The Ministry of Stories Booklist
As chosen by our young writers for your young readers.
It’s World Book Day and we’re celebrating by sharing the most requested books from the Ministry of Stories library. From thrilling graphic novels to detective stories, grab your library card and come read with us.
Books for 6-8 year olds
- Aziza’s Secret Fairy Door by Lola Morayo
- InvestiGATORS series by John Patrick Green
- Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey
- Diary of Wiska Wildflower by Harriet Muncaster
Dylan, also recommends Bunny vs Monkey by Jamie Smart. Dylan says: “It’s simple yet extremely funny with a surprisingly good plot and colourful pictures. If you like graphic novels then I think you’ll love this book”.
Books for 8-12 year olds
- The Elemental Detectives by Patrice Lawrence
- How to Train Your Dragon series by Cressida Cowell
- The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon
Sophia also recommends The Last Bear by Hannah Gold, a tale of climate change and a young girl who goes to the Arctic Circle. Sophia adds: “It’s very emotional”.
Books for 12+
- Punching the Air by Zoboi and Yusef Salaam
- Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy by Angie Thomas
Zawadi, also recommends Malorie Blackman’s classic tale, Pig-Heart Boy. Zawadi says: “It’s kinda bittersweet and it really makes you think about society, your friends, the future, how you want your life to be etc.”.
