Featured Books for 11+ readers

Kick
Mitch Johnson
September 2017 Debut of the Month | In a nutshell: serious issues in a fast-moving, vividly told football story Like lots of kids in this country, Budi lives for football, training with his friends whenever he can, following his team... Featured in: 11+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 01/09/2017 Info Extract Buy

The Wrong Train
Jeremy De Quidt
In a Nutshell: Sinister short stories Sublimely spine-tingling, this evokes all the dread of an ominous tap-tap-tapping on your door in the dead of night. Picture this. You rush to catch your usual train but your relief at making it... Featured in: 13+ readers | 11+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 07/09/2017 Info Extract Buy

The Chess Book
Lucy Bowman
For those brand new to the game of chess this useful book will provide all the information needed to get them playing. For those who've already started playing chess it will test their understanding and help to improve their skills. ... Featured in: 7+ readers | 11+ readers | 5+ readers | 9+ readers
Format: Hardback | Released 01/08/2017 Info Extract Buy

The 91-Storey Treehouse
Andy Griffiths
Lovereading comment to follow soon. For more irresistible, funny, highly illustrated reads for the under tens, try the Tom Gates series by Liz Pichon; Jim Smith's Barry Loser books; the Timmy Failure series by Stephan Pastis; and... Featured in: 7+ readers | 11+ readers | 9+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 24/08/2017 Info Extract Buy

Birthday Boy
David Baddiel
A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month September 2017 A hilarious rollercoaster ride of pure entertainment for 9+ readers everywhere, Birthday Boy is the new Baddiel Blockbuster: featuring David's inimitable and award-winning combination of wish-fulfilment, heart and hilarity, all brought... Featured in: 11+ readers | 9+ readers
Format: Hardback | Released 07/09/2017 Info Extract Buy

Dragon's Green Worldquake Book One
Scarlett Thomas
In a nutshell: ideas-rich fantasy adventure | ideal for book-loving youngsters | Dragon's Green is the kind of dazzling fantasy adventure that leads readers effortlessly back and forth between different worlds, throwing up mysteries and challenges for the protagonists at every turn.... Featured in: 9+ readers | 11+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 07/09/2017 Info Extract Buy

Dark Arena: Defenders
Tom Palmer
In a nutshell: exciting, contemporary story linking past and present injustices Seth isn't like other boys: he can see ghosts. In the second of this new series he is in London staying with his friend Nadiya and her family while... Featured in: 11+ readers | 9+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 26/07/2017 Info Extract Buy

Return to the Jungle
Bear Grylls
In a nutshell: jungle adventures, jungle survival Makur – Mak – star of Bear Gryll's thoroughly entertaining story Spirit of the Jungle is back for a new adventure and it's as gripping as the first. Mak is in India again... Featured in: 11+ readers | 9+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 07/09/2017 Info Extract Buy

Stand By Me
Judi Curtin
In the second book in the Time After Time series our favourite time-travelling best friends are back! Judi Curtain returns with another endearing tale featuring time-travelling best friends Molly and Beth. Molly adores her best friend but at times is... Featured in: 9+ readers | 11+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 04/09/2017 Info Extract Buy

Raymie Nightingale
Kate DiCamillo
Some momentous things happen in the course of this book: a father leaves, buildings are burgled, a cat is lost and found, hearts are broken, good deeds attempted, and someone is saved from drowning. More affecting than all of that... Featured in: 11+ readers | 9+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 01/05/2017 Info Extract Buy

Colin Furze: This Book Isn't Safe!
Colin Furze
A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month September 2017 Packed-full of some of the amazing inventions created by Colin Furze and demonstrated in his YouTube videos, this book will inspire young creators to try their hand at their own versions... Featured in: 9+ readers | 11+ readers | 7+ readers
Format: Hardback | Released 07/09/2017 Info Extract Buy

Wolf Children
Paul Dowswell
In a Nutshell: Survival and sacrifice in post-war Berlin A powerfully thought-provoking portrayal of life among the ruins of post-war Berlin, as experienced by sixteen-year-olds, Otto and Helene, and the younger children in their charge. Berlin, July, 1945. Hitler is... Featured in: 11+ readers | 13+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 24/08/2017 Info Extract Buy

A Poem for Every Day of the Year
Allie Esiri
In a nutshell: 366 poems, an inspiring new anthology ‘Poetry powerhouse' Allie Esiri follows up the bestselling A Poem for Every Night of the Year with another lively, inspiring collection. There's a huge range of poems included, by poets old... Featured in: 9+ readers | 11+ readers | 7+ readers
Format: Hardback | Released 07/09/2017 Info Extract Buy

Top 10 of Everything 2018
Paul Terry
Fully updated for 2018, the Top 10 series is back with hundreds more astonishing lists, facts and stats. Lovereading comment to follow soon. Featured in: 11+ readers | 9+ readers | 7+ readers
Format: Hardback | Released 21/09/2017 Info Extract Buy

Cool Coding
Rob Hansen, Damien Weighill
A fun, accessible guide to computers and coding for older children and curious adults. This fun and quirky book provides a fascinating introduction to the world of computer coding, organized into handy bite-sized chunks. Packed with playful illustrations and inspiring... Featured in: 9+ readers | 11+ readers | 13+ readers
Format: Hardback | Released 08/06/2017 Info Extract Buy

Cool Physics
Sarah Hutton
An amazing guide to the wonders of physics, handily broken down into accessible bite-sized chunks. Lovereading comment to follow soon. Featured in: 11+ readers | 13+ readers
Format: Hardback | Released 03/08/2017 Info Extract Buy