Middle Reader 8-12 > Realistic Fiction
A genre of stories that are made up but could very well happen in real life. These stories often take place in settings familiar to your child — like schools — which makes them more relatable.
Boy Overboard by Morris Gleitzman
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Category: Middle Reader 8-12 | Reading Level: very good
Jamal and Bibi have a dream. To lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup. They know it won't be easy. They'll have to beat some really good teams, plus landmines, pirates, storms and assassins. But they're sure they can achieve their dream, if only they can get to Australia. Sometimes, to sa ...Show more
Moonlocket (#2 Cogheart) by Peter Bunzl
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Category: Middle Reader 8-12 | Series: The Cogheart Adventures
When infamous escapologist Jack Door breaks out from Pentonville Prison, he sets out for the town of Brackenbridge, determined to find his missing treasure - the Moonlocket. But when Lily and Robert unwittingly find themselves caught up in Jack Door's search, they discover that Robert's history holds th ...Show more
Secret Life of Lola (#2 Corner Park Clubhouse) by Davina Bell
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Category: Middle Reader 8-12 | Series: Corner Park Clubhouse
When lifelong friends Lola, Belle, Maisie and Sophia reunite at their beloved Corner Park Clubhouse for the winter school holidays, Lola has a great idea: they'll enter the local drama competition! It's the perfect way to spend as much time together as possible, and there are prizes for best actor, dire ...Show more
Bloom by Nicola Skinner
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Category: Middle Reader 8-12
A beautifully written, incredibly original and wickedly funny novel for readers of 10 and older - BLOOM is for everyone who has ever felt like they didn't fit in, and for anyone who has ever wanted a little more colour and wildness in their lives... Sorrel Fallowfield is growing up - in a REALLY surpri ...Show more
Head Kid by David Baddiel
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Category: Middle Reader 8-12
From the million-copy bestselling author of THE PARENT AGENCY and BIRTHDAY BOY comes a wildly entertaining wish-fulfilment adventure that asks the question: what would happen if the strictest head teacher swapped bodies with the naughtiest kid in school? Strictest head ÷ naughtiest boy = chaos. Bracket ...Show more
Mr Stink by David Walliams
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Category: Middle Reader 8-12 | Reading Level: 10-12
The second original, touching, twisted, and most of all hilarious novel for children by David Walliams. The characters from David's book spring to life with fantastic voices and characters galore that will make you laugh out loud. "Mr Stink stank. He also stunk. And if it was correct English to say he ...Show more
Gangsta Granny by David Walliams
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Category: Middle Reader 8-12 | Reading Level: very good
Another hilarious and moving novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in the country. READ BY DAVID WALLIAMS!! A story of prejudice and acceptance, funny lists and silly words, this new book has all the hallmarks of David's previous bestsellers. Our hero Ben ...Show more
Ratburger by David Walliams
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Category: Middle Reader 8-12 | Reading Level: very good
NEW BOOK AND CD PACK!!!! The fifth screamingly funny novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in the country in a combo pack of paperback and CD read by David Walliams!!! Hot on the heels of bestselling Gangsta Granny comes another hilarious, action-packed a ...Show more
Check Mates by Stewart Foster
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Category: Realistic Fiction
'Funny and heartfelt with a cunning twist. Stewart Foster is a grandmaster.' - ROSS WELFORD 'An inspirational underdog story and a chilling mystery! A winning combination.' - DAVID SOLOMONS Some people think that I'm a problem child, that I'm lazy and never pay attention in lessons. But the thing is, ...Show more
A Different Land by Paul Jennings
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Category: Middle Reader 8-12 | Series: Different
A story of new beginnings in a new land, and a surprising, heartwarming companion to A Different Boy and A Different Dog. Christopher is twelve thousand miles from home. The pub has a dirt floor and the owner is as rough as guts. The forest hides snakes, feral pigs and a dark secret. Mysterious, bold an ...Show more
The Competition (Maddie Ziegler Presents, #3) by Maddie Ziegler
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Category: Middle Reader 8-12 | Series: Maddie Ziegler Presents
From dance superstar Maddie Ziegler comes the final book in the bestselling series... It's time for Harper and her fellow DanceStarz to head to New York City! They are excited to be competing in Nationals, the biggest competition of the year. Not only will they be competing against their fiercest rivals ...Show more
Leave Taking by Lorraine Marwood
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Category: Middle Reader 8-12
Leave taking nounthe act of saying goodbye. What if you had just one week left to say goodbye to everything you've ever known? Toby and his mum and dad are leaving their family farm after the death of Toby's younger sister, Leah. Together, they sort through all their belongings and put things aside to s ...Show more