Books to get you through lockdown: 9-11 year-olds
We know that lockdown is an overwhelming time for many young people, but books can be a brilliant escape - whether they're exploring difficult emotions or whisking you off on a fantastic adventure.
We've put together a list of titles we think older primary school children will really enjoy - and many are part of a series, so there's even more for them to discover when they've finished these!
Books to get you through lockdown: 0-3 year-olds
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Voyage of the Sparrowhawk
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Voyage of the Sparrowhawk
12-year-olds Ben and Lotti each need to get to France in the aftermath of World War I; so in the middle of a dark night they set o…
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Anisha Accidental Detective: School's Cancelled!
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Anisha Accidental Detective: School's Cancelled!
Can Anisha Mistry find out who sabotaged her science experiment and flooded the school with foam when all the potential suspects h…
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Life of Riley: Beginner's Luck
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Life of Riley: Beginner's Luck
Following a badly timed sneeze at a funfair, Riley finds himself cursed - everything he does is doomed to be a complete disaster, …
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Dragon’s Green
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Dragon’s Green
When her grandfather dies, Effie vows to protect his magical books, and in doing so, journeys through a book into the magical Othe…
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Clean Getaway
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Clean Getaway
One day, Scoob's Grandma turns up at his house and invites him on a road trip - retracing the steps of a trip she took with his la…
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Donut the Destroyer
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Donut the Destroyer
Donut is the daughter of legendary villains - not easy when you want to use your powers for good. But Donut is determined to choos…
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A Mummy Ate My Homework
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A Mummy Ate My Homework
Henry's just excited about starting Year 6 - little does he know he's about to end up getting pulled through a time portal to Anci…
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The Wizard in My Shed
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The Wizard in My Shed
Medieval magic meets a 21st century TV talent show when a vengeful warlock, an ordinary girl and a talking guinea pig are thrown t…
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Charlie Changes into a Chicken
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Charlie Changes into a Chicken
Something strange happens to Charlie at random times for no apparent reason: he changes into animals. This book cleverly port…
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The Book Case
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The Book Case
This sniggeringly funny, totally deadpan adventure is a joy to read. Loosely set in the 1930s, it’s a bit like reading a really we…
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The Boy at the Back of the Class
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The Boy at the Back of the Class
This is the story about how four classmates have a massive impact on the life of Ahmet, a boy that comes to their school as a refu…
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The Somerset Tsunami
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The Somerset Tsunami
This is another glorious example of historical fiction from Emma Carroll: a feisty, female-led adventure based on the real-life ev…
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