Tag Archives: KS3 reading

Auslander – a book for older kids about living in Nazi Germany

Posted on March 21, 2023 by ofamily

I had spotted this book (Auslander) in a few Historical Fiction book lists for older kids (11 years and older) so I was pleased when we saw it at our local library. I had already read a few reviews about … Continue reading →

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The Hunger Games books

Posted on November 9, 2022 by ofamily

It feels like we have been working our way through quite a few dystopian stories lately but even after everything else that we have read I have to admit that our absolute favourite dystopian series has been the Hunger Games … Continue reading →

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Sawbones

Posted on November 1, 2022 by ofamily

I am not entirely sure what I was expecting when I first heard about Sawbones or saw the front cover but I must admit it was a gripping tale and one that I think my eleven (almost twelve-year old) son … Continue reading →

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The Percy Jackson series

Posted on October 11, 2022 by ofamily

I am always searching for good book series, books that grip the kids have the start and keep them reading book after book and I have to say this one did not disappoint. It was perfect for my 11 year … Continue reading →

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Boy, Everywhere, a refugee story for kids

Posted on September 14, 2022 by ofamily

Boy, Everywhere is a story about Sami, a young Syrian boy, who loves his life and enjoys living in Damascus. Then out of the blue his mother and sister go to a shopping mall to pick up Sami’s new football … Continue reading →

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