Siblings – for under 8 years old
Siblings are brilliant for teaming up with to have adventures. This selection of exciting stories star brothers and sisters having all sorts of fun together.
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My Naughty Little Sister
Author: Dorothy Edwards Illustrator: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Farshore
Interest age: 5+
Reading age: 7+This affectionate portrait of family life is the story of a naughty three-year-old sister who is obstinate, inquisitive and full of mischief.
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A Dinosaur Ate My Sister
Author: Pooja Puri Illustrator: Allen Fatimaharan
Publisher: Macmillan
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 8+Genius inventor Esha Verma is on the brink of winning the Brain Trophy, when she accidentally sends her sister back to the age of the dinosaurs. Funny and fast-paced STEM adventure.
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Two Terrible Vikings
Author: Francesca Simon Illustrator: Steve May
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Interest age: 6-8
Reading age: 6+Hack and Whack are two terrible Viking twins who love stealing, raiding islands, and being generally horrible! Early readers will love this hysterical trio of stories from the creator of Horrid Henry.
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I Swapped My Brother on the Internet!
Author: Jo Simmons iIllustrator: Nathan Reed
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Interest age: 7-11
Reading age: 7+Every child with a sibling should read this book. This cautionary tale will make children yelp in agreement, roll around with laughter but ultimately leave them appreciating their brother or sister a little bit more.
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Cally and Jimmy: Twins in Trouble
Author: Zoe Antoniades Illustrator: Katie Kear
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 6-8
Reading age: 6+Four funny, touching short stories ideal for newly confident readers and reflective of a diverse, inclusive family.
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Bringing Back Kay-Kay
Author: Dev Kothari
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 9+
Reading age: 9-11When 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.
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My Super Sister
Author: Gwyneth Rees Illustrator: Lydia Monks
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Interest age: 6+
Reading age: 7+Sensible Emma and her naughty little sister Saffie love having superpowers. The only problem is that Mum and Dad don't want anyone to find out about their very unusual gifts.
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A Double Detectives Medical Mystery: Diagnosis Danger
Author: Roopa Farooki
Publisher: Oxford
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 9+When their friend is viciously attacked, twin medical detectives Ali and Tulip are on the case. But can they assess the crime correctly and diagnose the villain behind it? Compelling reading that manages to combine entertaining slapstick with creepy villains.
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Snow Sisters: The Silver Secret
Author: Astrid Foss Illustrator: Monique Dong
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Interest age: 6-8
Reading age: 6+This exciting chapter book with black-and-white illustrations is the first in a series about the magical triplets. Encompassing magic, love, loyalty and bravery, it's a delightful adventure for confident young readers.
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The Worst Thing About My Sister
Author: Jacqueline Wilson Illustrator: Nick Sharratt
Publisher: Doubleday Children's Books
Interest age: 7+
Reading age: 8+Sisters Marty and Melissa just about manage to get along until they are forced to share a bedroom. Soon they are fighting every day, and to make things worse, Marty finds herself in trouble at school too.
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Indigo Wilde and the Creatures at Jellybean Crescent
Author: Pippa Curnick
Publisher: Hodder
Interest age: 6-9
Reading age: 7+This hilarious gem from Pippa Curnick is her debut as both author and illustrator, and it’s completely brilliant, immersing the reader in magic and a lovely brother-sister relationship.
