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Five Books is all about interviewing experts, and who are the ultimate experts about kids' books other than kids themselves? In these interviews we've approached children who are particularly passionate about reading and asked them to make recommendations about the books they most love to read.

A few tips we find help when it comes to getting children reading:

1. Read a lot yourself. Children tend to copy your behaviour and if you seem mesmerized by books, they're more likely to get reading too.

2. Reduce screen time. There are so many interesting books being published for children at the moment, there's just no reason they should spend all of their time watching an iPad or TV. The rest of the time they can spend delving into books about whatever subject catches their fancy.

3. Read with your children before bedtime. Even after they can read for themselves, children love being read to.

Please get in touch if you have a child who'd like to make recommendations! Our email address is editor@fivebooks.com.

    The Best Rick Riordan Books, recommended by Alex (age 13)

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    The Best Rick Riordan Books - The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan

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    The Battle of the Labyrinth
    by Rick Riordan

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    The Best Rick Riordan Books - The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan

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    The Last Olympian
    by Rick Riordan

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    The Best Rick Riordan Books - The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan

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    The Son of Neptune
    by Rick Riordan

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    The Best Rick Riordan Books - The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan

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    The Mark of Athena
    by Rick Riordan

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    The Best Rick Riordan Books - The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan

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    The Sword of Summer
    by Rick Riordan

The Best Rick Riordan Books, recommended by Alex (age 13)

This is a big week for Rick Riordan fans as The Tower of Nero, the final book in his Trials of Apollo series, is published. Here, Alex, a 13-year-old boy living in Oxford, explains what Rick Riordan’s books are about, why he finds them so mesmerizing, and which book you might want to start with if you’re interested in reading them.

    The Best Young Adult Science Fiction Books, recommended by Estelle Francis

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    The Best Young Adult Science Fiction Books - Sphere by Michael Crichton

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    Sphere
    by Michael Crichton

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    The Best Young Adult Science Fiction Books - The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness

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    The Knife of Never Letting Go
    by Patrick Ness

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    The Best Young Adult Science Fiction Books - More Than This by Patrick Ness

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    More Than This
    by Patrick Ness

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    The Best Young Adult Science Fiction Books - Cinder by Marissa Meyer

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    Cinder
    by Marissa Meyer

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    The Best Young Adult Science Fiction Books - The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

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    The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
    by Douglas Adams

The Best Young Adult Science Fiction Books, recommended by Estelle Francis

Young adult science fiction extends far beyond the typical dystopian novels which immediately come to mind. Estelle Francis, a teenage author who recently published her first book, shares her favourite reads on this topic.  

    Best Shakespeare Books for Kids, recommended by Natasha

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    Best Shakespeare Books for Kids - Illustrated Stories from Shakespeare by Anna Claybourne, Rosie Dickins & William Shakespeare

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    Illustrated Stories from Shakespeare
    by Anna Claybourne, Rosie Dickins & William Shakespeare

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    Best Shakespeare Books for Kids - The Shakespeare Stories by Andrew Matthews

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    The Shakespeare Stories
    by Andrew Matthews

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    Best Shakespeare Books for Kids - To Wee or Not to Wee by Pamela Butchart

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    To Wee or Not to Wee
    by Pamela Butchart

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    Best Shakespeare Books for Kids - Macbeth by Conrad Mason

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    Macbeth
    by Conrad Mason

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    Best Shakespeare Books for Kids - Twelfth Night by Rosie Dickins

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    Twelfth Night
    by Rosie Dickins

Best Shakespeare Books for Kids, recommended by Natasha

Are you longing to get your children as excited about Shakespeare as you are? There’s a lot of books out there to introduce kids to the Bard. Here, Natasha, a 10-year old living in Oxfordshire, recommends some of her favourite retellings of Shakespeare stories.

    The Best Fantasy Books for Young Adults, recommended by Zoe

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    The Best Fantasy Books for Young Adults - Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

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    Daughter of Smoke and Bone
    by Laini Taylor

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    The Best Fantasy Books for Young Adults - UnEnchanted (An Unfortunate Fairy Tale: Bk 1) by Chanda Hahn

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    UnEnchanted (An Unfortunate Fairy Tale: Bk 1)
    by Chanda Hahn

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    The Best Fantasy Books for Young Adults - Sisters Grimm: The Fairy Detectives (Bk 1) by Michael Buckley

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    Sisters Grimm: The Fairy Detectives (Bk 1)
    by Michael Buckley

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    The Best Fantasy Books for Young Adults - Red Queen (Red Queen Series Bk 1) by Victoria Aveyard

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    Red Queen (Red Queen Series Bk 1)
    by Victoria Aveyard

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    The Best Fantasy Books for Young Adults - Mirrorworld: The Petrified Flesh (Bk 1) by Cornelia Funke

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    Mirrorworld: The Petrified Flesh (Bk 1)
    by Cornelia Funke

The Best Fantasy Books for Young Adults, recommended by Zoe

Fantasy novels, with their limitless scope for possibility, appeal to children with vivid imaginations. Here 14-year-old Zoe, who lives in the US and is a big fan of the genre, recommends her current favourites.

    The Best Graphic Novels for Eight Year Olds, selected by Helen

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    The Best Graphic Novels for Eight Year Olds - Drama by Rainia Telgemeier

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    Drama
    by Rainia Telgemeier

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    The Best Graphic Novels for Eight Year Olds - Tintin in Tibet by Hergé

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    Tintin in Tibet
    by Hergé

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    The Best Graphic Novels for Eight Year Olds - Asterix and Cleopatra by Rene Goscinny

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    Asterix and Cleopatra
    by Rene Goscinny

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    The Best Graphic Novels for Eight Year Olds - Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World by Penelope Bagieu

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    Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World
    by Penelope Bagieu

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    The Best Graphic Novels for Eight Year Olds - The Greek Myths by Marcia Williams

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    The Greek Myths
    by Marcia Williams

The Best Graphic Novels for Eight Year Olds, selected by Helen

“And what is the use of a book,” thought Alice, “without pictures or conversation?” Eight-year-old Helen feels the same. Here she tells us why reading graphic novels is fun, relaxing and definitely not for babies – and recommends her current five favourites.

    The Best History Books (for 8-10 year olds), recommended by Alex

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    The Best History Books (for 8-10 year olds) - Horrible Histories: USA by Terry Deary

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    Horrible Histories: USA
    by Terry Deary

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    The Best History Books (for 8-10 year olds) - Horrible Histories: Barmy British Empire by Terry Deary

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    Horrible Histories: Barmy British Empire
    by Terry Deary

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    The Best History Books (for 8-10 year olds) - My Story: Desert Danger by Jim Eldridge

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    My Story: Desert Danger
    by Jim Eldridge

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    The Best History Books (for 8-10 year olds) - My Story: The Trenches by Jim Eldridge

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    My Story: The Trenches
    by Jim Eldridge

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    The Best History Books (for 8-10 year olds) - My Story: U-Boat Hunter by Jim Eldridge

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    My Story: U-Boat Hunter
    by Jim Eldridge

The Best History Books (for 8-10 year olds), recommended by Alex

Are you trying to get your son or daughter into reading more history? Here Alex, a 10-year old boy living in Oxfordshire in the UK, shares some of his favourites.

    Best Series for 10 Year Olds, recommended by Izzy

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    Best Series for 10 Year Olds - Warrior Cats by Erin Hunter

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    Warrior Cats
    by Erin Hunter

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    Best Series for 10 Year Olds - Harry Potter: the Complete Series by J.K. Rowling

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    Harry Potter: the Complete Series
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    Best Series for 10 Year Olds - Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Box Set) by Jeff Kinney

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    Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Box Set)
    by Jeff Kinney

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    Best Series for 10 Year Olds - Goddess Girls by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

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    Goddess Girls
    by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

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    Best Series for 10 Year Olds - The Little House Books by Laura Ingalls Wilder

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    The Little House Books
    by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Best Series for 10 Year Olds, recommended by Izzy

Everyone wants to get their kids reading, and a really gripping series is a great way of developing their inner bookworm. Izzy, a 10-year-old girl living in the UK, talks us through her favourite series for kids.

    Best Football Books for 11 Year Olds, recommended by Alexander

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    Best Football Books for 11 Year Olds - Goalkeepers Are Different by Brian Glanville

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    Goalkeepers Are Different
    by Brian Glanville

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    Best Football Books for 11 Year Olds - The Illustrated History of Football by David Squires

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    The Illustrated History of Football
    by David Squires

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    Best Football Books for 11 Year Olds - The Kingfisher Football Encyclopedia by Clive Gifford

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    The Kingfisher Football Encyclopedia
    by Clive Gifford

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    Best Football Books for 11 Year Olds - Kane (Ultimate Football Heroes) by Matt & Tom Oldfield

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    Kane (Ultimate Football Heroes)
    by Matt & Tom Oldfield

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    Best Football Books for 11 Year Olds - Football School Season 1: Where Football Explains the World by Alex Bellos, Ben Lyttleton & Spike Gerrell

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    Football School Season 1: Where Football Explains the World
    by Alex Bellos, Ben Lyttleton & Spike Gerrell

Best Football Books for 11 Year Olds, recommended by Alexander

There are a lot of books about football for sale in bookshops these days, but which ones are any good? 11-year-old Alexander, who loves football as well as reading, shares his choices of the best football books for kids as part of our ‘By Children for Children‘ series.

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