Canllaw Llyfrau Gwych Cymru 2024-25: Ar gyfer plant 10 i 11 oed
Y llyfrau gorau o 2024-25 yn Gymraeg, Saesneg ac yn ddwy-ieithog ar gyfer plant 10-11 oed.
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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.
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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.
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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 combines a wonderfully imaginative storyline with relatable and well-developed characters.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!’.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I Am Wolf
Author: Alastair Chisholm
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Interest age: 9-14
Reading age: 9+A pacy dystopian page-turner.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Bringing Back Kay-Kay
Author: Dev Kothari
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 9+
Reading age: 9-14When 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.