Summer Holiday Reading List: Junior
Lucky by Michael Morpurgo
One day Robbie is hit by a car while running after his dog, Lucky. Unconscious, Robbie lies in
hospital, unable to speak, move or eat. But he can hear; he is aware. His friends and family try
desperately to reach him – even Zola, his favourite Chelsea footballer, comes to see him. And
still Robbie can’t ‘wake up’. Until one day, against hospital rules, Dad brings Lucky into the
hospital. Can Lucky bring Robbie back to life?
Witch Wars by Sibeal Pounder
When Fran the Fabulous Fairy turns up in Tiga Whicabim's shed to tell her she's a witch, Tiga
doesn't believe her. Or at least not until Fran points out that Tiga Whicabim is actually an
anagram of I AM A BIG WITCH and magics her away down the drainpipes to compete in Witch
Wars - the competition to crown the next Top Witch of Ritzy City. Filled with silly spells,
delectable dresses, ridiculous riddles and a serious shoe problem, Witch Wars is a witch story
like no other. Although if you enjoyed The Worst Witch, you'll love this too!
The Twits by Roald Dahl
Mr Twit is a foul and smelly man with bits of cornflake and sardine in his beard. Mrs Twit is a
horrible old hag with a glass eye. Together they make the nastiest couple you could ever hope
not to meet. Down in their garden, the Twits keep Muggle-Wump the monkey and his family
locked in a cage. But not for much longer, because the monkeys are planning to trick the terrible
Twits, once and for all...
Labrador on the Lawn by Lucy Daniels
Mandy and James are staying with her parents at a holiday cottage in the Lake District when
they spot a mischievous Labrador on their lawn. James's dog Blackie is delighted to have found a
friend, but with no identification or collar, how will the Hopes find her owner? And why does she
seem so at home in the cottage?
The Hundred Mile-An-Hour Dog by Jeremy Strong
Trevor's mum has offered him GBP30 to walk the dog every day of the holidays. But Streaker is
no ordinary dog, she's a rocket on four legs with a woof attached. Trevor's sure there must be a
way to control her and Tina, his best friend, knows about training dogs. Their attempts involving
such things as a pair of roller skates, a mobile phone and a bicycle, always lead to trouble. Horrid
Charlie Smugg bets Trevor he can't train Streaker before the end of the holidays. But Trevor and
Tina construct a dream plan and Charlie has to eat his words.
The Sheep-Pig by Dick King Smith
'Why can't I learn to be a Sheep-Pig?' When Babe, the little orphaned piglet, is won at a fair by
Farmer Hogget, he is adopted by Fly, the kind-hearted sheep-dog. Babe is determined to learn
everything he can from Fly. He knows he can't be a sheep-dog. But maybe, just maybe, he might
be a sheep-pig.
Charlotte’s Web by EB White
Some Pig! Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's
barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a
friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was
born the runt of his litter.
Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown
When Stanley Lambchop wakes up one morning, his brother, Arthur, is yelling. A bulletin board
fell on Stanley during the night, and now he is only half an inch thick! Amazing things begin
happening to him. Stanley gets rolled up, mailed, and flown like a kite. He even gets to help
catch two dangerous art thieves. He may be flat, but he's a hero.
The Accidental Secret Agent by Tom McLaughlin
This year the secret service made a major mix up, they mistook a 13-year-old boy called Kevin
for a secret agent (I know, so much for an 'intelligence' agency). This was the sort of kid that
would try and zip wire across a building and end up falling head first into a fountain with his bum
on show, so can you imagine what happened when he was allowed access to the amazing sort of
spy gadgets that James Bond would use? Despite this, it was up to Kevin to save us all from an
evil supervillain. It was the most dangerous, daring mission in the history of the secret service,
and also its biggest blunder. This top secret book uncovers the entire story of Kevin's fateful and
hilarious mission.
Fungus the Bogeyman by Raymond Briggs
Deep down underground in the dark, dripping tunnels of bogeydom, live the bogeys, a vile
collection of slimy, smelly creatures who revel in everything revolting. Fungus is a bogeyman-a
particularly foul and fetid specimen. As he goes about his bogey business, the full horrors of
bogeydom are revealed. Over 80,000 copies of this fun book have been sold worldwide.
Billy the Kid by Michael Morpurgo
Billy the Kid is 80 today. He is looking back over his life. His adventures include going off to war,
living rough as a tramp, and best of all, being picked to play football for Chelsea.
Railway Cat by Phyllis Arkle
There's never a dull moment with Alfie, the railway cat. He's faced burglars and a runaway train;
he's even become a media star. Fred, his friend at the station couldn't cope without him. Alfie's
made an enemy of railman Hack. Now Alfie's been kidnapped! How will he find his way home?
And what does Hack have to do with it all? Join Alfie in this rollercoaster series of adventures,
where he does everything from save a life to becoming a pantomime star - You'll never meet
another cat quite like him!
Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan
Half boy. Half God. All Hero. Percy never want to be a half-blood. He never asked to be the son
of a Greek God. He was just a normal kid, going to school, playing basketball, skateboarding. The
usual. Until he accidentally vaporized his Maths teacher…
The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis
The Chronicles of Narnia have enchanted millions of readers over the last fifty years. For here is
a world where a witch decrees eternal winter; where there are more talking animals than
people; and where battles are fought by Centaurs, Giants and Fauns.
Hetty Feather by Jaqueline Wilson
London, 1876. Hetty Feather is just a tiny baby when her mother leaves her at the Foundling
Hospital. The Hospital cares for abandoned children - but Hetty must first live with a foster
family until she is big enough to go to school. Life in the countryside is sometimes hard, but with
her foster brothers, Jem and Gideon, Hetty helps in the fields and plays vivid imaginary games.
Together they sneak off to visit the travelling circus, and Hetty is mesmerised by the show especially the stunning Madame Adeline and her performing horses…
Katy by Jaqueline Wilson
Katy Carr is a lively, daredevil oldest sister in a big family. She loves messing around outdoors,
climbing on the garage roof, or up a tree, cycling, skateboarding, swinging...But her life changes
in dramatic and unexpected ways after a serious accident. Inspired by the classic novel, What
Katy Did, Jacqueline Wilson creates an irresistible modern version for the twenty-first-century.
Fans of Hetty Feather and Tracy Beaker will fall in love with Katy and her family too.
Beetle Boy by M.G. Leonard
Darkus is miserable. His dad has disappeared, and now he is living next door to the most
disgusting neighbours ever. A giant beetle called Baxter comes to his rescue. But can the two
solve the mystery of his dad's disappearance, especially when links emerge to cruel Lucretia
Cutter and her penchant for beetle jewellery? A coffee-mug mountain, home to a million
insects, could provide the answer - if Darkus and Baxter are brave enough to find it.
The Curse of the Ancient Mask by Simon Cheshire
Saxby Smart is a schoolboy detective. His Crime HQ may be a battered garden shed, but his
sleuthing skills are first-rate - which is just as well, since no one else can solve the baffling
mysteries he's called on to decipher. In this book, Saxby reveals three mind-twisting mysteries an ancient mask that brings nothing but bad luck for its owner, strange acts of sabotage causing
chaos at school, and the theft of a valuable brooch, which could spell big trouble for Saxby's
friend. Contained within the stories are the clues to crack the cases - but are you 'smart' enough
to solve them like Saxby?
The Parent Agency by David Baddiel
Barry Bennett hates being called Barry. In fact it's number 2 on the list of things he blames his
parents for, along with 1) 'being boring' and 3) 'always being tired'. But there is a world, not far
from this one, where parents don't have children. That's far too random for something so big
and important. In this world, children are allowed to choose their parents. For Barry Bennett,
this world seems like a dream come true. Only things turn out to be not quite that simple...
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates by Liz Pichon (series)
Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework: dog attacks \ spilt water \
lightning...Tom's exercise book is full of his doodles, cartoons and thoughts, as well as comments
from his long-suffering teacher, Mr Fullerton. After gaining five merits for his camping sucks
holiday story, Tom's work starts to go downhill - which is a pity, as he's desperate to impress
Amy Porter, who sits next to him...
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling (series)
Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat
at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal,
they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a
great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news:
Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An
incredible adventure is about to begin!