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Eight Plus Reading List

Eight Plus Reading List

Reading suggestions for the 8+ exam:

Here is a selection of books taken from the suggested 8+ reading lists from different schools. Whilst your child may be able to comfortably read some of these independently, others will be more challenging. There are also picture books included- this is because children do enjoy looking at picture books and enjoyment in reading is key.

Woof! (& other titles) A. Ahlberg
Paddington series M. Bond
Mr Majeika series H. Carpenter
Spy Dog series A. Cope
The Iron Man T. Hughes
The Diamond Brothers Series A. Horowitz
The Sheep-Pig (and other titles) D. King-Smith
Chronicles of Narnia series C.S. Lewis
Spy Dog series A. Cope
The Firework-Maker’s Daughter P. Pullman
S.W.I.T.C.H. series, Monster Makers series A. Sparkes
There’s a Viking in my Bed (and other titles)  J. Strong
Mr Stink (and other titles) D. Walliams

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