The 2026 Bookbuzz Secondary books
We’re so excited to share this year’s Bookbuzz Secondary book selection with you! Once a school registers, their Year 7 and 8 students can choose one book from the collection to take home and keep. Plus, each registered school also gets two copies of every book to boost their bookshelves.
Discover the books
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When a priceless diamond is stolen straight from a celebrity’s safe in the middle of the glitzy party her mum is catering, Haley is determined to solve the mystery of how it was done and who the thief is – with a little help from Hero, her trusty ex-police-dog.
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Angel doesn’t mean to cause trouble. But everyone assumes she does. A gripping book about how easy it is to be misunderstood. Readable and real.
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Written in the first person, and with much of the action happening in real time over just a few hours, there is an immediacy and urgency to this nail-biting thriller that will sweep readers along like the avalanche of the title.
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In the context of a compelling adventure story, incorporating social history and life-threatening drama, mixed-race Birdie experiences shocking racism but also finds unexpected friendship.
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As an advanced AI game becomes increasingly violent, one boy’s experience uncovers a devastating secret and reveals an extraordinary abuse of corporate power.
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A funny and relatable story of navigating school, family and friendships written entirely in phone messages.
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From cursed cassava seeds, a mysterious sickness, and being haunted by his cantankerous Great-Uncle Carl, can Jermain figure out what is behind the creepy goings-on in his town? A light-hearted supernatural adventure-mystery.
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An exciting horror story inspired by Celtic mythology, that also explores friendship dynamics between boys.
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Every dragon on the island of Skralla has a secret. Uncertain who she can trust, Alex must confront her own secret and accept her true self to save her friends in this exhilarating fantasy adventure.
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A fun and funny graphic novel with six quirky crime cases to solve.
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The hilarious school diary of trickster god Loki.
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A fiendishly challenging whodunnit in which Georgia and her friends must try and solve a murder which no one else believes has taken place.
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A dip-in-and-out, photographic fact book about animals that stand out from the crowd.
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Ayrton was stolen as a baby – and Stanley’s mysterious grandmother did it! But can they find her? A gripping story of family secrets and friendship.
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Packed full of football action and drama, discover football heroes, incredible comebacks, amazing match-winning moments and lots more in this collection of true-life tales.
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Set in a utopian landscape and addressing big questions about humanity’s relationship with the environment, this is a gripping and refreshingly original story of survival against the odds.
More from Bookbuzz Secondary
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A lot of thought goes into choosing the Bookbuzz Secondary books each year, and we’re really excited about the final list for 2026.
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Learn more about the Bookbuzz Secondary programme and find answers to frequently asked questions.