Featured Books for 9+ readers

Dolphin Song
Lauren St John
Lauren St John’s much-loved and critically acclaimed debut novel The White Giraffe came out in 2006 and Dolphin Song is his second African adventure. It’s a beautifully told story that screams out the sights and the sounds of Africa...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/07/2008
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Don't Go In The Cellar
Jeremy Strong
Interest Age 9+ Reading Age 8+. A crazy comedy from the bestselling author Jeremy Strong. What a silly thing to write! 'Don't Go in the Cellar.' It's just makes people WANT to go in the Cellar. People like Zack and Laura. Now,...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 12/03/2012
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Double Act
Jacqueline Wilson
Growing up as twins has been brilliantly captured by Jacqueline Wilson. Full of poignancy and plenty of humour throughout- it’s a real feel-good book.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/10/2004
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Doughnuts, Dreams and Drama Queens: The Theatrical Third Diary of Bathsheba Clarice De Trop!
Leila Rasheed
With the delightful comic style of Louise Rennison meeting the insightful empathetic writing of Jacqueline Wilson, this is an absolute must for any 9+ wannabe film stars.  Magically moving and brilliantly funny, this novel written in diary form is full...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 26/06/2009
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Dr Drake's Collectors Library
Dugald Steer
A handsome production of two fabulous ‘ology’ titles together in one slip case. A look behind the scenes of a world of unusual and unexpected monsters in Monsterology is combined with a rare insight into the scary and magical world...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 01/10/2008
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Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde
R L Stevenson - retold by Peter Crowther
When Dr. Henry Jekyll dares to explore the delicate balance between good and evil, he little suspects the destructive powers he will unleash. Gripping and scary it will send shivers down your spine. This and the other retellings by Real Reads...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/12/2008
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Dracula, retold by Chaz Brenchley
Bram Stoker
Can love, courage and goodness defeat the evil thirst of a vampire? In this fight to the bitter end, who will live, who will die, and who will be doomed to a living death? From Shannon, aged 11: 'It's really scary when...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 30/01/2009
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Dragon Detective: Case Of The Wayward Professor
Gareth P. Jones
Dragons solving crimes, racy plot-driven stories and lots of humour make this an absolutely compelling read for 7-9 year olds. Action-packed and crime-infested The Wayward Professor is the second in The Dragon Detective Agency series with The Case of...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/05/2007
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Dragon Fire
Jan Burchett, Sara Vogler, Leo Hartas
How to become an Undercover Pirate... 1)Have a pirate captain as your ancient ancestor 2)Find a message in a bottle and a magic gold doubloon 3)Get whisked back in time to join a pirate crew 4)When you get home DON'T TELL ANYONE. Remember -...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/02/2013
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Dragon Orb: Aurora
Mark Robson
Well-plotted story featuring four dragonriders who need to find the fourth and final orb in order to succeed in their mission to save the world.  This is the fourth and final in a terrifically exciting series.  Click here to...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/08/2009
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Dragon Orb: Longfang
Mark Robson
This is the third book in the thrilling fantasy series following the last dragon rider, Nolita, capable of finding and claiming the four Dragon Orbs that are needed to save their world.   To read the books in order start with
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/04/2009
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Dragon Orb: Shadow
Mark Robson
This is the second in a terrific new fantasy adventure series featuring spectacular dragon rides and dangerous quests.   To read the books in order start with Firestorm then, Shadow, finally Longfang.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/01/2009
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Dragon Racer
Margaret Bateson-hill
This book follows the story of a girl named Joanna and her best friend who happens to be a dragon called Flying Excelsior. Joanna’s normal mundane life of household chores and doing her homework gets turned on its head when,...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/03/2008
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Dragon's Fire
Jane Johnson
Full of charm and humour this is brilliant culmination of the Eidolon trilogy is handled with great deftness. Eidolon and Ben’s world seem on the surface to be calm, that is until Ben discovers his neighbours are not quite what they...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/01/2008
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Dragonology: Frost Dragon
Dugald Steer
Inventive and imaginative, this pack is fun to read and make.  It introduces the elusive Frost Dragon, a little known species among some more familiar names. Acquiring knowledge of this curious creature is fun while the additional model pack gives...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 01/10/2008
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Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons
Dugald Steer
Dragonology was the start of the worldwide Ology phenomenon and has spawned many a book both about dragons but also pirates, Egypt, wizards, mythology and now monsters. Why not take a look at other dragonology titles such as...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 01/10/2003
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Drake's Comprehensive Compendium of Dragonology
Dugald Steer
From the creators of the worldwide bestseller Dragonology comes the essential resource for all fans of dragons.  There’s a lifetime of knowledge within the pages of this book from the past-master of dragons.  There’s a guide to species of...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 01/09/2009
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Dreamer Ballerina
Sarah Rubin
A warm-hearted story full of hopes and dreams told by Casey who loves to dance. Casey’s passion leaps off the page as with a combination of hard work and talent she pursues her dream to dance in New York. Casey’s...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/01/2011
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Driftwood
Cathy Cassidy
Hannah and Joey have been best friends for ever. Joey's parents love rescuing things and making them beautiful - their house is full of things made from driftwood, old glass and shells from the beach. Which is why the scraggy...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/09/2005
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Duty Calls : Dunkirk
James Holland
A Lovereading4Kids 'Debut of the Year 2011' selection. 9+. Real-life action pumps through this wholly absorbing war time adventure. James Holland’s extensive knowledge of the history of the period gives him a rare ability to bring it vividly to life...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/06/2011
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Eagle Strike Graphic Novel
Anthony Horowitz, Antony Johnston
In this title, Horowitz's world-renowned teen super-spy Alex Rider's fourth mission is turned into a slick, thrilling, fast-paced and stylish graphic adaptation. It brings to life all the adventure, thrills and spills of this bestselling story. Following the triumphant, international...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/06/2012
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Earthfall
Mark Walden
Shortlisted for the 2013 Leeds Book Award - June 2012 Book of the Month.   Rich in dazzlingly but sinister technology with Grendels, Drones and Hunters on the attack, this headlong adventure of how a group of kids fight against it...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/06/2012
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East of the Sun, West of the Moon
Jackie Morris
A treat of a tale, this makes a rich full-length story out of a classic folk tale from the snowy northern lands.  Living in poverty after has family has been forced to leave their home, a young girl is visited...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 07/02/2013
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Eating Things on Sticks
Anne Fine
Shortlisted for Roald Dahl's Funny Prize 2009. . Prize-winning Children’s Laureate Anne Fine is more entertaining than anyone else about families. Creating circumstances in which everything possible can go wrong, she delights her readers with bizarre situations that are hugely entertaining....
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Format: Hardback - Released: 02/07/2009
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Eating Things on Sticks
Anne Fine
Shortlisted for Roald Dahl's Funny Prize 2009. Prize-winning Children’s Laureate Anne Fine is more entertaining than anyone else about families. Creating circumstances in which everything possible can go wrong, she delights her readers with bizarre situations that are hugely entertaining....
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/07/2010
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Eeek! The Runaway Alien
Karen Inglis
April 2012 Book of the Month. A boy, an alien and football - without any shadow of doubt it's a match made in heaven for boys in particular and if you have a reluctant reader in the house aged from 6-9...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 29/02/2012
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Egyptology
Dugald Steer
Egyptology is a fascinating guide to Ancient Egypt providing an exciting, narrative exploration of real – and not so real - subjects. Every page is crammed full of fascinating facts told in interesting and different ways. Open flaps, lift out...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 01/10/2004
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Einstein's Underpants - And How They Saved the World
Anthony McGowan
Michael Rosen: 'A crazy adventure set amongst the kids you don't want to know but who this book makes you really, really care about." This is one of Michael's chosen favourite books. A World Book Day 'Recommended Read' for 2011....
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/04/2010
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