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Most readers won't know whether a collection is a genre or a theme, and shouldn't have to guess — everything lives here together.
Middle grade
Fantasy
Wizards, unicorns, moving castles and doors into other worlds. Ten fantasy novels for readers in Years 5 to 7, from the funny to the properly epic.
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Middle grade
Classics
Classics are books that have been read by generations of children and have found something timeless to say to all of them. Great stories with memorable characters, they have also usually been turned into a film or two.
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Community
Our worlds are made up of the people around us and we sometimes find we have to lean on others to overcome difficulties. Read this collection to see heroes who find they are stronger together.
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Countries
Stories have the power to transport us to far off places while telling us something about ourselves. All the stories in this collection take place in a foreign country, with stories of danger, adventure and family.
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Emotions & Life Challenges
Sometimes, life can feel overwhelming, leaving us feeling angry, scared or sad. These stories show people going through difficult times - at home, school or in the world - and we can see how they deal with them.
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Health, Disability & Wellbeing
Not everyone is the same, but some can have a more difficult path in life from sickness, disability or mental health. These stories can help to provide an insight into a life that can be quite different from your own.
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History
It's sometimes said that the past is a foreign country. These stories take you inside the life and times of people living a very different life to yours, who were there to witness some important parts of history first-hand.
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Spooky
Are you looking for tales of things that go bump in the night or jump out of dark shadows? Beware: these stories are creepy and kooky and may make it harder to fall asleep.
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Humour
These books will tickle your funny bone and make you laugh out loud. Prepare for hilarious stories, crazy characters and lots of silly goings on.
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Mystery
Join forces with some of the greatest detectives in story history as you try to solve some difficult puzzles. The clues are hidden there somewhere - can you find them?
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Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales
Some tales have been handed down over centuries, stories of heroic bravery, epic adventures and weird goings-on. The books here either tell these stories or use them to create something new.
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Spy
Are you a fan of cryptic puzzles? Do you dream of travelling the world tracking bad guys? Then this is the collection for you.
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Middle grade
Animals - real
Nature is filled with amazing creatures with their own traits and personalities, all trying to survive. The books here tell tales with animals and places you recognise in situations you might not.
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War
Wars are all-encompassing events, filled with overwhelming horror and sadness. It can be helpful to find individual stories to better understand the bigger picture and these books all do just that.
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Dystopia
Picture a fantasy world and chances are there's something wrong with it. Dystopias use these worlds to tell us something about what happens when the people with power shouldn't have it.
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Diaries
If you could get hold of someone's diary, what would you find there? Their thoughts? Their secrets? Their worst moments? If this interests you, have we got a list for you.
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Disasters
Ever wondered how you'd act in the face of an impending disaster? The people in these stories don't need to imagine, they're living it for themselves.
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School
Most of your time is spent at school and you've got to admit - it's a really weird place. These books are filled with challenges their heroic pupils have to confront.
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Middle grade
Witches & Wizards
Have you ever imagined magic was real and could be controlled by witches and wizards? Of course you have. This collection sees some of the best wizarding heroes at their best.
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Middle grade
Animals - fantasy
Fantastic worlds can be filled with mythical creatures, talking cats and fighting rats. These stories all see animals put through their paces in adventures, battles and time travel.
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