Boy Readers

The Power of Five - Anthony Horowitz

2007-03-30T15:40:00.000Z

Who are the old ones?

What terrible secrets are hidden in these pages?

If you like your spine to tingle, if you like stories that surprise, then read these.

Just keep the light on - that's all I'm saying.

The Sword in the Stone - T. H. White

2007-03-30T15:27:00.000Z

Don't get this muddled with the cartoon version - they aren't aimed at the same audience.

This book is a classic. It tells the story of King Arthur's childhood, when he was known as Wart (to rhyme with art). His life is a journey into the unknown. Luckily, he has Merlin as a guide.

There's magic, mystery and excitement.

Don't miss out!

Private Peaceful - Michael Morpurgo

2007-03-30T13:39:00.000Z

Michael Morpurgo does it yet again.

An enthralling journey through the battlefields of World War I. There is a lot of suspense here but it isn't a simple adventure.

This book takes you back in time and plunges you into the nightmare of trench warfare.

The plot is intriguing and the ending will really make you think.

Alex Rider Books - Anthony Horowitz

2007-03-30T13:24:00.000Z

If you haven't heard of Alex Rider yet then you need to get reading!

Just saying that Alex is a teenage James Bond does not do these books justice. They make James Bond look slow! And it's definitely a case of the book being better than the film.

These stories are gritty, gripping and above all, great fun. There's plenty of action throughout and something to grab your attention on every single page.

Alex is a great hero, but what really makes these stories thrilling are the villains.

Find out what everyone has been talking about. Catch the Alex Rider buzz!

Mortal Engines - Philip Reeve

2007-03-30T11:36:00.000Z

If you're looking for something completely new, then look no further.

Imagine if cities could move. Not just a few buildings, but whole cities - giant structures lumbering across the landscape, churning the earth with their massive wheels or gargantuan tracks.

Imagine that bigger cities survive by preying on smaller ones. Put yourself aboard London. Feel the deckplates shudder beneath your feet as your home hurtles to devour a smaller city.

Then imagine the fear if you were to fall from your city. You've lost everything. Your hero has tried to kill you. You are thrust onto the wrecked surface. And with you - a strange, disfigured girl. The girl you were trying to catch. The girl who has just attempted to murder someone.

A fast and complex adventure. Masses of action. Superb characters. Twists and turns.

What more could you want?

The Midnight Fox - Betsy Byars

2007-03-30T11:18:00.000Z

A story for everyone. It's not just about animals and there's nothing soppy about this book. There's tension, excitement and lots of humour.

Tom doesn't want his parents to go on holiday without him. And he doesn't want to go to stay on his aunt's farm - especially since he's afraid of animals. In fact, Tom has a lot of fears.

But all that is set to change.

What is the midnight fox? What will happen when Aunt Millie's chickens are eaten? And how will Tom cope on his own?

To find out, read the Midnight Fox.

The Giggler Treatment - Roddy Doyle

2007-03-30T11:10:00.000Z

If this book doesn't make you laugh, then pinch yourself because you're still asleep.

What sort of Reader are you?

2007-03-30T10:44:00.000Z

Our labels give a rough guide to reading age.

Rookie Readers 7 to 8 years
Radical Readers 9 to 10 years
Righteous Readers 11 to 12 years
Rebel Readers 13 to 15 years
Ronin Readers 16+

Find Books in a Genre

2007-03-30T10:41:00.000Z

Genres:
Adventure
Animals
Classics
Dark
Fantasy
Humour
Magic
Modern Classics
Science
Spies
Sport
Thriller
To think about
War

The Big Football Series - Rob Childs

2007-03-30T10:08:00.000Z

When you pick this book up you won't want to put it down. As soon as you start reading it, you will picture the scenes straight away. When you get stuck in, you will never want to stop reading it!

There are a series of these books and they're all very good.

Review by Louis

Phantom Football - Rob Childs

2007-03-30T09:51:00.000Z

Anyone who likes football will love these books.

In Soccer Shadows - Tom is bored on holiday, until he meets Leo - a mysterious barefoot boy. Leo invites Tom to take part in a football tournament on the beach.

There are two books in the series and they're both absolutely brilliant.

The Edge Chronicles - Paul Stewart & Chris Riddell

2007-03-30T09:31:00.000Z

These books are the BEST. I picked up the first book, Beyond the Deepwoods, and I was completely lost in the world of The Edge. I'm sure you've heard this before, but no book can match how amazing these chronicles are. the main characters - Twig, Quint and Rook - have amazing adventures which involve sky ships, weird creatures and things that other writers couldn't imagine.

Will the Edge be destroyed or saved?

Read these books to find out - you won't regret it.

Review by Daniel & Harry

The Recruit - Robert Muchamore

2007-03-03T17:59:00.000Z

James Adams is an ordinary schoolboy until CHERUB interferes.

CHERUB is a secret organisation that works with MI5. Their agents are teenagers - they can slip under the adults' radar.

This book, like the rest of the series by Robert Muchamore, is full to the brim with explosive action.

Once you've picked this book up, you're never going to want to put it down because very word is tensionised!

Review by Robert and Jake.

Kensuke's Kingdom - Michael Morpurgo

2007-02-12T20:54:00.000Z

Have you ever imagined living on a desert island?

Read this book and you'll feel as though you've lived the dream. It really is that good.

The characters are brilliant - you'll feel as though you've met them. But be prepared for surprises. There are plenty of twists and turns in this wonderful story.

A truly original adventure.