Book Club Day UK: Stories you love, people to meet, a day for book clubs.
What is Book Club Day UK?
Book Club Day UK is a time to share the joy of being part of a book club, to encourage new clubs to form and to help support existing book clubs with their next meeting so that even more people will discover how book clubs build stronger, more connected communities.
Usborne is one of the world’s leading independent book publishers. They are proud to be a family business that aims to create brilliant books for children of all ages.
Read on to find out more about Usborne’s list and their Recommended Book Club Reads.
Am I Normal Yet? series
Age 14+
The bestselling series from the Queen of UKYA follows friends Evie, Lottie and Amber as they tackle first dates, feminism and mental health struggles.
Evie just wants to be normal. But being a normal teenager isn’t easy when you’ve just been diagnosed with OCD.
Amber just wants a bit of love. Will she find the love she deserves at American summer camp?
Lottie has had enough. She decides to call out every bit of sexism she sees – no matter the consequences.
The must-read series for all teenagers, perfect for fans of Kathleen Glasgow and Amber Smith.
Perfect for discussing:
- Feminism
- Mental health
- Peer pressure and friendship
The Book of Stolen Dreams
Age 9+
A magical adventure series from master storyteller David Farr full of wonder, courage and magic.
When Rachel and Robert are passed a stolen book by their librarian father, they have to go on the run and protect it at all costs. With their father captured and everyone hunting for the Book, they must uncover its secrets and track down the final, missing page.
But the cruel and calculating Charles Malstain is on their trail. When the children discover the astonishing, magical truth about the Book, they resolve to do everything in their power to stop it falling into his hands. For if it does, he could rule forever.
Perfect for discussing:
- Good and evil
- The power of storytelling
- Bravery
The House with Chicken Legs
Age 9+
Step into the fairytale world of bestselling Sophie Anderson for the perfect magical adventure.
Marinka dreams of a normal life, where her house stays in one place long enough for her to make friends. But her house has chicken legs and moves on without warning.
For Marinka’s grandmother is Baba Yaga, who guides spirits between this world and the next. Marinka longs to change her destiny and sets out to break free from her grandmother’s footsteps, but her house has other ideas…
Perfect for discussing:
- Death and grief
- Fairytale retellings
- Friendship
Shrapnel Boys
Age 9+
An explosive novel about the friendship and courage of a group of young boys living through the Second World War, from award-winning author Jenny Pearson.
When war comes to London in 1939, Ronnie Smith is scared of the bombs that fall at night, but excited to race his friends to collect the best bits of shrapnel every morning.
But for Ronnie, the battles aren’t just in the sky and on the streets. They’re at school and at home too. His little brother is up to no good with a secret job and dangerous new friends, and Ronnie’s worried he’s getting himself into big trouble.
Ronnie’s desperate to help his little brother. But he isn’t expecting to uncover secrets that could change the fate of the whole war…
Perfect for discussing:
- World War Two
- Friendship and family
- A child’s life during war
Storm Quest (Usborne Adventure Gamebooks)
Age 9+
Do you have what it takes to sail into the eye of the storm? Prepare for terrifying sea monsters, waves the size of mountains and a desperate race against time as you try to find the only thing in the world that can save the person you love the most.
With an exciting dice-based combat system (complete with a link to an online dice-roller), beautifully illustrated puzzles to solve and a heartfelt story full of twists and turns, this interactive adventure will have you gripped from beginning to end.
Perfect for:
- Reluctant readers
- Fans of gaming
- Families
Puzzle Slug and the Intergalactic Poop Robbery
Age 6+
Puzzle Slug’s Planet of Plopalot is under threat from the evil alien Dr Nox! Get ready to meet the least likely hero in the galaxy in this laugh-out-loud comic book peppered with fun puzzles for you to solve. Only by solving every last one can Puzzle Slug avoid his planet being invaded… so he’s going to need plenty of help from you.
Full of riotous comedy, lovable characters and the occasional bottom-blast, this first instalment of Puzzle Slug’s adventures will leave you eager to return to Plopalot!
Perfect for:
- Young readers
- Puzzle fans
Izzy the Inventor and the Scary Fairy
Age 5+
Science meets magic in this STEM-packed, funny fiction series, starring Izzy the Inventor and a lovable unicorn.
Izzy the Inventor has HAD ENOUGH. Bad Fairy Brenda has turned VERY BAD indeed, and Izzy wants to find a way to make her good. Unfortunately, this involves climbing up a beanstalk to the Land of the Giants, along with her sister and Henry the Unicorn. This journey will put Izzy’s science skills to the test – she’ll need catapults, light experiments and a pair of giant flying underpants…
Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home.
Perfect for:
- Beginner readers
- Fans of Isadora Moon
- Young scientists
Werewolf Wood (Mystery Gamebooks)
Age 7+
Get ready for heart-pounding chases beneath the full moon, mysterious figures lurking in the woods and fun picture puzzles to solve in this spooky adventure where every choice you make leads to new twists and turns.
Everything seems normal when you arrive at your Grandma’s house deep in the woods… until night falls. The shadows start creeping closer, and eerie howls echo through the trees. Who – or what – is lurking in the woods? And why does Grandma’s dog keep barking?
With exciting picture puzzles to solve and a story packed with spine-chilling scares, this interactive adventure will keep you turning pages…if you dare!
Perfect for:
- Reluctant readers
- Fans of gaming
- Families
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