Recommended reads to relax with
Summer Reading
Looking forward to relaxing with a good book over the summer holidays? Why not try one of these great reads we’ve used in our fantastic flexible blocks?
Varjak Paw by SF Said (Year4/5 mixed age plans)
Meet Varjak Paw, a Mesopotamian Blue kitten who lives a sheltered life in an old house on the hill. When strange things being to happen in his home, Varjak must explore the world outside to try and find help. Can he use the Way (a secret martial art for cats) to navigate the outside world and find help for his family?
This exciting adventure story is a truly captivating read and is quickly becoming a modern classic.
Try a graphic novel - When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson (Y5/6 mixed age plans)
This amazing graphic novel tells the true story of Omar Mohamed’s childhood in Dadaab, a refugee camp in Kenya. Follow the story of Omar and his brother Hassan as they go about daily life in the camp, trying to find a way forward to a brighter future. This poignant story sensitively covers themes of equality, disability, the power of education and above all, hope.
Enjoy a stunning picture book - The Wolf’s Secret by Myriam Dahman & Nicolas Digard (Y3/4 mixed age plans)
Deep in a forgotten forest, a wolf is captivated by a young woman’s singing. When she stops after the death of her father, he follows the magic to find a way to hear her sing again. She is comforted by his stories and once his secret is shared, they live happily alongside one another. A beautiful fairy-tale style story about grief, friendship and nature.
Just a few of the other great texts featured in our plans which we highly recommend chilling out with this summer:
- Joyful, Joyful Short Stories celebrating Black Voices curated by Dapo Adeola
- The Explorer by Katherine Rundell
- The Boy in the Tower by Polly Ho-Yen
- Holes by Louis Sacher