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 illustrated and packed with information on the history, environment, wildlife and science behind one of the wonders of the world, this is a fabulous guide and call to action.
Review date: 09.09.21
Age recommendation: 7+
A brilliant adventure exploring time, power and politics, set in London, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament!
Review date: 07.04.24
Age recommendation: 9+
Ajay longs to be a reporter, but he's a 13-year-old boy fending for himself in the slums of Mumbai. A story of ambition and determination.
Review date: 22.05.22
Age recommendation: 8+
A fun, informative and interactive guide to coping with 24/7 news, tips on becoming a reporter, plus much more!
Review date: 28.12.21
Age recommendation: 8+
Set in wartime Suffolk, steeped in the myths of the Sutton Hoo finds, this is a story of friendship, courage, superstition and faith.
Review date: 25.09.18
Age recommendation: 8+
A story of violence, cruelty and betrayal, while also celebrating courage, loyalty and friendship. Stunning!
Review date: 17.04.18
Age recommendation: 8+
The first in a new series to follow on from the hugely popular Murder Most Unladylike series.
Review date: 12.10.22
Age recommendation: 8+
Three children investigate an art theft and explore the streets of New York trying to find the answers. Funny, clever and great scene-setting, this is a fabulous follow-up to The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd.
Review date: 09.04.20
Age recommendation: 8+
A magical adventure set against the dark backdrop of the industrial revolution, this is a story of friendship, courage and loss.
Review date: 05.10.21
Age recommendation: 8+
A funny but challenging story of climate change, activism and family.
Review date: 25.01.22
Age recommendation: 9+
As Ellie is too ill to attend school, a robot takes her place in class, next to Anna. An inventive story of friendship and not being afraid to be who you are.
Review date: 03.06.21
Age recommendation: 8+
Todd and Laurie are on holiday with their Dad. The hotel is rundown and Dad isn't well, and then there are mysterious goings on!
Review date: 16.03.22
Age recommendation: 9+
Planes and motorbikes, couture and patisserie, models and spies - this book has it all! And it's set in Paris at the 1931 World Fair.
Review date: 12.02.23
Age recommendation: 8+
A quirky, charming adventure following five children who have been abandoned, left in the hands of the cruel staff at the Little Tulip Orphanage.
Review date: 19.07.20
Age recommendation: 9+
Reading just one section of the book at a time for each week's discussion was tough. There was tension, humour and great characterisation in this imagined future of a corrupted world.
Review date: 31.01.18
Age recommendation: 9+
A beautiful cover and a fabulous setting of Bletchley Park, this is a mystery adventure set at the start of World War II which is inspired by real events.
Review date: 22.05.23
Age recommendation: 9+
When Joe Smith is identified as the most average kid in the country, he feels very special indeed. A funny adventure which makes some serious points about life today!
Review date: 11.02.22
Age recommendation: 8+
How would we cope if all the technology stopped working? The world is in chaos and grandma is on her own at the other side of the country...
Review date: 03.02.21
Age recommendation: 8+
Vikings, valkyries, gods, heroics, adventure and giggles. The first in a fun and action-packed trilogy.
Review date: 06.01.21
Age recommendation: 8+
Review date: 03.10.20
Age recommendation: 8+
