Recommended Reads for Year 7

Filled to the brim with award-winning authors, this book collection for Year 7 contains the best books for 11-12-year-olds. The selection includes a mix of modern classics perfect for class reading, graphic novels that will quickly become firm favourites, contemporary and relatable stories, plus poetry collections that promote empathy and understanding.

The wide variety of genres and themes means there is something for every reader. Many of the books offer valuable opportunities for discussion and reflection, while others focus on epic adventures that captivate the imagination with their evocative storytelling. 

Themes included: Neurodiversity, Ethnic Diversity, Disability, Prejudice, Resilience, Grief, Climate Change, Bullying, Survival, Identity, Injustice, The Holocaust, Refugees, Morality, Immigration, War, Nature, Self-Worth, Football, Courage, Loneliness, Hope, Healing, Death, Love.