Two Nigerian children flee to Britain as refugees and experience the difficulties of being refugees and ‘illegal’.
The Railway Children by E. Nesbit
A must read classic novel about three children who live in London in a wealthy suburb, but because of unfortunate events are reduced to poverty and have to live in the country in a cottage by a railway line with their mother.
From Hereabout Hill by Michael Morpurgo
A collection of short stories by the celebrated author covering themes like life, death, friendship and revenge.
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
A fantastic fantasy story by the famous Tolkien. A book for more accomplished primary school readers and those in secondary school.
Granny by Anthony Horowitz
Joe is rich but his parents don’t care for him and his Granny is evil! A very funny book.
Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo
An epic novel for young readers from an award winning author. Young 10 year old Michael sails around the world with his parents but one day finds himself on an island shipwrecked. A beautiful story with deep meaningful events to deliberate.
The Machine Gunners by Robert Westall
A story set in world war 2 for more confident readers of this age group. Might be helpful in hooking reluctant boy readers.
Uncle Gobb and the Dread Shed by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Neal Layton
A very funny book by the celebrated author and poet Michael Rosen about an uncle and his nephew.
I Was A Rat or The Scarlet Slippers by Philip Pullman
A classic book of a young boy abandoned on the doorstep of a cobbler and washerwoman by award winning author Philip Pullman. Suitable for confident readers.
The Dragonsitter by Josh Lacey and illustrated by Gary Parsons
Eddie has to look after his uncle’s unusual pet for a week, how hard can that be! The book is in the form of emails between Eddie and his uncle and is the first in a series. Suitable for 7 to 10 year olds.