Books for Year 5

Year 5 reading list for children aged 9-10

This suggested reading list offers lots of books choices for 9 and 10 year olds. From fantasy to animal stories and mysteries to science fiction adventure, there’s something for every upper primary child. These books for Year 5 include titles suitable for inspiring both able and reluctant readers.

Adventure stories for children and teens

Adventure Stories for Children and Teens

Adventure stories for children and teens, including modern and classic titles by Maz Evans, Cressida Cowell, Dom Conlon, Lucy Brandt, Sufiya Ahmed, Varsha Shah, A.F. Steadman, Wilbur Smith, Robert Muchamore, Robert Louis Stevenson and more.

Ajay and the Jaipur Moon by Varsha Shah

Ajay and the Jaipur Moon by Varsha Shah

Ajay and the Jaipur Moon is an exciting and beautifully written and illustrated book for children aged eight upwards. It could be the starting point for discussions about what friendship means to them and how they relate to each other’s varying interests and future plans.

April 2023 book club recommendations

April 2023 book club picks

April 2023’s set of book club recommendations features a selection of magical fiction and inspirational nonfiction books by Derek Keilty and Magda Broll, Angie Morgan, Na’ima B. Robert, Varsha Shah, Lela Nargi and Xuan Le, Emma Dodd & Maddy Bard, Pip Jones & Christina Matula.

April 2022 book recommendations

April 2022 book club picks

Kicking off our first set of book club recommendations is April 2022’s picks featuring a diverse range of titles by Hayley Wells, Pooja Puri, Kelly Barnhill, Eloise Williams, Varsha Shah, Pam Smy and Nancy Springer.

 

Bestselling books by Varsha Shah



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