Free Secondary books to read and review

We are working with publishers to give away some brilliant books this summer for you to read and review! The books range from ages 11+ to 14+ and include titles by David Almond, Brian Conaghan and Amy Alward. Find out how to get a free book this summer!

You can Comment below, or email the title(s) you would like to review to: [email protected]. (Subject - Summer) We will draw two reviewers for each book and send out copies to the selected reviewers in July. Your review(s) can be sent to ReadingZone at the beginning of the Autumn term. Click the link, below, to read extracts from each of the books included. These are the books we are giving away to reviewers: Migration: Incredible Animal Journeys by Mike Unwin (Bloomsbury Children's Books) Animals of all shapes and sizes make epic journeys across our planet in their efforts to survive. Travel around the globe with some of the world's most incredible animals and discover their unique migration Storm Witch by Ellen Renner (Nosy Crow) Child of Air, Water, Earth or Fire: now that she is 13, Storm must be claimed by one of the Elementals - but Storm has powers that no one can understand. Will they help her to save her island, or will she betray everything she holds dear? The Huntress: Sea by Sarah Driver (Egmont Books) Ever since their Ma died, Mouse has looked after her brother, Sparrow, dreaming of her destiny as captain of the Huntress. But now Da's missing, Sparrow is in danger, and a deathly cold is creeping across Trianukka... A Chase In Time by Sally Nicholls (Nosy Crow) The old gilt-edged mirror has hung in Alex's aunt's house for as long as he can remember. Then he and his sister are pulled through the mirror, back to 1912. It's the same house, but a very different place to live, and the people there need their help. The Sand Dog by Sarah Lean (HarperCollins) When Azi's grandfather leaves their small Mediterranean island, Azi waits for him to return. The arrival of a nesting turtle and a tall sandy dog convinces Azi that Grandfather is on his way. But first there are secrets from the past to unravel. Walls by Emma Fischel (Oxford University Press) Ned's world is collapsing. His parents have split up, his best friend is behaving strangely, and then there's the wall. Right down the middle of Ivy Lodge and cutting up Ned's life. Until the night when Ned discovers he has an astonishing new ability... The People Awards by Lily Murray (Author), Ana Albero (Frances Lincoln Children's Bks) A celebration of 50 famous people from around the world who changed the world for the better, from Albert Einstein to Pablo Picasso and J. K. Rowling, with stunning art from award-winning artist Ana Albero. Suffragette: The Battle for Equality by David Roberts (Two Hoots) (aimed at Upper KS2) 2018 marks a century since women won the vote in the UK, and Suffragette tells the story of their fight. It is a tale of bravery, ingenuity and strength. David Roberts' text and artwork bring to life characters and moments from the women's suffrage movement. How to Write a Love Story by Katy Cannon (Stripes Publishing) Tilly Frost has grown up reading and editing her grandmother's bestselling romance novels - but then Tilly agrees to start the next book. But what is her gran hiding from her? And how can Tilly write a heart-pounding romance when she's never been in love? The Colour of the Sun by David Almond (Hodder Children's Books) The Colour of the Sun, David Almond's latest novel, follows an adolescent boy, Davie, through the course of a day. The novel is imbued with reminiscences of his home town of Felling and with observations on community, creativity and belief. Mud by Emily Thomas (Andersen Press) It's 1979, and 13-year-old Lydia's dad has announced that the family is moving onto a Thames sailing barge in Essex. With his girlfriend. And her three kids. Between trying to keep her clothes dry and coping with her suddenly enormous and troublesome family, Lydia fears she'll sink rather than swim... Jinxed by Amy McCulloch (previously Amy Alward) (Simon and Schuster Children's Books) Lacey Chu dreams of working for the company behind the 'baku' - a customizable smart pet that functions as a phone and a companion - but she's been rejected from Profectus Academy - the elite academy for cutting-edge tech. Then Lacey meets Jinx, an incredibly advanced cat baku who opens up a world that Lacey never new existed. But is Jinx more than just a robotic pet? The Weight of a Thousand Feathers by Brian Conaghan Bloomsbury YA Bobby Seed has questions. How can I tell Bel I want her as my girl friend, not my girlfriend? How much pain is Mum in today? Has she taken her pills? And sometimes, secretly, Why us? But it's Mum's question for Bobby that could turn everything on its head... The Truth About Lies by Tracy Darnton (Stripes Publishing) Jess has an incredible memory. She can remember every single detail of every single day since she was 11. But Jess would rather not be remarkable and escapes her ruthless research team. But just when Jess thinks that she's managing to settle in to living a normal life, everything changes... In Your Light by Annalie Grainger (Simon and Schuster Children's Books) 16-year-old Lil's heart was broken when her sister Mella disappeared. There's been no trace or sighting of her since she vanished. Then Lil sees an injured girl lying in the road and takes her home. But something's not right... Could the girl hold the key to Mella's disappearance? Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke (Simon & Schuster Children's Books) Frey, Ovie, Juniper, and Runa are the Boneless Mercies -girls hired to kill quickly, quietly, and mercifully. But Frey is weary of the death trade and dreams of a bigger life. When she hears of an unstoppable monster ravaging a nearby town, Frey decides this is the Mercies' one chance out.