Fiction Books For Year 5
Explore our age-appropriate reading-for-pleasure recommendations for Upper Key Stage 2 (UKS2) pupils. With over 300 titles to choose from, including works from bestselling authors and prize-winning titles, there’s something for every young reader. Perfect for topping up class libraries or purchasing class sets to complement your school’s reading spine, these books are ideal for fostering a love of reading and enhancing literacy across your school. Choose your selection now and inspire your students with exciting and engaging stories!
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Year 5 Recommended Reads Collection | 25 Books
The Year 5 Recommended Reads Collection brings together 25 carefully chosen titles to support children aged 9–10 as they develop confidence, stamina, and enjoyment in reading. Perfect for Upper KS2 classrooms, this pack includes a mix of chapter ...
The Funny Life Of Teachers
A hilarious book from bestselling author and stand-up comic James Campbell, who has visited over 3,000 primary schools to tell stories and encourage children to write their own.
Uncover the ridiculously funny life of teachers (and some things that...
- Book Cover : Paperback
Sick of It
Viv is sick of being a substitute, but will she change her mind when she gets on the pitch?
- ATOS Book Level : 0.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Looking for Jack
Carl's pet, Jack, is missing. Can Sasha and Jeff help to find him?
- ATOS Book Level : 1.1
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Big!
See what it takes to make a top song in this low-level phonics reading book.
- ATOS Book Level : 1.2
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Nipper
Everyone wanted to watch the royal wedding on TV but only Nipper could make it happen. Will she be able to save the day?
- ATOS Book Level : 1.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
They March at Night
The king's men are on a mission. They must march on. They March at Night is a low-level phonics reading book. Part of Reading Stars Achieve Phonics - our brand-new programme of 98 fully decodable, age-appropriate phonics readers for KS2/KS3 students ...
- ATOS Book Level : 1.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Max Beebnut
That couldn't be the Max Beebnut in this coffee shop, could it?
- ATOS Book Level : 1.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Sky Fox (Discover Graphics)
What happens to a fox that won't stop teasing the others animals? Read this Peruvian tale to find out. Some lessons can change everything. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel...
- ATOS Book Level : 1.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Turtle and the Geese (Discover Graphics)
In this Indian folktale, a young turtle shares a shallow lake with unlikely friends - two geese. But when the lake starts drying up, the stubborn turtle must follow his winged friends’ advice, or he’ll be left out to dry. With clever text and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 1.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Three Little Pigs (Discover Graphics)
Revisit the tale of the Three Little Pigs with this graphic novel for new readers. The three pigs need to build their own homes. But a big, bad wolf has come to find them. What happens to their homes as they try to stay safe? What do they do to get ...
- ATOS Book Level : 1.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark
Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked back in time in the magic tree house with Jack and Annie!
Where did the tree house come from?
Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.0
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Pips
Zan is a top singer. Can she turn The Pips into a top band?
- ATOS Book Level : 2.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon
Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Pirates!!
Sail back in time with Jack and Annie in this full-colour graphic novel adaptation of the children’s classic, perfect for readers aged 5–7.
Be careful what you wish for in the magic tree house – it ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Magic Tree House: Mummies in the Morning
Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Mummies!!
Go back to ancient Egypt with Jack and Annie in this full-colour graphic novel adaptation of a children’s classic, perfect for readers aged 5–7.
Be careful what you wish for in the magic tree house –...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn
Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked back to the time of medieval knights with Jack and Annie!
A castle. A knight. A quest! When the magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to the Middle Ages, they're looking for a knight. Instead, they find the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Music Blues (Band Together)
Zeedee and Lewis are a dynamic duo. They have played music together for years. But their music is sounding a little flat lately. It might be time to turn their duo into a full band. Will Soren and Oscar be the answer to Zeedee and Lewis’s music ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Barry Loser: Action Hero!
Brand new adventures for Barry Loser in this new series of full colour graphic novels from the author of My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary – perfect for fans of DogMan and Bunny vs Monkey
Barry Loser is back! And his adventures are even dafter than ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.5
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Kitty Quest: Trial by Tentacle
Dog Man meets the Lord of the Rings in this epic laugh-out-loud graphic novel series about two aspiring monster slayers. In their second adventure, our heroes face a new threat to Meowminster – an army of ferocious sea monsters! This is the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.7
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Rock ‘n’ Goal
It's been a year since Robert's brother died, and Robert is miserable. He no longer cares about school or friends, and he's angry all the time. When Robert is forced to join the soccer team, he wants to hate it. But the team's energy is contagious. ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Pablo and Splash: Roman Holiday
Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must fight gladiators in Ancient Rome in this hilarious full-colour graphic novel. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it.
When their penguin pal Benji won't believe they've travelled ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Magic History Book and the Secret Flier: Starring Amelia Earhart!
The Magic History Book brings Amelia Earhart back to life to help a young girl win a drone-flying competition in this humorous graphic novel for kids.
Twelve-year-old Kate is nearly ready for an upcoming drone-flying competition. There's just one ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Magic History Book and the Fumbling Pharaoh
The Magic History Book brings Cleopatra back to life to help a young athlete in this humorous graphic novel for kids.
Twelve-year-old Davina is a talented dancer, but she secretly wants to compete on the school's all-boy football team. Help ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Spectacular Switcheroo! (Misfits Academy)
After a freak accident, Ellie and her friends find themselves in a real pickle. Ellie now has Mia's power and Monique has Carter's. Niko now has Terry's power and Mateo has Luna's. Amir now has . . . you get the picture! The whole school has swapped ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Losing Tempo (Band Together)
Zeedee has kickboxing. Oscar has basketball. Soren has fishing. Lewis has... nothing. He had the band, but everyone else is too busy for the band now. Lewis loves music, but he needs another hobby too. Will this be the end of the band?
- ATOS Book Level : 2.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
