Safiyyah’s War by Hiba Noor Khan

Safiyyah lives at the Grand Central Mosque in Paris with her family. When war arrives and the Nazi occupation begins, the lives of Safiyyah and her family and friends change forever. Will Safiyyah be able to summon the courage to enter the catacombs beneath Paris and lead her Jewish friends to safety?

Themes: WW2, Islam, friendship, human rights, refugees

The Monkey Who Fell From the Future by Ross Welford

Thomas and his genius cousin Kylie create the Time Tablet - a device which will allow them to communicate with the future. But when the Time Tablet malfunctions live on television, Thomas and Kylie are sucked into the year 2425! Can they find a way back?

Themes: time travel, adventure, family, sci-fi

Northern Soul by Phil Earle

14-year-old Marv is perfectly happy with a life playing FIFA and hanging with his best mate Jimmy. But the first time he sees Carly Stonehouse in registration, he turns into a dribbling, lovestruck numpty. With the help of a long-dead soul singer, can he win her over?

Themes: coming of age, friendship, love, funny

14-year-old Marv is perfectly happy with a life playing FIFA and hanging with his best mate Jimmy. But the first time he sees Carly Stonehouse in registration, he turns into a dribbling, lovestruck numpty. With the help of a long-dead soul singer, can he win her over?

Themes: coming of age, friendship, love, funny

The Song Walker by Zillah Bethell

When a young girl wakes up in the middle of the desert, she has no idea who she is. She's wearing one shoe, and she's carrying a strange, heavy case. She meets Tarni, who is on a mysterious quest of her own. Together, the two girls trek across the vast and ever-changing Australian Outback in search of answers.

Themes: friendship, spirituality, courage, adventure

Digging for Victory by Cathy Faulkner

Devon, 1941. Bonnie wants to help in the war effort like her brother, Ralph, rather than tend the home vegetable patch. So when the mysterious Mr Fisher is billeted at their family home, Bonnie’s mission to uncover his secrets begins. Why is he here? Is he a shirker? Or worse... a German spy?

Themes: WW2, family, adventure, verse

Greenwild: The World Behind the Door by Pari Thomson

Daisy and her journalist mother travel the world together, chasing stories. But now Daisy is going to boarding school for the first time. Escaping to London, and stumbling back to Kew Gardens, Daisy is chased by her mother’s boss, and follows a cat through a secret door to Greenwild...

Themes: adventure, fantasy, nature, magic, family, friendship

The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow

Nate and his best friend PS are ready for high school. But when they are put in two different classes and PS finds a new friend in Turner, the school bully, Nate’s world turns upside down. His new teacher, Mr Joshua, sees a spark inside of Nate - but will this be enough to combat everything that’s going against him?

Themes: friendship, bullying, family, coming of age, verse

The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier

Jack Sullivan is 42 days into the monster zombie apocalypse. Since real life suddenly feels more like a video game, Jack has created his own Feats of Apocalyptic Success to complete: steal a hat off a zombie's head, explore 50 abandoned houses, and find his best friend Quint...

Themes: adventure, horror, friendship, funny, monsters

Jack Sullivan is 42 days into the monster zombie apocalypse. Since real life suddenly feels more like a video game, Jack has created his own Feats of Apocalyptic Success to complete: steal a hat off a zombie's head, explore 50 abandoned houses, and find his best friend Quint...

Themes: adventure, horror, friendship, funny, monsters

Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape by Dermot O’Leary

Toto the cat and her brother Silver live in a townhouse in London. One evening, news reaches Toto that a king cobra has escaped from London Zoo! Together with help from a very posh cat and two hungry tigers, Toto and Silver must investigate. Can they find the giant snake, before it's too late?

Themes: cats, adventure, mystery, funny, friendship

Where the River Takes Us by Lesley Parr

Ever since his parents died, it's just been Jason and his older brother Richie. One thing that helps distract Jason is the urban legend about a beast in the valleys. When Jason's friends learn of a reward for proof of The Beast's existence, they convince Jason this is the answer to his and Richie's money problems...

Themes: 1970s, family, friendship, adventure, social issues