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E Nesbit
This is a family adventure shaped by sudden loss of security and encounters with people connected to the railway. Its central interest is how the siblings respond to changed circumstances.
Elizabeth Laird
This is a child-centred war story about Ayesha’s attempt to obtain help for her grandmother, set amid divided communities, danger, bereavement and family separation.
Susan Coolidge
This is a family-centred coming-of-age story: Katy’s energetic adventures give way to pain, dependence and gradual change. Its strongest appeal lies in a vivid household, an imperfect heroine and a sustained focus on how relationships respond when ordinary life is disrupted.
Sana Rasoul
Expect a brisk, spooky adventure led by a frightened but determined child. The book foregrounds mystery, supernatural danger and emotional bonds rather than realistic horror, with hope alongside its darker elements.
Ross Welford
Expect a fast-moving, imaginative adventure in which time travel connects family relationships, grief and responsibility. The story also makes room for humour, friendship and emotional growth, with Al facing both practical dangers and difficult choices.
Maz Evans
A lively, joke-filled spy adventure in which Vi confronts family upheaval alongside super-villains. Expect gadgets, secrets, action and emotional pressure, with the family situation driving her determination.
Radiya Hafiza
Rumaysa’s search for her parents leads into a magical adventure involving a queen, traditional fairy-tale figures and unusual creatures. The story combines danger, humour and a heroine who takes an active, compassionate role.
Tom Palmer
This is a tense wartime story about an ordinary teenager taking increasingly dangerous steps to help others. Its strongest emphasis is on courage that exists alongside fear, rather than fearlessness.
Hiba Noor Khan
A tense wartime adventure about a young Muslim protagonist whose family and community face Nazi occupation. Safiyyah undertakes dangerous errands, while the mosque becomes a place of sanctuary for persecuted Jewish people.
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