I have given each of my recommendations for children an age suggestion. These are of course approximate. Please also have a look at younger or older categories.
Billy lives in a care home. He is considered trouble because no one can touch him. He does what he wants, and he is full of anger. But Billy's younger brother and sister live in the home with him. They have known nothing else, and Billy will do anything to protect them.
Age recommendation: 12+
Five friends settle in for a movie marathon at their local cinema, then a wave crashes out of the screen sweeping them into an epic adventure.
Review date: 20.04.24
Age recommendation: 9+
A feminist, modern retelling of Peter Pan with Martha Pennydrop and her brother Scruff.
Review date: 03.01.23
Age recommendation: 9+
A fascinating and charming portrayal of a girl with Aspergers struggling to come to terms with tragedy.
Review date: 23.01.12
Age recommendation: 12+
In the shadow of Vesuvius, the wolf dog Delta has a race against time to save her family in 79 AD Pompeii.
Review date: 06.06.24
Age recommendation: 9+
A beautifully written animal adventure set in World War II, with tragedy and heroism in equal measure.
Review date: 30.04.19
Age recommendation: 9+
A brilliant story told in free verse exploring the challenges of wartime England. Who can be trusted? Who are the real heroes?
Review date: 25.02.24
Age recommendation: 9+
Finley intrigues his classmates and teachers alike with his calm composure. What's his secret? A wonderful story about being at peace with yourself.
Review date: 08.10.24
Age recommendation: 10+
A stunning, compelling story with so many layers and facets.
Review date: 14.01.13
Age recommendation: 11+
A ghost story for children set in a house inspired by Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge, Suffolk.
Review date: 26.04.11
Age recommendation: 9+
A return to Peligan City to meet our crusading investigators Lil Potkin and Nedly Stubbs, and it's darker and funnier than the first book!
Review date: 07.11.19
Age recommendation: 9+
A fabulous, inventive, funny, detective-ghost story which is the first of a trilogy. And what a great cover!
Review date: 23.03.19
Age recommendation: 9+
The first in a series of children's books by the writer of the best-selling Ruth Galloway novels, published in May 2019.
Review date: 07.04.19
Age recommendation: 9+
Best-selling American author, John Grisham has written his first book for children with this tale of Theodore Boone, a 13-year-old who can't wait until he can become a lawyer.
Review date: 08.08.11
Age recommendation: 9+
A gripping gothic thriller with magic, ghosts and a coming-of-age, beautifully illustrated.
Review date: 07.09.23
Age recommendation: 11+
A magical adventure introducing the Hidden Folk who give us a different perspective on the natural world.
Review date: 25.03.21
Age recommendation: 9+
A boarding school ghost story adventure - set in Suffolk!
Review date: 30.10.23
Age recommendation: 9+
When tragedy hits, Ronnie's mum decides they should leave their home in London. There are different challenges in Norwich, but new opportunities too.
Review date: 20.04.24
Age recommendation: 12+
A gripping, sinister, snowy murder mystery!
Review date: 03.01.23
Age recommendation: 10+
A ghost story with 'issues' set at a woodland holiday complex.
Review date: 11.02.12
Age recommendation: 12+
