Bestselling Books for Schools
Our Bestselling Class Texts
The first book in a hilarious, jam-packed new adventure series starring Scooter the inventor and his top secret alien sidekick.
Scooter McLay's cerebral palsy affects how quickly he can move his body, but his hyper-creative brain is a constant fizz of brilliant ideas. He spends every day inventing top secret recipes and machines for his family's jam factory. There's just one thing missing ... a pet, to share it all with. Or better still, a friend.
When a tiny alien named Fizzbee crashes through the factory window, she might just be the answer. Now it's all hands on deck, as they team up to save the factory from dastardly neighbour Daffy Dodgy.
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The first in a children's fantasy adventure series, full of imagination, humour and heart.. Readers can bring their fantasy world to life and meet dragons, unicorns, mermaids and more in this beautifully illustrated children's book.
Believing is just the beginning ... When Arthur and Rose were little, they were heroes in the Land of Roar, an imaginary world that they found by climbing through the folding bed in their grandad's attic. Roar was filled with things they loved - dragons, mermaids, ninja wizards and adventure - as well as things that scared them (including a very creepy scarecrow...) Now the twins are eleven, Roar is just a memory. But when they help Grandad clean out the attic, Arthur is horrified as Grandad is pulled into the folding bed and vanishes. Is he playing a joke? Or is Roar ... real?
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The heartwarming and action-packed illustrated novel exploring what happens when nature and technology collide. When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is - but she knows she needs to survive.
After battling a fierce storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realises that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home - until, one day, her mysterious past comes back to haunt her.
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From his seat in the tiny aeroplane, Fred watches as the mysteries of the Amazon jungle pass by below him. He has always dreamed of becoming an explorer, of making history and of reading his name amongst the lists of great discoveries.
If only he could land and look about him. As the plane crashes into the canopy, Fred is suddenly left without a choice. He and the three other children may be alive, but the jungle is a vast, untamed place.
With no hope of rescue, the chance of getting home feels impossibly small. Except, it seems, someone has been there before them ...
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See that tall, skinny kid with the ball in his handsayin see ya later to his mate? That’s me: Nathan Wilder Nate. A 10 years old and a week away from the end of Year 5. A Life can be tough in your last year of primary school.
Tests to take, preparing for the change to high school. Nate is ready for it all, knowing his best friend PS is at his side - they’ve been inseparable since Nursery. 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.
As he struggles to make sense of this and forge new friendships, he’s dealt another blow when his youngest brother, Dylan is rushed into hospital. His new teacher, Mr Joshua, sees a spark inside of Nate that’s lit by his love of reading and writing and shows him how to use this to process what’s going on. But with so much working against him, and anger rising inside him, will this be enough?
A powerful and lyrical story about finding your place in the world and the people that matter within it.
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Published in 2015, Holes has become a classic Year 6 text loved by students & teachers alike.
Stanley Yelnats' family has a history of bad luck, so when a miscarriage of justice sends him to Camp Green Lake Juvenile Detention Centre (which isn't green and doesn't have a lake) he is not surprised. Every day he and the other inmates are told to dig a hole, five foot wide by five foot deep, reporting anything they find. Why? The evil warden claims that it's character building, but this is a lie.
It's up to Stanley to dig up the truth.
Witty, inventive and completely unique, this is a masterpiece of storytelling that combines sly humour with irresistible, page-turning writing.
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I remember thinking, this is silly, you haven’t got your safety harness on, you haven’t got your lifejacket on. You shouldn’t be doing this … I was in the cold of the sea before I could even open my mouth to scream.’
Washed up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no food and no water, he curls up and closes his eyes ready for the end.
When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone … Kensuke's Kingdom is a gripping adventure of survival and true friendship from the author of War Horse.
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Winner of the Blue Peter Best Story Award 2016. When the mysterious Nowhere Emporium arrives in Glasgow, orphan Daniel Holmes stumbles upon it quite by accident. Before long, the 'shop from nowhere' -- and its owner, Mr Silver -- draw Daniel into a breathtaking world of magic and enchantment. Recruited as Mr Silver's apprentice, Daniel learns the secrets of the Emporium's vast labyrinth of passageways and rooms -- rooms that contain wonders beyond anything Daniel has ever imagined.
But when Mr Silver disappears, and a shadow from the past threatens everything, the Emporium and all its wonders begin to crumble. Can Daniel save his home, and his new friends, before the Nowhere Emporium is destroyed forever?
Ross MacKenzie unleashes a riot of imagination, colour and fantasy in this astonishing adventure, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Cornelia Funke and Neil Gaiman.
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Bestselling Poetry Collections
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Bestselling Poetry Collections 〰️
This fabulous collection of poetry has been updated to include our favourite newly published poetry books & anthologies. We’ve chosen 20 of the very best books to introduce the youngest children in school to the joy of poems. Each book is perfect for reading aloud, learning to perform and filled with beautiful illustrations. These poems are filled with energy and laughter that your class will love to learn & recite and updates versions of classics that promote friendship, kindness & equality.
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This beautiful collection of poetry has been put together to project confidence, inspire happiness and make your class laugh. We’ve included a selection of anthologies and individual poems on a selection of themes that your class will love and will link to your curriculum. Dinosaurs to Animals and Water to Celebrations; you’ll find the perfect poem to share with your class.
This collection includes 29 poetry books. Scroll through to see them all!
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This beautiful collection of poetry has been chosen to include our favourite anthologies for older children. We love the giggles & joy these poems will bring and the confidence, courage and empowerment they will inspire in your class. We’ve included poems on a range of themes from bullying and positivity to animals and planet earth.
There are 29 anthologies in this collection. Scroll through to see them all!
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Bestselling Book Corners
We’ve chosen 30 of the very best newly published non-fiction books that are perfect for sharing with your curious 4 and 5 year olds. The collection contains lots of interactive books with flaps, sliders, colourful illustrations and story language to engage your little ones.
Themes covered in this book include:
Animals, Minibeasts, Habitats, Ecology, Dinosaurs, Weather, Towns, Festivals, Important People, Vehicles, Growing & the Body. Swipe across to see them all.
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Keep your book corner up-to-date with this set of 30 high quality, newly published non-fiction books has been carefully chosen to support the National Curriculum and the interests of children aged 5 - 7. The collection contains lots of beautiful and engaging books with flaps, lay overs and creative ways of delivering information and facts.
Themes covered in this book include:
Animals, Oceans, Our Earth, Conservation, Trees, Migration, Habitats, Important People, Racism, Celebrating Other Cultures, Space, Volcanoes, The Human Body, Money, Dinosaurs & Castles.
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Keep your book corner up-to-date with this set of 30 high quality newly published non-fiction books has been carefully chosen to support the National Curriculum and the interests of children aged 7 - 9. The collection of books is full of fantastic illustrations and creatively presented information that your class will love. We have chosen books that use infographics, humour and story telling that we know will keep children engaged and included a variety of difficulty levels from short stories to detailed encyclopedias.
Themes covered in this book include:
History, Space, Light, Science, Animals, Plants, Habitats, Planet Earth, Scotland, The Human Body, Festivals, Important People. Kings & Queens & Refugees.
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This set of 27 high quality non-fiction books has been carefully chosen to support the Early Years curriculum and the interests of Reception aged children. The collection contains lots of interactive books with buttons, flaps and sliders as well as encyclopedia-style texts packed full of facts.
Themes covered in this book include:
Dinosaurs, Animals, Oceans, Space, Numbers, Capital Letter Formation, Diversity, People Who Help Us, Personal Care.
This set of 22 high quality non-fiction books has been carefully chosen to support the National Curriculum and the interests of children aged 5 - 7. The collection contains lots of beautiful and engaging books with flaps, fold-outs and creative ways of delivering information and facts.
Themes covered in this book include:
Animals, Space, Our World, Important People, UK, History, Maths, The Body, Families, Dinosaurs and Football.
Bestselling Topic Collections
Starting school can be a challenging time for children and their teachers! This collection of books has been carefully chosen to support your new class and to help them develop growth mindsets and the characteristics of learning that are essential to a happy and nurturing environment. We’ve included lots of brand new books and a few of our favourites.
These fantastic stories cover the following characteristics: school routine & expectations, friendship, sharing, kindness, overcoming anxiety, determination & perseverance, courage, teamwork, managing & articulating emotions, community & diversity and independence.
There are 22 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Inspire young learners to explore the amazing world of animals with this thoughtfully curated collection of books for KS1 classrooms and primary school libraries. Featuring a wonderful mix of engaging non-fiction and beautifully illustrated stories, this hand-picked selection introduces children to animals from around the world and the habitats they call home.
The collection includes exciting books about animal life cycles, growth and change helping children develop an understanding of living things and the natural world. Children can also discover the work of famous naturalists and wildlife presenters David Attenborough and Jane Goodall whose inspiring stories encourage curiosity, care for nature, and a lifelong love of wildlife.
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Educating our children about the importance of looking after our planet has become a necessity and we know many of our schools are creating their own curriculums and topics to ensure this is given a high priority.
We’ve chosen a selection of non-fiction books with innovative presentation that will inspire your class to learn more about climate change and its impact across the globe. There are lots of real-life positive stories of hope for the future and ideas to reduce waste and our carbon footprints. We’ve also included a fantastic collection of fiction books about the current and potential impacts of climate change.
There are 20 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all!
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This collection of books has been put together to support the Year 1 and Year 2 Science Topics: Plants. We have included a lovely range of books that will teach your children about the parts of flowers and trees, the wood wide web, the conditions needed for growth and the life cycles of plants as well as their importance to the health of our world. There are stories & poems to share with your class that exemplify plant growth and the importance of bees to our environment.
There are 22 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Our Evolution & Inheritance collection is a wonderful selection of books ideal for supporting Year 5 & 6 children in learning about Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, Natural Selection, Adaptation, DNA and Inheritance and the lives of Darwin and Franklin.
We have chosen these books for their innovative presentation of facts that will really engage your class. From stories & poems to use as class texts to books perfect for independent research, this collection will really enhance your Evolution topic lessons.
There are 18 books in this collections. Scroll through to see them all!
This collections has been put together to support teaching of your Mountains, Volcanoes & Earthquakes topic in KS2.
Take your class to the highest and most inaccessible places on the planet. Find out about the fragile eco-systems and the incredible formation of mountain ranges formed over 50 million years ago. Discover the towns, people and animals residing in these incredible places.
Find out how it feels to be in an earthquake and how they occur then travel across the globe and into our solar system to hunt down the biggest volcanoes known to humans.
There are 19 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Who likes to be beside the seaside…?
Take your class on a trip to the seaside with this collection of fiction and non-fiction books about the beach and coastlines. Explore the plants and animals that live on coastlines across the world and find out what we can do to protect their homes. Step into the fascinating world of the lighthouse keeper and learn the how they guide sailors home safely.
There are 16 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all.
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Unwrap the mysteries of Ancient Egypt with this fantastic collection of historical books. We’ve included a wonderful range of books to suit every child in your class from traditional encyclopedias to fold maps, infographics and interactive books. These books will spark the imagination of your class and allow them to research and learn about the Ancient Egyptians independently.
There are 28 books in this collection. Scroll through to take a look at them all!
These books are aimed at children in KS2.
Dive into the wonders of Ancient Greece through the eyes of young historians! This captivating collection features a series of imaginative books crafted by children in Key Stage 2, bringing to life the myths, legends, and daily lives of one of history's most fascinating civilizations. From heroic tales of gods and goddesses to the wisdom of philosophers, each story is filled with creativity and insight. Perfect for curious minds, this anthology not only entertains but also educates, making Ancient Greece accessible and engaging for readers of all ages. Join us on a journey back in time to discover the achievements and adventures that have shaped our world!
There are 27 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all!
This collection is aimed at KS2 children.
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Transport your class back in time to the glamour and treachery of the Roman court and one of the world’s most iconic superpowers. Discover the secrets of the Roman Army, meet fearsome gladiators, visit the extraordinary architecture and inventions and learn how to read and write in Latin. We’ve included a selection of historical fiction to immerse your children in the two contrasting sides of Roman life.
There are 27 books in this collection. Scroll through to see them all!
This collection is aimed at KS2 children.
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Bestselling Library Collections
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Bestselling Library Collections 〰️
The 85 of the best books of 2025 hand-picked for your primary school library.
Get The National Year of Reading off to a flying start by bringing your classrooms and libraries up-to-date with inspiring brand new fiction. Featuring new and favourite authors, we’ve chosen the very best stories to share with your class and encourage independent reading. We’ve included picture books, illustrated early chapter books, graphic novels and longer stories. There is something for everyone! Fill your school with laughter, joy and inspirational characters.
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62 of the best non fiction books of 2025 hand-picked for your primary school library.
Get The National Year of Reading off to a flying start by bringing your classrooms and libraries up-to-date with inspiring brand new non-fiction. We’ve chosen the very best in factual books that link to the curriculum and inform children about current and popular issues such as climate change and AI.
These books are chosen for their fantastic illustrations, interactivity, ease of use and age-appropriate vocabulary. They will make fantastic additions to your library and are perfect for supporting research & teaching in the classroom.
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Encourage independent reading with our vibrant collection of illustrated chapter books designed specifically for new free readers. Perfect for developing early reading, these stories are filled with adventure, humour and colourful illustrations.
• Beautifully illustrated chapter books with engaging stories
• Perfectly tailored for new free readers, building confidence and reading stamina
• Includes a diverse range of tales, from magical journeys to thrilling adventures
Get your class off to a flying start with exciting, modern fiction to inspire a love for reading.
These books are lime and brown reading levels and are all illustrated. Text is broken up with pictures and a variety of fonts that combine the visual engagement of picture books with the longer narrative of chapter books helping to build reading confidence, vocabulary and stamina. The illustrations aid comprehension and make the transition from picture books to longer stories less daunting.
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Discover a vibrant collection of modern and exciting chapter books designed to boost reading fluency and stamina for newly independent readers. Packed with engaging stories across a variety of genres, these books feature relatable characters and captivating plots that keep young readers motivated and eager to turn the page. Perfect for building confidence and a lifelong love of reading, this collection supports skill development while celebrating diversity and curiosity about the world. Ideal for school libraries and classroom book corners, these chapter books make every reading session a joyful adventure.
These books are brown reading level and are all illustrated. Text is broken up with colour or black and white pictures and a variety of fonts that combine the visual engagement of picture books with the longer narrative of chapter books helping to build reading confidence, vocabulary and stamina preparing them for the longer chapter books in stage 2.
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Discover a vibrant collection of modern and exciting chapter books designed to boost reading fluency and stamina for independent readers. Packed with engaging stories across a variety of genres, these books feature relatable characters and captivating plots that keep young readers motivated and eager to turn the page. Perfect for building confidence and a lifelong love of reading, this collection supports skill development while celebrating diversity and curiosity about the world. Ideal for school libraries and classroom book corners, these chapter books make every reading session a joyful adventure.
These books are harder brown to grey reading level and include illustrations. They bridge the gap between fully illustrated short chapter books to longer chapter books in stage 3. These books have an AR Lexile Level between 4.2 and 5.0. This collection is perfect for children in Year 3 and those working at greater depth in Year 2.
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Discover the joy of reading with books designed just for you! These exciting stories and fun facts will keep you hooked, helping you build your reading stamina and enjoy every page. Perfect for Year 4 readers moving from the grey to blue book band, these books make reading an adventure you won’t want to stop. Dive in, explore new worlds, and fall in love with reading for pleasure!
The books in this collection are aimed at free readers in Year 4 or strong Year 3 readers. They are all in grey & dark blue book bands with an AR Lexile Level between 4.6 and 5.5.
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This fabulous collection of high-quality, inspiring books has been carefully chosen to promote a life-long love for reading. Our Starting from Scratch collections include everything you need in your library from classics like The Gruffalo, Harry Potter and Matilda to brand new exciting books to bring your library up-to-date that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.
Included in this collection are:
200 picture books
100 illustrated early chapter books
200 chapter books
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This fabulous collection of high-quality, inspiring books has been carefully chosen to promote a life-long love for reading. Our Starting from Scratch collections include everything you need in your library from classics like The Jolly Postman, The Demon Headmaster and The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe to brand new exciting books to bring your library up-to-date that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.
Included in this collection are:
150 picture books
150 illustrated early chapter books
200 chapter books
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Bestselling Secondary Collections
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Bestselling Secondary Collections 〰️
62 of the best books of 2025 hand-picked for your secondary school library.
Get The National Year of Reading off to a flying start by bringing your school library up-to-date with inspiring brand new fiction. Featuring new and favourite authors, we’ve chosen the very best stories to inspire a love for reading in KS4.
These novels will whisk your students away on adventures in worlds of fantasy, travel back in time and navigate the trials and romances of teens becoming adults. We’ve chosen books that offer challenging narratives and vocabulary to stretch your students whilst immersing them in unforgettable stories. We ensure all our collections represent a range of diverse characters that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.
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70 of the best books of 2025 hand-picked for your secondary school library.
Get The National Year of Reading off to a flying start by bringing your classrooms and libraries up-to-date with inspiring brand new fiction. Featuring new and favourite authors, we’ve chosen the very best stories to inspire a love for reading in KS3.
These stories will whisk your students away to magical worlds, take them on adventures across unknown lands and do battle with monstrous villains. We’ve chosen books that offer challenging narratives and vocabulary to stretch your students whilst immersing them in unforgettable stories. We ensure all our collections represent a range of diverse characters that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.
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Our Middle Grade Collections for Secondary Schools are curated to inspire a love for reading in KS3. These stories will whisk your students away to magical worlds, take them on adventures across unknown lands and do battle with monstrous villains. We’ve chosen books that offer challenging narratives and vocabulary to stretch your students whilst immersing them in unforgettable stories. We work hard to ensure all our collections represent a range of diverse characters that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.
Scroll through the gallery to see all of the 134 books that are included or send us an email and we’ll be happy to provide you with the full list of books: julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.
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Our Middle Grade Collections for Secondary Schools are curated to inspire a love for reading in KS3. These stories will take your students all over the world to meet fascinating animals, some of which are at risk from our changing climate. They’ll learn about how to protect their world and make their future a brighter place. There are stories of children from all walks of life coming together, celebrating one another and finding their place. We’ve chosen books that offer challenging narratives and vocabulary to stretch your students whilst immersing them in unforgettable stories. We work hard to ensure all our collections represent a range of diverse characters that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.
Scroll through the gallery to see all of the 134 books that are included or send us an email and we’ll be happy to provide you with the full list of books: julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.
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Our Middle Grade Collections for Secondary Schools are curated to inspire a love for reading in KS3. These stories will transport your students back in time and across the world to visit key moments in history. There are haunting tales of ghosts and dystopian worlds and a whole host of mysteries to solve. We’ve chosen books that offer challenging narratives and vocabulary to stretch your students whilst immersing them in unforgettable stories. We work hard to ensure all our collections represent a range of diverse characters that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.
Scroll through the gallery to see all of the 134 books that are included or send us an email and we’ll be happy to provide you with the full list of books: julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.
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Our Young Adult Collections have been curated to inspire students in KS4 to read for pleasure. These compelling stories have been selected to help guide your students through their teenage years by introducing them to characters navigating complex emotional situations. There are powerful stories of teenagers from all walks of life coming together, celebrating one another, finding their place and demanding justice. We work hard to ensure all our collections represent a range of diverse characters that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.
Scroll through the gallery to see all of the 111 books that are included or send us an email and we’ll be happy to provide you with the full list of books: julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.
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Our Young Adult Collections have been curated to inspire students in KS4 to read for pleasure. These stories include the most popular dystopian fiction as well as brand new books to keep your library up-to-date. These addictive mysteries are filled with puzzles and plot twists that make them impossible to put down. We work hard to ensure all our collections represent a range of diverse characters that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.
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Our Young Adult Collections have been curated to inspire students in KS4 to read for pleasure. These epic and immersive fantasies are redefining the genre with powerfully feminist tales, a celebration of hard-won equal rights and beautifull, life-affirming portrayals of teens navigating their first relationships. We work hard to ensure all our collections represent a range of diverse characters that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.
Scroll through the gallery to see all of the 117 books that are included or send us an email and we’ll be happy to provide you with the full list of books: julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.
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Recommended Reads for Year 7 children
Encourage independent reading with 72 brilliant books for children aged 11 & 12. We’ve chosen the best books for Year 7 students and organised them in to genres to encourage your class to read widely and to discover their new favourite authors and series.
As Year 7 students embark on their high school journey, the right books can serve as both companions and guides through this exciting new chapter. Our carefully curated selection of recommended reads includes stories that tackle themes of identity, friendship, resilience, and personal growth.
From thrilling adventures in diverse worlds to heartfelt tales that resonate with those navigating change, these books inspire young readers to embrace challenges and celebrate their individuality. Whether it's an epic fantasy that encourages imagination or a relatable contemporary novel addressing real-life dilemmas, each title has been chosen to support Year 7 students in building confidence and a love for reading.
Explore these engaging stories that not only challenge perceptions but also spark thoughtful discussions and foster empathy—essential tools for thriving in high school and beyond.
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Recommended Reads are available for Reception - Year 9.
Reference Books
Bestselling Reference Books
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Bestselling Reference Books 〰️
We recommend this dictionary for use in Years 5 & 6.
Recently updated - March 2026
This hardback edition of the bestselling Oxford School Dictionary is filled with contemporary, relevant, and comprehensive vocabulary, perfect for use by children aged 10+ at home or in the classroom. Complete with example sentences, fascinating word origins, and grammar and punctuation panels, this handy dictionary supports today's students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary.
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We recommend this thesaurus for use in Years 5 & 6
The hardback edition of the bestselling Oxford School Thesaurus is perfect for use by children aged 10+ in the classroom or at home. Complete with focused coverage of words, synonyms and antonyms this dictionary is ideal for building vocabulary and helping children to progress from primary to secondary school.
Key features include:• Up-to-date and relevant vocabulary to support today's students with language and writing. Clear, accessible, age-appropriate examples relevant to the language children use in real life, in their reading and writing• Builds essential literacy and writing skills with spelling, grammar and punctuation support and tips for creative writing.
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We recommend this Atlas for use in EYFS & KS1.
Published March 2022.
Collins First Atlas is a fun, vibrant and clear starter atlas for children aged 4-7 years, providing the perfect foundation to basic geography skills.
The atlas begins by introducing pupils to photographs and mapping of a local area, then gradually leads them through maps of regional, national, continental and global areas. Short, informative sentences introduce pupils to basic geographical and atlas vocabulary. Maps are clearly labelled to highlight certain countries and features. Mapping concepts are presented in a way that supports learning development, as concepts become more complexIdeal for classroom use or home learning.
We recommend this Atlas for use in KS2.
Published in March 2023.
Collins Primary Atlas is a great introduction to mapping of the UK, Europe and all major regions of the world. It supports the Key Stage 2 curriculum and is suitable for children aged 7-11 years. This new, fully up-to-date edition includes information on map reading skills, the meaning of scale and measuring distances, and is ideal for classroom use or home learning.
Reference maps:* Informative, politically coloured and easy-to-read* National capitals and major cities are clearly labelled* Maps are supported with national flags and basic national statistics Continental maps:* Linked to regional mapping* Supported by a selection of aerial and terrestrial photographs* Relief maps show layer colouring and highlight major physical features
We would recommend this atlas to be used UKS2.
Published March 2023.
This is an ideal world reference atlas for young primary school geographers aged 8-11 years. Published in association with the Geographical Association, it enables children to learn about the world today and understand how maps and atlases work. The atlas is organised into sections covering the UK, Europe, the world and continents with more detailed larger scale maps of countries and regions popular for focus studies.
It includes topics such as climate, population, migration, trade and environmental issues. Topographical based mapping helps the young geographer understand the processes which take place during the formation of the earth's landscapes. The reference mapping is designed for maximum clarity and accessibility, and is supported by photographs and data boxes, with detailed map keys and scale information on each map.
Specially selected topic maps give additional information linking to knowledge and understanding of distant places. Tables of key world country data include an Ecological Footprint figure for each country.
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