Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl
Ages 6–10
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
Charlie Bucket finds one of five golden tickets and enters Willy Wonka’s extraordinary chocolate factory.
Chapter Book1964
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
Billionaire Boy
David Walliams
Ages 7–10
Billionaire Boy
David Walliams · Tony Ross
On the shelf for children aged 7 to 10: Billionaire Boy, a chapter book by David Walliams. It is illustrated by Tony Ross. It connects with friendship, humour and kindness.
Chapter Book2010
Horrid Henry
Francesca Simon
Ages 6–9
Horrid Henry
Francesca Simon · Tony Ross
First published in 1994, Horrid Henry is a chapter book by Francesca Simon for children aged 6 to 9. It is illustrated by Tony Ross. Its themes include humour and family.
Chapter Book1994
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
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 Diary of a Killer Cat
Anne Fine
Ages 6–9
The Diary of a Killer Cat
Anne Fine
The Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine is a chapter book for children aged 6 to 9. A useful choice for reading about humour and family.
Chapter Book1994
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
The Wombles
Elisabeth Beresford
Ages 6–9
The Wombles
Elisabeth Beresford
For readers interested in nature, family and humour, compare The Wombles by Elisabeth Beresford. It is a chapter book for children aged 6 to 9.
Chapter Book1968
Mog the Forgetful Cat
Judith Kerr
Ages 3–6
Mog the Forgetful Cat
Judith Kerr
Mog the Forgetful Cat, a picture book by Judith Kerr, is selected for children aged 3 to 6. Compare it with other books exploring kindness, family and humour.
Picture Book1970
Astrosaurs: Riddle of the Raptors
Steve Cole
Ages 6–9
Astrosaurs: Riddle of the Raptors
Steve Cole
First published in 2005, Astrosaurs: Riddle of the Raptors is a chapter book by Steve Cole for children aged 6 to 9. Its themes include adventure and humour.
Chapter Book2005
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