Super-Readable Fiction and Short Stories
War Girls Edited by Theresa Breslin Back in Time
Short Stories
This collection of short stories explores how the First World War changed the lives of women forever.
FASTFIC BRE
All year groups
The Disconnect Keren David Makes you think
If Esther can disconnect from her phone for six weeks, she could win ÂŁ1,000! Her family live far away and the prize might be her only chance to afford flights...
FASTFIC DAV
All year groups
True Sisters Keren David Friendship
FASTFIC DAV
All year groups
Ruby has had a lot of foster siblings over the years, but no-one like Clara. But the more Ruby tries to help Clara fit in, the more she realises she has to face up to her own struggles‌ The Last Viking Terry Deary Back in Time
The Viking invaders have arrived to make Ellie and her fellow villagers slaves! Will they be able to outwit the raiders and escape?
FASTFIC DEA
1st year ďƒź
Score: Sports Stories Alan Durant Short Stories Sport
FIC DUR
All year groups
From shooting baskets to scoring goals, winning races to hitting the perfect shot, these stories will have you on the edge of your seat. Mind the Gap Phil Earle Friendship
When Mikey's dad died, something in Mikey died too. Eventually his best mate can't bear it anymore, so he sets out to help....
FASTFIC EAR
All year groups
Alex Rider : Secret Weapon Anthony Horowitz Short Stories FIC HOR
All year groups
From a visit to the dentist that turns into a chase through the streets, to a school trip with a deadly twist, no day has ever been ordinary for Alex... Passing for White Tanya Landman Back in Time
1848, America. Rosa is a slave but her fair skin means she 'passes for white'. With her husband’s help, she disguises herself as a Gentleman and they run away‌
FASTFIC LAN
All year groups
The Night Raid Caroline Lawrence Back in Time
FASTFIC LAW
All year groups
The Trojan War is over. The survivors must find new land. Two teenage warriors make a disastrous decision to raid the camp of their enemy! Rook Anthony McGowan
Mystery
FASTFIC MCG
All year groups
When Kenny and Nicky rescue a rook left for dead, Kenny is determined to keep it alive, but Nicky has plenty else to worry about…
Pike Anthony McGowan
Mystery
FASTFIC MCG
All year groups
The Bacon Pond is famous for its huge fish and Kenny is determined to catch one. And, as usual, Nicky is dragged along. But the boys catch a glimpse of a body in the water… Straw into Gold: Fairy Tales Re-Spun, Hilary McKay Short Stories
This collection retells our favourite fairy tales including Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood and Rumpelstiltskin.
FIC MCK
1st year
Respect : The Walter Tull Story, Michaela Morgan Back in Time
FASTFIC MOR
All year groups
The true story of Walter Tull, who overcame a tough childhood to become the first black Premier League football player and the first black infantry officer in the British Army. A Lily, A Rose Sally Nicholls
Romance FASTFIC NIC
All year groups
Lady Elinor of Hardford has fallen in love with Dan, but her father has other plans. She must marry Sir William and he's nearly 50! Can Elinor change her father's mind?
Over the Line Tom Palmer Back in Time Sport
FASTFIC PAL
All year groups
It's 1914 and Jack is a pro footballer, but there’s a war on. Jack thinks he can keep playing, but as the war drags on, he is thrown into a nightmare world‌ My True Love Gave to Me Edited by Stephanie Perkins Short Stories
Romance
This collection features twelve romantic stories set during the festive period, by twelve different writers!
FIC PER
All year groups
Second Best Friend Non Pratt Friendship
FASTFIC PRA
3rd year +
Jade and Becky have always been best friends. But when a nasty comment from an ex upsets her, she sees that she has always been second best in everything‌ Unboxed Non Pratt Friendship Mystery
Four friends meet up to open the memory box they hid at their old school. Inside, they find a letter from their friend Millie, who died, and secrets spill out‌
FASTFIC PRA
3rd year +
The Harder They Fall Bali Rai Friendship
FASTFIC RAI
Cal wants to help Jacob, but Jacob doesn’t want anyone’s help. He doesn’t want anyone to know that his family are poor. Can the two boys be friends?
All year groups
Firebird Elizabeth Wein FASTFIC WEI
Back in Time
Nastia is a daring pilot, and now, as the Second World War descends on Russia, she must fight. But when the battles begin, secrets are revealed... All year groups
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Book descriptions taken from Love Reading 4 Kids, Common Sense Media, Book Trust and Amazon websites. .