Year 8 recommended reading list for children aged 12-13
A selection of reading books to challenge and interest Year 8 pupils – aged 12-13 – in KS3 secondary schools. Authors include Michael Morpurgo and Anne Fine.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Tom Hoyle is a British author known for writing adventure and thriller novels for children and young adults. He is the author of the Thirteen series, which includes the books Thirteen, Spiders, and Storm. These novels are published by Macmillan Children’s Books. Hoyle’s stories often feature young protagonists facing high-stakes challenges and are aimed at readers aged 11 and up.
In addition to the Thirteen series, Tom Hoyle has written other titles such as Death Run and Night Runner. His books are frequently recommended for readers who enjoy fast-paced, suspenseful fiction. Hoyle’s work is noted for its appeal to reluctant readers and is often included in school reading lists and literacy programmes.
Tom Hoyle works as a secondary school teacher alongside his writing career. His experience in education informs his understanding of young readers’ interests and reading habits. Hoyle’s books are published in the UK by Macmillan Children’s Books, with Thirteen first published in 2013.
A selection of reading books to challenge and interest Year 8 pupils – aged 12-13 – in KS3 secondary schools. Authors include Michael Morpurgo and Anne Fine.
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