Children's reading lists

18 powerful first lines to get you hooked on a story

Great books have the power to captivate a reader from their very opening lines. From classic tales to the newest novels, here are 20 of our all-time favourites, that will get you hooked on a story...

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Stories, ideas and giveaways to help you spark young imaginations