Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is a beautiful, emotional, and inspiring story about four sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March—growing up and learning important lessons about life, love, and family. Set during the American Civil War, the novel follows the sisters as they navigate everyday challenges, chase their dreams, and support each other through both joyful and difficult moments. Each of the four sisters has a unique personality, which makes the story engaging and rel

Soman Chainani’s The School for Good and Evil is a brilliantly imaginative fantasy that redefines what it means to be a hero or a villain. The story begins in the village of Gavaldon, where best friends Sophie and Agatha are selected to attend the mysterious School for Good and Evil, a place where children are trained to become either fairy tale heroes or villains. What follows is a clever subversion of expectations: Sophie, the beautiful and ambitious girl everyone assumes

The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer is an enchanting, magical, and adventurous story that completely immerses readers into a world where fairy tales are real. The book follows twins Alex and Conner Bailey, two ordinary kids from the modern world who are thrown into an extraordinary adventure when they discover that their grandmother’s old book is actually a portal to the Land of Stories—a magical kingdom where fairy tales exist and characters they’ve alway

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien is a timeless and magical adventure story that has captivated readers for generations. It follows Bilbo Baggins, a peaceful and unassuming hobbit who enjoys a quiet, comfortable life in his home in the Shire. Bilbo’s life is turned upside down when the wizard Gandalf and thirteen dwarves arrive at his doorstep with a daring plan to reclaim their lost treasure from the fearsome dragon, Smaug. This unexpected journey pushes Bilbo far beyond his com

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis is a magical, thrilling, and heartwarming story that combines adventure, friendship, and important life lessons. It is the first book published in the Chronicles of Narnia series and tells the story of four siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy—who are evacuated from London during World War II and sent to live in a large, mysterious house in the countryside. While exploring the house, Lucy discovers a wardrobe that serves

Five on a Treasure Island by Enid Blyton is the first book in the Famous Five series and is a classic adventure story full of mystery, friendship, and excitement. It follows four children—Julian, Dick, Anne, and George (whose full name is Georgina)—and their dog, Timmy, as they spend their holidays together. The Famous Five love exploring, solving mysteries, and going on adventures, which makes this book exciting from start to finish. In this story, the children discover an

The BFG by Roald Dahl is a magical, funny, and heartwarming story about friendship, courage, and believing in the impossible. It follows a young girl named Sophie, who lives in an orphanage and feels invisible and lonely. One night, she meets the Big Friendly Giant, or BFG, who is very different from the other giants because he is gentle, kind, and does not eat humans. This meeting changes Sophie’s life forever and leads her on an unforgettable adventure. Sophie is brave, cu

Millie McCarthy by Leona Forde is a super fun, funny, and relatable book about growing up, friendship, and dealing with all the awkward and embarrassing situations that come with being a pre-teen. The story follows Millie McCarthy, a lively and often dramatic girl who is just trying to survive school, her friendships, and everyday life without getting into too much trouble—which, of course, is easier said than done. Millie is a really realistic and likeable character. She ov

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is a very exciting, emotional, and intense book about survival, bravery, and standing up against an unfair and cruel system. It is set in a future country called Panem, where the rich Capitol controls twelve poorer districts. To remind the districts of their power, the Capitol forces them to send one boy and one girl every year to take part in the Hunger Games, which is a televised fight to the death. The story follows a 16-year-old girl n

The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Raúf is a very emotional and meaningful story about friendship, kindness, and standing up for what is right. It is told from the point of view of a young girl in a primary school, which makes the story feel really real and easy to understand. The way it is written also makes it sound like a child is telling the story, which makes it even more relatable. The story begins when a new boy named Ahmet joins the class. He sits quietly

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney is a really funny and entertaining book about a boy named Greg Heffley and his life in middle school. The story is written like Greg’s personal diary, which makes it feel like you’re actually reading his thoughts and secrets. This makes the book really easy to read and also more interesting because you get to see how Greg thinks about everything that happens to him. There are also lots of small drawings on nearly every page, which makes th

Matilda by Roald Dahl is a classic children’s novel that combines humour, imagination, and an inspiring message about intelligence, kindness, and courage. First published in 1988, the book has remained popular with readers around the world because of its unforgettable characters and meaningful themes. The story follows Matilda Wormwood, an exceptionally gifted young girl who teaches herself to read at a very early age. By the time she starts school, she has already read many

Gangsta Granny by David Walliams is a humorous, adventurous, and surprisingly emotional story that is perfect for readers aged 8–12. The book combines comedy, mystery, and an important life lesson about family and understanding others. The story follows a young boy named Ben, who dreads staying at his grandmother’s house every Friday night. He finds her incredibly boring because she serves cabbage-based meals, plays Scrabble, and seems to have no excitement in her life at al

Wonder by R.J. Palacio is a very emotional and inspiring book about kindness, friendship, and learning to accept people for who they are. The story follows a boy named August “Auggie” Pullman who was born with a facial difference that makes him look different from most other kids. Because of this, he has had many surgeries and has been homeschooled for most of his life. When Auggie is ten years old, his parents decide it is finally time for him to go to a real school. He sta

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan is an exciting and funny fantasy book that mixes modern life with Greek mythology. The story follows a 12-year-old boy named Percy Jackson who always seems to get into trouble at school and never feels like he fits in. Strange things keep happening around him, and he struggles with dyslexia and ADHD, which makes school even harder for him. Percy’s life completely changes when he discovers that he is actually a demigod, wh

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling is an exciting and magical story about friendship, courage, and discovering who you really are. The novel follows a young boy named Harry Potter who has lived a very unhappy life with his cruel relatives, the Dursleys, and has always felt like he doesn’t belong. Everything changes when Harry learns that he is actually a wizard and has been invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There, he begins