Book Trust Best Book Guide 2015: 9-11
These are the best books for 9-11-year-olds from the past year.
Find more information on the Book Trust Best Book Guide and a
downloadable PDF which includes the best books from the past year for
ages 0-5; 6-8; 9-11; 12-14 and 14+ on our Best Book Guide page.
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Animalium
by Jenny Broom
Big Picture Press
Quirky yet authoritative, this book is bursting with information to
engage young naturalists, whilst the spectacular illustrations in a
rich colour palette give it real 'wow' factor.
Read about 'Animalium'
The Astounding Broccoli Boy
by Frank Cottrell Boyce
Macmillan Children's Books
Rory Rooney is unremarkable in almost everything, apart from his
capacity to attract the attention of the school bully. But when he
suddenly and spectacularly turns green, he becomes a superhero!
Read about 'The Astounding Broccoli Boy'
Demolition Dad
by Phil Earle
Orion Children’s Books
Demolition Dad is sure to delight children, and adults, of all ages
and is perfect for fans of David Walliams and Roald Dahl.
Read about 'Demolition Dad'
The Imaginary
by A F Harrold
Bloomsbury
This is young fiction of the very best quality, showcasing
inspiration, inventiveness and an intoxicating passion for
storytelling. The Imaginary has the potential to be a family
favourite and a future classic.
Read about 'The Imaginary'
Darkmouth
by Shane Hegarty
Harper Collins
Darkmouth will sit perfectly next to Skulduggery Pleasant on the
shelves of middle-grade readers who prefer their comedy served
with a smothering of action and some rather hefty weaponry.
Read about 'Darkmouth'
The Boy in the Tower
by Polly Ho-Yen
Doubleday
Taking place in a believable urban, multicultural environment that
will be familiar to many young readers, Polly Ho-Yen's debut is an
impressively moving and thought-provoking story that will touch
children and adults alike.
Read about 'The Boy in the Tower'
Corpse Talk: Season 1
by Adam Murphy
David Fickling Books
Corpse Talk, the 'show that brings the dead famous to life' is a
highly amusing and clever comic style history book that introduces
the reader to historical figures in a fresh and funny way.
Read about 'Corpse Talk: Season 1'
Five Children on the Western Front
by Kate Saunders
Faber & Faber
This moving and memorable homage to E Nesbit's classic story is
no ordinary children's book. A heart-wrenching and poignant
tribute to 'all the boys and girls, 1914-18', it is a must-read for
children and adults alike.
Read about 'Five Children on the Western Front'
The Usborne Official Astronaut's Handbook
by Louie Stowell
Usborne
This is a fun, fact-packed and practical guide to launching your
interstellar career!
Read about 'The Usborne Official Astronaut's Handbook'
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Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow
by Katherine Woodfine
Egmont
Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow is a wonderful adventure full of
friendship and heart, danger and mystery, and is not to be missed.
Read about 'Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow'
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