Recommended reads

Something for the boys

Something for the boys is a list of great books chosen by boys from reading groups held in Southwark libraries.  There are books for all ages with plenty of action, sport, science fiction as well as a good dollop of humour.  Ask for the full list at your local library and look out for the round sticker as shown on the left.

To make sure that you don't run out of books to read, download the Something for the Boys full booklist.

Revolting Rhymes and Dirty Beasts by Roald Dahl, et al.

Rhymes with a twist, includes the poems Wicked Beasts and Brazen Crooks.

Captain Underpants: Three pan-tastic novels in one

The title says it all.  Captain Underpants strikes again!

Knife Edge by Malorie Blackman

Part 2 from the Noughts and Crosses series.  Callum and Sephy continue their struggle to be together.

Horrid Henry's Wicked Ways by Francesca Simon

Read this if you want to know more about Horrid Henry's naughty ways.

The Escape by Robert Muchamore

An adventurous novel of suspense and intrigue where children help to win a war.

Join one of our popular Chatterbooks reading groups in libraries.  Go to our teenage zone to find out what activities there are for young people.