{"id":83227,"date":"2025-11-21T15:59:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T04:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allisontait.com\/?p=83227"},"modified":"2025-11-26T07:28:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T20:28:29","slug":"your-kids-next-read-faves-2025-junior-reads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allisontait.com\/2025\/11\/your-kids-next-read-faves-2025-junior-reads\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Kid’s Next Read Faves 2025: Junior Reads"},"content":{"rendered":"

After another exciting and busy year, Team Your Kid’s Next Read<\/strong><\/a> has consulted our brilliant members and compiled book lists based on their recommendations.<\/p>\n

The Your Kid\u2019s Next Read community<\/strong><\/a> now comprises 39,000+ members, connected via our Facebook group<\/strong><\/a>, the Your Kid’s Next Read website<\/a><\/strong>, our podcast<\/strong><\/a> and our monthly newsletter<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n

This year, we also added Facebook<\/strong><\/a> and Instagram<\/strong><\/a> for even more ways to spread the word about incredible books for kids and teens.<\/p>\n

And when we asked the community to share their favourite reads of the previous 12 months, they did not hesitate!<\/p>\n

As is the case each year, some of these books were published in 2025, some were not. There are new books that bubble to the top straight away, and there are always older books that are rediscovered by a new group of readers every year.<\/p>\n

Once again, I\u2019ve broken the lists into categories: picture books<\/strong><\/a>, early chapter books (5-7)<\/strong><\/a>, junior reads (7-9), middle grade (9-13)<\/strong><\/a> and young adult (14+)<\/strong><\/a>. (NB: There is always crossover in these lists, particularly across ages 7-10, as readers develop at their own pace and to their own level of interest, but I\u2019ve done my best to place the books according to expected independent reading age.<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Stand by also for Team YKNR\u2019s favourite reads in 2025<\/strong>, coming soon.<\/p>\n

These lists are great starting points when you\u2019re looking for the next great read for your kid\/s and teens. Click the title to find out more about each book*.<\/p>\n

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Your Kid\u2019s Favourite Read 2025: Junior Reads (7-9)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As nominated by the members of the Your Kid\u2019s Next Read community<\/strong><\/p>\n

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MOST NOMINATED<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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\"Best<\/a>Detective Beans (series) by Li Chen<\/a><\/strong> (‘[This] was loved in our house. It’s a graphic novel with great vocab and Mr 7 and Miss 9 (and me!) found it hilarious!’ \u2013 Sarah<\/strong><\/em>)<\/p>\n

Crookhaven (series) by J. J. Arcanjo<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘What Snail Knows’ by Kathryn Apel, illustrated by Mandy Foot<\/a><\/strong> (‘Very popular with this age group of students. A gorgeous verse novel with gentle illustrations.’ \u2013 Kath<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Wolf Girl (series) by Anh Do<\/strong><\/a> (‘Both my daughters love [this] series! \u2013 Jacqui<\/strong>)***<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>The Travelling Bookshop (series) by Katrina Nannestad, illustrated by Cheryl Orsini<\/a><\/strong> (‘[My 9yo girl]loved the adventures they went on and loves Nat and his quirkiness and their total acceptance and embrace of this.’ \u2013 Briony<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

‘Ghost Detectives: Terry Fide and the Bakery Ghost’ by Jeannette Stampone, illustrations by Jasmine Berry<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Keeper of the Lost Cities (series) by Shannon Messenger<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 (\u2018Quote: The use of magic makes it feel like it\u2019s real but not real!\u2019 \u2013 LJ<\/strong>)<\/em>***<\/p>\n

Violet Mackerel (series) by Anna Branford, illustrated by Sarah Davis<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘Oceanforged: The Wicked Ship’ by Amelia Mellor<\/a><\/strong> (‘8yo liked how easy it was to read and wanted to wear a pirate hat.’ \u2013 Gisela<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

‘Good Different’ by Meg Eden Kuyatt<\/strong><\/a> (‘This was [my 9yo boy’s] first introduction to poetry (the book is a novel in verse) and he read it on loop for a month (so far!), possibly 10 times right now. He can relate to the Autistic MC who loves dragons and learns to love herself just as she is.’ \u2013 Janet<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Miss Penny Dreadful (series) by Allison Rushby, illustrated by Bronte Rose Marando<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>Fluff (series) by Matt Stanton<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sleepovers (series) by Jacqueline Wilson, illustrated by Nick Sharratt<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(‘My daughter was 8 when she read it and loved it. It was the first proper book she read that she couldn\u2019t put down. Not too long chapter book with the odd picture so good transition into chapter book in terms of length. There\u2019s a couple of books in the series as well. She\u2019s not read the third book yet but also loved the second one.’ \u2013 Amy<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

The 13 Storey Treehouse (series) by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid (series) by Jeff Kinney<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>The Wingfeather Saga (series) by Andrew Peterson<\/a><\/strong> (‘My 8 year old son and I have both thoroughly enjoyed the rollercoaster of adventure the Wingfeather kids go on and I’ve really enjoyed the deep threads of family loyalty and love, justice and wholesome nature of the books.’ \u2013 Jenny<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

‘Orris and Timble: The Beginning’ by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Carmen Mok<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Cat Kid Comic Club (series) by Dav Pilkey<\/strong> (‘A fav from my 8 year old \u2013 Zoe<\/strong>)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘Losing The Plot’ by Annaleise Byrd<\/a><\/strong> (‘[This book] is a winner! Short chapters, fairytale with a twist. Humour and lots to love! Great to read to kids and kids love it too! \u2013 Natalie<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

‘The Haunting of Hindmarsh Hall (The Secret Detectives Club #1)’ by Kate Gordon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

‘Wurrtoo’ by Tylissa Elisara, illustrated by Dylan Finney<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Real Pigeons (series) by Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood<\/strong><\/a> (‘The right amount of text and pictures, and lots of adventures.’ \u2013 Suzanne<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Warriors (graphic novel series) by Erin Hunter<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘Fox Goes North’ by Jeremy Strong<\/strong><\/a> (‘One of the most beautiful and meaningful books I read for this age group this year.’ \u2013 Katja<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Juliet Nearly A Vet (series) by Rebecca Johnson<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Malamander (Eerie-On-Sea series) by Thomas Taylor<\/strong><\/a> (‘We were recommended Malamander late last year, and loved it. So this year kiddo has been catching up with the later books.’ \u2013 Nandi<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Dragon Girls (series) by Maddy Mara\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>Sherlock Bones (series) by Tim Collins, illustrated by John Bigwood<\/a><\/strong> (‘These are adored by my 7 year old and she\u2019s read them over and over this year. I love the puzzles sprinkled into the story that bring math, etc into use.’ \u2013 Tara<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

‘Max and the Midknights’ by Lincoln Peirce<\/a><\/strong> (‘Loved by 8 year old who found it funny (also has fantasy elements that he enjoys).’ \u2013 Megan<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Weirdo (series) by Ahn Do, illustrated by Jules Faber<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

‘Runt’ by Craig Silvey, illustrated by Sara Acton<\/strong><\/a> (‘This year\u2019s favourite [readaloud] with both my 7 and 5 year olds. Such a gorgeous, heartwarming Australian story. I bawled my eyes out and kept wanting to read it after I tucked them in each night.’ \u2013 Chelsea)<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘Roller Girl’ by Victoria Jamieson<\/a><\/strong> (Graphic novel. Absolutely loved by both my girls (8ish). Friendship and roller skates. What\u2019s not to love. \u2013 Amy<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Malory Towers (series) by Enid Blyton<\/strong><\/a> (‘Boarding school japes & friendships, helped by a TV series. A classic series for young girls! \u2013 Laura<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Stella and Marigold (series) by Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall<\/a> (‘<\/em><\/strong>Very popular with grade 1 and 2 at school. Beautiful illustrations and gorgeous stories about two sisters. Same creators as Ivy and Bean (also fantastic) \u2013 Maree)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The Imagination Station (series) by Paul McCusker and Marianne Hering<\/strong><\/a> (‘My 8yo loves the adventure element and also learning about historical events. \u2013 Sally<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘Tawny Trouble’ by Deb Fitzpatrick<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

‘The Summer I Robbed A Bank’ by David O’Doherty<\/strong><\/a> (‘My 7yo loved the whimsical adventure and I appreciated the characters and relationships.’ \u2013 <\/em>Danielle<\/em><\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

‘Everglade: Rise of the Witch’ by Kitty Black <\/strong><\/a>(‘This book had both myself and 6 year old in fits of laughter and waiting for the next chapter. We read multiple chapter a night because we just couldn\u2019t put it down. It was so cleverly written that entertained both child and adult! Recommend 1000%’ \u2013 Candeece<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

How To Train Your Dragon (series) by Cressida Cowell<\/a><\/strong> (‘[My 6yo boy] thinks they\u2019re hillarious, especially the bits about how to speak dragonese. We\u2019ve been enjoying the books and the audiobook version too.’ \u2013 Carly<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Your<\/a>Are you new here? Welcome to my blog! I\u2019m Allison Tait, aka A.L. Tait, and I\u2019m the author of middle-grade fantasy adventure series, The Mapmaker Chronicles, The Ateban Cipher, and the Maven & Reeve Mysteries. <\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

My latest novels are contemporary middle-grade reads: ‘The First Summer of Callie McGee’, ‘Willow Bright’s Secret Plot’ and ‘Danger Road’. You can find out <\/b><\/em>more about me here<\/b><\/em><\/a>, and\u00a0<\/b><\/em>more about my books here<\/b><\/em><\/a>.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for book recommendations for young readers, join the\u00a0<\/b><\/em>Your Kid\u2019s Next Read Facebook community<\/b><\/em><\/a>, tune in to the\u00a0<\/b><\/em>Your Kid\u2019s Next Read podcast<\/b><\/em><\/a>\u00a0and sign up for the\u00a0<\/i><\/b>Your Kid\u2019s Next Read newsletter<\/i><\/b><\/a>.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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