Book Recommendations

This half term's book recommendations are linked to some of the themes that we will be focussing our learning on during Spring 1

For many more reading recommendations by age and interest take a look at this website https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/browse-by-age You can also sign up for a monthly newsletter which is packed with the latest releases to spark an interest in reading for your child with you at home.

Recommended by Anya Kryza (rEading Ambassador)

For people who like War and History

When the War Came

By Lesley Parr

When natty has to move to a new village she meets 2 young soldiers who are still battling the effects of war.Huw can’t forget the terrible things he’s seen,but johnny doesn't even remember who he is

As Natty tries to keep a secret and unravel a mystery, she finds her own way to fight for what she believes in-and learns that some things should never be forgotten

Recommended by Pelle Baxter -Cooley

Gangsta Granny

By David Walliams

It is where there is a boy named ben and he hates his granny and he thinks that she is so old and boring because all she eats is cabbage soup and then he finds out his granny is an international jewel thief! Will he get caught?read this book to find out! And if you like this book then next you can read gangsta granny strikes again!

Because LKS2 are studying the Stone Age in History

Stone Age Boy

By Satoshi Kitamura

This engaging picture book tells the story of a boy who falls down a hole to find himself back in time 15,000 years. He wakes in a prehistoric camp and finds out about life in a Stone Age village.

Stone Age Boy is a hugely popular book with lower KS2 classes and helps to encourage children to engage with how life might have been different during Stone Age times. Extra facts and information are peppered throughout.

Because UKS2 are studying the Vikings

The 1000 year old Boy

By Ross Welford

Alfie is like any other nearly teenage boy – except he’s a thousand years old and can remember the last Viking invasion of England. When Alfie finds himself alone in the world following the death of his mother, he has to learn to trust newly found friends if he is going to succeed on his quest to grow old naturally.

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