I have given each of my recommendations for children an age suggestion. These are of course approximate. Please also have a look at younger or older categories.
Beautifully written adventure of a seriously ill 13-year-old girl - her coming of age as she faces death, with a twist.
Review date: 14.11.15
Age recommendation: 11+
The vivid and powerful diary of 12-year-old Yeva as she experiences the first twelve days of war in the Ukraine.
Review date: 16.01.23
Age recommendation: 11+
A fabulous African adventure for older children from the master storyteller, Wilbur Smith, with Chris Wakling.
Review date: 28.05.20
Age recommendation: 11+
A feel-good story about overcoming the odds for a girl whose dream is to ride in the Badminton Horse Trials.
Review date: 21.05.13
Age recommendation: 11+
A YA novel about troubled relationships, love, loyalty, deception and revenge, and art. Published in July.
Review date: 06.04.15
Age recommendation: 12+
