The Best Books To Read For Children in Year 5

We've selected a range of recommended books for children in Year 5 to top up reading collections. These include storytime favourites, thought-provoking tales, comic-style reads, non-fiction texts & more. This booklists helps primary school staff to find high-quality books to read that are recommended and age-appropriate to use for KS2 pupils within primary school settings.
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50 Recommended Books for children to read in year 5
We have selected 50 recommended books for children in Year 5. These include storytime read-alouds, gripping page-turners, thought-provoking stories, picturebooks, graphic novels, poetry collections and non-fiction choices. Keep an eye out for houses that walk, alien cats, buried Roman treasure hoards & a good old polar bear rescue... This booklist includes the best books to help primary school staff to find quality, age-appropriate books to use for KS2 pupils within primary school settings.
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50 Recommended Books for Year 5 children
We have selected 50 recommended books for children in Year 5. These include storytime read-alouds, gripping page-turners, thought-provoking stories, picturebooks, graphic novels, poetry collections and non-fiction choices. Keep an eye out for houses that walk, alien cats, buried Roman treasure hoards & a good old polar bear rescue... This booklist includes recommended books to read that help primary school staff to find quality, age-appropriate books to use for KS2 pupils within primary school settings.
the wolfs of wildoughy chase by joan aiken
Recommended Books For Year 5 (Children Aged 9 & 10) | The Wolves of Willoughby Chase By Joan Aiken
A fast-paced Dickensian adventure set in a period of English History that never happened, when Good King James III is on the throne & the country is ravaged by wolves which have migrated through the newly-opened Channel Tunnel. Young orphans fall into the hands of evil Miss Slighcarp, they need all their wits & the help of the goose-boy to escape unscathed, for the governess is more cruel & merciless than the wolves that surround the house of Willoughby Chase. PN: This is an affiliate link
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Mr Wolf's Class By Aron Nels Steinke
A vibrant, funny new series that captures the everyday antics of a Year 5 classroom! Mr. Wolf has just started teaching at & wants the first day of school to go well, but he's got his hands full with his new class. Margot is trying to make friends. Sampson brought something special for show-&-tell, Aziza wants everyone to be quiet & do their work & Penny is VERY sleepy because she has a new baby brother at home, goes missing! PN: This is an affiliate link
children's books with the title 50 recommended books for year 5
50 Recommended Books For Year 5 Children
We have selected 50 recommended books for children in Year 5. These include storytime read-alouds, gripping page-turners, thought-provoking stories, picturebooks, graphic novels, poetry collections and non-fiction choices. Keep an eye out for houses that walk, alien cats, buried Roman treasure hoards & a good old polar bear rescue... This booklists helps primary school staff to find high-quality books that are age-appropriate to use for KS2 pupils within primary school settings.
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The Ice Whisperers by Helenka Stachera
The Ice Whisperers is a haunting magical adventure about two sisters born 40,000 years apart. In the story, their frozen land is in danger, and it's up to Bela to find a way to save it. To succeed, she must join forces with the impossible: a long-lost sister she never knew she had, born 40,000 years before . . . An absolute must for the school library, selected for KS2 students within a school setting. PN: This is an affiliate link
Diverse & Inclusive Books for Ages 9-11 (Upper KS2)
Here is a list of recommended diverse and inclusive books for children in Year 5 and Year 6 (ages 9-11), which feature characters that are traditionally under-represented in middle-grade children's books. This booklists helps primary school staff to find high-quality books that are age-appropriate to use for KS2 pupils within primary school settings. With diversities such as Special Education Needs, gender, race and religion; it helps educate children how to approach the topic. To see the recommended books head on over to: https://www.booksfortopics.com/upper-ks2-diverse-and-inclusive
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WW2 - History Topic Children's Books
Books for Topics have compiled a list of books that don't just provide the facts around WW2, but also encapsulates experiences of World War II. Watch out for information about soldiers, uniforms, planes, aircrafts, art, propaganda posters, women, art and photography. These booklists help primary school staff to find high-quality books that are appropriate to use for KS2 pupils in primary school settings. Teaching Reading | Teaching Resources | Topic Books For Kids | Educational Books For Kids
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Space Primary School Children's Books
Books for Topics have compiled a list of books that blasts off into sections that provide vast amounts of information about Space, the planets and the stars in the solar system; communicated in a very accessible and digestible way. These booklists help primary school staff to find high-quality books that are appropriate to use for pupils in primary school settings. Teaching Reading | Teaching Resources | Topic Books For Kids | Educational Books For Kids
We have selected a list of recommended diverse and inclusive books for children in Year 5 and Year 6 (ages 9-11), which feature characters that are traditionally under-represented in middle-grade children's books. This booklists helps primary school staff to find high-quality books that are age-appropriate to use for KS2 pupils within primary school settings. Childhood Books, The Best Books
Diverse & Inclusive Books for Ages 9-11 (Upper KS2)
We have selected a list of recommended diverse and inclusive books for children in Year 5 and Year 6 (ages 9-11), which feature characters that are traditionally under-represented in middle-grade children's books. This booklists helps primary school staff to find high-quality books that are age-appropriate to use for KS2 pupils within primary school settings.
several children's books with the title tudors history topic children's books
Tudors - History Topic Children's Books
The Tudor topic is one of the most exciting periods in British history. We've picked out some of our favourite texts suitable for primary school children to help explore the Tudor history topic. Look out for books featuring Royal Family Members including Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII, Tudor fashion, Tudor style homes and of course William Shakespeare. These children's books contain tales no end of perils including plots to the throne, sneaky spies and deadly executions.
the mayoa history topic children's books
The Maya - History Topic Children's Books
The Maya civilisation topic offers a wealth of interesting history to explore - from impressive pyramids and cities to complex calendars and a rich cultural heritage still prevalent in Central America today. It answers a range of questions about the Mayan Civilization. Topics include Mayan cities, kings, pyramids and food. We've picked out some of our favourite texts suitable for primary school children to help explore the Maya topic. Teaching Resources | Topic Books For Kids
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Ancient Greece - History Topic Children's Books
Welcome to the world where monsters and mortals collide! The Ancient Greece topic is full of intriguing stories of gods and heroes as well as the fascinating history of ancient daily life and epic battles. We've put together a list of recommended children's books all about the world of the Ancient Greeks. This helps primary school staff to find high-quality books that are appropriate to use in primary school settings.
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Vikings - History Topic Children's Books
From raiders and traders to myths and monsters, the Vikings history topic offers a hoard of fascinating themes to dig into. We've put together a list of recommended children's books to help readers take a voyage back in time to the age of the Vikings... We collate Viking themed texts, helping primary school staff to find high-quality books that are appropriate to use for KS2 pupils in primary school settings.
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Recommended Books for Year 5 children
We've selected a range of recommended books for children in Year 5 to top up reading collections. There are so many books to love on this list, but do keep an eye out for houses that walk, alien cats, fiesty female pirate crews and a good old talking llama. This booklists helps primary school staff to find high-quality books that are age-appropriate to use for KS2 pupils within primary school settings.