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Jacqueline Wilson
This is a sibling story about Bernard’s interest in clothes design and the difficulties that follow when other children mock him. Sara is concerned about helping without worsening the situation.
Sarah Crossan
A relationship-focused coming-of-age story about a girl confronting a mother’s long absence, a changed family, friendship difficulties and new caring responsibilities. Poetry and supportive relationships help Apple express complicated feelings.
Helen Peters
A warm, busy story about making something together when home and family security are under pressure. Its strongest appeal is the blend of theatre-making, farm life, friendship and practical determination.
Aoife Dooley
A school-transition story about Frankie finding ways to join in, protect her privacy and build friendships through music, while facing sensory challenges and the return of a bully.
Yaba Badoe
A vivid, culturally rooted coming-of-age novel about Sheba discovering power, heritage and responsibility while facing a threatening parent. It offers imaginative magic, close family care, friendship and an intimate portrayal of hair as connected with identity and inner life.
Matt Goodfellow
This is a free-verse school story about friendship changing, family crisis and finding a way to express difficult feelings. Nate’s love of reading and writing becomes important as he faces anger, worry and transition.
Sarah Lippett and Ziggy Hanaor
A vivid, music-centred coming-of-age story for readers interested in identity, friendship and emotional overload. Its energetic visual form may feel immersive, but the rapid, interrupted presentation can require sustained attention.
Susan Saunders
A family-and-friendship story about feeling displaced, taking responsibility and trying to understand a younger sibling. Its immediate interest comes from the unexplained change in Stephanie’s behaviour and Kate’s reaction.
Jacqueline Wilson
A lively, outspoken story about Tracy Beaker using dares and storytelling to respond to an unhappy foster placement, an unwanted school change and her hope that her birth mother will return.
Holly Hobbie
A gentle-looking story about Fanny turning her own creation into a picture-book character, with storytelling and a birthday gift linking her imaginative work to someone she loves.
V. E. Schwab
This is a supernatural story about helping others, beginning with a quiet girl whose family is affected by her brother’s illness. It combines school friendship, hidden identity and magical abilities, with trust tested by Aria’s secret.
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