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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