Our recommendations for more able readers
Watership Down by Richard Adams
Penguin
Fiver, the rabbit is sure that something terrible is about to the burrow where he lives - but no one will listen to him, what will he do?
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne
David Fickling Books
Bruno is looking around his new home at 'Out-With' when he meets Shmuel, who lives on the other side of a fence, but there is more to it than meets the eye!
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Scholastic
In Panem, its Capitol rules twelve Districts, enslaving the people as workers and controlling them through hunger.
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Bloomsbury
After his family are unfortunately killed, Bod is brought up in a graveyard by ghosts.
The Owl Service by Alan Garner
HarperCollins Children's Books
When Alison comes across an old dinner service in the loft, it starts a strange chain of events that look like they will effect everyone's lives.
Coram Boy by Jamila Gavin
Egmont is about Toby, who is saved from an African ship as a small child, and Aaron, the illegitimate son of the heir to a huge estate.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
Red Fox
This is a funny novel and was also the winner of the inaugural Booktrust Teenage Prize.
Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz
Walker Books
Alex Rider, a 14 year old boy, finds his life in turmoil on finding that his late uncle wasn't a popular, kind hearted banker, but actually a field agent for MI6.
The Kite Rider by Geraldine McCaughrean
Oxford University Press
Haoyou feels useless when the man responsible for the death of his father's attempts to marry his mother. Trying to support her himself, the young boy joins a travelling circus.
Northern Lights by Philip Pullman
Scholastic
This is another incredible book in Philip Pullman's multi-award-winning His Dark Materials trilogy.
Witch Child by Celia Rees
Bloomsbury Children's Book
This book is about Mary the granddaughter of a witch and he exciting adventures.
The Fellowship of The Ring by J R R Tolkien
HarperCollins
This is the first part of J R R Tolkien's masterpiece The Lord of the Rings, this story is about a young hobbit Frodo Baggins, who goes on many exciting adventures.