The 2026 Bookbuzz Secondary books

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.

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.

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.

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. 

As an advanced AI game becomes increasingly violent, one boy’s experience uncovers a devastating secret and reveals an extraordinary abuse of corporate power.

A funny and relatable story of navigating school, family and friendships written entirely in phone messages.

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.

An exciting horror story inspired by Celtic mythology, that also explores friendship dynamics between boys. 

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.

A fun and funny graphic novel with six quirky crime cases to solve.

The hilarious school diary of trickster god Loki.

A fiendishly challenging whodunnit in which Georgia and her friends must try and solve a murder which no one else believes has taken place.

A dip-in-and-out, photographic fact book about animals that stand out from the crowd.

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.

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.

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.