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One of the great things about teaching is that no two classes (or kids) are the same. But (and this might be a controversial one) almost every class has a Mildred Hubble. If you’ve landed here looking for books like The Worst Witch, stick with me. The list is below. Now these kids wouldn’t necessarily […]
ActionSome kids love a hero who saves the day. I was a Matilda-OBSESSED as a kid. The one who loved watching a clever child run rings round the grown-ups while they didn’t even know what was happening. That’s the same itch Artemis Fowl scratches. Matilda runs rings round her parents and the Trunchbull. Artemis does […]
AdventureIt’s a tough time when the picture books in your kid’s bedroom (the ones that’ve been read a hundred times) suddenly look a bit young. But the chapter books on the big shelf look a little grown up. The pages packed with words and barely any bright, beautiful pictures to hold on to. If your […]
Figuring out what books are right for your child’s age can feel like negotiating completion dates on a building project. Like when your eight-year-old comes home clutching Artemis Fowl because their best friend’s big brother says it’s the best book ever written, and you’re squinting at the back cover looking for an age, any age, […]
Real LifeSome children find Jacqueline Wilson at eight and basically move in. I was one of those kids. I devoured the entire catalogue and loved sharing the books with my students when I was teaching. Tracy Beaker. Hetty Feather. Sleepovers. They’ve stood the test of time and kids still tear through them today. She’s written over […]
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