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The Cassia Thorne Mysteries follows a young Anglo-Indian girl as she uncovers mysteries around her, fighting for justice in a series that
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We didn't mean to change the past. Now we have to win the war. A stunning 'what if?' story by a bestselling author about two groups of 1
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Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!
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Hope Crumble and her family serve up cakes, coffee and a large helping of calamity in this hilarious new series from much-loved author Ca
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Pocket Book of Pocket Poems is a hilarious pocket-sized collection of short poems which you'll want to keep close, from Carnegie-nominate
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Perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey - an anarchic comic where chaotic pixies cause mayhem for schoolboy Toby!
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A gloriously glitzy story full of friendship, adventure and stunning full-colour artwork, from adored, award-winning author/illustrator d
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England, 1645. Merriweather Pryce is the daughter of a nobleman fightingfor King Charles I in a war that divides the country. Whenher fam
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Eddie can eat a wheelie bin as easily as a cheeseburger - a talent that gets her sent to the School of Doom with its motto, Be the Worst.
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Over 370,000 BAD PANDA and DAVE PIGEON books sold! At least a laugh on every page; our very favourite bad panda is back for the very last
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Ann Brashares and Ben Brashares ask, 'What if the Nazis had won the war?': Ann Brashares is a writer and mother of four living in New York City. She is the author of the #1 New York Times bestsel
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Ally Sherrick: Ally Sherrick writes books about how people lived in the past and her latest adventure, Rebel Heart, is set during the English Ci
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Zohra Nabi introduces her first Cassia Thorne Mystery, Deep Dark: Discover Deep Dark, the first adventure in Zohra Nabi's new Cassia Thorne Mystery series! Zohra grew up inventing
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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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Padraig Kenny: Padraig Kenny, our Author of the Month, tells ReadingZone what inspired his new dystopian adventure, After. Padra
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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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Katya Balen: Award-winning author Katya Balen and illustrator Gill Smith talk to ReadingZone about their new series for younger readers, </str
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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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Judith Eagle steps back in time with The Great Theatre Rescue: Judith Eagle introduces her latest historical fiction novel, The Great Theatre Rescue, which takes us back to bustling theatre la
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Exploring world-building with Jacob North, author of Ice Apprentices: Discover a wintery world of ice, danger and magic in Ice Apprentices, Jacob North's debut novel. Jacob North was
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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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Jack Jackman: Discover how a journey to Antarctica inspired Jack Jackman's debut novel, Maisie Vs Antarctica, an adventure-packed story of surv
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Ross Montgomery: Author Ross Montgomery tells ReadingZone about his new book, I Am Rebel, about a dog's quest to save the boy who rescued him.</st
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Sinéad O'Hart: In the Lola and Larch series by Sinéad O'Hart, we follow a special friendship between Lola and a fairy, Larch,
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Dominique Valente: Look out for Witchspark, the magical new adventure by Dominique Valente, author of the bestselling Starfell series.</str
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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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Martin Howard: Martin Howard writes absurdly funny books for children and he's here to tell us about his latest book, Mallory Vayle and the Curse of Mag
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Olivia Tuffin: Olivia Tuffin, whose passion for horses shines through her writing, joins ReadingZone to tell us about The Horse Who Danced, her exciting
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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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Katherine Woodfine: Katherine Woodfine and Isabelle Follath introduce their retelling of LM Montgomery's classic story, Anne of Green Gables.</strong
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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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Emma Carroll: Emma Carroll's new historical fiction novel, The Houdini Inheritance, explores the intrigue and mystery of one of the gr
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Sarah Matthews & Rodney Matthews: Sarah and Rodney Matthews have created a new children's fantasy adventure, Oddney's Otherland: Chronicles from Beneath the Shed</
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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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Ramzee: Author and comic creator Ramzee joins ReadingZone to tell us about his school days, a 'cheat book', and making readers laugh!</st
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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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Steve Webb: Steve Webb tells ReadingZone about his hilarious new graphic novel about the newest superheroes in town, Peng and Spanners</stron
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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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Christopher Edge: Black Hole Cinema Club, Christopher Edge's latest novel, is a love story to movies. Dive into an immersive blockbuster experience! <p
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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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Piu DasGupta: Our debut author of the month Piu DasGupta introduces her novel, Secrets of the Snakestone. Piu
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Rachel Chivers Khoo: Rachel Chivers Khoo introduces her magical new story, The Magician Next Door, and tells ReadingZone abo
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Elys Dolan: Rex Dinosaur in Disguise is the brilliantly funny novel for younger readers from Elys Dolan,</s
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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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Gabriel Dylan: For readers who like their adventures laced with a dash of horror.... Look out for Gabriel Dylan's Shiver Point series! Gab
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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
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Bex Hogan: Bronte Tempestra is author Bex Hogan's first young fiction series and it's packed with adventure, friendship and magical creatures! <
Your Reviews
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Jacqueline
Eddie doesn't feel she belongs in her school. Eating wheelie bins can make you stand out. So she gets sent to a school in another realm, where everyone is... -
Amanda
Mice, Camera, Action is the fantastic new book in the AdventureMice Series. This sixth book will excite all early chapte... -
Amanda
Award-winning author Swapna Haddow has done it again. This is another incredible story which has you hooked from the very first chapter. The lovable chara... -
Sue
Muffin, Tiny and the rest of the trainee rescue puffins on the Island of Egg are all taking part in a special festival called Puffin Powe... -
Jacqueline
The year is 1645 and the Civil War is raging. Merriweather Pryce decides to fetch her father to defend their home of Compton Blaize, as it is under attack... -
Sue
Although Henry, Frances and Lukas are no longer best friends, they meet up for the funeral of their pet gerbil. Whilst digging the grave, they make an ama... -
Jacqueline
Jen and Father are in a world that is almost empty of people. This is the time after 'The Flood', when people and machines were mostly destroyed. They com... -
Jenny
Moving to Mars is an incredibly detailed and scientifically visionary book created by the collaboration between amazing graphic designers... -
Jane
Some of the poems in AF Harrold's Pocket Book of Pocket Poems have been published elsewhere, as detailed in the final pages, which also c... -
Sue
Cassia Thorne lives in the Fleet with her father, who is in prison for debt. She does what she can to support them by selling ballads in...
Videos & Vlogs
A Deep Dark secret in the heart of London
Discover Deep Dark, the first adventure in Zohra Nabi's thrilling new Cassia Thorne Mysteries. 19th century London holds a danger
Chaos reigns in Cafe Crumble
Hope Crumble and her family serve up cakes, coffee and a large helping of calamity in this hilarious new series, Cafe Chaos! We'r
Meet the Notwitches!
Look out for revolting villains, feuding families and some remarkable mermaids in The Notwitches
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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