Best British Books for Teens (12+)

Danny the Champion of the World

Roald Dahl

Danny the Champion of the World

Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake

For readers interested in family, courage, loyalty and humour, compare Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. It is a chapter book for children aged 8 to 12.

Chapter Book1975

Kensuke's Kingdom

Kensuke's Kingdom

Michael Morpurgo

Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo is a novel for children aged 9 to 12. A useful choice for reading about friendship, courage, nature and loyalty.

Novel1999

War Horse

Ages 10–16

War Horse

Michael Morpurgo

War Horse by Michael Morpurgo is a novel for readers aged 10+. A useful choice for reading about courage, loyalty, perseverance and heritage.

Novel1982

Private Peaceful

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

The Butterfly Lion

The Butterfly Lion

Michael Morpurgo

First published in 1996, The Butterfly Lion is a novel by Michael Morpurgo for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include friendship, loyalty, wonder and courage.

Novel1996

Why the Whales Came

Why the Whales Came

Michael Morpurgo

Choose Why the Whales Came by Michael Morpurgo for children aged 9 to 12. This novel is shelved with books about friendship, nature, courage and heritage.

Novel1985

An Eagle in the Snow

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

Northern Lights

Northern Lights

Philip Pullman

Northern Lights, a novel by Philip Pullman, is selected for readers aged 11+. Compare it with other books exploring courage, adventure, wonder and loyalty.

Novel1995

The Subtle Knife

The Subtle Knife

Philip Pullman

The Subtle Knife, a novel by Philip Pullman, is selected for readers aged 11+. Compare it with other books exploring courage, adventure, wonder and justice.

Novel1997

The Amber Spyglass

The Amber Spyglass

Philip Pullman

For readers interested in courage, adventure, loyalty and justice, compare The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman. It is a novel for readers aged 11+.

Novel2000

La Belle Sauvage

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

Coraline

Neil Gaiman

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

The Graveyard Book

Neil Gaiman

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

A Monster Calls

Patrick Ness

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 Knife of Never Letting Go

Patrick Ness

Ages 13–16

The Knife of Never Letting Go

Patrick Ness

The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness is a novel for readers aged 13+. A useful choice for reading about courage, adventure, perseverance and loyalty.

Novel2008

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

My Name is Mina

David Almond

My Name is Mina

David Almond

For readers interested in imagination, creativity, wonder and self-reliance, compare My Name is Mina by David Almond. It is a novel for children aged 9 to 12.

Novel2010

The Secret Garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett

First published in 1911, The Secret Garden is a classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include friendship, nature, perseverance and wonder.

Classic1911

A Little Princess

Frances Hodgson Burnett

A Little Princess

Frances Hodgson Burnett

A Little Princess, a classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett, is selected for children aged 8 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring courage, imagination, kindness and perseverance.

Classic1905

The Railway Children

E. Nesbit

The Railway Children

E. Nesbit

For readers interested in family, courage, kindness and heritage, compare The Railway Children by E. Nesbit. It is a classic for children aged 8 to 12.

Classic1906

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

Through the Looking-Glass

Lewis Carroll

Ages 7–12

Through the Looking-Glass

Lewis Carroll

Choose Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll for children aged 7 to 12. This classic is shelved with books about imagination, wonder and adventure.

Classic1871

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

Black Beauty

Anna Sewell

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

The Jungle Book

Rudyard Kipling

The Jungle Book

Rudyard Kipling

The Jungle Book, a classic by Rudyard Kipling, is selected for children aged 8 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring adventure, courage, nature and loyalty.

Classic1894

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

C. S. Lewis

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

C. S. Lewis

Four siblings evacuated to the countryside enter Narnia through a wardrobe and find it held in winter by the White Witch.

Classic1950

Prince Caspian

C. S. Lewis

Prince Caspian

C. S. Lewis

On the shelf for children aged 8 to 12: Prince Caspian, a classic by C. S. Lewis. It connects with courage, loyalty and adventure.

Classic1951

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

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

Tom's Midnight Garden

Philippa Pearce

Tom's Midnight Garden

Philippa Pearce

On the shelf for children aged 8 to 12: Tom's Midnight Garden, a classic by Philippa Pearce. It connects with wonder, friendship, imagination and heritage.

Classic1958

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

Carrie's War

Nina Bawden

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

The Machine Gunners

Robert Westall

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

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

Point Blanc

Anthony Horowitz

Point Blanc

Anthony Horowitz

For readers interested in courage, adventure and perseverance, compare Point Blanc by Anthony Horowitz. It is a novel for children aged 10 to 14.

Novel2001

Varjak Paw

S. F. Said

Varjak Paw

S. F. Said · Dave McKean

Choose Varjak Paw by S. F. Said for children aged 8 to 12. It is illustrated by Dave McKean. This novel is shelved with books about courage, adventure, friendship and perseverance.

Novel2003

Letters from the Lighthouse

Emma Carroll

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 Explorer

The Explorer

Katherine Rundell

For readers interested in adventure, courage, friendship and perseverance, compare The Explorer by Katherine Rundell. It is a novel for children aged 9 to 12.

Novel2017

Rooftoppers

Rooftoppers

Katherine Rundell

First published in 2013, Rooftoppers is a novel by Katherine Rundell for children aged 9 to 12. Its themes include adventure, wonder, courage and loyalty.

Novel2013

The Good Thieves

The Good Thieves

Katherine Rundell

Choose The Good Thieves by Katherine Rundell for children aged 9 to 12. This novel is shelved with books about courage, adventure, friendship and justice.

Novel2019

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

Joan Aiken

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

Millions

Frank Cottrell Boyce

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

Cosmic

Frank Cottrell Boyce

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

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

Pig Heart Boy

Malorie Blackman

Pig Heart Boy

Malorie Blackman

On the shelf for children aged 10 to 14: Pig Heart Boy, a novel by Malorie Blackman. It connects with courage, family, justice and perseverance.

Novel1997

Goodnight Mister Tom

Michelle Magorian

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

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

John Boyne

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

The Thieves of Ostia

Caroline Lawrence

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

How to Train Your Dragon

Cressida Cowell

How to Train Your Dragon

Cressida Cowell

Hiccup must capture and train a dragon as part of becoming a Viking hero, despite being smaller and less confident than his peers.

Novel2003

The Wizards of Once

Cressida Cowell

The Wizards of Once

Cressida Cowell

Choose The Wizards of Once by Cressida Cowell for children aged 8 to 12. This novel is shelved with books about adventure, courage and friendship.

Novel2017

The London Eye Mystery

Siobhan Dowd

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

The Story of Tracy Beaker

The Story of Tracy Beaker

Jacqueline Wilson · Nick Sharratt

For readers interested in resilience, family and imagination, compare The Story of Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson. It is illustrated by Nick Sharratt. It is a novel for children aged 8 to 12.

Novel1991

Double Act

Double Act

Jacqueline Wilson · Nick Sharratt

Double Act, a novel by Jacqueline Wilson, is selected for children aged 8 to 12. It is illustrated by Nick Sharratt. Compare it with other books exploring family, self-reliance and humour.

Novel1995

The Suitcase Kid

The Suitcase Kid

Jacqueline Wilson · Nick Sharratt

Choose The Suitcase Kid by Jacqueline Wilson for children aged 8 to 12. It is illustrated by Nick Sharratt. This novel is shelved with books about family, resilience and kindness.

Novel1992

Hetty Feather

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

Refugee Boy

Benjamin Zephaniah

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

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

Kid Normal

Greg James

Kid Normal

Greg James

First published in 2017, Kid Normal is a novel by Greg James for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include humour, courage and friendship.

Novel2017

The Star Outside My Window

Onjali Q. Rauf

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

Beetle Boy

M. G. Leonard

Beetle Boy

M. G. Leonard

On the shelf for children aged 8 to 12: Beetle Boy, a novel by M. G. Leonard. It connects with adventure, nature and friendship.

Novel2016

Podkin One-Ear

Kieran Larwood

Podkin One-Ear

Kieran Larwood

Podkin One-Ear, a novel by Kieran Larwood, is selected for children aged 8 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring courage, adventure and heritage.

Novel2016

The Last Wild

Piers Torday

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

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

The Dreamsnatcher

Abi Elphinstone

The Dreamsnatcher

Abi Elphinstone

The Dreamsnatcher by Abi Elphinstone is a novel for children aged 9 to 12. A useful choice for reading about adventure and courage.

Novel2015

Time Travelling with a Hamster

Ross Welford

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

The 1,000-Year-Old Boy

Ross Welford

The 1,000-Year-Old Boy

Ross Welford

The 1,000-Year-Old Boy, a novel by Ross Welford, is selected for children aged 9 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring friendship, wonder and courage.

Novel2018

Asha and the Spirit Bird

Jasbinder Bilan

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

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

Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

A. F. Steadman

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

The Demon Headmaster

Gillian Cross

The Demon Headmaster

Gillian Cross

First published in 1982, The Demon Headmaster is a novel by Gillian Cross for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include courage, justice and friendship.

Novel1982

The Indian in the Cupboard

Lynne Reid Banks

The Indian in the Cupboard

Lynne Reid Banks

For readers interested in wonder, imagination and friendship, compare The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks. It is a novel for children aged 8 to 12.

Novel1980

The Ghost of Thomas Kempe

Penelope Lively

The Ghost of Thomas Kempe

Penelope Lively

First published in 1973, The Ghost of Thomas Kempe is a novel by Penelope Lively for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include wonder, heritage and humour.

Novel1973

The Children of Green Knowe

Lucy M. Boston

The Children of Green Knowe

Lucy M. Boston

For readers interested in wonder, heritage and family, compare The Children of Green Knowe by Lucy M. Boston. It is a classic for children aged 8 to 12.

Classic1954

Charmed Life

Diana Wynne Jones

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

Howl's Moving Castle

Diana Wynne Jones

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

Journey to the River Sea

Eva Ibbotson

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

The Secret of Platform 13

Eva Ibbotson

The Secret of Platform 13

Eva Ibbotson

The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson is a novel for children aged 8 to 12. A useful choice for reading about wonder, adventure and humour.

Novel1994

Truckers

Terry Pratchett

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

The Wee Free Men

Terry Pratchett

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

Mortal Engines

Philip Reeve

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

Over Sea, Under Stone

Susan Cooper

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 Dark is Rising

Susan Cooper

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 Weirdstone of Brisingamen

Alan Garner

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 Owl Service

Alan Garner

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

The Snow Spider

Jenny Nimmo

The Snow Spider

Jenny Nimmo

The Snow Spider by Jenny Nimmo is a novel for children aged 8 to 12. A useful choice for reading about wonder, family and heritage.

Novel1986

Ballet Shoes

Noel Streatfeild

Ballet Shoes

Noel Streatfeild

Choose Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild for children aged 8 to 12. This classic is shelved with books about family, perseverance and creativity.

Classic1936

Swallows and Amazons

Arthur Ransome

Swallows and Amazons

Arthur Ransome

For readers interested in adventure, self-reliance and nature, compare Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome. It is a classic for children aged 8 to 12.

Classic1930

Just William

Richmal Crompton

Just William

Richmal Crompton

For readers interested in humour and adventure, compare Just William by Richmal Crompton. It is a classic for children aged 8 to 12.

Classic1922

The Sword in the Stone

T. H. White

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 Box of Delights

John Masefield

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

The Silver Sword

Ian Serraillier

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

The Eagle of the Ninth

Rosemary Sutcliff

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

Smith

Leon Garfield

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

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

Goggle-Eyes

Anne Fine

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

Flour Babies

Anne Fine

Flour Babies

Anne Fine

First published in 1992, Flour Babies is a novel by Anne Fine for children aged 10 to 14. Its themes include family, perseverance and humour.

Novel1992

Stone Cold

Robert Swindells

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

The Wreck of the Zanzibar

The Wreck of the Zanzibar

Michael Morpurgo

The Wreck of the Zanzibar, a novel by Michael Morpurgo, is selected for children aged 8 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring courage, family and nature.

Novel1995

The Iron Woman

Ted Hughes

The Iron Woman

Ted Hughes

First published in 1993, The Iron Woman is a classic by Ted Hughes for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include nature, justice and wonder.

Classic1993

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

Charlie Mackesy

Ages 4–16

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

Charlie Mackesy

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy is a picture book for readers aged 4+. A useful choice for reading about kindness, friendship and courage.

Picture Book2019

Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties

Humza Arshad

Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties

Humza Arshad

First published in 2019, Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties is a chapter book by Humza Arshad for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include humour, courage and friendship.

Chapter Book2019

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

Terry Deary

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

Terry Deary · Martin Brown

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors, a chapter book by Terry Deary, is selected for children aged 8 to 12. It is illustrated by Martin Brown. Compare it with other books exploring humour and heritage.

Chapter Book1993

Wolf Brother

Michelle Paver

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

The Girl of Ink and Stars

Kiran Millwood Hargrave

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

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

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

The Goldfish Boy

Lisa Thompson

The Goldfish Boy

Lisa Thompson

The Goldfish Boy, a novel by Lisa Thompson, is selected for children aged 9 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring courage, friendship and resilience.

Novel2017

Murder Most Unladylike

Robin Stevens

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

The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow

Katherine Woodfine

The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow

Katherine Woodfine

Choose The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow by Katherine Woodfine for children aged 9 to 12. This novel is shelved with books about adventure, justice and friendship.

Novel2015

A Kind of Spark

Elle McNicoll

A Kind of Spark

Elle McNicoll

A Kind of Spark, a novel by Elle McNicoll, is selected for children aged 9 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring justice, courage and self-reliance.

Novel2020

When the Sky Falls

Phil Earle

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

October, October

Katya Balen

October, October

Katya Balen

October, October, a novel by Katya Balen, is selected for children aged 9 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring nature, family and resilience.

Novel2020

The Last Bear

Hannah Gold

The Last Bear

Hannah Gold

Choose The Last Bear by Hannah Gold for children aged 8 to 12. This novel is shelved with books about nature, courage and kindness.

Novel2021

A Pinch of Magic

Michelle Harrison

A Pinch of Magic

Michelle Harrison

First published in 2019, A Pinch of Magic is a novel by Michelle Harrison for children aged 9 to 12. Its themes include family, adventure and wonder.

Novel2019

The Thirteen Treasures

Michelle Harrison

The Thirteen Treasures

Michelle Harrison

Choose The Thirteen Treasures by Michelle Harrison for children aged 9 to 12. This novel is shelved with books about wonder and adventure.

Novel2009

Impossible Creatures

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

The Imaginary

A. F. Harrold

The Imaginary

A. F. Harrold · Emily Gravett

Choose The Imaginary by A. F. Harrold for children aged 8 to 12. It is illustrated by Emily Gravett. This novel is shelved with books about imagination, friendship and courage.

Novel2014

High-Rise Mystery

Sharna Jackson

High-Rise Mystery

Sharna Jackson

Choose High-Rise Mystery by Sharna Jackson for children aged 9 to 12. This novel is shelved with books about justice, friendship and adventure.

Novel2019

Beyond the Deepwoods

Paul Stewart

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

The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler

Gene Kemp

The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler

Gene Kemp

First published in 1977, The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler is a novel by Gene Kemp for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include friendship, humour and justice.

Novel1977

The Exiles

Hilary McKay

The Exiles

Hilary McKay

Choose The Exiles by Hilary McKay for children aged 9 to 12. This novel is shelved with books about family and humour.

Novel1991

Saffy's Angel

Hilary McKay

Saffy's Angel

Hilary McKay

First published in 2002, Saffy's Angel is a novel by Hilary McKay for children aged 9 to 12. Its themes include family, kindness and creativity.

Novel2002

The Skylarks' War

Hilary McKay

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

Coram Boy

Jamila Gavin

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

Journey to Jo'burg

Beverley Naidoo

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

Flambards

K. M. Peyton

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

The Hundred and One Dalmatians

Dodie Smith

The Hundred and One Dalmatians

Dodie Smith

First published in 1956, The Hundred and One Dalmatians is a classic by Dodie Smith for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include adventure, family and loyalty.

Classic1956

Jennings Goes to School

Anthony Buckeridge

Jennings Goes to School

Anthony Buckeridge

For readers interested in humour and friendship, compare Jennings Goes to School by Anthony Buckeridge. It is a classic for children aged 8 to 12.

Classic1950

Biggles Learns to Fly

W. E. Johns

Biggles Learns to Fly

W. E. Johns

Biggles Learns to Fly, a classic by W. E. Johns, is selected for children aged 10 to 14. Compare it with other books exploring adventure and courage.

Classic1935

Girl, Missing

Sophie McKenzie

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

My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece

Annabel Pitcher

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