Private Peaceful
Michael Morpurgo
Ages 12–16
Private Peaceful
Michael Morpurgo
First published in 2003, Private Peaceful is a novel by Michael Morpurgo for readers aged 12+. Its themes include courage, loyalty, family and heritage.
Novel2003
La Belle Sauvage
Philip Pullman
Ages 12–16
La Belle Sauvage
Philip Pullman
On the shelf for readers aged 12+: La Belle Sauvage, a novel by Philip Pullman. It connects with courage, adventure, wonder and loyalty.
Novel2017
A Monster Calls
Patrick Ness
Ages 12–16
A Monster Calls
Patrick Ness · Jim Kay
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness is a novel for readers aged 12+. It is illustrated by Jim Kay. A useful choice for reading about courage, family, perseverance and honesty.
Novel2011
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
John Boyne
Ages 12–16
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
John Boyne
Choose The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne for readers aged 12+. This novel is shelved with books about friendship, courage, heritage and justice.
Novel2006
Refugee Boy
Benjamin Zephaniah
Ages 12–16
Refugee Boy
Benjamin Zephaniah
For readers interested in courage, justice, resilience and heritage, compare Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah. It is a novel for readers aged 12+.
Novel2001
The Owl Service
Alan Garner
Ages 12–16
The Owl Service
Alan Garner
The Owl Service by Alan Garner is a novel for readers aged 12+. A useful choice for reading about wonder and heritage.
Novel1967
Stone Cold
Robert Swindells
Ages 12–16
Stone Cold
Robert Swindells
Stone Cold, a novel by Robert Swindells, is selected for readers aged 12+. Compare it with other books exploring justice, resilience and courage.
Novel1993
Girl, Missing
Sophie McKenzie
Ages 12–16
Girl, Missing
Sophie McKenzie
Girl, Missing, a novel by Sophie McKenzie, is selected for readers aged 12+. Compare it with other books exploring courage, family and perseverance.
Novel2006
Noughts and Crosses
Malorie Blackman
Ages 13–16
Noughts and Crosses
Malorie Blackman
Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman is a novel for readers aged 13+. A useful choice for reading about justice, courage, loyalty and heritage.
Novel2001
Mortal Engines
Philip Reeve
Ages 11–16
Mortal Engines
Philip Reeve
Choose Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve for readers aged 11+. This novel is shelved with books about adventure, courage and justice.
Novel2001
Crongton Knights
Alex Wheatle
Ages 13–16
Crongton Knights
Alex Wheatle
Crongton Knights, a novel by Alex Wheatle, is selected for readers aged 13+. Compare it with other books exploring friendship, courage and loyalty.
Novel2016
How I Live Now
Meg Rosoff
Ages 13–16
How I Live Now
Meg Rosoff
For readers interested in courage, resilience and family, compare How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff. It is a novel for readers aged 13+.
Novel2004
Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging
Louise Rennison
Ages 13–16
Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging
Louise Rennison
Choose Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison for readers aged 13+. This novel is shelved with books about humour and friendship.
Novel1999
Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
Ages 10–16
Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is a classic for readers aged 10+. A useful choice for reading about adventure, courage, loyalty and heritage.
Classic1883
Watership Down
Richard Adams
Ages 10–16
Watership Down
Richard Adams
On the shelf for readers aged 10+: Watership Down, a classic by Richard Adams. It connects with courage, loyalty, adventure and nature.
Classic1972
The Eagle of the Ninth
Rosemary Sutcliff
Ages 11–15
The Eagle of the Ninth
Rosemary Sutcliff
On the shelf for children aged 11 to 15: The Eagle of the Ninth, a novel by Rosemary Sutcliff. It connects with courage, loyalty and heritage.
Novel1954
Coram Boy
Jamila Gavin
Ages 11–15
Coram Boy
Jamila Gavin
For readers interested in justice, courage and heritage, compare Coram Boy by Jamila Gavin. It is a novel for children aged 11 to 15.
Novel2000
Flambards
K. M. Peyton
Ages 11–15
Flambards
K. M. Peyton
Flambards by K. M. Peyton is a novel for children aged 11 to 15. A useful choice for reading about heritage, family and loyalty.
Novel1967
My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece
Annabel Pitcher
Ages 11–15
My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece
Annabel Pitcher
My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece, a novel by Annabel Pitcher, is selected for children aged 11 to 15. Compare it with other books exploring family, resilience and honesty.
Novel2011
River Boy
Tim Bowler
Ages 11–15
River Boy
Tim Bowler
Choose River Boy by Tim Bowler for children aged 11 to 15. This novel is shelved with books about family, wonder and resilience.
Novel1997
The Garbage King
Elizabeth Laird
Ages 11–15
The Garbage King
Elizabeth Laird
For readers interested in courage, friendship and justice, compare The Garbage King by Elizabeth Laird. It is a novel for children aged 11 to 15.
Novel2003
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
Judith Kerr
Ages 10–14
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
Judith Kerr
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr is a novel for children aged 10 to 14. A useful choice for reading about courage, family, heritage and resilience.
Novel1971
The Graveyard Book
Neil Gaiman
Ages 10–14
The Graveyard Book
Neil Gaiman
The Graveyard Book, a novel by Neil Gaiman, is selected for children aged 10 to 14. Compare it with other books exploring courage, wonder, self-reliance and adventure.
Novel2008
The Machine Gunners
Robert Westall
Ages 10–14
The Machine Gunners
Robert Westall
On the shelf for children aged 10 to 14: The Machine Gunners, a novel by Robert Westall. It connects with courage, friendship and heritage.
Novel1975
Stormbreaker
Anthony Horowitz
Ages 10–14
Stormbreaker
Anthony Horowitz
First published in 2000, Stormbreaker is a novel by Anthony Horowitz for children aged 10 to 14. Its themes include courage, adventure and perseverance.
Novel2000
Millions
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Ages 10–14
Millions
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Millions, a novel by Frank Cottrell Boyce, is selected for children aged 10 to 14. Compare it with other books exploring kindness, wonder, family and imagination.
Novel2004
Goodnight Mister Tom
Michelle Magorian
Ages 10–14
Goodnight Mister Tom
Michelle Magorian
On the shelf for children aged 10 to 14: Goodnight Mister Tom, a novel by Michelle Magorian. It connects with kindness, courage, family and resilience.
Novel1981
Howl's Moving Castle
Diana Wynne Jones
Ages 10–14
Howl's Moving Castle
Diana Wynne Jones
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones is a novel for children aged 10 to 14. A useful choice for reading about wonder, courage and imagination.
Novel1986
The Wee Free Men
Terry Pratchett
Ages 10–14
The Wee Free Men
Terry Pratchett
Choose The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett for children aged 10 to 14. This novel is shelved with books about courage, humour and self-reliance.
Novel2003
The Dark is Rising
Susan Cooper
Ages 10–14
The Dark is Rising
Susan Cooper
The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper is a novel for children aged 10 to 14. A useful choice for reading about courage, wonder and heritage.
Novel1973
The Sword in the Stone
T. H. White
Ages 10–14
The Sword in the Stone
T. H. White
On the shelf for children aged 10 to 14: The Sword in the Stone, a classic by T. H. White. It connects with wonder, heritage and adventure.
Classic1938
The Silver Sword
Ian Serraillier
Ages 10–14
The Silver Sword
Ian Serraillier
Choose The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier for children aged 10 to 14. This novel is shelved with books about courage, family and resilience.
Novel1956
Smith
Leon Garfield
Ages 10–14
Smith
Leon Garfield
Smith by Leon Garfield is a novel for children aged 10 to 14. A useful choice for reading about adventure, justice and heritage.
Novel1967
Madame Doubtfire
Anne Fine
Ages 10–14
Madame Doubtfire
Anne Fine
For readers interested in family and humour, compare Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine. It is a novel for children aged 10 to 14.
Novel1987
When the Sky Falls
Phil Earle
Ages 10–14
When the Sky Falls
Phil Earle
When the Sky Falls, a novel by Phil Earle, is selected for children aged 10 to 14. Compare it with other books exploring courage, kindness and heritage.
Novel2021
The Skylarks' War
Hilary McKay
Ages 10–14
The Skylarks' War
Hilary McKay
The Skylarks' War, a novel by Hilary McKay, is selected for children aged 10 to 14. Compare it with other books exploring family, heritage and courage.
Novel2018