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Reading at Shipley

Recommended books for all year groups

Booklist for Reception
Booklist for Year 1
Booklist for Year 2
Booklist for Year 3
Booklist for Year 4
Booklist for Year 5
Booklist for Year 6

Recommended Author Websites

Megan McDonald
Love Reading
Eric Carle
Scholastic Book Club
Roald Dahl

Ones to Watch: New Children's Fiction for 2022-23

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The Weald Book Awards takes place each year with the Year 6 children asked to read six different books by six different authors. 

 Weald Book Awards 2022 - 23

The Weald Book Awards takes place each year with the Year 6 children asked to read six different books by six different authors. Children then take part in different activities such as designing a new front cover, creating a character to be included in the story and photographs of children reading in unusual places!  All the finished activities are entered into a final competition with other local schools.

To see the new books for 2022-23 go to Sycamore Class page. 

Shipley's Books of the Year

The Little Match Girl Strikes Back by Emma Carroll

​This novel is based on the Hans Christian Anderson classic.  This atmospheric, illustrated retelling follows Bridie, who is down on her luck and down to her last three matches. She then realises that each remaining strike harbours magical powers and could change the course of many people’s lives.

We would recommend this novel for children in lower key stage 2 or as an easier, thought-provoking read for upper KS2 children.


​Recommended and loved by Mrs Gorton
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Rabbit & Bear by Julian Gough & Jim Field

​This book is beautifully illustrated with a classic feel.  It is a funny story of a rabbit and a bear who discover that things are better when they're shared with a friend. 

We would recommend this book for readers who are moving on from picture books.
 

'A wonderful book!' Ms Stas, Sycamore Class
'So incredibly funny,' Ms Gorton, Sycamore Class.
'You must read this book,' Oak Class.
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Books with a Historical Theme

Here are some wonderful books with a historical theme that we would recommend.
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Books with a Space Theme

Below are some superb books with a Space theme that you may enjoy.
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