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Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun by Tola Okogwu (READ ALOUD SINGLE COPY)
Code: SC4005
Type: Book
Key Stage: 2
Description
Format: Single copy (Read Aloud) novel
Number of pages: 320
Reading Age: 8-10 Interest Level: 8-12
Accelerated Reader: Book Level 4.9 Interest Level MY
Book Band Dark Red
Reading aloud gives all pupils access to engaging texts and helps nurture a love of reading for pleasure. Research shows that reading for pleasure is linked to higher academic achievement, greater empathy, a deeper understanding of personal identity, and improved mental wellbeing.
A British-Nigerian girl is sent to a school for superheroes, The Academy of the Sun in Nigeria, when she finds that her Afro hair gives her psychokinetic powers. Once there, Onyeka and her friends must use their powers in an epic battle for the future of all those with superpowers, the Solari. Shortlisted - British Book Awards - Children's Fiction 2023
The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo (READ ALOUD SINGLE COPY)
Code: SC4006
Type: Book
Key Stage: 2
Description
Format: Single copy (Read Aloud) novel
Number of pages: 224
Reading Age: 9-11 Interest Level: 8-12
Accelerated Reader: Book Level 5 Interest Level MY
Book Band Grey/Black
Reading aloud gives all pupils access to engaging texts and helps nurture a love of reading for pleasure. Research shows that reading for pleasure is linked to higher academic achievement, greater empathy, a deeper understanding of personal identity, and improved mental wellbeing.
The magical appearance of an elephant helps a brother be reunited with his long-lost sister. Carnegie Medal Longlist 2011
Description
Format: Single copy (Read Aloud) novel
Number of pages: 402
Reading Age:8-10 Interest Level: 8-12
Accelerated Reader: Book Level 4.9 Interest Level MY
Book Band Dark Blue
Reading aloud gives all pupils access to engaging texts and helps nurture a love of reading for pleasure. Research shows that reading for pleasure is linked to higher academic achievement, greater empathy, a deeper understanding of personal identity, and improved mental wellbeing.
In the near future, no humans are allowed in the Wildlands – a vast area in Britain where wild animals are roaming free. The only exception is a high-speed train line, between London and Glasgow, through the very heart of the project.Two girls have to find their way to safety after an accident leaves them stranded in the middle of this vast rewilding reserve.
Shortlisted - The Wainwright's Prize for Children's Fiction & Waterstone's Children's Book Prize (Younger Fiction)
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief by A F Steadman (READ ALOUD SINGLE COPY)
Code: SC4008
Type: Book
Key Stage: 2
Description
Format: Single copy (Read Aloud) novel
Number of pages: 368
Reading Age:9-11 Interest Level: 9-12
Accelerated Reader: Book Level 5.7 Interest Level MY
Book Band Dark Red
Reading aloud gives all pupils access to engaging texts and helps nurture a love of reading for pleasure. Research shows that reading for pleasure is linked to higher academic achievement, greater empathy, a deeper understanding of personal identity, and improved mental wellbeing.
Thirteen-year-old Skandar is accepted into the unicorn riders and must use his unique power to challenge the dark Weaver. These are not fluffy unicorns, but dangerous creatures. Heroes and unicorns as you've never seen them before!
Winner - Waterstones Book of the Year 2022
Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo by Philippa Leathley (READ ALOUD SINGLE COPY)
Code: SC4009
Type: Book
Key Stage: 2
Description
Format: Single copy (Read Aloud) novel
Number of pages: 383
Reading Age: 9-11 Interest Level: 9-12
Reading aloud gives all pupils access to engaging texts and helps nurture a love of reading for pleasure. Research shows that reading for pleasure is linked to higher academic achievement, greater empathy, a deeper understanding of personal identity, and improved mental wellbeing.
A magical adventure about family, fate and finding the courage to be truly yourself.
Content advisory
Brief description of a character dying, which may upset sensitive readers
Longlisted - The Branford Boase Award 2026
Which Way to Anywhere by Cressida Cowell (READ ALOUD SINGLE COPY)
Code: SC4010
Type: Book
Key Stage: 2
Description
Format: Single Copy (Read Aloud) novel
Number of pages: 384
Reading Age: 8-10 Interest Level: 8-12
Accelerated Reader: Book Level 6.4 Interest Level MY
Book Band Dark Blue
Reading aloud gives all pupils access to engaging texts and helps nurture a love of reading for pleasure. Research shows that reading for pleasure is linked to higher academic achievement, greater empathy, a deeper understanding of personal identity, and improved mental wellbeing.
Squabbling stepsiblings must put aside their differences and embark on a magical quest to an alternative world to rescue their baby sister using dangerous space travel and very illegal magic.
The Ministry of Unladylike Activity by Robin Stevens (READ ALOUD SINGLE COPY)
Code: SC4011
Type: Book
Key Stage: 2
Description
Format: Single Copy (Read Aloud) novel
Number of pages: 294
Reading Age: 10-12 Interest Level: 9-13
Accelerated Reader: Book Level 5.1 Interest Level MY+
Book Band Dark Red
Reading aloud gives all pupils access to engaging texts and helps nurture a love of reading for pleasure. Research shows that reading for pleasure is linked to higher academic achievement, greater empathy, a deeper understanding of personal identity, and improved mental wellbeing.
During World War 2, two children are turned down by the government for spy training as being unsuitable, but they remain determined to uncover a mystery for themselves.
Description
Format: Single Copy (Read Aloud) novel
Number of pages: 242
Reading Age: 9-11 Interest Level: 9-12
Accelerated Reader: Book Level 5.1 Interest Level MY
Reading aloud gives all pupils access to engaging texts and helps nurture a love of reading for pleasure. Research shows that reading for pleasure is linked to higher academic achievement, greater empathy, a deeper understanding of personal identity, and improved mental wellbeing.
Set in the 1950s, Birdie is sent to live with her great-aunt in Yorkshire where she befriends the village's last remaining pit pony. In their story, with its themes of racism, neglect, friendship, kindness and the magic of animals, will Birdie be able to find their place in the world?
People like Stars by Patrice Lawrence (READ ALOUD SINGLE COPY)
Code: SC4013
Type: Book
Key Stages: 2 - 3
Description
Format: Single Copy (Read Aloud) novel
Number of pages: 294
Reading Age: 9-11 Interest Level: 9-12
Accelerated Reader: Book Level 4.1 Interest Level MY
Reading aloud gives all pupils access to engaging texts and helps nurture a love of reading for pleasure. Research shows that reading for pleasure is linked to higher academic achievement, greater empathy, a deeper understanding of personal identity, and improved mental wellbeing.
A gripping, wise and warm mystery story of long-buried family secrets and the power of friendship. With its theme of baby-snatching and subsequent explanations, this book may be best suited to upper KS2
Description
Format: Single Copy (Read Aloud) novel
Number of pages: 367
Reading Age: 9-11 Interest Level: 9-12
Accelerated Reader: Book Level 4.4 Interest Level MY
Book Band Dark Red
Reading aloud gives all pupils access to engaging texts and helps nurture a love of reading for pleasure. Research shows that reading for pleasure is linked to higher academic achievement, greater empathy, a deeper understanding of personal identity, and improved mental wellbeing.
It's 1939 and Ronnie is desperate to help his little brother, who is up to no good. However, Ronnie isn't expecting to uncover secrets that could change the entire course of World War 2.
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