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
Fantastic Mr Fox
Roald Dahl
Ages 6–9
Fantastic Mr Fox
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
First published in 1970, Fantastic Mr Fox is a chapter book by Roald Dahl for children aged 6 to 9. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. Its themes include courage, humour, perseverance and family.
Chapter Book1970
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
Winnie-the-Pooh
A. A. Milne
Ages 3–8
Winnie-the-Pooh
A. A. Milne · E. H. Shepard
Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends move through linked adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood, from honey-seeking plans to expeditions and rescues.
Classic1926
The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Ages 8–12
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
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
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 Jungle Book
Rudyard Kipling
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 8–12
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
Tom's Midnight Garden
Philippa Pearce
Ages 8–12
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
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
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 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
The Sheep-Pig
Dick King-Smith
Ages 6–10
The Sheep-Pig
Dick King-Smith
For readers interested in kindness, perseverance and courage, compare The Sheep-Pig by Dick King-Smith. It is a chapter book for children aged 6 to 10.
Chapter Book1983
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
A Bear Called Paddington
Michael Bond
Ages 5–8
A Bear Called Paddington
Michael Bond · Peggy Fortnum
The Brown family meet a polite bear from Peru at Paddington Station and invite him into their home.
Chapter Book1958
The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
Jill Tomlinson
Ages 5–8
The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
Jill Tomlinson
For readers interested in courage and family, compare The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson. It is a chapter book for children aged 5 to 8.
Chapter Book1968
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
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
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
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 Children of Green Knowe
Lucy M. Boston
Ages 8–12
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
Ballet Shoes
Noel Streatfeild
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 8–12
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
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