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Helen Comerford

Helen Comerford

Helen Comerford is a Black mixed-race British debut author and is passionate about Black British and mixed heritage repr More...

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Author Q&A See all

Meet Wolf and his crew in I Am Wolf

Meet Wolf and his crew in I Am Wolf

In this spectacular science fiction adventure, enter a world where giant constructs range across the landscape; living things powered by More...

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What is a Designer?

What is a Designer?

Theatre isn’t all about acting. It takes a whole team of people working together to make a show happen. In this film you can find out abo More...

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Latest Books & Extracts

  • Roman Boy

    The action-packed story of Roman boy Lucius, exiled from Rome to the most savage province of the Empire – Britannia!

  • The Houdini Inheritance

    Magic shows and mysteries abound in this showstopping new standalone - over a million copies of Emma's middle-grade adventures sold!

  • The Voyage of Sam Singh

    Land-pirate Sam Singh sails to an isle teeming with spirits and secrets on a perilous journey to find the truth.

  • A History of my Weird

    Starting high school was never going to be easy for Mo, but a fall out with her so-called 'friends' leaves her lonelier than ever. Then s

  • Taylor Blake Is a Legend: The teen debut from the bestselling rom-com author

    'A fresh, touching story for girls, with a great message' Jacqueline Wilson.  Welcome to the life of Taylor Blake: complicated crushes, a

  • Transcendent: Book 1

    What if you could save the world from climate change? An edge-of-your-seat, high-octane adventure starring introverted Jacob and hot-head

Featured Authors

  • Patrick Gallagher

    Patrick Gallagher: Transcendent, the action-packed debut by Patrick Gallagher, explores the climate crisis against a backdrop of Uganda and London,

  • Helen Comerford

    Helen Comerford: Helen Comerford is a Black mixed-race British debut author and is passionate about Black British and mixed heritage repr

  • Manon Steffan Ros

    Manon Steffan Ros: Carnegie-winning author Manon Steffan Ros tells ReadingZone about her new novel, Me and Aaron Ramsey. Manon was born in Snowdonia

  • Alastair Chisholm

    Alastair Chisholm: Alastair Chisholm's new science fiction novel I Am Wolf (Nosy Crow) is the first in an exciting new tri

  • Ben Martynoga & Moose Allain

    Ben Martynoga & Moose Allain: Ben Martynoga is a neuroscientist and science writer. Aftera decade at the forefront of brain research, he swapped his w

  • Catherine Bruton

    Catherine Bruton: Catherine Bruton, author of No Ballet Shoes in Syria, introduces her new book, Bird Boy. Catherine studied Englis

Your Reviews

  • The Voyage of Sam Singh

    Jenny

    The Voyage of Sam Singh is the second stunning and enchanting tale from Gita Ralleigh's alternative colonial India. The first in the seri...

  • The Houdini Inheritance

    Rachel

    I absolutely loved The Houdini Inheritance! What's not to like in a book that has magic, adventure, and trans-Atlantic travel? It'...

  • The Love Interest

    Ruth

    This fantastic book is a fun, exciting take on the superhero genre, perfect for a YA audience and older secondary school students. The Love Intere...

  • Magicalia: Race of Wonders

    Emma

    Magicalia: Race of Wonders by Jennifer Bell is a spellbinding new novel that whisks readers into a vibrant world of magical creatures and...

  • Bird Boy

    Donna

    Bird Boy is a beautiful book from Catherine Bruton, the author of No Ballet Shoes in Syria. Home schooled for two years, 12-year-old Will...

  • Hannah Messenger and the Gods of Hockwold

    Louisa

    It's always fun to read a new book inspired by the Greek myths and this one's a hoot. The plotting is tight and pacy, and draws on motifs and back...

  • Girl, Missing: The top-ten bestselling thriller

    Ellie  Age 12

    This book has got me hooked on the Girl, Missing series. Me and my friend exchange books a lot as we have similar taste in books and this...

  • Transcendent: Book 1

    Louisa

    Jacob and Kira are twin geniuses from Mbale, Uganda. Jacob is quieter and more circumspect, Kira is bolder and inclined to take risks, but both are specta...

  • The Final Year

    Isabella  Age 9

    I love it sooooo much - my teacher read The Final Year to my class and we love it.

  • Which Way to Anywhere

    Olivia  Age 11

    I absolutely love Which Way to Anywhere! It's full of adventure and fun and is a really good read. Cressida always comes up with good nam...

Videos & Vlogs

Does rewilding work? Find out in Explodapedia: Rewild

Does rewilding work? Find out in Explodapedia: Rewild

Ben Martynoga &amp; Moose Allain introduce Explodapedia: Rewild and ask, can nature and rewilding help to heal our world?</strong

Healing through nature in Bird Boy

Healing through nature in Bird Boy

We find out from author Catherine Bruton what inspired her powerful new book, Bird Boy, a story about tragedy and the power of na

Community, friendship and A Girl on the Fly

Community, friendship and A Girl on the Fly

Author Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl introduces Girl on the Fly and tells us how her own dual heritage, her love of running and close

This month’s highlights

  • Picture Book

    Create a Picture Book Competition 2024

    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...

  • Book Trailers

    Make a Book Trailer

    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...

  • Podcasts

    Create your own Podcast

    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.

  • Videos & Vlogs

    Creating a Book Vlog

    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...