Books for fans of Nate Yu’s Blast from the Past

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If you loved Maisie Chan’s Nate Yu’s Blast from the Past and are looking for similarly powerful stories, then these are the books for you! Here Maisie recommends some incredible books that fans of Nate’s story will enjoy.

  • The Lucky House Detective Agency

    by Scarlett Li, illustrated by Sian James 

    2025 7 to 9 years 

    • Mystery

    What is the strange ancient coin Felix and Isaac have found? The first in a heartwarming new detective series. 

  • Keep Dancing, Lizzie Chu

    by Maisie Chan 

    2022 9 to 14 years 

    • Coming-of-age
    • Diversity and inclusion

    Can Lizzie get her grandad from Glasgow to Blackpool in time for a tea dance at the Tower Ballroom? A heartwarming story about looking after your family, even with the odds stacked against you. 

  • The Boy Who Cried Ghost

    by Ian Eagleton 

    2024 9 to 14 years 

    • Coming-of-age
    • Ghost story
    • Neurodiversity
    • OCD

    This insightful, haunting, coming-of-age story is a celebration of friendship, diversity and inclusion that gives readers a glimpse into the mind of someone living with OCD.  

  • Time Travellers: Adventure Calling

    by Sufiya Ahmed, illustrated by Alessia Trunfio 

    2024 9 to 14 years 

    • Adventure
    • Chapter books
    • Historical

    A fascinating time-travel adventure exploring the politics and history of suffragettes. 

  • Hardit Singh Malik: World War One Flying Ace

    by Bali Rai 

    2024 9 to 14 years 

    • Historical

    The inspiring story of Hardit Sing Malik, a British Indian, who fought for the right to be able to protect Britain in World War One.

  • Amazing Asia

    by Rashmi Sirdeshpande, illustrated by Jason Lyon 

    2024 9 to 14 years 

    • Around the world
    • Non-fiction

    This beautifully designed book celebrates the diversity of Asia, with in-depth information about the world’s largest and most populated continent. 

  • Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths

    by Maisie Chan, illustrated by Anh Cao 

    2021 9 to 14 years 

    • Funny

    Danny Chung doesn’t do maths he does do art. When his grandmother arrives from China, hilarious adventures including bingo and lychees show him that maths and art are closely connected.

  • When Life Gives You Mangoes

    by Kereen Getten 

    2020 9 to 14 years 

    • Around the world

    Twelve year-old Clara can’t remember what happened last summer, or understand why her best friend is so angry with her. What mysteries will she uncover this summer?

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