Recommended Reading
A list of our recommended books for year 7 across many genres.
Recommended reading for Year 7
We expect our pupils to read widely outside of school. This includes reading books of their choice and non-fiction books (alongside our half-termly reading scheme). These can include books they have already read, graphic novels or books aimed at younger children – see our recommended reads below. We’d love to see our pupils trying to read as many of these titles as possible! You can find out more about any of these books by searching for them on the Book Trust website (www.booktrust.org.uk).
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Fiction
Non-fiction
Where can I find or borrow books?
Feltham Library
The Centre, TW13 4AU
Signing your child up for a library card is a great way to access a range of books for free. You can join Feltham Library by visiting the library with your child, or by signing up online. You can search for particular books in the library using the online library catalogue, which is also available on the London Borough of Hounslow website .
You will need to provide proof of ID such as a utility bill, driving licence, passport, debit card or oyster/freedom pass to sign up your child for a library card.
What can your child borrow?
Children aged 0-11 years can borrow up to 10 items on their card and children aged 12 and over can borrow up to 25 items on their card. Books and CDs can be borrowed for up to 3 weeks. Remember to return or renew before the due date, otherwise you will need to pay a small overdue charge.
Adventure / Fantasy
Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo
The Girl of Ink and Stars by Karen Millwood Hargrave
Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson
The Owl Service by Alan Gardener
Family / Friendship / Coming of age
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds (reluctant reader friendly)
Bridge to Teribithia by Jatherine Patterson
The Fall by Anthony Mcgowan (reluctant reader friendly)
October October by Katya Balen
My Name is Mina by David Almond (reluctant reader friendly)
Mystery / Dystopian / Science Fiction
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Ruby in the Smoke by Philip Pullman
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’engle
Peace Maker by Malorie Blackman (reluctant reader friendly)
Sport
The Track Series by Jason Reynolds (reluctant reader friendly)
Armistice Runner by Tom Palmer (reluctant reader friendly)
Over the Line by Tom Palmer (reluctant reader friendly)
Kick by Mitch Johnson
Displaced People
A Glasshouse of Stars by Shirley Marr
Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga
Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai
Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah
Historical Fiction
After the War by Tom Palmer (reluctant reader friendly)
The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani
1783 Freedom by Catherine Johnson
Salt to the Sea by Rupa Sepetys
Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry by Mildred D Taylor
War Horse by Michael Morpurgo
Graphic Novels
When Stars are Scattered by Omar Mohamed
Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Sheets by Brenna Thummler
Watership Down graphic novel by Richard Adams
Non-fiction
STEM
Unlocking the Universe by Stephen and Lucy Hawking
Science Tales by Darryl Cunningham
Engineers Making a Difference by Dr Shini Somara
Biography of Katherine Johnson by Leila Rasheed
Science + Nature Magazine
Brainspace Magazine
Humanities
Destination: Planet Earth
The Missing by Michael Rosen
Suffragette: the Battle for Equality by David Roberts
True Stories of Heroes by Paul Dowswell
Politics
What Would She Do? By Kay Woodward
Usborne: Politics for Beginners
If I Ran the Country by Rich Knight
The Week Junior Magazine
Sport
Usborne: 100 Things to know about Sport
Sports Legends by Rick Broadbent
Art
Just Draw It – Sam Piyasena and Beverly Philp
Just Paint It – Sam Piyasena and Beverly Philp
13 Art Materials Children Should Know Series