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Natalie Russell
A gentle story about finding a way to express yourself when one approach feels difficult. Tapir’s discovery is drawing rather than writing, alongside his friends’ poems, story and song.
Chris Wooding
This is a dark story centred on a young person’s growing fixation on fire and the strain in his friendships. Its account signals destructive consequences, but does not explain their nature.
Diana Wynne Jones
A fantasy about two orphaned siblings entering a grand castle, where Gwendolen’s magical ability and frustration lead towards a scheme with potentially far-reaching consequences.
Bill Slavin
This is a fairground story about a disappointing mishap, an angry reaction and a dare. Morgan’s choice about the rollercoaster gives the story a focus on facing a challenge.
Sandra Richmond
This is a hockey team story about a player’s frustration, peer pressure and a shift towards more honest communication. The overview suggests that Steven’s place on the B team becomes less troubling to him.
Michele Martin Bossley
This appears to combine sport and competition with a mystery or problem involving sabotage.
Robin Jacobs
A playful search story built around surprise: Louis’s failed-looking tricks become an entertaining show. Its visual humour, colourful illustrations and diverse audience create a warm, upbeat reading experience, with a final reveal involving the rabbit.
Rose Robbins
A school-based story about a child whose concentration difficulties and wish to be loud create trouble, followed by a teacher’s more responsive approach and an opportunity for musical self-expression.
This is a gentle beach adventure about a character whose plans repeatedly go wrong, then improve through friendship and a calming activity. Its central interest is recognising strong feelings and responding with compassion.
Polly Dunbar
A lively, surreal story about a child’s mounting frustration when a silent penguin will not respond. Comic illustrations, escalating attempts and a sudden lion encounter lead towards communication and friendship.
Jonathan Meres
This is comic fiction about Norm’s difficult day-to-day world: blame, family embarrassments, moving house, bodily jokes and a friend’s apparent changes.
Natalia Shaloshvili
Choose this for a conversation about saying no kindly, rather than simply teaching a child to share more.
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