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Books for Boys 7 and older
There's a Dragon in My Dinner
Tom Nicoll
Dragons come in all shapes and sizes in children's stories, but the one that Eric finds in a box of
beansprouts is small, friendly and lots of fun.
Prehistoric Actual Size
Steve Jenkins
As the title makes clear, this fascinating book illustrates prehistoric creatures at actual size or,
where the creature was simply too big to fit on the page, a part of the animal at actual size.
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Eddie's Kitchen And How to Make Good Things to Eat
Sarah Garland
A birthday party needs to be got ready in a hurry! Mum has forgotten that it is Grandad's
birthday but luckily Eddie is on hand to help.
Choosing Crumble
Michael Rosen
Best-selling Michael Rosen captures the dilemma of any dog choosing a new home – and any
home finding a new dog!
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The Buccaneering Book of Pirates
Saviour Pirotta
A book of two parts this will delight all those who love the bloodthirsty excitement of pirates
and their daring adventures on the high seas as they sail away on their never ending quest for
gold.
I am So Over Being a Loser
Jim Smith
Barry Loser is back giving another hilarious glimpse into his busy life and, above all, into his
ongoing campaign to prove that he is a really cool guy.
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Horrid Henry's Nightmare
Francesca Simon
Horrid Henry finds he is not as fearless as he thought in the title story in this collection. And,
to make matters worse, Perfect Pete is much less easily frightened. Four shocking new tales
about the unchanging Horrid Henry.
Toothy!
Alan MacDonald
Dirty Bertie, the boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits, returns for another helping of comic
chaos in the 19th book of this successful series.
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Monster and Chips
David O'Connell
Fans of The Wimpy Kid will love this delightfully disgusting and dangerous story about what
happens when Joe sets out to buy some chips.
They Didn't Teach This in Worm School!
Simone Lia
This story of an unusual friendship is exactly the sort of barmy, surreal comedy adventure that
reduces young readers to hysterical giggling. Marcus, a worm, strikes up an alliance with
Laurence, a nondescript bird.
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Thimble Monkey Superstar
Jon Blake
Jams Cogan's life changes when his next door neighbours arrive at his family bungalow – or
Castle as his dad, a not-terribly successful children's author calls it – with a hamster for them
to look after.
Spangles Mcnasty and the Fish of Gold
Steve Webb
To the canon of disgusting, disreputable villains loved by children – the Twits, Mr Gum,
Armitage Shanks – can now be added Spangles McNasty and his sidekick Sausage-face Pete.
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The Adventures of Alfie Onion
Vivian French
If you love fairytales – you'll love this brand new adventure written by one of the most
inventive and entertaining children's authors.
The Boy and the Globe
Tony Bradman
Young readers wondering what's so special about Shakespeare as celebrations to mark the
400th anniversary of his death get underway, would do well to read Tony Bradman's cheerful
story of life at the Globe circa 1611.
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The Amazing Dinosaur Detectives
Maggie Li
Attractive, friendly illustrations and an interactive approach make this a fun introduction to
dinosaurs.
The 52-Storey Treehouse
Andy Griffiths
For absurd, anarchic, keep-them-reading comedy adventures, kids can't do better than climb
into Andy and Terry's world. If you haven't discovered this series, it stars Andy and Terry and
their amazing custom-built treehouse, any child's dream (adult-free) adventure-playground.
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The Best Birthday Bike
Chris Hoy
For action-packed stories, combining real-life adventure with a touch of magic, Chris Hoy's
Flying Fergus series is hard to beat.
Collection of Curiosities: Bugs
Vicky Egan
This handsome information/activity book is packed with bug facts, figures and features. There
are lots of beautiful close up images of insects, some very familiar - dragonflies and
earthworms – others less so – fireflies, the orchid moth.
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The Long Haul
Jeff Kinney
The best-selling Wimpy Kid is off on a family holiday. Mum is full of good ideas about the trip.
Especially about how it can be a useful time for learning!
Hamish and the Neverpeople
Danny Wallace
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My Parents are Driving Me Crazy
Pete Johnson
The ups and downs of would-be comic Louis' life make for highly amusing reading. Ups include
first date with his friend/comedy agent Maddy, and forth-coming appearance on a TV talent
show; downs are school, Mr Beach in particular.
If Only We Had a Helicopter
Roger Mcgough
Here's a slice of Roger McGough's childhood to entertain young readers with stories of some of
the antics he got up to with his friend Midge
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The Secret Dog
Joe Friedman
Good dog stories are irresistible and this one has everything that young readers want. Josh is
living on a Scottish island with his crofter uncle following the death of his mother.
A Dog Called Flow
Pippa Goodhart
Shortlisted for the Smarties Prize and the Kathleen Fidler Award. Oliver is struggling at
school, and the other children laugh at him. What he really wants is a dog, a dog to love him
loyally and uncritically.
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Freddie Mole, Lion Tamer
Alexander Mccall Smith
Freddie Mole is just an ordinary boy who never imagines that he will do anything brave. He
certainly never dreams that he would be brave enough to become a lion tamer.
Monster Slayer
Brian Patten
Brian Patten tells the story of the hero Beowulf in vivid, accessible prose; in Barrington Stoke's
Little Gems series, aimed at readers of 6 – 8.
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Zoo Boy
Sophie Thompson
When Vince turns eight years old he discovers he has the most amazing secret. He has always
hated animals, which is embarrassing because his father is a zoo keeper.
Compton Valance Super F.A.R.T.s versus the Master of Time
Matt Brown
Compton Valance and his best friend Bryan Nylon are unlikely heroes, but they managed to
create a time machine out of a mouldy cheese sandwich and save the universe from certain
destruction.
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Borgon the Axeboy and the Prince's Shadow
Kjartan Poskitt
Hilarious new adventures for Borgon the young barbarian who is determined to make his mark
on the world. Borgon is off to watch the Shadow Trials which are widely known to be the most
fiercesome challenge in the desert.
Harvey Drew and the Bling Bots
Cas Lester
Harvey Drew is an ordinary eleven-year-old who dreams of great adventures in outer space.
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Beat the Game
James Floyd Kelly
In Beat the Game readers find themselves trapped inside a computer game. They must apply
their knowledge of programming and algorithms to make their way safely through.
Spies in Disguise: Boy in a Tutu
Kate Scott
A funny, wise-cracking spy story with World Cup memorabilia at its centre - packed full of
gadgets and super sleuthing and a boy who must dress in a tutu.
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How Harry Riddles Made a Mega-amazing Zombie Movie
Simon Mayle
Harry's an optimistic kid who never gives in but when Harry's dad loses his job he fears his
mega-amazing film idea, without any money, isn't going to happen.
The Most Powerful Boy in the Universe
Matt Brown
Told at a speed to match the time-travel theme of the story, this is a highly entertaining and
wittily illustrated adventure.
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Meeting Cezanne
Michael Morpurgo M.B.E.
This is a gentle, evocative story of a young Parisian boy's summer in 1960s rural Provence. This
book is beautifully illustrated inside and out by one of France's finest illustrators.
How Pirates Really Work
Alan Snow
Do pirates really like singing rollicking songs, burying their treasure and parrots? Do they really
eat Ship's biscuits with worms and how do they deal with Sea Monsters?
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Life Stinks!
Peter Bently
Packed with comical characters, battles, puns and poo, this hilarious new series from Peter
Bently, a Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner, will be irresistible to boys and girls aged six to eight
years.
Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder
Jo Nesbo
Fuelled by farts, this is fast-paced and a delightfully ridiculous adventure from a debut
children's writer.
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The Legend of Frog
Guy Bass
The Legend of Frog is the first book in a brand new three-part series by award-winning and
best-selling author, Guy Bass. A mash-up of fairy tale, fantasy and science fiction with a hearty
helping of humour.
How Tom Beat Captain Najork and His Hired Sportsmen
Russell Hoban
A must-read for anyone who thinks that fooling about is a waste of time! Through the brilliant
combination of Russell Hoban and Quentin Blake, the story celebrates all the skills that
children learn on their own.
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The Fabulous Four Fish Fingers
Jason Beresford
This is undoubtedly the perfect reading material for both boys and girls aged 7+ - plenty of
humour, kids with superpowers (and we all know boys in particular wish they had superpowers)
but most of all it has heart.
Gladiator Clash
Chris Blake
In this first book in the Time Hunters series, school boy Tom has an unfortunate habit of
breaking statues in museums! Every time he does so, he releases an ancient curse and finds
himself stepping back into the future.
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The Abominators and the Forces of Evil: The Revenge of My Panty Wanty Woos
J. L. Smith
Laugh out loud at this latest story about the Abominators and their latest goings on at Grimely
East Primary School.
The Grunts All at Sea
Philip Ardagh
Shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2013 -The Grunts, a family of doubtful charm to
whom extraordinary and mostly disgusting things happen, are back for a fabulous new
adventure.
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Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (at Some Things)
Liz Pichon
The award winning and hilarious Tom Gates series gets a welcome addition as the hapless Tom
Gates shows that he is absolutely fantastic – at some things!
Captain Valiant and Me: Revenge of the Black Phantom
Adam Britten
Adam Britten's new series will appeal to anyone who's ever dreamed they could fly, no matter
how old they are....but especially if they are under the age of ten.
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A Cretaceous Survival Guide
Rex Stone
Are you ready for the Dinosaur Cove Cretaceous Survival Guide? It's jam-packed full of
fascinating dinosaur facts, it's bursting at the seams with fantastic puzzles to solve, and it's
overflowing with great activities to do.
Night of the Howling Hound
Sam Hay
Undead Pets is a terrific series, particularly for boys and reluctant readers. This is the third
one. Joe is just an ordinary boy until he makes a wish on a spooky Egyptian amulet... Now he's
the Protector of undead.
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Downtown Dinosaurs: Dinosaur Olympics
Jeanne Willis
Daft dinosaurs create delightfully madcap fun in this hilarious family saga with a difference.
When gang warfare between Darwin the stegosaurus and T Rex Flint Beastwood breaks out, the
exuberant mayor Boris comes up with a great plan.