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Jeffrey Overstreet
This fantasy centres on conscience, grief and an unlikely bond, set against danger to a kingdom’s survivors. Its central tension is whether Jordam can resist his violent impulses.
Michael Coleman
A dystopian story about a brother who questions the beliefs enforced by his society, and the consequences for him and his sister. It foregrounds the conflict between individual doubt and state authority.
Jessy Carlisle
A gentle introduction to Laika, space and the historical setting, combining a dog’s personal voice with factual material. Its bilingual presentation and illustrations may invite shared reading, while the real history gives the story emotional weight.
Alyson Noël
A ghostly quest combines danger, memory and moral choices. Riley’s efforts to free her friends and other spirits give the story an emphasis on understanding rather than defeating pain by force.
Julia Finley Mosca
This offers an accessible introduction to a pioneering doctor and inventor, combining a poetic life story with scientific and historical detail. Its strongest appeal is the connection between personal ambition, medical discovery and wider questions of equality.
Dan Greenburg
Expect a playful extraterrestrial rescue adventure involving a missing spaceship, Area 51, legendary aliens and deep-freeze discovery.
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Its emotional centre is the search for a new meaning of home.
Simon James
This is a playful environmental story in which Emily takes her imagined whale seriously, while Greenpeace offers factual explanations about migration, space and animals’ freedom.
Giselle Clarkson
A lively invitation to look closely at slugs, bees, spiders and other small creatures in familiar places. Its blend of humour, sketches, factual detail and observation activities makes ordinary surroundings feel worth investigating.
Brian Selznick
Expect an ambitious illustrated adventure in which two sibling seeds face separation, danger and uncertainty while learning about Earth’s history and living systems. Its emotional centre is family loyalty, alongside a sustained interest in survival, connection and the natural world.
Letizia Diamante
This offers an engaging, fact-led exploration of animal mouths, using surprising comparisons and interactive guessing to make biology feel playful. The glossary may help readers meet unfamiliar scientific vocabulary.
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