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Frida Nilsson
A warm, unusual story about an orphan girl and a gorilla forming a family, while facing official scrutiny and prejudice. Its humour and tenderness sit alongside uncertainty about belonging and justice.
Lucinda Gifford
A lively read-aloud about a lost dog’s imagined adventures, using rhyme, humour and expressive illustrations to explore survival, landscape, curiosity and the pull of home.
Andy McNab
This is a practical, illustrated guide that treats survival broadly: outdoor preparation and emergencies sit alongside city safety and online risks. Its appeal lies in actionable scenarios, visual references and concise sections rather than a continuous story.
Hilary McKay
This is a character-led wartime coming-of-age story: relationships and growing up receive sustained attention before and during the conflict. Its view extends beyond the front to family life, nursing and shortages in England.
Clare Furniss
This offers a tense journey story alongside a close account of sibling care. Clem’s storytelling, memories and uncertain perspective add emotional depth, while the political setting invites reflection on belonging, surveillance, displacement and how families preserve hope under pressure.
David Arnold
This is a heartfelt speculative romance about two teenagers whose connection reaches across time. It pairs contemporary family difficulties and first love with reincarnation, mysterious music and imagined past and future lives.
Dan Smith
This is a suspenseful historical story about family separation and friendship under political pressure. The documentary-style sections let readers see events through children’s eyes while gradually revealing the risks surrounding their attempts to stay connected.
Kate DiCamillo
This is a tender but melancholy fable about learning to love when love brings vulnerability. Edward’s changing relationships provide a strong emotional thread, while recurring images and the narrator’s access to his thoughts invite attentive reading.
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