Summer reads for 8-12s
Here are our suggestions for summer reads – and there's something for every child, aged 8-12 years old.
New books; old books; books about summer; books to get lost in; and books that come in series, so they won't have to stop reading this summer!
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The Wild Book
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The Wild Book
When Juan goes to spend the summer with his strange uncle Tito, the last thing he expects is to be sent on a quest in his labyrint…
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The Storm Keeper’s Island
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The Storm Keeper’s Island
Fionn and his sister Tara are spending their summer on the remote island of Arranmore, off the coast of Ireland, staying with thei…
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Greg's idea of a perfect summer holiday is to sit indoors and play computer games but for some reason his Mum thinks fresh air and…
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McTavish Goes Wild
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McTavish Goes Wild
The Peachey family have a rescue dog called McTavish – but McTavish is pretty sure he's there to rescue THEM. So when the fam…
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First Class Murder
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First Class Murder
A detective duo pounce into action en route to their holiday when a woman is murdered on a train.
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Kidnap in the Caribbean
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Kidnap in the Caribbean
The second Laura Marling mystery has all the elements of an old fashioned adventure story, action packed with friends rallying to …
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Spangles McNasty and the Fish of Gold
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Spangles McNasty and the Fish of Gold
Both ludicrous and funny, join Freddie on the greediest, goldest and fishiest escapade of the summer. And remember, where there's …
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Roller Girl
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Roller Girl
It’s really exciting to be starting at Roller Derby summer camp, but less so when Astrid finds herself doing it alone. A fantastic…
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The Great Ice Cream Heist
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The Great Ice Cream Heist
Shy Eva lives a quiet life with her protective Dad - until the noisy McIntyre family move in next door.
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The Island at the End of Everything
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The Island at the End of Everything
Amihan lives on the secluded island of Culion with her sick mum, who has leprosy. But when the government decides the island must …
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Coyote Summer
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Coyote Summer
Jules has been sent in disgrace from her privileged London life to live on her aunt and uncle’s farm in Kansas for the summer - wh…
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Swallows and Amazons
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Swallows and Amazons
It's the summer holidays, and the Walker children are excited to set sail on their boat Swallow and camp on Wild Cat Island.
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Sputnik’s Guide to Life on Earth
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Sputnik’s Guide to Life on Earth
Prez has one summer to find ten things about the earth that make it worth saving - but can he do it? This book is heart-breaking a…
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Eddy Stone and the Epic Holiday Mash-Up
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Eddy Stone and the Epic Holiday Mash-Up
Fast-paced and very funny, this inventive re-working of a pirate's tale buzzes with sharp one-liners, inventive language and oddba…
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Rules of Summer
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Rules of Summer
An excellent book illustrating 'what I learned last summer' that would be an inspiring addition to any bookshelf.
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Freddie Mole, Lion Tamer
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Freddie Mole, Lion Tamer
Freddie can't believe his luck when he's offered a holiday job at the circus, but is alarmed when he's asked to take on the challe…
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Pea's Book of Holidays
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Pea's Book of Holidays
Susie Day returns with another hugely fun installment of the delightful Pea's Book series.
Whether or not they've read about Pea'…
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The Wilderness War
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The Wilderness War
For Noah and his friends, the empty lot in front of their houses is incredibly special - and they will fight to keep it. An enjoya…
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