With the half-term break upon us, we have swapped our weekly feature 'This Week I Am Reading...' for Mrs Truran's compilation of recommended reads for each year group. We hope that you have a fun and restful break and find time to enjoy a good book at some point during the holiday.

For Years 7, 8 & 9

Utterly Dark by Philip Reeve

‘It was always at sundown they were seen. In that twilight hour, when the walls between the worlds grew thin, strange things might slip through the cracks’

A magical and thrilling adventure from the author of Mortal Engines. Nobody builds new worlds better than this author!

 Always by Morris Gleitzman

The final instalment in this moving series about Felix that began during the Holocaust. Beautifully written. If you like historical fiction this will be for you.

TEEN Breathe

For a quicker read, this quality magazine for teenagers is available from all newsagents and supermarkets (£4.99).

For Years 10-13

The Storyteller by Dave Grohl

A thoroughly satisfying account of life as a rock star. From the tragic death of Kurt Cobain to the highs of life on the road as a Foo Fighter. An emotional rollercoaster from start to finish.

Musical Truth By Jeffrey Boakye

Ground-breaking musicians whose songs have changed the world. But how? Read this and find out. Thrilling, urgent, entertaining and thought-provoking, (Amazon)

Endgame by Malorie Blackman

At last the final instalment in the amazing Noughts and Crosses series.

We didn’t do love, hatred, friendship or retribution easily. But, when we did it was with our whole chest.

A breath-taking conclusion. (Blurb)