Fiction 9 To 12 Years

Here is an illustrated graphic novel recounting the heart-rending true story of a young girls struggle for survival during the Holocaust suitable for children age 10. Born to a Jewish family in a small Polish village Estelle Nadel - then known as Enia Feld - was just seven years old when the Nazis invaded Poland in 1939. Once a vibrant child with a song for every occasion Estelle would eventually lose her voice as over the next five years she would survive the deaths of their mother father their eldest brother and sister and countless others. Estelle would weather loss betrayal near-execution and spend two years away from the warmth of the sun - all before the age of 11. This book is a first-hand account written by Estelle Nadel for children learning about the Holocaust in the later stages of the primary curriculum.

Found abandoned in a bear cave as a baby Yanka has always wondered about where she is from. She tries to ignore the strange whispers and looks from the villagers wishing she was as strong on the inside as she is on the outside. But when she has to flee her house looking for answers about who she really is a journey far beyond one that she ever imagined begins - from icy rivers to smouldering mountains meeting an ever-growing herd of extraordinary friends along the way.

When Dad tells Luna and her little sister Aurora that theyre moving to live in a real tower its almost like theyve stepped inside a fairytale. But everything is not as magical as it first seems. The tower needs patching up Dad still doesnt have a job and theyre not even allowed in the room up at the very top. When its time to start at their new school Luna quickly finds a friend but six-year-old Aurora absolutely hates the children in her class. She prefers to spend her time with her imaginary friend Tansy. Auroras make-belief life causes problems for them all - and it seems like Aurora really believes Tansy exists. Is there really a curse on the tower - and will Luna be able to break it?

Pioneering aviatrix Dolly Shepherd comes alive in this thrilling reimagining of her death-defying exploits from bestelling author Karen McCombie.

A brand-new 4u2read edition of a wonderfully warm and wise story about new families and new relationships from bestelling author Karen McCombie.

WINNER KPMG Book of the Year - Childrens Books Ireland Awards Unsung stories from ancient Irish myths re-imagined for nine to twelve-year olds

If theres one thing Mare Barrow knows its that shes different.

Light-hearted comedy from an award-winning author. Sams a bit obsessed with making gnomes - the garden shed is full of them! When Mum says they have to go Sam and his sister decide to throw them a party - one the entire family will never forget! Particularly suitable for reluctant struggling and dyslexic readers.

George is in trouble and has to resign from the Secret Seven.

Without a pair of football boots how will Chichicos dreams ever come true? A brand new 4u2read edition of this uplifting tale from Carnegie Medal-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean.

Join three sporting detectives as they race around the world in the brand new mystery adventure series from multi gold medal-winning Paralympian Ellie Robinson. 

This classic version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears is based on the original Ladybird retelling by Vera Southgate with illustrations of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail.

A charming and witty take on a family going to the dogs and the dog who must save them from the 2016 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award-winner. Filled to the brim with Megs wry humour and beautiful prose and illustrated throughout in black and white this is a story for the young and the young at heart.

A car is stolen - and Peter and Janet witness the theft! Now the Seven are on the trail of a dangerous gang in this classic Secret Seven adventure.

A case of mistaken identity leads to unintentional criminal activity when a dream family holiday goes terribly wrong in this punny comedy caper.

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Mario Galagos is joining his best friends on their annual holiday visit to snowy Vermont. Everything looks picture perfect at first but then Mario finds a small statue of a strange ugly creature in the garden and brings it inside ... and now theres a goblin war on his hands!

Gordon DArcy is an ordinary boy but hes not so ordinary once he gets a rugby ball in his hands. Hes the star player for Wexford Wanderers and dreams of one day wearing the Ireland jersey. A dream like that means hard work raw talent and never losing sight of your goals. But Gordon has a wild streak that often lands him in trouble. Mum and Dad think that if he can just channel his energy all will be well. Then something utterly mad happens and he gets a chance to live his biggest dream. Can he stay on his game and do everyone proud? Or will trouble follow him - like it usually does?

Gordon DArcy has achieved a lot in his short life. He has won the Six Nations with Ireland and the European Cup with Leinster. Not bad for a boy whos still at school! Now he has a brand-new opportunity - the chance to play for the famous British and Irish Lions as they tour South Africa. But before he can get on the plane he must overcome the injury that threatens to end his career and make the difficult choice between rugby and friendship.

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Written with great empathy and Raúfs trademark humour this moving story gives a childs-eye view of the increasing problem of food poverty.

Nevermoor meets Narnia in this spectacular magical adventure with an environmental twist from Pari Thomson an unforgettable new voice in childrens fantasy.

Bestselling author Vashti Hardy transports us to a world like no other in a steampunk fantasy adventure with family at its heart.

Award-winner Vashti Hardy celebrates kindness found family and brilliantly inventive kids in this mystery-led steampunk companion to The Griffin Gate.

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When David Elliot is expelled from his boring school his parents send him to Groosham Grange to knock him into shape. But when he arrives at the gothic castle on remote Skrull Island he discovers Groosham Grange is an unusual sort of school: from signing the register in blood to the creepy teachers - pallid Mr Kilgraw Mrs Pedicure bandaged head to toe hairy Mr Leloup who disappears every full moon. David teams up with fellow pupils Jeffrey and Jill to plan his escape. But can anyone ever escape Groosham Grange?

Ryan has saved Ethans life more than once.

Bestselling author/illustrator Chris Riddell welcomes you into a magical world in Guardians of Magic the first title in a stunning adventure series featuring the mysterious flying cloud horses.

My name is Ted Spark.

A classic coming-of-age tale set in a vivid and richly-imagined world from Sunday Times bestselling author Joe Abercrombie.