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Amelia Giudici introduces her gripping debut, Anya and the Light Above the Ocean
Anya and the Light Above the Ocean, Amelia Giudici's stunning debut, takes readers into parallel worlds and big questions about i More...
Latest Books & Extracts
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When her mum disappears out at sea, Anya sets out to find her in the middle of a storm and encounters a strange window of light hovering
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War has been declared and the lives of three sisters, Lydia, Peggy and Teddy, are about to be turned upside down.
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An Ancient Egyptian adventure for little Pedro and the brave Adventuremice!
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A delightfully uplifting new collection of children's poetry from Joshua Seigal, winner of the 2020 and 2023 Laugh Out Loud Book Awards a
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Step back in time with the Time Travel Twins to Victorian London and the Great Exhibition!
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The engaging story of a child who finds it difficult to read.
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Bob and Archie, two hapless but enthusiastic koalas who are just getting to grips with their new superpowers, must face their first villa
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Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating first introduction to artificial intelligence.
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Follow 12-year-old Sim's time travel adventure in Ancient Rome in The Impossible Gladiator, the third title in Time Keys, a bestselling s
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Flung to the outer reaches of the universe, Max must navigate a galaxy of dangers to find his way home before time runs out!
Featured Authors
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Amelia Giudici introduces her gripping debut, Anya and the Light Above the Ocean: Anya and the Light Above the Ocean, Amelia Giudici's stunning debut, takes readers into parallel worlds and big questions about i
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Dr Nomisha Kurian explores AI developments in Think Big: Artificial Intelligence : The growth in Artificial Intelligence and questions about how it can shape our world are hugely relevant to today's young readers
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Celebrating mixed identity in Emma Slade Edmondson's Mixed: Emma Slade Edmondson, co-host of the award-wining podcast Mixed Up, talks to ReadingZone about her new book, Mixed: Explore and C
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Terrie Chilvers superhero duo - Koalas in Capes - fly to the rescue!: Koalas in Capes - the newest superheroes in town - confront super villains . . . and robber chickens! Author Terrie Chilvers tel
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Phil Earle shares his hilarious new series, Finn's Epic Fails: ReadingZone spoke with best-selling author Phil Earle to find out about his new series, Finn's Epic Fails. Expect laughter, chaos
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Meet the Animagicals with author Paula Harrison: Paula Harrison's Animagicals series takes us to a world where children can turn into animals and she joins ReadingZone to tell us
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Ben Davis unveils his intergalactic series, Postman Planet!: Postman Planet is the best postman in the universe - but he's only nine years old! Here's author Ben Davis to tell us more.</stro
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Piu DasGupta: Author Piu DasGupta introduces her atmospheric adventure, The Golden Monkey Mystery, set in India at the end of the 19th century.
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Olivia Tuffin: Olivia Tuffin joins ReadingZone to talk about The Secret of Wild Hill: Lottie's Dream, the first in her exciting new series about
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JP Rose introduces Paddock Grove, her new riding school series: Follow life as student at Paddock Grove, a school for young people who are passionate about riding. Author JP Rose tells us more.
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Simon Fox: We hear from Simon Fox about his new thriller, Avalanche, and he shares his top writing tips for creating tension. <
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Sophie Andersen introduces The Snow Girl: Bestselling author Sophie Anderson introduces her novel The Snow Girl and gives ReadingZone a glimpse into her follow-up to The H
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AM Dassu introduces her short story collection, Wild Journey: AM Dassu joins ReadingZone to talk about the journeys children from around the world make in her new collection of stories, Wild
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Fleur Hitchcock's Murder Mysteries: Fleur Hitchcock's latest murder mystery novel, Murder at Christmas, joins a seasonal treasure trove of gripping murder mystery bo
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Marie Louise Fitzpatrick introduces her magical tale, The Museum of Lost Umbrellas: Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick talks to ReadingZone about the true stories and a real museum that helped inspire her new series, The Mu
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Alex Cotter: Described as a love letter to Sheffield, Alex Cotter's new novel The Ice Dancer follows one girl's passion for ice skating - but
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Martin Howard: Martin Howard writes absurdly funny books for children and he's here to tell us about his latest book, Mallory Vayle and Maggoty
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Peek inside The Diary of Wiska Wildflower with its creator, Harriet Muncaster: Harriet Muncaster - creator of Isadora Moon - talks about the inspiration behind her new series for younger readers, The Diary of
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Introducing The Blood Texts, a new horror series by Colm Field: Missing children, a creepy basement and a boy who sees ghosts . . . We dare you to read Colm Field's Uncle Zeedie, the latest add
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PJ Killburn introduces her supernatural mystery series, Dead Yard: The Seeds of Doom is the first of the Dead Yard supernatural mysteries. Author PJ Killburn sets the scene for ReadingZone.</stron
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Abena Eyeson inspires readers to pursue their dreams in Running My Own Race: Abena Eyeson celebrates boyhood, community and following your dreams in her debut novel, Running My Own Race. Abe
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Celebrating Black poets in This is Not a Small Voice: Award-winning author Traci N Todd introduces This is Not a Small Voice, an inspiring poetry collection by Black poets from around
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Annelise Gray: Author Annelise Gray introduces her fantasy adventure, The Odyssey of Phoebe Quilliam, which draws on Homer's The Odysse
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Brian Bilston brings us A Poem for Every Question: Poems to make you wonder, understand the world a little better, and laugh.... Brian Bilston introduces his new collection, A Poem
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Pirates, orphans and hidden treasure: Doug Naylor introduces Sin Bin Island: Screen writer Doug Naylor spoke to ReadingZone about his first children's book, Sin Bin Island, an adventure-packed tale of lost
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Kirsty Applebaum introduces The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good: Kirsty Applebaum introduces her novel, The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good, and tells ReadingZone about the fables and fairy
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Carlie Sorosiak - A World of Cats: Carlie Sorosiak lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and her American Dingo, Dany. A bestselling children's author, her fiction ti
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James Turner treats us to some Pixie Pandemonium!: Cartoonist, comic writer and illustrator James Turner introduces his hilarious, slapstick graphic novel series Toby and the Pixie
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Discover Jack Jackman's thrilling Maisie adventures!: Jack Jackman introduces his young heroine, Maisie, and her adventures in Antarctica and the Himalayas! Jack is a
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Endangered animals, incredible adventures - and super-powers! : Abiola Bello introduces her Wild Magic series and tells ReadingZone what inspired these magical adventures about endangered anima
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Simon Chapman explores The Speed of Light: Simon Chapman brings Einstein's theories about relativity to life in The Speed of Light, including what inspired his theories - a
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Meet Super Unicorn Princess! Mike Hartigan tells us more.: Meet Super Unicorn Princess, a girl with super powers who is keeping her town safe! Author and illustrator Mike Hartigan tells us
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Discover Teresa Heapy's new animal adventure, Will Wolfheart!: Teresa Heapy introduces her new adventure, Will Wolfheart. Look out for a boy and his dog, wolf packs and an exciting quest!</str
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Iszi Lawrence takes us back in time with The Time Machine Next Door series: Iszi Lawrence takes us back in time to meet famous people from the past in her time-travel adventures, The Time Machine Next Door
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Mudlarking, monsters and misfits in Becca Rogers' The Girl With Gills: Becca Rogers introduces her debut novel, The Girl with Gills, an adventure about mudlarking with community and friendship at its
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Taskmaster's Alex Horne pens his first children's book, The Last Pebble: Taskmaster presenter Alex Horne introduces his first book for children, The Last Pebble, a story about a boy, his grandad, and a
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Danielle Brown inspires young athletes to Shoot for the Stars!: Paralympian Danielle Brown encourages girls and young women to stay in sport - and enjoy it - in Shoot for the Stars.</p
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Exploring family and identity in Kristina Rahim's The Doughnut Club: Kristina Rahim's The Doughnut Club explores donor-conception and being true to oneself through 12-year-old Quinn's questions abou
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Rachel Morrisroe: Discover a hidden world of premonitions, magical creatures and deadly dangers in Felix and the Future Agency by Rachel Morrisroe!
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Christopher Edge's Escape Room adventures: Christopher Edge returns to his Escape Room world in Escape Room: Game Zero, where the stakes in this thrilling virtual world bec
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Meet Chanté Timothy's science-loving genius and graphic novel star, Supa Nova: Chanté Timothy's new graphic novel introduces young genius Supa Nova, who looks to science to solve the world's problems! Chanté h
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Jules Howard encourages readers to Choose Your Own Evolution: Jules Howard shares his fascination with evolution through his new choose-your-own-adventure - style book for children, Choose Yo
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Martin Stewart introduces his eco-adventure series, Sandy Fin: Operation Splash Landing: Kick off your summer reading with this riotously funny, action-packed eco-adventure, Sandy Fin: Operation Splash Landing by Marti
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James Catchpole and Jen Campbell introduce Owning It!, stories about disabled childhoods: Owning It is a new anthology by disabled authors, who share their stories and experiences of growing up disabled. James Ca
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Sinéad O'Hart introduces her Lola and Larch series: In the Lola and Larch series by Sinéad O'Hart, we follow the adventures of Lola and her fairy friend, Larch, and the cha
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Rachel Chivers Khoo: Rachel Chivers Khoo introduces her magical new series, The Finders of Silverthorn Forest: The Lost Treasure, and tells R
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Explore Tamsin Mori's magical Gargoyles adventure series: Tamsin Mori talks to ReadingZone about gargoyles, myths and her latest magical Gargoyles adventure, The Watcher (UCLan).
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Liz Kessler introduces Valley of the Vikings, a new Emily Windsnap adventure: Valley of the Vikings features Viking gods, crystals and a 1,000-year-old curse. We find out more from author Liz Kessler.</stron
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Lui Sit introduces her eco-adventure, Land of the Last Wildcat: Lui Sit's debut children's book, Land of the Last Wildcat, takes us on a journey to a lush island and myths about a magical creat
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Alastair Chisholm: Alastair Chisholm introduces his new science fiction novel, I Am Raven, the follow-up to his acclaimed novel, I
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Dive into Eve Wersocki-Morris's Clem Fatale mystery series: Eve Wersocki Morris grew up in North London and has been making up stories her whole life. Diagnosed with dyslexia aged
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Ben Lerwill introduces Wonder World: Earth: Discover the world beneath our feat in Ben Lerwill's new book, Earth, the first in the Wonder World series. Ben
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Ben Hoare investigates The Secrets of Bees: Bestselling wildlife writer and self-described nature nerd introduces his new non-fiction book for children, Secrets of Bees. Ben
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Katya Balen: Award-winning author Katya Balen and illustrator Gill Smith talk to ReadingZone about their new series for younger reade
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Padraig Kenny: Padraig Kenny, our Author of the Month, tells ReadingZone what inspired his new dystopian adventure, After. Padra
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Nathanael Lessore takes a fresh, hilarious look at Superheroes: Nathanael Lessore grew up in a North Peckham estate as one of eight children to French and Madagascan parents. His debut
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Catherine Wilkins: Meet Catherine Wilkins and find out about her series Café Chaos, a hilarious behind-the-scenes look at running a
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AF Harrold's Pocket Book of Pocket Poems: AF Harrold is an English poet and children's author. He spends his time showing off on stage, writing poems and books, and stroking his b
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Lydia Monks explores the lives of Henry VIII's wives in Six Queens: Lydia Monks tells ReadingZone about her new non-fiction book for younger readers, Six Queens, about the lives of Henry VIII's wiv
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Jules Howard and Gavin Scott introduce MEGA: The Most Enormous Animals Ever: Jules Howard is a zoology correspondent, author, science-writer and broadcaster who appears regularly on TV and radio, i
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Kieran Larwood: Dungeon Runners: Kieran Larwood lives on the Isle of Wight where he enjoys exploring rockpools, climbing trees and writing. He was a Rece
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Gary Panton introduces The Notwitches: Gary Panton describes himself as a 'writer, scribbler and constant doodler' and The Notwitches is his first children's n
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Anu Adebogun introduces her guide to life, It's a Brave Young World: Anu Adebogun, British-Nigerian author, scholar and award-winning youth practitioner, introduces her new guide for young people, I
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MG Leonard introduces her Time Keys adventures: MG Leonard's new Time Keys series takes us into the world of time-travel and ancient mysteries. She is also the author of bestselling ser
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Holly Webb: Author Holly Webb has just written the 60th book in her best-selling Animal Stories series, The Bold Kitten, and also wr
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Eric Huang's Guardians of the New Moon series: Eric Huang has always been fascinated by legends and lore and East Asian myths have helped inspire his debut series, Gua
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Mike Rampton and Guilherme Karsten: Why we should ask questions!: Discover the importance of asking questions in the fact-tastique Why There is No Such Thing as a Silly Question!
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The comic inspirations behind Swapna Reddy's new Reggie Rabbit series: Humour, comic-style illustrations and daring-do will have children reaching for the new Reggie Rabbit books by Swapna Reddy, illu
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Liz Flanagan introduces her Wildsmith series: Liz Flanagan introduce her latest and final book in the Wildsmith series, Magical Mountain Rescue, and
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Alex Foulkes: Discover a world of mischievous imps in Alex Foulkes's new children's book, Ministry of Mischief! Alex is from St
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BB Alston: BB Alston started writing in middle school, entertaining his classmates with horror stories starring the whole class where not everyone s
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Katherine Rundell : Katherine Rundell is a bestselling author and whose novels for children include Rooftoppers, The Wolf Wilder, The
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Nazima Pathan: Discover Dream Hunters, the debut fantasy novel by Nazima Pathan, set in a richly imagined alternate India.
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Natasha Farrant: Natasha Farrant tells ReadingZone about her new adventure, The Secret of Golden Island. Her earlier children's adventure stories include
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Helen Peters: Helen Peters revisits her childhood, growing up on an old-fashioned farm in Sussex, surrounded by family, animals and mud, in her new boo
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Nicola Colton: Nicola Colton introduces her new series, Bertha and Blink, about a bear inventor and an excitable Robo-bird! Nic
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Marie Basting: Discover an alternate world peopled by Roman gods in Marie Basting's Auntie Medusa and Me, the follow-up to her hilarious My Family and O
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MT Khan: MT Khan is back to tell us about her new novel, Amir and the Jinn Princess, which returns us to the world of her debut n
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Gita Ralleigh: Gita Ralleigh introduces The Voyage of Sam Singh, the adventurous follow-up to her acclaimed debut, The Destiny of Minou Moonshin
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Alan MacDonald: Alan MacDonald introduces his brilliant new series for younger readers about best friends Huxley, a koala bear, and Flap
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Adeola Sokunbi: Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise is Adeola Sokunbi's first book for children. Adeola is both a writer and illustrator, and an obsessive do
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Bryony Pearce: Discover ancient gods, mysterious thefts, and new friends in Hannah Messenger and the Gods of Hockwold, Bryony Pearce's new book
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Patrick Gallagher: Transcendent, the action-packed debut by Patrick Gallagher, explores the climate crisis against a backdrop of Uganda and London,
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Jennifer Bell: Find out what inspired Jennifer Bell's wondrous new series, Magicalia: Race of Wonders! Londoner Jennifer Bell worked as a childr
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Chibundu Onuzo: Chibundu Onuzo, author of Welcome to Lagos, introduces her first children's book, Mayowa and the Sea of Words. Ch
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Fiona Longmuir: Freya's Gold by Fiona Longmuir is a mystery story about a secret tunnel, hidden treasure and a community fighting to save its tow
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Alex Falase-Koya : Author of the Marv superhero books, Alex Falase-Koya has been writing since he was a teenager and in 2019 won the Spread
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Manon Steffan Ros: Carnegie-winning author Manon Steffan Ros tells ReadingZone about her new novel, Me and Aaron Ramsey. Manon was born in Snowdonia
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Greg Jenner: Greg Jenner, historian, author and podcast host, tells ReadingZone about his new Totally Chaotic History series, starting with An
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Josh Lacey: Josh Lacey's Time Travel Twins series (Andersen Press) takes its readers back in time to explore different periods in hi
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Ben Martynoga & Moose Allain: Ben Martynoga is a neuroscientist and science writer. Aftera decade at the forefront of brain research, he swapped his w
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Louise Forshaw: Louise Forshaw's hilarious new graphic novel series, Bad United, stars Hoof the unicorn in a football team with some unusual talents....S
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Catherine Bruton: Catherine Bruton, author of No Ballet Shoes in Syria, introduces her new book, Bird Boy. Catherine studied Englis
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Abi Elphinstone: Abi Elphinstone grew up in Scotland where she spent most of her childhood running wild across the moors, hiding in tree houses and buildi
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Nicola Penfold: In her books Where the World Turns Wild and its follow-up, When the Wild Calls, Nicola Penfold explores how climate change might affect o
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Carlie Sorosiak: Carlie Sorosiak writes books about magical summer camps, missing people, and the inner life of dogs. She grew up in North Carolina and h
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Anders Sparring & Per Gustavsson: Anders Sparring writes children’s books and is a screenwriter for many popular television shows. He is also a stand-up
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Ash Bond: Ash Bond writes magical stories that have classical myth sprinkled through them like fairy dust. Look out for her debut, Peregrin
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Guy Bass: Hugh Dunnit Mysteries: Guy Bass introduces Hugh Dunnit, 'a self-styled detective who loves nothing more than cracking cases and solving mysteries - even
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Alexandra Sheppard: Alexandra Sheppard introduces her latest novel, Alyssa and the Spell Garden, exploring community, teamwork - and the mag
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Catherine Cawthorne & Sara Ogilvie: Catherine Cawthorne's Big Bad Wolf Investigates explores the science behind our favourite fairy tales... Growing up, Cat
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Katie and Kevin Tsang: Authors Katie and Kevin Tsang introduce their new Dragon Force adventure, Devourer's Attack, in this special ReadingZone feature.
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Catherine Doyle: Catherine Doyle introduces her new swashbuckling tale, Pirates of Darksea! Catherine grew up beside the Atlantic in the west of Ireland
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Guy Bass & Pete Williamson: The bestselling Stitch Head series is getting a new look - as a graphic novel! Author Guy Bass and illustrator Pete Wil
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Justin Somper: Justin Somper, author of Vampirates, introduces his brand new pirate series, Pirate Academy! Justin grew up in St Albans and worke
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James Nicol: James Nicol, author of The Apprentice Witch series, tells ReadingZone about his new eco fantasy, The Cloud Thief. James has loved
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Jenny McLachlan: Stink the troublesome fairy is back in Fairy Vs Wizard Jenny McLachlan's first book for child
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Alex Bell: Alex Bell introduces her magical new middle grade novel, The Glorious Race of Magical Beasts, the latest in a range of novels and short
Your Reviews
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Louise
Wiggling Words tells the inspiring story of a child lost in a forest of letters. A gentle, imaginative journey designed to uplift children with dy... -
Sue
In I Tell Myself I'm Awesome, Joshua Seigal presents another brilliant collection, offering his usual mix of humorous, joyful, poignant and provok... -
Laura
Another great addition to the Think Big series, created in consultation with experts from the University of Cambridge. First of all, we have an appealing... -
Emma
Koalas in Capes: The Zombie Chickens is a funny adventure story perfect for readers aged 7+ who love laugh-out-loud, madcap stories. Set... -
Sue
When Meepie and Pedro discover a stone covered in hieroglyphs whilst playing hide-and-seek in the sea, the Adventuremice realise it is a Very Important Di... -
Sue
The first title in a new series, How To Speak and Be Heard! focuses on oracy, using speaking and listening skills to express yourself. Wr... -
Sue
Tuftorious Snook, commonly known as Tuft, is a Finder who lives in Silverthorn Forest. Awaking early from hibernation, he decides to set out to find the l... -
Jane
Earlier in the Time Travel Twins series, we met the two main characters, Scarlett and Thomas, so we know that they will go to great lengths to do their ho... -
Julie
Podcaster and writer Emma Slade Edmondson's latest book Mixed: Explore and Celebrate Your Mixed Identity, has been written as an inspirational gui... -
Sue
Whilst enjoying a holiday in Rome, Sim, Jeopardy and Nelson are shocked when they hear about the disappearance of a famous illusionist called Kinetic. Hav...
Videos & Vlogs
Fails, friends and chaos in Finn and his Epic Fails
Hear from author Phil Earle introducing Finn N. O. Hope and his life of epic failure!
Discover the world of Animagicals!
Paula Harrison's Animagicals series takes us to a world where children can turn into animals and Paula joined ReadingZone to tell
A monkey, a mystery and a jungle adventure
Bestselling author Piu Dasgupta tells ReadingZone about her fast-paced jungle adventure, set in India of the past and rippling wi
This month’s highlights
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Picture Book
Create a Picture Book Competition 2024
Winners of the ReadingZone Picture Book Competition 2024 announced We are thrilled to announce the winners of the ReadingZone Picture Book Competition 2024, judged by Ste...
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Book Trailers
Make a Book Trailer
Create a Book Trailer Create a book trailer of your favourite book or your latest bookclub read for ReadingZone, and encourage others to read the book! Or you can use it...
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Podcasts
Create your own Podcast
Bex, a presenter for Fun Kids, has put together a simple guide for us about creating podcasts and gives us some top tips for starting your own podcast.
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Videos & Vlogs
Creating a Book Vlog
Ever wanted to create your own vlog, but don't know how to get started? In these videos, author and book vlogger Lucy Powrie (lucythereader) gives her tips on getting started, what to inc...
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