"Tom Gates" series by Liz Pinchon (Fiction)
Recommended by Tahir (7RBI), Rame (8SCR)

Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework: dog attacks - spilt water - lightning... Tom's exercise book is full of his doodles and thoughts, as well as comments from his long-suffering teacher, Mr Fullerman.

"Because it is a very good book to read AND it gives good information" - Tahir

"It’s really funny and also complicated which makes the book adventurous " - Rame

"Harry Potter" series  by J.K Rowling (Fiction)
Recommended by Anindya (8VBR), Kadeem (8VBR), Bartosz (9HBN)

The novels chronicle the lives of a young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, all of whom are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

"Fun, realistic:  there are just no words to describe how amazing the book is" - Anindya

"It's a book that takes you to another world" - Kadeem

"It is exciting, gripping, and an immersive adventure" - Bartosz

"Dairy Of a Wimpy Kid" series  by Jeff Kinney (Comedy, Fiction)
Recommended by Amari (9PJY), Kwabena (7VFE), Imohi (7RBI), David (8SCR), Alejandro (8ABN) and Alicja (7JOH)

A series of stories about a boy named Greg Heffley and his attempts to become popular in middle school.

"It is funny, interesting, and it brings a smile to our faces" - Kwabena

"It is interesting, funny , and  gets non-readers reading" - David

"It is funny and relatable" - Alicja

"If you are having a bad day, read it" - Imohi

"It's is a very good and interesting book" - Amari

"It's really fun" - Alejandro

"A Monster Calls"  by Patrick Ness (Fiction)
Recommended by Asli (9SCS)

A 12 year old boy (Conor), who encounters an ancient tree monster, who then proceeds to help him cope with his mother’s terminal illness and being bullied in school.

"An emotional  book with a lot of mystery and problems to solve at some point which makes it interesting." - Asli

"The Lies We Tell Ourselves"  by Robin Talley (Fiction)
Recommended by Nina (7GGL)

This book covers the integration of a public school in America, which previously only allowed white students. It focusses on the journey of Sarah, who finds that racial discrimination is not her only obstacle when finding her path in life.

"This book gives the reader a powerful insight into one of the crucial points in black history; integration in schools." - Nina

"Bodyguard"  by Chris Bradford (Action, Thriller)
Recommended by Kate (11RRD)

These teenage bodyguards can discretely protect the children of famous and sort-after celebrities. They’re highly trained in armed and close combat, unsuspected to criminals. 

"Action-packed story with athletically skilled and intelligent teenagers." - Kate

"Gone"  by Michael Grant (Science Fiction, Dystopia, Thriller)
Recommended by Keithan (9JPY), Jayson (9RLE)

This book covers the integration of a public school in America, which previously only allowed white students. It focusses on the journey of Sarah, who finds that racial discrimination is not her only obstacle when finding her path in life.

"I think many other people would enjoy this book as much as we did" - Keithan, Jayson

"Sweet Honey"  by Cathy Cassidy (Fiction)
Recommended by Darcey (7MBE)

It is a great book about a troublesome girl who moved to Australia because of her bad school life.  She attempts to start over, she falls in love and then decides to return to England after being bullied online by her ex-boyfriend.

I find this book a good read because it teaches you about staying safe online and ways to make a difference. - Darcey