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Fake

Author: Ele Fountain
Publisher: Pushkin
Interest age: 11- 14
Reading age: 9+

A timely and thrilling adventure about the ways in which global technology giants can manipulate every aspect of our lives - and even reality itself.

Fritz and Kurt

Author: Jeremy Dronfield Illustrator: David Ziggy Greene
Publisher: Puffin
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 9+

The true story of two brothers and their family whose lives were torn apart by the Nazi plan to rid the world of anyone they considered ‘different’.

Kai and the Monkey King

Author: Joe Todd-Stanton
Publisher: Flying Eye Books
Interest age: 6-8
Reading age: 5+

Professor Brownston recounts the story of two ancestors, whose quest to observe and document mythical phenomena leads them across ancient China. A compelling picture book, sure to captivate young readers who enjoy fantasy adventure tales.

Kangaroo Kisses

Author: Nandana Dev Sen Illustrator: Pippa Curnick
Publisher: Otter-Barry Books
Interest age: 3-5

A perfect rhyming bedtime story, full of charm and colourful illustrations, and with lots of exciting animals and a very wide-awake little girl.

Karate Kids

Author: Holly Sterling
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 4-5

It’s Saturday morning and Maya is excited to go to her karate class at the dojo! A perfect read for little ones who might be starting a karate or other martial arts class, Karate Kids is reassuring, kind and will dispel any potential nervousness.

Kat Wolfe Investigates

Author: Lauren St John
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Interest age: 10-12
Reading age: 10+

Kat Wolfe loves her new home in idyllic Bluebell Bay, especially as it comes with a resident wildcat. But when she starts pet-sitting for pocket money, she finds that beneath the town's perfect surface lie some dark and dangerous secrets.

Kate on the Case

Author: Hannah Peck
Publisher: Piccadilly
Interest age: 8-10
Reading age: 8+

Kate, an aspiring investigative journalist, stumbles across an intriguing case on a trip with her father to the North Pole. Hannah Peck’s super-creative joy of a book has mystery, humour, brilliant illustrations and a smorgasbord of puns and wordplay.

Kate on the Case: The Call of the Silver Wibbler

Author: Hannah Peck
Publisher: Piccadilly Press
Interest age: 6-8
Reading age: 6+

In the latest adventure from Hannah Peck, reporter-in-training Kate and her best friend Rupert, a very anxious mouse, find themselves on a jungle cruise journeying downriver. As their voyage takes them through the jungle, she hears tales of a legendary bird, unseen by human eyes – the mythical Silver Wibbler. This is the scoop Kate’s been waiting for!

Katherine Johnson: A Life Story

Author: Leila Rasheed Illustrator: Sarah Papworth
Publisher: Scholastic
Interest age: 9-12
Reading age: 9+

An accessible, compelling and inspiring biography of Katherine Johnson: a brilliant, black, female mathematician who helped make NASA’s space programme and moon landing possible.

Katie and the British Artists

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Orchard Books
Interest age: 5+
Reading age: 8+

This latest in a successful series of picture books, giving youngsters an accessible and entertaining introduction to fine art, has appeal as a story in its own right.

Katie and the Spanish Princess

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Hachette
Interest age: 5+
Reading age: 6+

Katie meets the Infanta Margarita from a Velázquez painting and together they and a thieving magpie from a Goya travel in and out of paintings.

Katie's Picture Show

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Orchard
Interest age: 3-6
Reading age: 6+

Beautifully illustrated and full of joy and humour, this is the perfect introduction to art for younger children.

Katinka’s Tail

Author: Judith Kerr
Publisher: HarperCollins
Interest age: 3-6

Katinka is an ordinary and lovely white pussycat – apart from her tail, which is stripy. This is a beautiful, funny, warm and tender picture book, which takes a joyous and magical twist at the end. Fans of Judith Kerr’s Mog books will love it, of course...

Katy

Author: Jacqueline Wilson
Publisher: Penguin
Interest age: 9-12
Reading age: 9+

With their widowed father having re-married, 11 year-old Katy and her sisters now share the house with his second wife Izzie, her daughter and three new young additions to the blended family. The first half of the book sets the scene - a lively, chaotic and often factious family environment. Katy herself is adventurous, enthusiastic and eager to try to…

Katy Cat and Beaky Boo

Author: Lucy Cousins
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 4+

Help Katy Cat to lift over 40 flaps in search of her friend Beaky Boo, and reveal shapes, colours, numbers, food, clothes and even animal noises!

Kay’s Incredible Inventions

Author: Adam Kay Illustrator: Henry Paker
Publisher: Penguin Books
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 8+

A funny, informative collection of inventions, both useful and failed, across the centuries from a best-selling author and illustrator pair.

Kay’s Marvellous Medicine

Author: Adam Kay Illustrator: Henry Paker
Publisher: Puffin
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 9+

If your children aren’t already whizzes at medical facts and the history of medicine (and who is?), then they might like to brush up with Adam Kay’s completely marvellous and very funny book.

Kaya’s Heart Song

Author: Diwa Tharan Sanders Illustrator: Nerina Canzi
Publisher: Lantana
Interest age: 3-5

Kaya's mother says that to hear your heart song, you must quieten your mind. This picture book aims to promote mindfulness and there’s an explanation of the word at the back of the book, but it can also be read as a fantasy story.

Kay's Anatomy: A Complete Guide to the Human Body

Author: Adam Kay Illustrator: Henry Paker
Publisher: Penguin
Interest age: 9-12
Reading age: 9+

A funny, gruesome guide to your body by the best-selling author of This Is Going to Hurt.

Keedie

Author: Elle McNicoll
Publisher: Knights Of
Interest age: 12+
Reading age: 9-11

A powerful book about a neurodivergent protagonist taking a stand against bullying and hypocrisy.

Keep Smiling

Author: Floella Benjamin Illustrator: Diane Ewen
Publisher: Macmillan Children’s Books
Interest age: 4-5

Vina loves sharing her smile with people, and when she starts school, she discovers that a smile given to her is the best gift of all. Bright and warm, this delightful book is perfect for the transition to school.

Keeper

Author: Mal Peet
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 8+

In this excellent football story, set in modern-day South America, a hackneyed football reporter sits down with El Gato (the Cat), a World Cup-winning goalkeeper, to look back on his amazing life and career.

Keeper of the Realms: Crow’s Revenge

Author: Marcus Alexander
Publisher: Puffin
Interest age: 10+
Reading age: 10+

With its endlessly unfolding, elaborate fantasy world, a plot brimming with cliff-hangers and vivid characters this is an imaginative roller-coaster fantasy.

Keisha Jones Takes on the World

Author: Natalie Denny Illustrator: Chanté Timothy
Publisher: Little Tiger
Interest age: 6-8
Reading age: 6+

Keisha wants to be like her inspiring Great Aunt Bee and stand up for what’s right. Her first cause is the price of bunnies in the pet shop. Funny and packed with brilliant illustrations, this will have young readers coming back for more in the series.

Keith Among the Pigeons

Author: Katie Brosnan
Publisher: Child's Play
Interest age: 4-8
Reading age: 5+

Keith the cat's natural affinity with pigeons mean he's teased by the other cats. Should he really keep trying to be something he's not? A healthy reminder that we shouldn’t feel obliged to be pigeon-holed but rather accept ourselves for who we are.

Keith the Cat with the Magic Hat

Author: Sue Hendra
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 5+

All Keith’s cat friends laugh when an ice cream unexpectedly lands on his head. But Keith decides it's really a magic hat.

Kemosha of the Caribbean

Author: Alex Wheatle
Publisher: Andersen
Interest age: 14-16
Reading age: 14+

In the 1600s, 14 year old Kemosha escapes a life of slavery at the hands of the cruel Mr Powell and finds herself aboard the pirate ship The Satisfaction - armed with a sword and determined to save her family.

Kenny Wright: Superhero

Author: James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts Illustrator: Cory Thomas
Publisher: Young Arrow
Interest age: 9-12
Reading age: 9

This entertaining book tackles the serious issues of bullying, poverty and difficult family circumstances with a light-hearted touch. Short chapters and the use of comic strip drawings to illustrate Stainlezz Steel's imaginary escapades make this is an accessible and amusing read.

Kensuke's Kingdom

Author: Michael Morpurgo Illustrator: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Farshore
Interest age: 10+
Reading age: 10+

This is a beautifully written tale of an exceptional friendship which survives beyond the boundaries of culture and language.

Kentucky Thriller

Author: Lauren St John
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Interest age: 9+
Reading age: 10+

Laura Marlin’s third adventure begins when she discovers an abandoned horsebox containing missing Kentucky Derby winner, Gold Rush.

Kerb-Stain Boys: The Crongton Broadway Robbery

Author: Alex Wheatle
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Interest age: 12-16
Reading age: 12+

Briggsy, his best friend Terror and the love of Terror’s life, Caldonia, are 14 year olds living on the wrong side of the tracks. Soon, their vague fantasy of robbing a post office descends into farce. A hilarious, thrilling and uplifting read that's a breath of fresh air.

Ketchup Clouds

Author: Annabel Pitcher
Publisher: Indigo
Interest age: 14+
Reading age: 14+

Fifteen-year-old Zoe attempts to come to terms with a dark secret by writing letters to a murderer awaiting execution on Death Row.

Ketchup On Your Reindeer

Author: Nick Sharratt
Publisher: Alison Green Books
Interest age: 2-5

Do you like ketchup on your Christmas tree? What about dog biscuits on your feet? Nick Sharratt’s Christmassy flip book is great for little ones just starting to read.

Kevin's Great Escape

Author: Philip Reeve Illustrator: Sarah McIntyre
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Interest age: 6-8
Reading age: 7+

The second brilliant adventure featuring the exploits of Kevin the flying pony - this time, pop star Misty Twiglet wants to buy him, but will his friend Max be able to stop her?

Kick

Author: Mitch Johnson
Publisher: Usborne
Interest age: 10-12
Reading age: 10-12

Budi works in a footwear factory in Indonesia, making the football boots he longs to wear but is unlikely to ever be able to afford. The harsh divide between rich and poor is examined sensitively in this moving book about one child’s struggles.

Kicked Out

Author: A. M. Dassu
Publisher: Old Barn Books
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 9+

Best mates Ali, Sami and Mark organise a fundraising football event to help pay their friend’s legal fees when his asylum claim is rejected and he faces deportation to Syria. A powerful and thought-provoking read, with hope and friendship at its heart.

Kid Christmas (of the Claus Brothers Toy Shop)

Author: David Litchfield
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
Interest age: 6-8
Reading age: 7+

A heartfelt retelling of the Father Christmas legend. In this festive picture book, young apprentice toy-maker Nicky Claus sets out to deliver a special toy to every child so that they can feel happy, at least for one day…

Kid Normal

Author: Greg James and Chris Smith Illustrator: Erica Salcedo
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Interest age: 9+
Reading age: 9+

This spoof superhero epic certainly delivers: dastardly villains, capes, tights and mild-mannered heroes. Yet it also explores familiar school anxieties that everyone else is smarter, stronger, better. Here, even Kid Normal has superpowers!

Kid Sherlock

Author: Justin Phillips Illustrator: Sean Gregory Miller and Lesley Atlansky
Publisher: Action Lab
Interest age: 7-11
Reading age: 7+

Loosely based on the stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, this sharp and witty comic is a great introduction for youngsters into the world of Sherlock and Watson. Readers also see Sherlock navigating daily school life and the challenges of making friends.

KidGlovz

Author: Julie Hunt and Dale Newman
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 9+

This stunning pencil-drawn graphic novel of talent, music and friendship will readers young and old. You'll be rooting for KidGlovz, the nine-year-old musical prodigy: a poignant story to be remembered for a long time.

Kidnap

Author: Chris Powling
Publisher: A&C Black
Interest age: 8+
Reading age: 8+

With its non-stop action, deftly drawn characters and final twist – all narrated using simple vocabulary - this story has tension enough to involve the most reluctant struggling reader

Kidnap in the Caribbean

Author: Lauren St John
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Interest age: 9+
Reading age: 9+

The second Laura Marling mystery has all the elements of an old fashioned adventure story, action packed with friends rallying to fight an evil enemy

Kids Can Cook: Fun and Yummy Recipes for Budding Chefs

Author: Esther Coombs
Publisher: Button Books
Interest age: 7-11
Reading age: 8+

This simple but cool-looking cookbook is a perfect introduction to simple yet yummy recipes which can be enjoyed by the whole family, and give young cooks a huge sense of achievement in having made them.

Kids Fight Plastic

Author: Martin Dorey Illustrator: Tim Weeson
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 6-11
Reading age: 8+

By 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean. Kids Fight Plastic presents powerful facts about how oceans and their inhabitants are suffering from our over-reliance on plastic and features fifty bitesize missions to chomp through, from a #2minutebeachclean to how to fight plastics in lunchboxes.

Kiki and Bobo’s Sunny Day

Author: Yasmeen Ismail
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 3-5

Kiki and Bobo have decided to go to the seaside for the day. A lovely book with bright, welcoming illustrations and clever lift-the-flaps. The perfect read for holidays.

Kiki and Bobo’s Super Surprise

Author: Yasmeen Ismail
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 4-6
Reading age: 5+

This is a delightful book bursting with bright and engaging illustrations, and with its interactive lift-the-flaps on every page, little hands can join in and have fun with this delightful duo.

Kill All Enemies

Author: Melvin Burgess
Publisher: Penguin
Interest age: 13+
Reading age: 10+

There are always two sides to every story – who is making the rules, the young people or the adults?

Killer Animals: The Wimp’s Guide

Author: Tracey Turner
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Interest age: 9+
Reading age: 9+

Have you ever wrestled a crocodile? Or put your head in the mouth of a hippopotamus? Or let a tarantula walk on your hands? If you answered no, to all of the above, then this could be the book for you!

Killer Game

Author: Kirsty McKay
Publisher: Chicken House
Interest age: 13+
Reading age: 13+

A school initiation game gets out of hand when one of the players ends up in hospital, and heroine Cate is told that 'she's next'.

Killer Gorilla

Author: Jeanne Willis Illustrator: Tony Ross
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 3+

Mouse begins a perilous search for her lost baby, and just when things look utterly bleak: out jumps a ‘Killer Gorilla’.

Killing Honour

Author: Bali Rai
Publisher: Corgi Children's
Interest age: 13+
Reading age: 13+

A blood-curdling murder story set in Leicester’s Asian community where family honour seems sometimes to count for more than family love

Killing Sound

Author: Paul Southern
Publisher: Chicken House
Interest age: 12+
Reading age: 9+

A chilling YA novel in which ancient, evil, supernatural forces are unwittingly unleashed.

Kind

Author: Alison Green Illustrator: Axel Scheffler & with pictures by 38 artists
Publisher: Scholastic
Interest age: 4-8
Reading age: 5+

A delicious book by Alison Green with illustrations and a foreword by Axel Scheffler, plus pictures by 38 international illustrators, to celebrate kindness and humankind. A profound book that is quite simply a treasure trove of wisdom and beauty.

Kindness Rules!

Author: Eunice and Sabrina Moyle
Publisher: Abrams Appleseed
Interest age: 2-4

Magic Manners, a large blue elephant with a superhero costume and cape, is here to remind us that kindness rules! This bright, cheery, rhyming board book is great for toddlers and preschoolers who are learning to share and treat others with gentleness.

King Baby

Author: Kate Beaton
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 3-5

King Baby bestows 'smiles and laughs and kisses' on everyone, for King Baby is generous. But he also has many demands: he must be fed. And changed! And burped! King Baby will have you in stitches. Buy it for every new parent you know.

King Coo

Author: Adam Stower
Publisher: David Fickling Books
Interest age: 7-9
Reading age: 7+

In an attempt to escape the school bully Monty Grabbe, Ben hides under the school bins, unwittingly entering a tunnel into a fantasy realm.

King Flashypants and the Evil Emperor

Author: Andy Riley
Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books
Interest age: 7-11
Reading age: 7+

When nine-year-old King Edwin runs out of pocket money, he can no longer buy his subjects Friday chocolate. The peasants revolt and elect a new leader, Evil Emperor Nurbison. This slapstick tale will appeal to those who love something a bit silly.

King Jack and the Dragon

Author: Peter Bently Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
Publisher: Puffin Books
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 5+

The wonderful rhyming text and charming illustrations create a beautifully paced and reassuring picture book

King of Shadows

Author: Susan Cooper
Publisher: Random House
Interest age: 12+
Reading age: 12+

Nat Field, an orphaned American actor, is taken ill during a performance and slips back in time to the Tudor era.

King of the Classroom

Author: Derrick Barnes Illustrator: Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Publisher: Scallywag Press
Interest age: 3-5

This wonderfully empowering picture book for little ones not only assuages their possible fears about starting school or nursery but models a celebratory approach to the big day with an upbeat story about being confident.

King of the Sky

Author: Nicola Davies Illustrator: Laura Carlin
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 6-9
Reading age: 6+

A boy has come to start his life in a new country where nothing is familiar, apart from the racing pigeons kept by his neighbour. Soon, he has a pigeon of his own called King of the Sky: will he win the competition? A touching, quiet tale of community.

King Rollo and King Frank

Author: David McKee
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 3-5

King Frank is coming to tea and King Rollo doesn’t like him: he’s bossy and he cheats. Yet when King Frank appears, Rollo and Frank actually have rather a nice time playing games and having tea.

King Rollo and the Birthday

Author: David McKee
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 3-5

It’s Queen Gwen’s birthday and King Rollo goes out to buy her a card. Yet when he brings it home, Cook doesn’t think much of it - so Rollo works hard at drawing a lovely card for the Queen himself.

King Rollo and the Bread

Author: David McKee
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 3-5

King Rollo and his Magician meet a farmer who is about to sit down and eat some bread. Rollo wants to show off how clever his Magician is, so he orders the magician to turn the farmer’s bread into all kinds of delicious food - but sometimes, the simplest things are the best.

King Rollo and the New Shoes

Author: David McKee
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 3-5

King Rollo has new shoes, but they’re different to all the rest of his shoes because these have laces! The magician shows Rollo how to tie his shoelaces and then it's up to him to practice... with a lot of shouting and banging.

Kipper

Author: Mick Inkpen
Publisher: Hodder
Interest age: 2-4

The first in Mick Inkpen’s immensely popular series about an adorable little pup introduces us to Kipper, a puppy whose safe and gentle adventures in the everyday world are completely relatable for toddlers.

Kipper and Roly

Author: Mick Inkpen
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+

Kipper buys his friend Pig a hamster, names him Roly and enjoys playing with him so much he becomes very fond of him.

Kipper's Balloon

Author: Mick Inkpen
Publisher: Hachette
Interest age: 0+
Reading age: 5+

The latest in a range of good books about the popular Kipper and his friends, this is a stunning pop-up and lift-the-flap book with sounds, which tells of a great adventure and a fantastic balloon ride.

Kipper's Birthday

Author: Mick Inkpen
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 6+

Kipper is working hard preparing for his birthday. He bakes a very interesting cake to share with his friends and makes beautiful invitations but is too tired to deliver them.

Kiss

Author: Jacqueline Wilson Illustrator: Nick Sharratt
Publisher: Corgi Children's
Interest age: 11+
Reading age: 9+

Wilson skilfully combines an approachable and involving teenage story with a debate about true friendship, sexual identity and growing up.

Kiss Date Love Hate

Author: Luisa Plaja
Publisher: Corgi
Interest age: 12+
Reading age: 10+

When Lex discovers that by manipulating the avatars in a relationship-based computer game she appears to be able to re-write the script for real life, she is tempted to use this exciting new power to get what she wants.

Kiss it Better

Author: Smriti Prasadam-Halls Illustrator: Sarah Massini
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Interest age: 3-5

Mummy bear shares plenty of kisses with her cubs, each one carrying a special message of love, in this heart-warming tale with delightful illustrations.

Kitchen Disco

Author: Clare Foges Illustrator: Al Murphy
Publisher: Faber
Interest age: 3-5

Did you know when you go to sleep all the fruit in the bowl comes to life and has a fun-filled, night long party?

Kite Spirit

Author: Sita Brahmachari
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Interest age: 13+
Reading age: 12+

When her best friend Dawn commits suicide, Kite's world falls apart. Struggling to deal with her hearbreaking grief, she leaves London to spend the summer in the Lake District.

Kites

Author: Simon Mole Illustrator: Oamul Lu
Publisher: Frances Lincoln First Editions
Interest age: 4-6
Reading age: 5+

A gentle story and very pretty book that would make a perfect present for anyone moving house, school, or even job! The text from poet and theatre-maker Simon Mole should be read aloud to fully appreciate the lovely rhythms and phrases.

Kit's Wilderness

Author: David Almond
Publisher: Hachette
Interest age: 12+
Reading age: 12+

When Kit moves to a village with his parents to care for his grandfather, he becomes involved with a dangerous boy who organises the Game of Death.

Kitsy Bitsy's Noisy Neighbours

Author: Polly Faber Illustrator: Melissa Crowton
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Interest age: 3-5

It’s very noisy in this block of flats and the neighbours are getting cross with each other. Can Kitsy Bitsy bring everyone together again?

Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue

Author: Paula Harrison Illustrator: Jenny Lovlie
Publisher: Oxford
Interest age: 4-8
Reading age: 6+

Kitty’s mum is a superhero with cat powers, and Kitty wants to be just like her. Kitty's night-time adventures feature a cast of lovely cat characters and there's a gentle theme of friendship, bravery and being yourself.

Kitty and the Sky Garden Adventure

Author: Paula Harrison Illustrator: Jenny Løvlie
Publisher: Oxford
Interest age: 4-8
Reading age: 6+

A densely illustrated superhero adventure for young readers. Can Kitty, a superhero-in-training, control a gang of naughty cats and protect the magical sky garden high above the city?

Kitty Quest

Author: Phil Corbett
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Interest age: 7-9
Reading age: 7+

Kittens Woolfrik and Perigold set up a monster-hunting stall, although business is slow, as there appear to be no monsters on the islands of Pawdor. This hilarious comic-strip tale is quirky, colourful and fun, with plenty of riotous action.

Kitty Quest: Trial by Tentacle

Author: Phil Corbett
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 6-8

As the only two members of the ancient Guild of Kitquaroo, brave warrior kittens Woolfrik and Perigold are the self-appointed guardians of Pawdor Islands, which they have sworn to protect from peril.

Klaus Vogel and the Bad Lads

Author: David Almond
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Interest age: 11-16
Reading age: 7+

Thought-provoking, dyslexia-friendly morality tale with black and white illustrations.

Knick Knack Paddy Whack

Author: Steve Songs Illustrator: Christiane Engel
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 4+

This is an energetic new version of the well-loved counting song.

This is great fun for joining in.

Colourful illustrations and a jazzy style makes this book a musical winner!

Knife

Author: R J Anderson
Publisher: Orchard Books
Interest age: 11+
Reading age: 9+

‘No ordinary fairy tale' says the cover, very accurately. Knife is a faery, inhabiting an increasingly isolated world inside an oak tree on the edge of a garden.

Knight in Training: spots, stripes and zigzags

Author: Vivian French Illustrator: David Melling
Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books
Interest age: 6-8
Reading age: 7+

Sam longs to become a Truly Noble Knight, but must first complete a series of tasks, which are revealed to him on a magical scroll. This is the fourth amusing tale in the exciting Knight in Training series, which is ideal for young confident readers.

Knighthood for Beginners

Author: Elys Dolan
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Interest age: 6-11
Reading age: 7-11

This brilliantly illustrated and truly hilarious yarn about Dave the dragon (who is terrible at being a dragon) is great fun to read out loud. It will also make a fabulous first chapter book for a child to read alone.

Knightley & Son: 3 of a kind

Author: Rohan Gavin
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Interest age: 9+
Reading age: 8

Solving crime is a family business for Knightley and Darkus, London's father and son detective agency. This action-packed adventure - the third in the series - combines humorous characters with parent issues and cutting-edge technology.

Knightley and Son

Author: Rohan Gavin
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Interest age: 11+
Reading age: 11+

This is a strong debut from screenwriter Rohan Gavin, which mixes up the conventions of detective fiction to great effect

Knightmare - Life Stinks!

Author: Peter Bently Illustrator: Fred Blunt
Publisher: Stripes Publishing
Interest age: 5+
Reading age: 7+

An entertaining medieval romp by Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner, Peter Bently. First in Cedric's series of 'knightmare' adventures, this comical story is full of catastrophes, chuckles and poo. Perfect for primary-age children.

Knightmare: A Dog’s Life!

Author: Peter Bently
Publisher: Little Tiger
Interest age: 6-9
Reading age: 7+

Cedric the page boy has to take care of more things than most other servants. When the King's top-secret weapon is stolen from the castle, Cedric sets off into the woods to find it.

Knights and Bikes

Author: Gabrielle Kent Illustrator: Rex Crowle and Luke Newell
Publisher: Knights Of
Interest age: 7-11
Reading age: 7+

Knights and Bikes is a fast-paced, action-packed adventure mixing together myth and magic, ghosts and curses, and starring two brilliant main characters. Let the treasure hunt commence!

Knuffle Bunny

Author: Mo Willems
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 5+

On a routine visit to the laundrette in their Brooklyn neighbourhood, Dad accidentally puts Trixie’s beloved stuffed animal into the machine along with the washing.

Knuffle Bunny Too

Author: Mo Willems
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 5+

Trixie is excitedly taking her unqiue Knuffle Bunny to show her classmates - only to discover Sonja has a Knuffle Bunny too.

Kofi and the Rap Battle Summer

Author: Jeffrey Boakye Illustrator: Beth Suzanna
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 9+

Kofi is always coming up with ways to make money and when he discovers his friend Kelvin can remember every song lyric, it’s time to hit the big time! Funny and packed with brilliant dialogue, readers will fall for the irrepressible Kofi and his crazy schemes.

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