Children's reading lists

24 must-read books for 9-12-year-olds

From timeless classics to graphic novels; marvellous mysteries and trips back in time, these books deserve a spot on everyone's bookshelf.

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Children's reading list

The best new Puffin books out in 2022

From crime-busting adventures and retold classics to fascinating history books, we’ve put together a list of the children’s stories to watch out for in 2022.

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