Books for Boys 7 and older

There's a Dragon in My Dinner

Tom Nicoll

Dragons come in all shapes and sizes in children's stories, but the one that Eric finds in a box of

beansprouts is small, friendly and lots of fun.

Prehistoric Actual Size

Steve Jenkins

As the title makes clear, this fascinating book illustrates prehistoric creatures at actual size or,

where the creature was simply too big to fit on the page, a part of the animal at actual size.

Eddie's Kitchen And How to Make Good Things to Eat

Sarah Garland

A birthday party needs to be got ready in a hurry! Mum has forgotten that it is Grandad's

birthday but luckily Eddie is on hand to help.

Choosing Crumble

Michael Rosen

Best-selling Michael Rosen captures the dilemma of any dog choosing a new home – and any

home finding a new dog!

The Buccaneering Book of Pirates

Saviour Pirotta

A book of two parts this will delight all those who love the bloodthirsty excitement of pirates

and their daring adventures on the high seas as they sail away on their never ending quest for

gold.

I am So Over Being a Loser

Jim Smith

Barry Loser is back giving another hilarious glimpse into his busy life and, above all, into his

ongoing campaign to prove that he is a really cool guy.

Horrid Henry's Nightmare

Francesca Simon

Horrid Henry finds he is not as fearless as he thought in the title story in this collection. And,

to make matters worse, Perfect Pete is much less easily frightened. Four shocking new tales

about the unchanging Horrid Henry.

Toothy!

Alan MacDonald

Dirty Bertie, the boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits, returns for another helping of comic

chaos in the 19th book of this successful series.

Monster and Chips

David O'Connell

Fans of The Wimpy Kid will love this delightfully disgusting and dangerous story about what

happens when Joe sets out to buy some chips.

They Didn't Teach This in Worm School!

Simone Lia

This story of an unusual friendship is exactly the sort of barmy, surreal comedy adventure that

reduces young readers to hysterical giggling. Marcus, a worm, strikes up an alliance with

Laurence, a nondescript bird.

Thimble Monkey Superstar

Jon Blake

Jams Cogan's life changes when his next door neighbours arrive at his family bungalow – or

Castle as his dad, a not-terribly successful children's author calls it – with a hamster for them

to look after.

Spangles Mcnasty and the Fish of Gold

Steve Webb

To the canon of disgusting, disreputable villains loved by children – the Twits, Mr Gum,

Armitage Shanks – can now be added Spangles McNasty and his sidekick Sausage-face Pete.

The Adventures of Alfie Onion

Vivian French

If you love fairytales – you'll love this brand new adventure written by one of the most

inventive and entertaining children's authors.

The Boy and the Globe

Tony Bradman

Young readers wondering what's so special about Shakespeare as celebrations to mark the

400th anniversary of his death get underway, would do well to read Tony Bradman's cheerful

story of life at the Globe circa 1611.

The Amazing Dinosaur Detectives

Maggie Li

Attractive, friendly illustrations and an interactive approach make this a fun introduction to

dinosaurs.

The 52-Storey Treehouse

Andy Griffiths

For absurd, anarchic, keep-them-reading comedy adventures, kids can't do better than climb

into Andy and Terry's world. If you haven't discovered this series, it stars Andy and Terry and

their amazing custom-built treehouse, any child's dream (adult-free) adventure-playground.

The Best Birthday Bike

Chris Hoy

For action-packed stories, combining real-life adventure with a touch of magic, Chris Hoy's

Flying Fergus series is hard to beat.

Collection of Curiosities: Bugs

Vicky Egan

This handsome information/activity book is packed with bug facts, figures and features. There

are lots of beautiful close up images of insects, some very familiar - dragonflies and

earthworms – others less so – fireflies, the orchid moth.

The Long Haul

Jeff Kinney

The best-selling Wimpy Kid is off on a family holiday. Mum is full of good ideas about the trip.

Especially about how it can be a useful time for learning!

Hamish and the Neverpeople

Danny Wallace

My Parents are Driving Me Crazy

Pete Johnson

The ups and downs of would-be comic Louis' life make for highly amusing reading. Ups include

first date with his friend/comedy agent Maddy, and forth-coming appearance on a TV talent

show; downs are school, Mr Beach in particular.

If Only We Had a Helicopter

Roger Mcgough

Here's a slice of Roger McGough's childhood to entertain young readers with stories of some of

the antics he got up to with his friend Midge

The Secret Dog

Joe Friedman

Good dog stories are irresistible and this one has everything that young readers want. Josh is

living on a Scottish island with his crofter uncle following the death of his mother.

A Dog Called Flow

Pippa Goodhart

Shortlisted for the Smarties Prize and the Kathleen Fidler Award. Oliver is struggling at

school, and the other children laugh at him. What he really wants is a dog, a dog to love him

loyally and uncritically.

Freddie Mole, Lion Tamer

Alexander Mccall Smith

Freddie Mole is just an ordinary boy who never imagines that he will do anything brave. He

certainly never dreams that he would be brave enough to become a lion tamer.

Monster Slayer

Brian Patten

Brian Patten tells the story of the hero Beowulf in vivid, accessible prose; in Barrington Stoke's

Little Gems series, aimed at readers of 6 – 8.

Zoo Boy

Sophie Thompson

When Vince turns eight years old he discovers he has the most amazing secret. He has always

hated animals, which is embarrassing because his father is a zoo keeper.

Compton Valance Super F.A.R.T.s versus the Master of Time

Matt Brown

Compton Valance and his best friend Bryan Nylon are unlikely heroes, but they managed to

create a time machine out of a mouldy cheese sandwich and save the universe from certain

destruction.

Borgon the Axeboy and the Prince's Shadow

Kjartan Poskitt

Hilarious new adventures for Borgon the young barbarian who is determined to make his mark

on the world. Borgon is off to watch the Shadow Trials which are widely known to be the most

fiercesome challenge in the desert.

Harvey Drew and the Bling Bots

Cas Lester

Harvey Drew is an ordinary eleven-year-old who dreams of great adventures in outer space.

Beat the Game

James Floyd Kelly

In Beat the Game readers find themselves trapped inside a computer game. They must apply

their knowledge of programming and algorithms to make their way safely through.

Spies in Disguise: Boy in a Tutu

Kate Scott

A funny, wise-cracking spy story with World Cup memorabilia at its centre - packed full of

gadgets and super sleuthing and a boy who must dress in a tutu.

How Harry Riddles Made a Mega-amazing Zombie Movie

Simon Mayle

Harry's an optimistic kid who never gives in but when Harry's dad loses his job he fears his

mega-amazing film idea, without any money, isn't going to happen.

The Most Powerful Boy in the Universe

Matt Brown

Told at a speed to match the time-travel theme of the story, this is a highly entertaining and

wittily illustrated adventure.

Meeting Cezanne

Michael Morpurgo M.B.E.

This is a gentle, evocative story of a young Parisian boy's summer in 1960s rural Provence. This

book is beautifully illustrated inside and out by one of France's finest illustrators.

How Pirates Really Work

Alan Snow

Do pirates really like singing rollicking songs, burying their treasure and parrots? Do they really

eat Ship's biscuits with worms and how do they deal with Sea Monsters?

Life Stinks!

Peter Bently

Packed with comical characters, battles, puns and poo, this hilarious new series from Peter

Bently, a Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner, will be irresistible to boys and girls aged six to eight

years.

Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder

Jo Nesbo

Fuelled by farts, this is fast-paced and a delightfully ridiculous adventure from a debut

children's writer.

The Legend of Frog

Guy Bass

The Legend of Frog is the first book in a brand new three-part series by award-winning and

best-selling author, Guy Bass. A mash-up of fairy tale, fantasy and science fiction with a hearty

helping of humour.

How Tom Beat Captain Najork and His Hired Sportsmen

Russell Hoban

A must-read for anyone who thinks that fooling about is a waste of time! Through the brilliant

combination of Russell Hoban and Quentin Blake, the story celebrates all the skills that

children learn on their own.

The Fabulous Four Fish Fingers

Jason Beresford

This is undoubtedly the perfect reading material for both boys and girls aged 7+ - plenty of

humour, kids with superpowers (and we all know boys in particular wish they had superpowers)

but most of all it has heart.

Gladiator Clash

Chris Blake

In this first book in the Time Hunters series, school boy Tom has an unfortunate habit of

breaking statues in museums! Every time he does so, he releases an ancient curse and finds

himself stepping back into the future.

The Abominators and the Forces of Evil: The Revenge of My Panty Wanty Woos

J. L. Smith

Laugh out loud at this latest story about the Abominators and their latest goings on at Grimely

East Primary School.

The Grunts All at Sea

Philip Ardagh

Shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2013 -The Grunts, a family of doubtful charm to

whom extraordinary and mostly disgusting things happen, are back for a fabulous new

adventure.

Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (at Some Things)

Liz Pichon

The award winning and hilarious Tom Gates series gets a welcome addition as the hapless Tom

Gates shows that he is absolutely fantastic – at some things!

Captain Valiant and Me: Revenge of the Black Phantom

Adam Britten

Adam Britten's new series will appeal to anyone who's ever dreamed they could fly, no matter

how old they are....but especially if they are under the age of ten.

A Cretaceous Survival Guide

Rex Stone

Are you ready for the Dinosaur Cove Cretaceous Survival Guide? It's jam-packed full of

fascinating dinosaur facts, it's bursting at the seams with fantastic puzzles to solve, and it's

overflowing with great activities to do.

Night of the Howling Hound

Sam Hay

Undead Pets is a terrific series, particularly for boys and reluctant readers. This is the third

one. Joe is just an ordinary boy until he makes a wish on a spooky Egyptian amulet... Now he's

the Protector of undead.

Downtown Dinosaurs: Dinosaur Olympics

Jeanne Willis

Daft dinosaurs create delightfully madcap fun in this hilarious family saga with a difference.

When gang warfare between Darwin the stegosaurus and T Rex Flint Beastwood breaks out, the

exuberant mayor Boris comes up with a great plan.