The most read Read for My School books of 2016: 1-5

Published on: 14 Mawrth 2016 Author: James Doherty

Last week we featured numbers 6-10 in the most read Read for My School books list.

Just in case you didn't know, Read for My School is a competition for children in school Years 3-8 in the UK. Registered pupils can win prizes by simply reading books - the more you read the bigger the prize.

Below are the most read books from this year's competition so far:

5. Magic Puppy: Spellbound at School

Magic Puppy: Spellbound at School

The Magic Puppy books are a part of a mystical series that features a magical kitten, pony, and bunny.

So, after you've read this book try and find out what pet shop sells these magical pets and get down their straight away.

 

4. The BFG

The BFG

There was always going to be a Roald Dahl book featured in the top 10 most read Read for My School books, and it's in the form of the gigantic Big Friendly Giant.

The book has also been made into a live action film that will be released later this year. Quick - read the book before the film comes out.

 

3. Astronaurs: Riddle of the Raptors

Astronaurs: Riddle of the Raptors

We can see why this book is third on the most read list: dinosaurs + space = win!

In this tale, Teggs is the captain of the amazing spaceship DSS Sauropod, but the ship is raided and two top athletes are held hostage - how will Teggs get them back?

 

2. Daisy and the Trouble with Piggy Banks

Daisy and the Trouble with Piggy Banks

Daisy seems to have trouble with lots of different things - coconuts, giants, maggots and even Christmas, yes Christmas. The only problem anyone has with Christmas is if they have to do the washing up.

Reading this book will tell you what her problem is with piggy banks.

 

1. Diary of a Killer Cat

Diary of a Killer Cat

Wake up. Try and kill some mice. Sleep. Avoid posing for Instagram pic with owner. Repeat.

Well, there's more to Anne Rice's tale of Ellie, who tries to get her pet cat to change its animal-killing ways. Read it to find out how.

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