive visual elements, often featuring themes of imagination and adventure.
Her published works include the Ghoul Scouts series, which features titles such as Ghoul Scouts: Welcome to Camp Croak! and Ghoul Scouts: Monsters, Mummies and Mayhem. These books are published by Walker Books. Dolan both writes and illustrates her stories, bringing a cohesive style to her projects.
In addition to her own books, Dolan has contributed illustrations to other children’s titles. Her work is recognised for its playful and engaging style, appealing to young readers and supporting the narrative with expressive artwork.
In 2021, Walker Books published Ghoul Scouts: Welcome to Camp Croak!, marking a notable milestone in Dolan’s career as both author and illustrator.
Ghost stories for children including titles by Michael Morpurgo, Jon Klassen, Penelope Lively, Jonathan Stroud, Tom Fletcher, Jewell Parker Rhodes, Flavia Z. Drago, Kenneth Oppel, Blessing Musariri, and Aiden Thomas.
October 2026’s book club includes titles by Jon Klassen, Philip Reeve, Jamie Smart, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Jasbinder Bilan, Christine Pillainayagam, Emer Stamp, Laura Mucha and Míriam Bonastre Tur.
First chapter books for children aged 5-8 with titles by Michael Rosen, Ross Montgomery, Alex Milway, Katie Jennings, Phil Earle, Francesca Simon, Cornelia Funke, Julie Sykes, Alex T. Smith, and Harriet Muncaster.
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.
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