Middle Grade

How to be Me by Cath Howe

A perfectly pitched and moving story about family, friendship and having the confidence to be yourself. Since his mum died, ...
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Arctic Star by Tom Palmer

An impactful story about the Arctic convoys during the Second World War that’s likely to seized on by teachers responsible ...
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Luna Rae is not Alone by Hayley Webster

A moving story of family and friendship told in an impressive first person voice. New things take getting used to ...
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The Griffin Gate by Vashti Hardy

A short book that successfully combines imaginative and intriguing ideas with a tight and clever plot. It’s dyslexia friendly too! ...
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You Won’t Believe This by Adam Baron

A follow up to the Carnegie award shortlisted Boy Underwater, this moving and funny story about friendship and family is ...
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The Invasion of Crooked Oak by Dan Smith

A dyslexia friendly sci-fi adventure story with a strong environmental theme and diverse cast of characters. Pete, Krish and Nancy ...
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Chef Junior: 100 Super Delicious Recipes for Kids by Kids! by Will Bartlett, Katie Dessinger, Paul Kimball, Abigail Langford and Anthony Spears

A cookbook for children by children. When I read the blurb for this book, I was immediately intrigued, especially as ...
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After the War: From Auschwitz to Ambleside by Tom Palmer

A historically accurate, intense and moving story – 5 stars! It’s summer 1945 and the Second World War is finally ...
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Sky Pirates: Echo Quickthorn and the Great Beyond by Alex English

A new and exciting middle grade adventure with impressive worldbuilding and an eclectic collection of fun and fantastic characters. Echo ...
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Dragon Daughter by Liz Flanagan

A magical middle-grade fantasy story filled with powerful political messages, tied up in a gripping and exciting plot. Twelve year ...
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The Ghost Garden by Emma Carroll

A dyslexia friendly middle-grade war story that demonstrates why Emma Carroll’s historical novels are so very popular. Strange and uncomfortable ...
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The House on Hoarder Hill by Mikki Lish and Kelly Ngai

A spooky adventure mystery that feels like a Hollywood film or TV series. Eleven year old Hedy is not impressed ...
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