Bestselling Books To Schools

Have you ever wondered what books and resources other schools are buying for their children?

Here’s a sneak preview to our top 40 bestselling titles from the last 3 months:

Now Is The Time For Running

Deo is a great footballer, a fierce protector of his older brother, Innocent. His brother is easily nervous, easily happy but good at keeping score on the dusty fields of Zimbabwe where the boys play. Then Mugabe's soldiers come, destroying the ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.5
Points Value : 8.0
Book Cover : Paperback

This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children

Cold Turkey

Former bestmates Kit and Hamza must deliver a cooked turkey across town, but can they tolerate one another for that long? A hilarious caper from bestseller Simon James Green. Can a TURKEY bring best friends Hamza and Kit back together? Kit is ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.0
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Know My Place

A teenager’s longing for family and a place to call home is poignantly portrayed in this heartfelt and ultimately uplifting story of life in the foster-care system. A teenager’s longing for family and a place to call home is poignantly ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.8
Points Value : 3.0
Book Cover : Paperback

This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children

Kerb Stain Boys

A sharp, witty and heartfelt tale of the ups and downs of teenage life from multi-award-winning Alex Wheatle. Life on the Crongton estate can be rough for Briggy. Dad's lost his job, Mum's working so hard to make ends meet, and big brother ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.0
Points Value : 3.0
Book Cover : Paperback

This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children

The Last Day Of October

Bored with trick-or-treating, three friends venture into the woods on Halloween night to hunt for the haunted McBride House in this spine-tingling horror story from Phil Hickes. If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a nasty surprise ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.2
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Time Travellers

Suhana, Mia and Ayaan are thrown together on a trip to Parliament, where they are fascinated by all the history that happened there. Little do they suspect that they’ll be LIVING that history when they are transported back to 1911! Finding ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.0
Points Value : 3.0
Book Cover : Paperback

The Foundation

When keen gamer Ivy Finch is sent to the Ash Tree Foundation after an online encounter turns dangerous, all she can think about is getting through the internet-safety course her parents have signed her up for and going back to her life. Until she ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.6
Points Value : 3.0
Book Cover : Paperback

This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children

The Deadsoul Project

Kyle and Lauren Dempsey believe their soldier stepdad is dead, killed in action in Northern Ireland. But then he turns up at their flat in the Alpine Heights tower block, terrifying changed. One day later, a mysterious virus seems to be running ...

ATOS Book Level : 5.1
Points Value : 3.0
Book Cover : Paperback

This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children

Getting Away With It

Taut, gritty thriller from the phenomenally successful author of Looking for JJ and Finding Jennifer Jones. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+ They thought the joyride would be a bit of a laugh. They ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.1
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children

Blitzers

When Danny reveals the dark underside of a company making a new fighting toy gadget, he has no idea of the danger he’s in. A gripping sci-fi mystery from bestselling author Alastair Chisholm. Everyone is desperate to have a Blitzer, the new ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.6
Points Value : 2.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Blackbeard: Feared Pirate Captain

Little is known about Edward Teach's life before he became known as the fearsome pirate Blackbeard. But during the Golden Age of Piracy, he ruled the seas along the coast of the North American colonies and beyond. Learn more about Blackbeard's ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.6
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

What It Was Like To Be A………Viking

The Vikings were a terrifying force that changed history across the globe – from Canada all the way to Iraq. But they were merchants as well as marauders, explorers as well as adventurers. The greatest seafarers and shipbuilders of their age, they ...

ATOS Book Level : 6.8
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Grace O’Malley: Pirate Queen Of Ireland

As the only child of the famous Irish chieftain Owen "Black Oak" O'Malley, piracy was in young Grace O'Malley's blood. She grew up on Ireland's west coast and loved the land and seas her family had controlled for generations. They were all places ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.7
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Black Bart: Daring Pirate Of The Atlantic

Throughout his three years as a pirate, Bartholomew Roberts, aka Black Bart, ruled the Atlantic Ocean. He plundered more than 400 ships in three years, making him one of the most successful captains of piracy's golden age. Learn how Roberts went from...

ATOS Book Level : 2.5
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Ancient Egypt

Uncover some of the most chilling practices in ancient Egypt. This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and sieges, with a detail that young readers will love! Prepare to be horrified by the customs and culture of...

ATOS Book Level : 6.3
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

The Viking Invaders

Uncover some of the most chilling practices of the Vikings. This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and sieges, with a detail that young readers will love! Prepare to be horrified by the customs and culture of ...

ATOS Book Level : 6.2
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

The Roman Empire

Uncover some of the most chilling practices of the ancient Romans! This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and sieges, with a detail that young readers will love! Prepare to be horrified by the customs and ...

ATOS Book Level : 6.2
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Collection | 15 Books

This pack brings together 15 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid titles in one easy‑to‑order collection. Loved by millions worldwide, Jeff Kinney’s hilarious and relatable series captures the ups and downs of school life with laugh‑out‑loud ...

ATOS Book Level : 5
Book Cover : Paperback

If I Ran The Country

Congratulations! You've just become the leader of your own country! There are a lot of decisions to be made, and not long to make them. The good news is you've got your hands on this funny, fact-packed book, covering everything you need to know ...

Book Cover : Paperback

The Wintermoor Lights

What is happening to the children in Wintermoor? Secret organisation The Night House exposes the bone-chilling truth in this terrifying thriller from master of sci-fi Dan Smith. Tara Fisher’s best friend Zoe is the first to see the lights over ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.7
Book Cover : Paperback

This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children

Welcome To Trashland

A search for treasure reveals the toxic consequences of modern life in this thrilling adventure set against the backdrop of the world’s largest e-waste dump. Theo lives and works in Agbogbloshie in Ghana, a vast dumping ground for the world’s ...

ATOS Book Level : 4
Points Value : 2
Book Cover : Paperback

New You For Ever

Can you save the world by living for ever? Anders uncovers the sinister truth about Pleekas in this gripping dystopian thriller from award-winning author Steve Cole. The year is 2070, and the New You Foundation claim to have found the ultimate ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.4
Points Value : 2.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Dance Of Resistance: The Josephine Baker Story

Catherine Johnson celebrates the incredible life of Josephine Baker in this true story, chronicling her journey from an impoverished childhood to beloved actress, dancer and wartime heroine. Dancer, singer, actress, movie star, civil-rights ...

ATOS Book Level : 5.1
Points Value : 2.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Marvel: Miles Morales Shock Waves

Miles Morales is a normal kid who happens to juggle school at Brooklyn Visions Academy while swinging through the streets of Brooklyn as Spider-Man. After a disastrous earthquake strikes his mother's birthplace of Puerto Rico, Miles springs into ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.3
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

AR Middle Years 1.5 – 1.9 Collection | 43 Books

This convenient pack contains 43 carefully selected Accelerated Reader books, all banded between levels 1.5 and 1.9 to suit the Middle Years interest level. Each title has been thoughtfully chosen to provide accessible yet engaging reading material, ...

ATOS Book Level : 1.5

Dog Man Graphic Novels Pack | 4 Books

The Dog Man Graphic Novels Pack brings together the first 4 titles in Dav Pilkey’s bestselling series. Hugely popular with pupils, these laugh‑out‑loud stories combine comic‑style artwork with fast‑paced plots, making them ideal for ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.3
Book Cover : Paperback

The New Girl

Goodbye, old life... Lia and her family are waiting to board a flight across the Atlantic, leaving behind family, friends, and Romania - the only home Lia has ever known. But Lia's heartache is overshadowed by the discomfort of her first ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.6
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

AR Lower Years 1.0 – 1.9 Collection Non Fiction | 18 Books

This convenient pack brings together 18 carefully selected non‑fiction titles from the Accelerated Reader programme, all banded between levels 1.0 and 1.9 to suit the Lower Years interest level. Each book has been thoughtfully chosen to introduce ...

ATOS Book Level : 1.0

Barrington Stoke Middle Years Dyslexia Friendly Collection | 25 Books

This pack brings together 25 bestselling titles from award‑winning publisher Barrington Stoke, renowned specialists in creating dyslexia‑friendly books. Each title is carefully designed with accessible layouts, clear fonts, and age‑appropriate ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.3

Investigators Graphic Novels Collection | 6 Books

The Investigators Graphic Novels Collection brings together 6 hilarious and action‑packed titles from John Patrick Green’s bestselling series. Combining comic‑style artwork with witty storytelling, these books are perfect for engaging Key Stage...

ATOS Book Level : 3.3
Book Cover : Paperback

Game Over!

When Jay discovers a talent for computing, will he pursue his newfound passion or follow the crowd? A heartwarming story from the multi-award winning author of Anisha the Accidental Detective. Can you be true to yourself without losing your ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.0
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

The Boy Who Cried Ghost

There's a ghost in Richard's wardrobe. Every day he carries out a series of rituals that he believes will keep the ghost trapped inside. He tries to tell his friends and family, but they dismiss his worries and concerns as being part of his OCD. But...

ATOS Book Level : 4.3
Points Value : 8.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Deep Dark

Cassia Thorne leads a double life. By day, she sells ballads at Bartholomew Fair. By night she spends her evenings locked up in Fleet Prison. Cassia has plans of escaping both of these lives. But this year there are rumours of children being snatched...

ATOS Book Level : 6.1
Points Value : 10.0
Book Cover : Paperback

The Last House In The Row

Hayley is annoyed that her beloved cat keeps sneaking off to the garden of the eccentric old lady across the street. Lillian, or Boo as Hayley calls her, lives in the last house in the row after the rest were knocked down years ago. Lillian hasn’t ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.8
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Reek

Sparrow lives in the world after the Reek. The atmosphere is toxically polluted, and Axel Brodie, the tech billionaire behind Zephyr Industries, is cashing in as the only supplier of clean air. Sparrow is struggling to help her family survive ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.8
Points Value : 2.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Midnight Treasure

Tibor is a child of the night, a werwolf, adopted by his guardian, a powerful vampir. He and his friend Roza are on the deadliest of quests, and one that will test their very immortality. And they're not the only ones hunting for the Midnight ...

ATOS Book Level : 5.9
Points Value : 12.0
Book Cover : Paperback

The Wild Robot

The heartwarming and action-packed illustrated novel exploring what happens when nature and technology collide. When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got...

ATOS Book Level : 5.1
Points Value : 5.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Jimmy Sniffles: A Nose For Danger

Jimmy Sniffles is allergic to danger! ACHOOOO! A bag of diamonds is missing from the local jewellery store and Jimmy, with his super-snotty schnozz, saves the day.

ATOS Book Level : 2.2
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

AR Middle Years 2.4 – 2.9 Non Fiction Collection | 16 Books

This convenient collection brings together 16 carefully selected non‑fiction titles from the Accelerated Reader programme, tailored to the Middle Years interest level. Each book is banded between levels 2.4 and 2.9, providing accessible yet ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.4

Speak Up!

Twelve-year-old Mia is just trying to navigate a world that doesn’t understand her true autistic self. While she wishes she could stand up to her bullies, she’s always been able to express her feelings through singing and songwriting, even more ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.2
Points Value : 2.0
Book Cover : Paperback