Christopher Paolini - Eragon
Fiction 9+
517 pages
The stone that Eragon thought was a valuable gem was a dragon egg. Overnight his simple life is shattered and he is plunged into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power. Will Eragon become a Dragon Rider? The fate of the empire may rest in his hands and the dragon's too
Lesley Parr - The Valley of Lost Secrets
Fiction 9+
304 pages
September 1939. When Jimmy is evacuated to a small village in Wales, it couldn't be more different from London. Green, quiet and full of strangers, he instantly feels out of place. But then he finds a skull hidden in a tree, and suddenly the valley is more frightening than the war. Who can Jimmy trust?
His brother is too little; his best friend has changed. Finding an ally in someone he never expects, they set out together to uncover the secrets that lie with the skull. What they discover will change Jimmy - and the village - forever.
Katherine Paterson - Bridge to Terabithia
Fiction 9+
177 pages
Jess Aarons wants to be the fastest boy in the class. He's been practising all summer and he's sure he's going to win. But when a girl moves into the neighbouring farm his life changes forever. Not only does Leslie not look or act like any of the girls in school, she also turns out to be the fastest runner.
Michelle Paver - Wolf Brother
Fiction 9+
244 pages
It's 6000 years ago and evil stalks the land. Only Torak, a 12-year-old boy, and his beautiful wolf cub companion can defeat it. In this adventure, Torak and Wolf are joined by an incredible cast of characters as they battle to save the world.