Matilda
Roald Dahl
Ages 7–11
Matilda
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
Matilda is a gifted reader whose dismissive parents fail to recognise her abilities.
Chapter Book1988
The Wind in the Willows
Kenneth Grahame
Ages 7–11
The Wind in the Willows
Kenneth Grahame
The Wind in the Willows, a classic by Kenneth Grahame, is selected for children aged 7 to 11. Compare it with other books exploring friendship, adventure, nature and loyalty.
Classic1908
Peter Pan
J. M. Barrie
Ages 7–11
Peter Pan
J. M. Barrie
For readers interested in adventure, imagination, wonder and courage, compare Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie. It is a classic for children aged 7 to 11.
Classic1911
The Family from One End Street
Eve Garnett
Ages 7–11
The Family from One End Street
Eve Garnett
First published in 1937, The Family from One End Street is a classic by Eve Garnett for children aged 7 to 11. Its themes include family, humour and heritage.
Classic1937
The Iron Man
Ted Hughes
Ages 7–11
The Iron Man
Ted Hughes
First published in 1968, The Iron Man is a classic by Ted Hughes for children aged 7 to 11. Its themes include courage, wonder and kindness.
Classic1968
Fungus the Bogeyman
Raymond Briggs
Ages 7–11
Fungus the Bogeyman
Raymond Briggs
Fungus the Bogeyman by Raymond Briggs is a picture book for children aged 7 to 11. A useful choice for reading about humour and imagination.
Picture Book1977
Five on a Treasure Island
Enid Blyton
Ages 7–11
Five on a Treasure Island
Enid Blyton
On the shelf for children aged 7 to 11: Five on a Treasure Island, a chapter book by Enid Blyton. It connects with adventure, friendship and courage.
Chapter Book1942
Mary Poppins
P. L. Travers
Ages 7–11
Mary Poppins
P. L. Travers
Mary Poppins by P. L. Travers is a classic for children aged 7 to 11. A useful choice for reading about wonder, imagination and family.
Classic1934
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Hugh Lofting
Ages 7–11
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Hugh Lofting
The Story of Doctor Dolittle, a classic by Hugh Lofting, is selected for children aged 7 to 11. Compare it with other books exploring nature, kindness and adventure.
Classic1920
Bunny vs Monkey
Jamie Smart
Ages 7–11
Bunny vs Monkey
Jamie Smart
Choose Bunny vs Monkey by Jamie Smart for children aged 7 to 11. This chapter book is shelved with books about humour and adventure.
Chapter Book2014
Sky in the Pie
Roger McGough
Ages 7–11
Sky in the Pie
Roger McGough
First published in 1983, Sky in the Pie is a poetry collection by Roger McGough for children aged 7 to 11. Its themes include humour and imagination.
Poetry1983
Gargling with Jelly
Brian Patten
Ages 7–11
Gargling with Jelly
Brian Patten
Gargling with Jelly by Brian Patten is a poetry collection for children aged 7 to 11. A useful choice for reading about humour and imagination.
Poetry1985
The Worst Witch
Jill Murphy
Ages 7–10
The Worst Witch
Jill Murphy
Mildred Hubble is a pupil at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches, where spells, broomstick lessons, and school rules rarely go according to plan.
Chapter Book1974
Gangsta Granny
David Walliams
Ages 7–10
Gangsta Granny
David Walliams · Tony Ross
Ben expects another dull Friday with his cabbage-loving grandmother until he learns that she claims to be an international jewel thief.
Chapter Book2011
The Borrowers
Mary Norton
Ages 8–11
The Borrowers
Mary Norton
The Borrowers by Mary Norton is a classic for children aged 8 to 11. A useful choice for reading about adventure, courage, family and wonder.
Classic1952
Five Children and It
E. Nesbit
Ages 8–11
Five Children and It
E. Nesbit
Five Children and It by E. Nesbit is a classic for children aged 8 to 11. A useful choice for reading about adventure, imagination, humour and wonder.
Classic1902
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll
Ages 7–12
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll
For readers interested in imagination, wonder, adventure and courage, compare Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. It is a classic for children aged 7 to 12.
Classic1865
Stig of the Dump
Clive King
Ages 8–11
Stig of the Dump
Clive King
Choose Stig of the Dump by Clive King for children aged 8 to 11. This classic is shelved with books about friendship, adventure and imagination.
Classic1963
The Boy Who Grew Dragons
Andy Shepherd
Ages 7–10
The Boy Who Grew Dragons
Andy Shepherd
The Boy Who Grew Dragons by Andy Shepherd is a novel for children aged 7 to 10. A useful choice for reading about adventure, humour, friendship and wonder.
Novel2018
Bill's New Frock
Anne Fine
Ages 7–10
Bill's New Frock
Anne Fine
Bill's New Frock, a chapter book by Anne Fine, is selected for children aged 7 to 10. Compare it with other books exploring humour, justice and self-reliance.
Chapter Book1989
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!
Andy Stanton
Ages 7–10
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!
Andy Stanton · David Tazzyman
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum! by Andy Stanton is a chapter book for children aged 7 to 10. It is illustrated by David Tazzyman. A useful choice for reading about humour and justice.
Chapter Book2006
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
Liz Pichon
Ages 8–11
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
Liz Pichon
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates by Liz Pichon is a chapter book for children aged 8 to 11. A useful choice for reading about humour, family and creativity.
Chapter Book2011
The Boy at the Back of the Class
Onjali Q. Rauf
Ages 8–11
The Boy at the Back of the Class
Onjali Q. Rauf
First published in 2018, The Boy at the Back of the Class is a novel by Onjali Q. Rauf for children aged 8 to 11. Its themes include kindness, justice and friendship.
Novel2018
Krindlekrax
Philip Ridley
Ages 8–11
Krindlekrax
Philip Ridley
On the shelf for children aged 8 to 11: Krindlekrax, a novel by Philip Ridley. It connects with courage, humour and friendship.
Novel1991
My Dad's a Birdman
David Almond
Ages 7–10
My Dad's a Birdman
David Almond · Polly Dunbar
First published in 2007, My Dad's a Birdman is a chapter book by David Almond for children aged 7 to 10. It is illustrated by Polly Dunbar. Its themes include family, wonder and imagination.
Chapter Book2007
Ottoline and the Yellow Cat
Chris Riddell
Ages 7–10
Ottoline and the Yellow Cat
Chris Riddell
Choose Ottoline and the Yellow Cat by Chris Riddell for children aged 7 to 10. This chapter book is shelved with books about adventure, imagination and friendship.
Chapter Book2007
The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog
Jeremy Strong
Ages 7–10
The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog
Jeremy Strong
The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog by Jeremy Strong is a chapter book for children aged 7 to 10. A useful choice for reading about humour and family.
Chapter Book1996
Pongwiffy
Kaye Umansky
Ages 7–10
Pongwiffy
Kaye Umansky
For readers interested in humour and imagination, compare Pongwiffy by Kaye Umansky. It is a chapter book for children aged 7 to 10.
Chapter Book1988
Awful End
Philip Ardagh
Ages 8–11
Awful End
Philip Ardagh · David Roberts
For readers interested in humour and adventure, compare Awful End by Philip Ardagh. It is illustrated by David Roberts. It is a chapter book for children aged 8 to 11.
Chapter Book2000
Stitch Head
Guy Bass
Ages 7–10
Stitch Head
Guy Bass
Stitch Head by Guy Bass is a chapter book for children aged 7 to 10. A useful choice for reading about friendship, courage and kindness.
Chapter Book2011
Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet
Zanib Mian
Ages 7–10
Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet
Zanib Mian
Choose Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet by Zanib Mian for children aged 7 to 10. This chapter book is shelved with books about humour, family and friendship.
Chapter Book2019
Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
Konnie Huq
Ages 8–11
Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
Konnie Huq
On the shelf for children aged 8 to 11: Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World, a chapter book by Konnie Huq. It connects with humour, creativity and friendship.
Chapter Book2019
Fortunately, the Milk
Neil Gaiman
Ages 7–10
Fortunately, the Milk
Neil Gaiman · Chris Riddell
First published in 2013, Fortunately, the Milk is a chapter book by Neil Gaiman for children aged 7 to 10. It is illustrated by Chris Riddell. Its themes include humour, imagination and adventure.
Chapter Book2013
Anisha, Accidental Detective
Serena Patel
Ages 8–11
Anisha, Accidental Detective
Serena Patel
Anisha, Accidental Detective by Serena Patel is a chapter book for children aged 8 to 11. A useful choice for reading about humour, family and friendship.
Chapter Book2020
The Tail of Emily Windsnap
Liz Kessler
Ages 8–11
The Tail of Emily Windsnap
Liz Kessler
First published in 2003, The Tail of Emily Windsnap is a novel by Liz Kessler for children aged 8 to 11. Its themes include wonder, family and friendship.
Novel2003
Worzel Gummidge
Barbara Euphan Todd
Ages 7–10
Worzel Gummidge
Barbara Euphan Todd
Choose Worzel Gummidge by Barbara Euphan Todd for children aged 7 to 10. This classic is shelved with books about humour and imagination.
Classic1936