Featured Books for 5+ readers

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The Ship's Kitten The Ship's Kitten Matilda Webb A wonderfully heart-warming and funny story about a little kitten who is desperate to be a ship’s cat. Try as she might she’s ejected from boat after boat by other cats until that is, she finds herself on the biggest ... Download free opening extract
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101 Ways to Save The Earth 101 Ways to Save The Earth David Bellamy This is one of the best ever books on the environment for children and this new edition is printed on recycled paper. It answers green questions in a clear style, provides projects for every child to do and it will ... Download free opening extract
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Oxford First Maths Dictionary Oxford First Maths Dictionary Peter Patilla Aimed at 5+/Year 1. Newly updated. A fully illustrated alphabetical dictionary of first maths words and concepts. Concepts such as ‘none’ are cleverly brought to life with illustration and text. The dictionary covers all the first math’s concepts your child ... Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 7+ readers

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Charlie Small: Charlie and the Underworld Charlie Small: Charlie and the Underworld Charlie Small Children who are looking for action and adventure will love Charlie Small. There aren’t many children who at 8 years old are literally swept off their feet, who travel to the ends of the earth, fight battles, meet fascinating people, ... Download free opening extract
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Monsterology Monsterology Dugald Steer This book reveals the study of those supposedly mythical beasts that inhabit our world, from manticores and unicorns to gryphons, centaurs and sea serpents. With an array of gems, booklets and interactive activity together with wonderful stories this is a ... Download free opening extract
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Glitterwings Academy, Fairy Dust Glitterwings Academy, Fairy Dust Titania Woods Here at Lovereading4kids we tend to focus most of our attentions on one off titles rather than series.  However, when we saw Glitterwings we felt the narrative was so accomplished, stylish and exciting that we shouldn’t ignore it. It’s a series that bridges ... Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 9+ readers

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Young Wizards Young Wizards Michael Lawrence This is non-stop comedy involving twin boys who discover that when they reach 12 and a half they fine that they have the most extraordinary talents.  But using their powers without causing chaos all around could be more difficult.  You’ll ... Download free opening extract
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Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox Eoin Colfer This is the jaw-dropping, eagerly anticipated sixth book in multi-award-winning block buster Artemis Fowl series. Artemis finds himself travelling back in time to fight his younger self and save his mother from a dangerous illness. Fast, funny and as usual ... Download free opening extract
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Amazing! Amazing! Hilary Mckay A hugely entertaining story of boys’ friendships that will have you laughing out loud throughout most of it. Peter is sure that he is the most boring boy in his class just because he doesn’t do all the things that ... Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 11+ readers

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Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging Louise Rennison This is teenage angst author Louise Rennison's book about the confessions of crazy but lovable Georgia Nicolson now to be released as a blockbuster film starring Georgia Groome. Louise is a bestselling author and her books make you laugh out ... Download free opening extract
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Last Battle Of The Icemark Last Battle Of The Icemark Stuart Hill Characteristic of Stuart Hill’s writing is the lively storytelling and wild fantasy that brings to the reader an utterly compelling read. Last Battle of the Icemark is the extraordinary finale to the Icemark trilogy that began with his award-winning debut, ... Download free opening extract
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Stravaganza: City of Secrets Stravaganza: City of Secrets Mary Hoffman A breathtaking and thrilling part contemporary, part historical novel set in England and in Italy that’s full of intrigue, adventure, magic and excitement. The plot is poignant and touching and the characters richly hewed and the vivid and suspenseful time ... Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 14+ readers

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Before I Die Before I Die Jenny Downham Winner of the Branford Boase Award 2008. This is a haunting yet truly amazing read but don't read it too young. Definitely not for someone less than 14 years old. If you knew you were going to die what would ... Download free opening extract
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The Pickpocket's Ghost The Pickpocket's Ghost Catherine Fisher A wonderfully suspenseful and page-turning mystery and thriller rolled into one involving a girl, her step-brother, a boy ghost and an old knarled oak tree, with a clever and surprising twist at the end. Fear of a ghost and loathing ... Download free opening extract
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Luxe Luxe Anna Godbersen Compulsive, tantalizing and utterly irresistible, this is a gorgeous, glamorous, must-have debut. Set in New York in 1899, it’s glittering with jewels, brimming with secrets and social intrigue, and loaded with plenty of eligible young men – and one ... Download free opening extract