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Reading Suggestions for Year 8
We have an independent reading scheme for Years 7-9. Pupils are expected to work independently to read – and write about – six novels over the course of each year, progressing from the Bronze Award in Year 7 to the Silver in Year 8 and the Gold in Year 9.
The novels listed below are recommended reading for the independent reading scheme. If you read some of these over the summer you will be well-placed to start your reading scheme tasks when you arrive at the school in August.
Remember to bring your current reading book with you to school – you should have it with you at all times!
Year 8 – Silver Award
The Diary of Anne Frank
River Boy Tim Bowler
Tamar Mal Peet
Refugee Boy Benjamin Zephaniah
Cider with Rosie Laurie Lee
Pirates Celia Rees
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Mildred D Taylor
Angel Factory Terence Blacker
Hoot Carl Hiaasen
Kite Rider Geraldine McCaughrean
Feather Boy Nicky Singer
Chinese Cinderella Adeline Yen Mah
Uglies Scott Westerfield
The Beast Within Catherine Macphail
Floodland Marcus Sedgewick
Road of Bones Anne Fine
