Reading Quest

Are you ready to discover the perfect story just for you? This book list is your map to magical worlds, daring adventures, and unforgettable characters. Whether you love dragons, daring missions, laugh‑out‑loud moments, or journeys to far‑off places, there’s a book waiting to be your next great adventure. Pick a title, turn the page, and let your reading quest begin!

Updated June 11, 2026
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Mousehole to the Centre of the Earth
Reeve, Philip.
Paper Book
When Uncle Bernie turns up with his incredible Mechanical Mole machine, the Adventuremice go on a mission! Pedro and the crew burrow to an underground cave world, unlike anything they've ever seen. There are tiny, twisty trees, and even tinier pterodactyls! But there's also a HAMSTERSAURUS REX on...
The boy who saved a bear
Farook, Nizrana
Paper Book
A boy and a bear meet, become friends and have the adventure of their lives! From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. The fourth thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam-packed with peril, thieves and a terrifying bear!
The ultimate guide to growing dragons
Shepherd, Andy
Paper Book
An enchanting companion title to Andy Shepherd and Sara Ogilvie's bestselling THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS series.
Wonderscape
Bell, Jennifer
Paper Book
Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for June 2020! Toppsta Children's Book of the Month for June 2020! Gaming and time travel collide in this exhilarating middle-grade adventure, from bestselling author Jennifer Bell. THE GAME IS ON. TRAVEL WITH WONDER. When Arthur, Ren and Cecily investigate a...
Wonderscape
Bell, Jennifer
Paper Book
Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for June 2020! Toppsta Children's Book of the Month for June 2020! Gaming and time travel collide in this exhilarating middle-grade adventure, from bestselling author Jennifer Bell. THE GAME IS ON. TRAVEL WITH WONDER. When Arthur, Ren and Cecily investigate a...
Traitors in Space : A Pick-Your-Own-Path Adventure
Wood, Steven
Paper Book
Catch the aliens before they catch you! This out-of-this-world middle-grade fiction title immerses the reader in a page-turning alien adventure. You are a brilliant young scientist who has been chosen for a research mission to a distant planet. On your way back to Earth,...
Mission improbable
Percival, Tom
Paper Book
'Hilarious, off-the-wall and great fun' Sun Laugh-out-loud illustrated fiction about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Giggle as they outwit bungling burglars, with only the help of their pet cactus! Perfect for fans of the Dog Man and Grimwood series. ...
The explorer
Rundell, Katherine; Horn, Hannah
Paper Book
'Katherine Rundell just gets better and better. I loved The Explorer' - Jacqueline Wilson WINNER OF THE COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2017 A thrilling story of adventure, friendship and survival in the Amazon, The Explorer is an...
The Explorer
Rundell, Katherine.
Paper Book
'Katherine Rundell just gets better and better. I loved The Explorer' - Jacqueline Wilson WINNER OF THE COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2017 A thrilling story of adventure, friendship and survival in the Amazon, The Explorer is an...
The Explorer
Rundell, Katherine.
Paper Book
'Katherine Rundell just gets better and better. I loved The Explorer' - Jacqueline Wilson WINNER OF THE COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2017 A thrilling story of adventure, friendship and survival in the Amazon, The Explorer is an...
The book of stolen dreams
Farr, David
Paper Book
An exhilarating, awe-inspiring debut from a master storyteller writing for children for the first time, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Katherine Rundell and Eva Ibbotson. A truly unforgettable journey of wonder, courage and magic from the creator of BBC's The Night Manager...
The book of stolen dreams
Farr, David; Kister, Kristina
Paper Book
An exhilarating, awe-inspiring debut from a master storyteller writing for children for the first time, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Katherine Rundell and Eva Ibbotson. A truly unforgettable journey of wonder, courage and magic from the creator of BBC's The Night Manager...
The Book of Stolen Dreams : The Final Battle
Farr, David
Paper Book
The stunning conclusion to The Book of Stolen Dreams series from the creator of BBC's The Night Manager David Farr, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman.After saving the world more times than she can count, things are finally starting to feel normal for Rachel Klein. But life is...
Erin and Rockhammer
Chisholm, Alastair
Paper Book
The sixth book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7-9 year olds!

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