An Eagle in the Snow
Michael Morpurgo
Ages 9–13
An Eagle in the Snow
Michael Morpurgo
On the shelf for children aged 9 to 13: An Eagle in the Snow, a novel by Michael Morpurgo. It connects with courage, loyalty, heritage and wonder.
Novel2015
Black Beauty
Anna Sewell
Ages 9–13
Black Beauty
Anna Sewell
For readers interested in courage, kindness, justice and loyalty, compare Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. It is a classic for children aged 9 to 13.
Classic1877
Carrie's War
Nina Bawden
Ages 9–13
Carrie's War
Nina Bawden
For readers interested in courage, family and heritage, compare Carrie's War by Nina Bawden. It is a novel for children aged 9 to 13.
Novel1973
Cosmic
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Ages 9–13
Cosmic
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce is a novel for children aged 9 to 13. A useful choice for reading about family, humour, adventure and wonder.
Novel2008
The Thieves of Ostia
Caroline Lawrence
Ages 9–13
The Thieves of Ostia
Caroline Lawrence
On the shelf for children aged 9 to 13: The Thieves of Ostia, a novel by Caroline Lawrence. It connects with adventure, courage, friendship and heritage.
Novel2001
The London Eye Mystery
Siobhan Dowd
Ages 9–13
The London Eye Mystery
Siobhan Dowd
Choose The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd for children aged 9 to 13. This novel is shelved with books about family, perseverance and justice.
Novel2007
Talking Turkeys
Benjamin Zephaniah
Ages 8–14
Talking Turkeys
Benjamin Zephaniah
Talking Turkeys by Benjamin Zephaniah is a poetry collection for children aged 8 to 14. A useful choice for reading about humour, justice and creativity.
Poetry1994
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
A. F. Steadman
Ages 9–13
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
A. F. Steadman
On the shelf for children aged 9 to 13: Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, a novel by A. F. Steadman. It connects with adventure, courage and friendship.
Novel2022
Charmed Life
Diana Wynne Jones
Ages 9–13
Charmed Life
Diana Wynne Jones
Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones is a novel for children aged 9 to 13. A useful choice for reading about wonder, imagination and courage.
Novel1977
Journey to the River Sea
Eva Ibbotson
Ages 9–13
Journey to the River Sea
Eva Ibbotson
Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson is a novel for children aged 9 to 13. A useful choice for reading about adventure, courage and nature.
Novel2001
Truckers
Terry Pratchett
Ages 9–13
Truckers
Terry Pratchett
On the shelf for children aged 9 to 13: Truckers, a novel by Terry Pratchett. It connects with adventure, humour and courage.
Novel1989
Over Sea, Under Stone
Susan Cooper
Ages 9–13
Over Sea, Under Stone
Susan Cooper
Over Sea, Under Stone, a novel by Susan Cooper, is selected for children aged 9 to 13. Compare it with other books exploring adventure, heritage and courage.
Novel1965
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Alan Garner
Ages 9–13
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Alan Garner
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen, a novel by Alan Garner, is selected for children aged 9 to 13. Compare it with other books exploring adventure, wonder and heritage.
Novel1960
The Box of Delights
John Masefield
Ages 9–13
The Box of Delights
John Masefield
On the shelf for children aged 9 to 13: The Box of Delights, a classic by John Masefield. It connects with wonder, adventure and heritage.
Classic1935
Goggle-Eyes
Anne Fine
Ages 9–13
Goggle-Eyes
Anne Fine
Goggle-Eyes, a novel by Anne Fine, is selected for children aged 9 to 13. Compare it with other books exploring family and humour.
Novel1989
Wolf Brother
Michelle Paver
Ages 9–13
Wolf Brother
Michelle Paver
For readers interested in adventure, courage, nature and loyalty, compare Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver. It is a novel for children aged 9 to 13.
Novel2004
Murder Most Unladylike
Robin Stevens
Ages 9–13
Murder Most Unladylike
Robin Stevens
First published in 2014, Murder Most Unladylike is a novel by Robin Stevens for children aged 9 to 13. Its themes include friendship, justice and adventure.
Novel2014
Impossible Creatures
Katherine Rundell
Ages 9–13
Impossible Creatures
Katherine Rundell
First published in 2023, Impossible Creatures is a novel by Katherine Rundell for children aged 9 to 13. Its themes include adventure, wonder and courage.
Novel2023
Beyond the Deepwoods
Paul Stewart
Ages 9–13
Beyond the Deepwoods
Paul Stewart · Chris Riddell
Beyond the Deepwoods, a novel by Paul Stewart, is selected for children aged 9 to 13. It is illustrated by Chris Riddell. Compare it with other books exploring adventure, courage and wonder.
Novel1998
Journey to Jo'burg
Beverley Naidoo
Ages 9–13
Journey to Jo'burg
Beverley Naidoo
For readers interested in courage, family and justice, compare Journey to Jo'burg by Beverley Naidoo. It is a novel for children aged 9 to 13.
Novel1985
Coraline
Neil Gaiman
Ages 9–12
Coraline
Neil Gaiman
Coraline, a novel by Neil Gaiman, is selected for children aged 9 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring courage, adventure and perseverance.
Novel2002
Skellig
David Almond
Ages 10–13
Skellig
David Almond
On the shelf for children aged 10 to 13: Skellig, a novel by David Almond. It connects with wonder, courage, family and imagination.
Novel1998
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien
Ages 9–14
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien
Bilbo Baggins leaves his comfortable home with Thorin and a company of dwarves to reclaim their mountain and treasure from Smaug.
Classic1937
Charlotte Sometimes
Penelope Farmer
Ages 9–12
Charlotte Sometimes
Penelope Farmer
Charlotte Sometimes by Penelope Farmer is a novel for children aged 9 to 12. A useful choice for reading about wonder, courage and imagination.
Novel1969
Letters from the Lighthouse
Emma Carroll
Ages 9–12
Letters from the Lighthouse
Emma Carroll
For readers interested in courage, family, perseverance and heritage, compare Letters from the Lighthouse by Emma Carroll. It is a novel for children aged 9 to 12.
Novel2017
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
Joan Aiken
Ages 9–12
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
Joan Aiken
First published in 1962, The Wolves of Willoughby Chase is a novel by Joan Aiken for children aged 9 to 12. Its themes include courage, adventure, loyalty and heritage.
Novel1962
Hetty Feather
Jacqueline Wilson
Ages 9–12
Hetty Feather
Jacqueline Wilson · Nick Sharratt
Hetty Feather, a novel by Jacqueline Wilson, is selected for children aged 9 to 12. It is illustrated by Nick Sharratt. Compare it with other books exploring courage, family, heritage and resilience.
Novel2009
The Star Outside My Window
Onjali Q. Rauf
Ages 9–12
The Star Outside My Window
Onjali Q. Rauf
On the shelf for children aged 9 to 12: The Star Outside My Window, a novel by Onjali Q. Rauf. It connects with courage, family and resilience.
Novel2019
The Last Wild
Piers Torday
Ages 9–12
The Last Wild
Piers Torday
For readers interested in nature, courage and adventure, compare The Last Wild by Piers Torday. It is a novel for children aged 9 to 12.
Novel2013
Sky Song
Abi Elphinstone
Ages 9–12
Sky Song
Abi Elphinstone
For readers interested in adventure, courage and wonder, compare Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone. It is a novel for children aged 9 to 12.
Novel2018
Time Travelling with a Hamster
Ross Welford
Ages 9–12
Time Travelling with a Hamster
Ross Welford
First published in 2016, Time Travelling with a Hamster is a novel by Ross Welford for children aged 9 to 12. Its themes include family, adventure and wonder.
Novel2016
Asha and the Spirit Bird
Jasbinder Bilan
Ages 9–12
Asha and the Spirit Bird
Jasbinder Bilan
Asha and the Spirit Bird by Jasbinder Bilan is a novel for children aged 9 to 12. A useful choice for reading about courage, family and heritage.
Novel2019
Who Let the Gods Out?
Maz Evans
Ages 9–12
Who Let the Gods Out?
Maz Evans
For readers interested in humour, adventure and courage, compare Who Let the Gods Out? by Maz Evans. It is a novel for children aged 9 to 12.
Novel2017
The Girl of Ink and Stars
Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Ages 9–12
The Girl of Ink and Stars
Kiran Millwood Hargrave
The Girl of Ink and Stars, a novel by Kiran Millwood Hargrave, is selected for children aged 9 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring adventure, courage and wonder.
Novel2016
The House with Chicken Legs
Sophie Anderson
Ages 9–12
The House with Chicken Legs
Sophie Anderson
Choose The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson for children aged 9 to 12. This novel is shelved with books about family, wonder and courage.
Novel2018
Cogheart
Peter Bunzl
Ages 9–12
Cogheart
Peter Bunzl
Cogheart, a novel by Peter Bunzl, is selected for children aged 9 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring adventure, loyalty and courage.
Novel2016