Canllaw Llyfrau Gwych Cymru 2024-25: Ar gyfer plant 10 i 11 oed

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Y llyfrau gorau o 2024-25 yn Gymraeg, Saesneg ac yn ddwy-ieithog ar gyfer plant 10-11 oed.

Archwilio'r canllaw yn llawn

  • Hanes fy Hynodrwydd / The History of My Weird

    Author: Chloe Heuch adapted by Mared Llwyd
    Publisher: Firefly

    An absorbing story about friendship and acceptance, featuring a neurodivergent protagonist.

  • Fi Ac Aaron Ramsey

    Author: Manon Steffan Ros
    Publisher: Y Lolfa

    This is a perfectly pitched middle-grade book about overcoming challenges, changing relationships and how football can help you find your way through.

  • Flame Chasers

    Author: Julie Pike
    Publisher: Firefly
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 9+

    Julie Pike’s writing conjures a rich, magical world full of ancient secrets and mystery. As with her widely acclaimed debut The Last Spell Breather, she combineswonderfully imaginative storyline with relatable and well-developed characters.

  • Astronot yn yr Atig

    Author: Megan Angharad Hunter
    Publisher: Y Lolfa
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 9+

    Rosie is finding her final year of primary school challenging. But, when she encounters an astronaut and her dog, she embarks on a mission which allows her true self to shine through. 

  • Safiyyah’s War

    Author: Hiba Noor Khan
    Publisher: Andersen Press
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 10+

    Focussing on the experiences of a small group of individuals, Safiyyah’s story shines a spotlight on an under-recognised pocket of resistance from World War II when hundreds of Jews were led to safety via underground passages from the Grand Mosque in Paris.

  • Lunar

    Author: Chris Bradford Illustrator: Charlotte Grange
    Publisher: Barrington Stoke
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 7+

    With a great mix of science fiction and science fact, this nail-biting race-against-time is presented in an accessible format with black and white illustrations. 

  • Angel of Grasmere

    Author: Tom Palmer
    Publisher: Barrington Stoke
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 8+

    In the midst of war, a mysterious figure is performing acts of kindness in a Lake District village. Can Tarn find out who it is? An excellent addition to fiction about World War II. 

  • Pirates of Darksea

    Author: Catherine Doyle
    Publisher: Bloomsbury
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 9+

    When Max answers the call to join Captain O’Malley’s pirate ship instead of his brother, who’s ill, it’s the start of a rip-roaring fantastical adventure. A page-turner that will have children gripped and moved.  

  • The Clockwork Conspiracy

    Author: Sam Sedgman
    Publisher: Bloomsbury
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 9+

    Isaac’s life is thrown into disarray when his dad mysteriously vanishes from the belfry of Big Ben. As they search for him, Isaac and his friend Hattie uncover a sinister plot which threatens Time itself. A fast-paced mystery, which will have readers on the edge of their seats.  

  • Impossible Creatures

    Author: Katherine Rundell Illustrator: Tomislav Tomić
    Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books
    Interest age: 9+
    Reading age: 8+

    Katherine Rundell has created an incredibly real-feeling magical world and story to rival classics like Narnia, with writing that sweeps you up and main characters who are simultaneously humanly flawed yet inherently pure and good.

  • Shiver Point

    Author: Gabriel Dylan
    Publisher: Piccadilly
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 9+

    A short, snappy rollercoaster of a horror story with a skilful build-up of tension from ‘This sleepy town is so bland, nothing ever happens here’ to ‘Aargh, we’re all going to die!’.

  • Oh Maya Gods

    Author: Maz Evans
    Publisher: Chicken House
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 8+

    Super-sporty Vesper and super-bright Aster are cousins and now reluctant partners in stopping Kizin, the Maya god of death, from killing everyone in the world. A brilliant adventure full of action and humour… and chocolate!

  • Rune: The Tale of a Thousand Faces

    Author: Carlos Sánchez
    Publisher: Flying Eye Books
    Interest age: 9+
    Reading age: 7+

    Chiri and Dai discover a hidden world filled with secrets and magic. After discovering their own hidden powers, the pair team up with a band of unlikely heroes to take on the sinister Shadow King. 

  • Best Friends Forever

    Author: Lisa Williamson
    Publisher: Guppy Books
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 9+

    This funny and touching coming-of-age story reflects the experiences of many youngsters making the transition to secondary school or experiencing changes in the family.

  • The Last Dragon

    Author: Polly Ho-Yen Illustrator: Charis Loke
    Publisher: Knights Of
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 9+

    An encounter with a real-life dragon in Milton Keynes helps 12-year-old Yara learn who she is.  

  • Scrap

    Author: Guy Bass Illustrator: Alessia Trunfio
    Publisher: Little Tiger
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 8+

    Scrap the robot has vowed never to help another human. Now two children need him, and he’s catapulted into a breakneck adventure full of action and humour. A fantastic read.

  • The Wonder Brothers

    Author: Frank Cottrell-Boyce Illustrator: Steven Lenton
    Publisher: Macmillan
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 8+

    A funny, glitter-spangled, mystery thriller for anyone who likes a dose of danger with their magic.

  • Bird Boy

    Author: Catherine Bruton
    Publisher: Nosy Crow
    Interest age: 9-12
    Reading age: 10+

    Recently orphaned Will is sent to stay with an uncle he doesn’t know in a remote, mountainous valley. By caring for an injured osprey, he slowly comes to terms with his grief and learns to trust again. 

  • I Am Wolf

    Author: Alastair Chisholm
    Publisher: Nosy Crow
    Interest age: 9-14
    Reading age: 9+

    pacy dystopian page-turner.

  • The Final Year

    Author: Matt Goodfellow Illustrator: Joe Todd-Stanton
    Publisher: Otter-Barry Books
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 9+

    When he falls out with his best friend and then his little brother is rushed into hospital, Nate’s world is turned upside-down. This incredibly powerful novel, written entirely in free verse and accompanied by thoughtful illustrations, is an emotional read.

  • Stolen History

    Author: Sathnam Sanghera Illustrator: Jen Khatun
    Publisher: Puffin
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 9+

    An accessible and fascinating look at the British Empire and how it still affects our lives today.

  • Movies Showing Nowhere

    Author: Yorick Goldewijk Illustrator: Yvonne Lacet Translator: Laura Watkinson
    Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 8+

    When Cate visits Mrs Kano's cinema, she is transported into a world beyond her wildest dreams. This wonderfully imaginative time-travel adventure beautifully explores the nature of grief, guilt and loneliness.

  • Nina Peanut is Amazing

    Author: Sarah Bowie
    Publisher: Scholastic
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 8+

    Nina Peanut is a hilarious, aspiring content creator. When one of her videos goes viral, she must learn how to cope with the challenges of fame, friendship and self-confidence.  

  • Reggie Houser Has the Power

    Author: Helen Rutter
    Publisher: Scholastic Books
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 8+

    A touching, light-hearted book about finding confidence and friendship.

  • The Boy Who Fell from the Sky

    Author: Benjamin Dean
    Publisher: Simon & Schuster
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 8+

    Zed’s dad is the First Hunter of Demons. But when Zed meets a Demon, he discovers that they’renot as terrifying as the myths say. Exciting and full of heart.  

  • Bright Stars of Black British History

    Author: JT Williams Illustrator: Angela Vives
    Publisher: Thames and Hudson
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 9+

    Engagingly told life stories of fourteen Black British people and their contributions to the world. 

  • 100 Things to Know About Sport

    Author: Usborne
    Publisher: Usborne
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 9+

    Delve into the world of sports with this compilation of fascinating facts from around the world. Featuring engaging information, illustrations and infographics, this is a great choice for all sports lovers! 

  • Skylar and the K-Pop Headteacher

    Author: Luan Goldie
    Publisher: Walker Books
    Interest age: 9-11
    Reading age: 8+

    This funny, engaging, body-swap adventure explores fandom, friendship and empathy via an unmissable dance competition, viral videos and throwing away the school rule book. 

  • Bringing Back Kay-Kay

    Author: Dev Kothari
    Publisher: Walker Books
    Interest age: 9+
    Reading age: 9-14

    When Lena’s older brother goes missing, she knows she must find him. But what secrets will she uncover? A gripping mystery set in contemporary India, with themes of family expectations and the importance of the arts.