A handy guide to help you pick which author/series to try next.

A handy guide to help you pick which author/series to try next. 1

The purpose of this leaflet is to help you pick what you would like to read next. It is often a problem if you have read all of the books by your favourite author, or just finished a good series, you can be unsure of what to pick up next. This leaflet has been created from Miss Lang s knowledge and has had a lot of input from the invaluable book Who Next A Guide To Children s Authors (available to look at as a reference item in the School Library) and using the website www.fantasticfiction.co.uk. This leaflet is intended to be a thorough guide to assist you in using the School Library so it is aimed at boys of secondary school age. It is not an exhaustive list but hopefully a useful tool and a pointer in the right direction. Some authors are recommended but do not have a dedicated page this is due to the School Library only holding a few titles. Only authors stocked by the School Library are recommended. 2

Authors are listed alphabetically from the first page with other ideas on how to choose, as well as information on the Carnegie Shadowing Scheme at the back. If you like an author and want to read their books in order there is no better resource than www.fantasticfiction.co.uk which lists authors work within series and in order rather than retail websites such as Amazon which often list by publication date which the publishing of hardbacks and paperbacks can throw 3

Douglas Adams 1952-2001 Most famous for: Hitchhiker s Guide to the Galaxy series Writes: Fantasy Want to try some of Douglas Adams work? The order of the Hitchhikers Guide series: 1. The Hitch-Hiker s Guide to the Galaxy (1979) 2. The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (1980) 3. Life, the Universe and Everything (1982) 4. So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish (1984) 5. Mostly Harmless (1992) 6. And Another Thing... (2009) (with Eoin Colfer) 4

Authors to try next: Isaac Asimov Eoin Colfer Tom Holt Terry Pratchett Want to find out more? www.douglasadams.com 5

Alison Allen-Gray Writes: Family, mystery, science fiction Want to try some of Alison Allen-Gray s work? So far Alison has written 2 novels, both of which the School Library has: Unique (2004) Lifegame (2009) 6

Authors to try next: Alan Gibbons Marcus Sedgwick Scott Westerfield 7

David Almond Most famous for: The Fire Eaters, Skellig, My Name is Mina Writes: Family, fantasy, friends, ghost/supernatural, social issues Want to try some of David Almond s work? All of David s books are stand alone novels apart from Skellig for which he wrote a prequel My Name is Mina. Awards Carnegie Medal: Skellig Whitbread Children's Award: Skellig, The Fire-eaters Smarties Award Silver Medal: Kit s Wilderness Smarties Gold Award: The Fire-eaters 8

Awards Nominations and Commendations. Kit s Wilderness was highly commended for the Carnegie Medal and was shortlisted for the Guardian Award. The Fire-eaters was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. Clay was shortlisted for the Costa Children s Book award and the Carnegie Medal. Authors to try next: Tim Bowler Sonya Hartnett Louis Sachar Marcus Sedgwick Robert Swindells Want to find out more? www.davidalmond.com 9

Bernard Ashley Writes: Adventure, slavery, social issues, thrillers, war 10

Authors to try next: Jim Eldridge Alan Gibbons Keith Gray Andy McNab and Robert Rigby Mal Peet Malcolm Rose Robert Swindells Want to find out more? www.bashley.com 11

Malorie Blackman Children s Laureate 2013-2015 Most famous for: Noughts and Crosses Series Writes: Dystopia, family, romance, social issues, thrillers Want to try some of Malorie Blackman s work? As well as stand alone novels there is the Noughts and Crosses Series 1. Noughts and Crosses (2001) aka Black & White 2. An Eye for An Eye (2003) 3. Knife Edge (2003) 4. Checkmate (2005) 5. Double Cross (2008) 12

Authors to try next: Kevin Brooks Mark Haddon Andy Mulligan Gennifer Choldenko Elizabeth Laird Kate Thompson About the awards Malorie has won. The following is taken from Random House publishing s website: The novels in her Noughts & Crosses sequence have won several awards, including the Children's Book Award, and she has won many other awards for her books for the Random House list. Both Hacker and Thief! won the Young Telegraph/Gimme 5 Award - Malorie is the only author to have won this award twice - while Hacker also won the WH Smith Mind-Boggling Books Award in 1994. Her work has appeared on screen, with Pig-Heart Boy, which was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, being adapted into a BAFTA -award-winning TV serial. In 2005, Malorie was honoured with the Eleanor Farjeon Award in recognition of her distinguished contribution to the world of children's books. In 2008, she was then honoured with an OBE for her services to Children's Literature. Want to find out more? www.malorieblackman.co.uk 13

Pseudonymous Bosch Most famous for: Secret series Writes: Adventure, magic, mystery Want to try some of Pseudonymous Bosch s work? Secret Series 1. The Name of This Book Is Secret (2007) 2. If You're Reading This, It's Too Late (2008) 3. This Book Is Not Good for You (2009) 4. This Isn't What It Looks Like (2010) 5. You Have to Stop This (2011) 14

Authors to try next: Henry Chancellor Eoin Colfer Neil Gaiman Pittacus Lore Rick Riordan J K Rowling Angie Sage Want to find out more? www.pseudonymousbosch.com 15

Frank Cottrell Boyce Most famous for: Cosmic, Framed, Millions Writes: Detective mysteries, family, humour, school Want to try some of Frank Cottrell Boyce s work? All of the books by Frank that are stocked by the School Library are stand alone novels so can be read in any order. 16

Awards and nominations Frank s books have received. 2011 Costa Children's Book Award, The Unforgotten Coat, shortlist 2010 Blue Peter Book Award: The Book I Couldn't Put Down, Cosmic, shortlist 2009 Carnegie Medal, Cosmic, shortlist 2008 Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Cosmic, 7-14 years shortlist 2008 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, Cosmic, shortlist 2007 Blue Peter Book Award: The Book I Couldn't Put Down, Framed, shortlist 2005 Whitbread Children's Book of the Year, Framed, shortlist 2005 Carnegie Medal, Framed, shortlist 2004 Carnegie Medal, Millions Authors to try next: Sharon Creech Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams Mark Haddon Eva Ibbotson Paul Jennings Jeff Kinney Louis Sachar David Walliams 17

Kevin Brooks Most famous for: Martyn Pig Writes: Crime, family, friends, social issues Want to try some of Kevin Brook s work? Although Kevin has written some series, such as Johnny Delgado and PI John Craine all of his books in the School Library are stand alone novels. 18

Awards Kevin Brooks has won. Martyn Pig won the Branford Boase Award in 2003 and was also shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. Lucas was shortlisted for the Guardian Children s Fiction Prize and Booktrust Teenage Prize, it won the North East Book Award. Candy won the Angus Book Award in 2007. I-boy won the Angus Book Award in 2012. Authors to try next: Malorie Blackman John Brindley Siobhan Dowd Sally Gardner Alan Gibbons Keith Gray Sonya Hartnett 19

Bob Cattell Most famous for: Glory Gardens Series Writes: Other cultures, sport Want to try some of Bob Cattell s work? Glory Garden 1. Glory in the Cup (1995) 2. Bound for Glory (1995) 3. The Big Test (1996) 4. World Cup Fever (1996) 5. League of Champions (1997) 6. Blaze of Glory (1996) 20

Authors to try next: Rob Childs Dan Freedman Alan Gibbons Michael Hardcastle Tom Palmer 21

Lee Child Most famous for: Jack Reacher novels Writes: Crime, adventure, thriller Want to try some of Lee Child s work? The majority of his books are part of his Jack Reacher series. 1. Killing Floor (1997) 2. Die Trying (1998) 3. Tripwire (1999) 4. The Visitor (2000) aka Running Blind 5. Echo Burning (2001) 6. Without Fail (2002) 22

Awards Lee Child has won a lot of awards and it is quite hard to keep up so sorry if any are missing. His debut Killing Floor won an Anthony Award. Other honours include Barry, Dilys and Macavity awards for Killing Floor (1997), WH Smith Thumping Good Read Award for Die Trying (1998), Dilys and Ian Flemming Steel Dagger awards for Without Fail (2002), another Ian Flemming Steel Dagger Award for Persuader (2003), Dilys Award for The Enemy (2004) and The Bob Kellogg Good Citizen Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Internet Writing Community in 2005. Most recently the Crime Writers Association award Lee the 2013 Diamond Dagger in July 2013. Authors to try next: David Baldacci Harlan Coben Patricia Cornwell Sarah Paretsky Linwood Barclay Michael Connelly James Patterson Kathy Reichs 23

Eoin Colfer Most famous for: Artemis Fowl series Writes: Detective mysteries, fantasy, humour, thrillers Want to try some of Eoin Colfer s work? The library stocks some of Colfer s stand alone novels such as Half Moon Investigations but the first few in his popular Artemis Fowl series are listed below. 1. Artemis Fowl (1999) 2. The Arctic Incident (2002) 3. The Eternity Code (2003) 4. The Opal Deception (2005) 5. The Lost Colony (2006) 6. The Time Paradox (2008) 24

Awards Eoin has won multiple awards including a Bisto Book of the year award, a WH People s Choice Award, an Irish World Literature Award, a Red House Children s Book Award and a Carnegie Medal. Authors to try next: Jason Bradbury Joseph Delaney Anthony Horowitz Katherine Langrish Kenneth Oppel Terry Pratchett Angie Sage Mark Walden Gennifer Choldenko F E Higgins Derek Landy Graham Marks Christopher Paolini J K Rowling Kate Thompson Rick Yancey Want to find out more? www.eoincolfer.com 25

Suzanne Collins Most famous for: The Hunger Games Trilogy Writes: Adventure, dystopia, mystery, science fiction Want to try some of Suzanne Collin s work? The library stocks Suzanne s other books such as Gregor the Overlander. The order of her most famous work, The Hunger Games is: 1. The Hunger Games (2008) 2. Catching Fire (2009) 3. Mockingjay (2010) 26

Authors to try next: Eoin Colfer John Flanagan Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams Michael Grant Pittacus Lore James Patterson Want to find out more? www.suzannecollinsbooks.com 27

Michael Connelly Most famous for: Harry Bosch detective series Writes: Crime, mystery, thriller Want to try some of Michael Connelly s work? Michael has written books focusing on 3 other protagonists Jack McEvoy, Terry McCaleb and Mickey Haller. His most famous creation, Harry Bosch has the most books and the first in that series are listed below. 1. The Black Echo (1992) 2. The Black Ice (1993) 3. The Concrete Blonde (1994) 4. The Last Coyote (1995) 5. Trunk Music (1997) 6. Angels Flight (1998) 28

Awards and nominations: Anthony Awards Best Novel winner (1997) : The Poet Macavity Awards Best Novel nominee (1998) : Trunk Music Anthony Awards Best Novel winner (1999) : Blood Work Edgar Awards Best Novel nominee (1999) : Blood Work Macavity Awards Best Novel winner (1999) : Blood Work Dagger Awards Best Novel nominee (2002) : City Of Bones Anthony Awards Best Novel winner (2003) : City Of Bones Edgar Awards Best Novel nominee (2003) : City Of Bones Macavity Awards Best Novel nominee (2003) : City Of Bones Anthony Awards Best Novel nominee (2006) : Lincoln Lawyer Edgar Awards Best Novel nominee (2006) : The Lincoln Lawyer Macavity Awards Best Novel winner (2006) : The Lincoln Lawyer Shamus Awards Best Novel winner (2006) : The Lincoln Lawyer The Richard and Judy Best Read of the Year Best Novel nominee (2006) : The Lincoln Lawyer Anthony Awards Best Novel winner (2009) : The Brass Verdict Authors to try next: David Baldacci Lee Child Patricia Cornwell James Patterson Want to find out more? Linwood Barclay Harlan Coben Simon Kernick Kathy Reichs www.michaelconnelly.com 29

Roald Dahl 1916-1990 Most famous for: Many things! The BFG. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda. Writes: Fantasy, humour Want to try some of Roald Dahl s work? Apart from Charlie, who went in a great glass elevator after visiting a chocolate factory, all of Roald Dahl s books are stand alone novels so can be read in any order. 30

Awards Roald Dahl won the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement award in 1983. Author Michael Rosen set up an award in Dahl s name, the Roald Dahl Funny Prize celebrates and honours the most hilarious children s authors every year. Authors to try next: Enid Blyton Neil Gaiman Philip Ridley Lemony Snicket David Walliams Want to find out more? www.roalddahl.com 31

Joseph Delaney Most famous for: Spook s Series aka The Wardstone Chronicles Writes: Ghost/supernatural, magic Want to try some of Joseph Delaney s work? 1. The Spook's Apprentice (2004) 2. The Spook's Curse (2005) 3. The Spook's Secret (2006) 4. The Spook's Battle (2007) 5. The Spook's Mistake (2008) 6. The Spook's Sacrifice (2009) 7. The Spook's Nightmare (2010) 32

Joseph Delaney has been shortlisted for the Lancashire children s book of the year award 3 times. Authors to try next: Eoin Colfer John Flanagan Charlie Fletcher Robin Jarvis Derek Landy Rick Riordan Angie Sage Marcus Sedgwick J R R Tolkien Pat Walsh Want to find out more? www.spooksbooks.com 33

Chris D Lacey Most famous for: Last Dragon Chronicles Writes: Adventure, fantasy Want to try some of Chris D Lacey s work? Last Dragon Chronicles 1. The Fire Within (2001) 2. Icefire (2003) 3. Fire Star (2005) 4. The Fire Eternal (2007) 5. Dark Fire (2009) 6. Fire World (2011) 7. The Fire Ascending (2012) 34

Authors to try next Eoin Colfer Cressida Cowell Joseph Delaney John Flanagan Cornelia Funke Elizabeth Kay Rick Riordan Mark Robson Want to find out more? www.icefire.co.uk 35

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 1859-1930 Most famous for: Sherlock Holmes Writes: Adventure, detective, mystery Want to try some of Conan Doyle s work? His Sherlock Holmes novels can be easily understood in any order but the first ones were: 1. A Study in Scarlet (1887) 2. The Sign of Four (1890) 3. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1892) 4. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1893) 5. The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902) 6. The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1905) 36

Authors to try next: Dan Brown Lee Child Agatha Christie Michael Connelly Charles Dickens Alexandre Dumas Want to find out more? www.sirarthurconandoyle.com 37

Jim Eldridge Most famous for: Black Ops Series, Malichea Quest Writes: Action, adventure, war Want to try some of Jim Eldridge s work? Black Ops 1. Jungle Kill (2011) 2. Death in the Desert (2010) 3. Urban Assassin (2011) Malichea Quest 1. The Invisible Assassin (2012) 2. The Deadly Game (2012) 3. The Lethal Target (2013) 4. The Last Enemy (2013) 38

Authors to try next: Bernard Ashley Anthony Horowitz Sam Hutton Andy McNab James Patterson Chris Ryan 39

Ian Fleming 1908-1964 Most famous for: James Bond Writes: Adventure, spy Want to try some of Ian Fleming s work? Although Ian Fleming s created spy, James Bond, features in all the novels it is technically a series, they do not follow on from each other and all work as stand alone novels. 40

Authors to try next: Lee Child Ken Follett Frederick Forsyth Robert Ludlum James Patterson Want to find out more? www.ianfleming.com 41

Cornelia Funke Most famous for: Inkheart Writes: Adventure, fairy/folk, fantasy Want to try some of Cornelia Funke s work? Inkheart 1. Inkheart (2003) 2. Inkspell (2005) 3. Inkdeath (2008) Reckless 1. Reckless (2010) 2. Fearless (2013) 42

Authors to try next: Chris D Lacey Eva Ibbotson Elizabeth Kay Philip Pullman Rick Riordan Mark Robson J K Rowling Angie Sage Want to find out more? www.corneliafunke.com 43

Alan Gibbons Most famous for: Total Football Hell s Underground Writes: Family, fantasy, horror, social issues, sport Want to try some of Alan Gibbon s work? As well as multiple stand alone novels there are 2 key series within the School Library. Total Football 1. Some You Win... (1997) 2. Under Pressure (1997) 3. Divided We Fall (1998) 4. Injury Time (1998) Hell's Underground 1. Scared to Death (2007) 2. The Demon Assassin (2008) 3. Renegade (2009) 44

Awards and nominations: Taken from Alan s official website: He is the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2000 'The book I couldn't put down' for his best-selling book Shadow of the Minotaur. He was a judge of the 2001 Awards. He has also been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal in 2001 and 2003 and twice for the Booktrust Teenage Prize. He has won the Blue Peter Book Award 'The Book I Couldn't Put Down', the Catalyst Award, the Leicester Book of the Year, the Leicester Short Novel of the year, the Angus Book of the Year, the RED Award, the Stockport Book Award, the Birmingham Chills Award, the Salford KS4 Award, the Hackney Short Novel Award and the Salford Librarians' Special Award. Authors to try next: Alison Allen-Gray Bernard Ashley Kevin Brooks Mal Peet Benjamin Zephaniah Want to find out more? www.alangibbons.com 45

Morris Gleitzman Most famous for: Misery Guts, Wicked, Toad, Deadly Once Writes: Animals, family, humour, war Please note: Morris s books vary greatly he produces easy to read, humorous books as well as serious books dealing with subjects such as the Holocaust for older readers. 46

Awards and nominations. Morris has won multiple awards in his native Australia and has received nominations for the Carnegie Medal. Authors to try next: (Due to the large variety of genres covered by Morris this list also covers a wide range). Frank Cottrell Boyce John Boyne Paul Dowswell Mark Haddon Paul Jennings Judith Kerr Jeff Kinney Louis Sachar Robert Westall Want to find out more? www.morrisgleitzman.com 47

Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams Most famous for: Tunnels Series Write: Adventure, horror, science fiction Want to try some of Gordon and Williams work? Tunnels 1. Tunnels aka The Highfield Mole (2005) 2. Deeper (2008) 3. FreeFall (2009) 4. Closer (2010) 5. Spiral (2011) 6. Terminal (2013) 48

Authors to try next: Frank Cottrell Boyce Suzanne Collins John Flanagan Neil Gaiman F E Higgins Rick Riordan Want to find out more? www.tunnelsthebook.com 49

Michael Grant Most famous for: Gone Series, BZRK Series Writes: Dystopia, fantasy Want to try some of Michael Grant s work? Gone 1. Gone (2008) 2. Hunger (2009) 3. Lies (2010) 4. Plague (2011) 5. Fear (2012) 6. Light (2013) BZRK 1. BZRK (2012) 2. BZRK Reloaded (2013) 50

Authors to try next: Suzanne Collins Anthony Hororwitz Connor Kostick Pittacus Lore Sophie McKenzie Robert Muchamore James Patterson Neil Shusterman Andrew Smith Want more information? www.themichaelgrant.com 51

Jack Higgins Jack Higgins mainly writes for adults but has written a series with Justin Richards aimed at a younger audience. Most famous for: His war and action novels. Writes: Adventure, thrillers Want to try some of Jack Higgin s work? The School Library has a selection of his senior novels, the first one in his Rich and Jade series for younger readers is Sure Fire. Rich and Jade (with Justin Richards) 1. Sure Fire (2006) 2. Death Run (2007) 52

Authors to try next: Mark Bowden Jack Coughlin Clive Cussler Anthony Horowitz Andy McNab (both alone and with Robert Rigby) James Patterson Richard North Patterson Chris Ryan 53

Charlie Higson Most famous for: Young Bond Series, Enemy Series Writes: Adventure, thrillers Want to try some of Charlie Higson s work? Young Bond 1. Silverfin (2005) 2. BloodFever (2006) 3. Double or Die (2007) 4. Hurricane Gold (2007) 5. By Royal Command (2008) Enemy 1. The Enemy (2009) 2. The Dead (2010) 3. The Fear (2011) 4. The Sacrifice (2012) 54

Charlie Higson has been nominated for many awards for his children s books. His previous work with scripts and screenplays have produced award winning films and TV series that have earned accolades such as BAFTAS. Authors to try next: H M Castor Anthony Horowitz Derek Landy Andy McNab and Robert Rigby Robert Muchamore Philip Reeve Chris Ryan Darren Shan Want to find out more? www.charliehigson.co.uk www.youngbond.com 55

Nick Hornby Most famous for: High Fidelity, About a Boy Fever Pitch Writes: Humour, family, social issues Want to try some of Nick Hornby s work? All of Nick s books are stand alone novels so can be read in any order. Just have a look and pick your favourite! 56

Authors to try next: Alan Bennett Helen Fielding John Grisham Ian McEwan Want to find out more? www.penguin.co.uk/nickhornby 57

Anthony Horowitz Most famous for: Alex Rider and Power of Five Series. Writes: Adventure, horror, humour, thrillers. Want to try some of Anthony Horowitz s work? Anthony has written multiple series and many novels. Below the first few in the most popular series are listed. Alex Rider 1. Stormbreaker (2000) 2. Point Blanc (2001) 3. Skeleton Key (2002) 4. Eagle Strike (2003) 5. Scorpia (2004) 6. Ark Angel (2005) 58

Power of Five / Gatekeepers 1. Raven's Gate (2005) 2. Evil Star (2006) 3. Nightrise (2007) 4. Necropolis: City of the Dead (2008) 5. Oblivion (2012) Authors to try next: David Gilman Charlie Higson Derek Landy Robert Muchamore Rick Riordan Jack Higgins with Justin Richards Sam Hutton Andy McNab Tom Palmer Mark Walden Want to find out more? www.anthonyhorowitz.com 59

Sam Hutton Sam Hutton is a pseudonym that has only been used to write one series. Most famous for: Special Agents Series. Writes: Action and adventure. Want to try some of Sam Hutton s work? Special Agents 1. Deep End (2004) 2. Final Shot (2003) 3. Countdown (2003) 4. Kiss and Kill (2004) 5. Full Throttle (2005) 6. Meltdown (2005) 60

Authors to try next: M G Harris Jack Higgins with Justin Richards Charlie Higson Anthony Horowitz Derek Landy Robert Muchamore Mark Walden 61

Brian Jacques 1939-2011 Most famous for: Redwall Series Writes: Adventure, fantasy Want to try some of Brian Jacque s work? Redwall 1. Redwall (1986) 2. Mossflower (1988) 3. Mattimeo (1989) 4. Mariel of Redwall (1991) 5. Salamandastron (1992) 6. Martin the Warrior (1993) 7. The Bellmaker (1994) 62

Awards won: Brian Jacques Redwall, Mossflower, and Salamastron have all won the Lancashire Libraries Children s Book of the Year award. Redwall, Mattimeo, and Mossflower have been nominated for the Western Australian Young Reader s Award. All four of the books received the Carnegie Award. Authors to try next: Suzanne Collins Kenneth Grahame Robin Jarvis Terry Pratchett Jonathan Stoud J R R Tolkien Want to find out more? www.redwall.org www.redwallabbey.com 63

Paul Jennings Most famous for: Gizmo Deadly and Wicked Series. Writes: Fantasy, humour Want to try some of Paul Jennings work? Wicked! (with Morris Gleitzman) 1. The Slobberers (1997) 2. Battering Rams (1997) 3. Croaked (1997) Deadly! (with Morris Gleitzman) 1. Nude (2000) 2. Brats (2000) 3. Stiff (2000) 64

Paul has won so many awards they will not fit on the page. If you are interested in the awards he has won please visit his website where he has a dedicated Awards tab. Authors to try next: Frank Cottrell Boyce Morris Gleitzman Dick King-Smith Jeff Kinney Lincoln Peirce Liz Pichon Philip Ridley David Walliams Want to find out more? www.pauljennings.com.au 65

Stephen King Most famous for: A lot Stephen has written over 100 horror books, including The Shining Green Mile Pet Semetary Misery It Cell Misery Bag of Bones Writes: Horror Want to try some of Stephen King s work? There are a lot of stand alone novels, Dark Tower is the longest series currently: The Dark Tower 1. The Gunslinger (1982) 2. The Drawing of the Three (1985) 3. The Waste Lands (1991) 4. Wizard and Glass (1997) 5. Wolves of the Calla (2003) 66

Awards It was impossible to attempt to fit all of Stephen King s awards on one page it would have taken up most of this booklet. It is safe to say he is a prolific and well recognised and awarded writer. Details of his awards can be found online at www.fantasticficiton.co.uk Authors to try next: Robert Harris Thomas Harris Dean Koontz Lars Kepler Stieg Larsson Koushun Takami Want to find out more? www.stephenking.com 67

Jeff Kinney Most famous for: Diary of a Wimpy Kid series Writes: Diaries, family, humour Want to try some of Jeff Kinney s work? Diary of a Wimpy Kid 1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2007) 2. Rodrick Rules (2008) 3. The Last Straw (2009) 4. Dog Days (2009) 5. The Ugly Truth (2010) 6. Cabin Fever (2011) 7. The Third Wheel (2012) 68

Authors to try next: Frank Cottrell Boyce Tim Collins Paul Jennings Anthony McGowan Jonathan Meres Lincoln Peirce Liz Pichon Sue Townsend Want to find out more? www.wimpykid.com 69

Elizabeth Laird Most famous for: Crusade Oranges in No Man s Land Writes: Adventure, historical, other cultures, other lands, social issues Want to try some of Elizabeth Laird s work? All of Elizabeth s work aimed at Ermysted s pupils age group are stand alone novels so can be read in any order. 70

Awards Elizabeth has won multiple local and national awards for her books, including receiving the 2006 Young Adult Literature Award from Middle East Outreach Council, Oranges In No Man s Land won the Hull KS2 award as well as been shortlisted for the Sheffield Children s Book Award. Elizabeth has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal three times. She has also won the Children's Book Award and the Smarties Young Judges Award. Authors to try next: David Almond Paul Dowswell Deborah Ellis Adeline Yen Mah Andy Mulligan Michael Morpurgo Beverley Naidoo Want to find out more? www.elizabethlaird.co.uk 71

Derek Landy Most famous for: Skulduggery Pleasant Writes: Ghost/horror Want to try some of Derek Landy s work? Skulduggery Pleasant 1. Skulduggery Pleasant (2007) 2. Playing with Fire (2008) 3. The Faceless Ones (2009) 4. Dark Days (2010) 5. Mortal Coil (2010) 6. Death Bringer (2011) 7. Kingdom of the Wicked (2013) 72

Awards Skulduggery Pleasant, won the Bord Gais Energy Irish Book of the Decade Award and the Red House Children's Book Award. Playing With Fire won an Irish Book Award for Children's Book of the Year Authors to try next: Eoin Colfer Joseph Delaney Neil Gaiman Charlie Higson Anthony Horowtiz Pittacus Lore Robert Muchamore James Patterson Terry Pratchett Chris Priestley Rick Riordan Want to find out more? www.skulduggerypleasant.com 73

C.S Lewis 1898-1963 Most famous for: Chronicles of Narnia Writes: Fantasy Want to try some of C.S Lewis work? Chronicles of Narnia 1. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950) 2. Prince Caspian (1951) 3. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952) 4. The Silver Chair (1953) 5. The Horse and his Boy (1954) 6. The Magician's Nephew (1955) 7. The Last Battle (1956) 74

Awards Carnegie Medal Best Novel winner (1957) : The Last Battle Authors to try next: J M Barrie Lewis Carroll Arthur C Clarke Charlie Fletcher Ursula Le Guin Anne McCaffrey George R R Martin Christopher Paolini Philip Pullman Rick Riordan J K Rowling J.R.R Tolkien Want to find out more? www.cslewis.com 75

Pittacus Lore A pseudonym used by James Frey, Jobie Hughes. The explanation given about Pittacus Lore: Pittacus Lore is Lorien's ruling Elder. He has been on Earth for the last twelve years, preparing for the war that will decide Earth's fate. His whereabouts are unknown. Most famous for: Lorien Legacies Writes: Adventure, fantasy Want to try some of Pittacus work? Lorien Legacies 1. I Am Number Four (2010) 2. The Power of Six (2011) 3. The Rise of Nine (2012) 4. The Fall of Five (2013) 76

Authors to try next: Eoin Colfer John Flanagan Charlie Higson Anthony Horowitz Derek Landy Andrew Lane Robert Muchamore James Patterson Rick Riordan Alex Scarrow Want to find out more? www.iamnumberfour.co.uk 77

Sophie McKenzie Most famous for: Girl Missing, Medusa Project, Blood Writes: Adventure, crime, romance, science fiction Want to try some of Sophie McKenzie s work? Sophie has written a selection of stand alone novels as well as multiple series, some of which are listed below: Girl, Missing 1. Girl, Missing (2006) 2. Sister, Missing (2011) 3. Missing Me (2012) Blood 1. Blood Ties (2008) 2. Blood Ransom (2010) Medusa Project 1. The Set-Up (2009) 2. The Hostage (2010) 3. The Rescue (2010) 78

Awards Sophie s work has been both shortlisted for, and won, many awards, the full details of which are available on her website. The following books are the ones that have received the awards: Girl Missing Blood Ties Six steps to a girl and The Set-Up. Authors to try next: Anne Cassidy Michael Grant James Patterson Meg Rosoff Alex Scarrow Want to find out more? www.sophiemckenziebooks.com 79

Andy McNab Andy McNab is a highly decorated ex-sas operative who still gives lectures to both the US and UK intelligence agencies hence the secretive photo. Most famous for: Bravo Two Zero, Boy Soldier Writes: Adventure, thrillers, war Want to try some of Andy McNab s work? Nick Stone Adult Seriers 1. Remote Control (1997) Last Light (2001) 2. Crisis Four (1999) Liberation Day (2002) 3. FireWall (2000) Boy Soldier (with Robert Rigby) - Junior fiction 1. Boy Soldier (2005) 2. Payback (2005) 3. Avenger (2006) 4. Meltdown (2007) 80

DropZone Junior fiction 1. Dropzone (2010) 2. Terminal Velocity (2011) Andy McNab has produced many best sellers, including Bravo Two Zero which has been transformed into a film by the BBC but has not yet won any literary awards. Since he was the most highly decorated soldier ever when he left the SAS in February 1993, he probably isn t too upset about it though. Authors to try next: Bernard Ashley Lee Child Joe Craig Jim Eldridge Jack Higgins (with Justin Richards for junior titles) Charlie Higson Anthony Horowitz Chris Ryan Want to find out more? www.andymcnab.co.uk 81

Michelle Magorian Most famous for: Goodnight Mister Tom Writes: Family, historical, war Want to try some of Michelle Magorian s work? All of Michelle s books function as stand alone novels so can be read in any order. 82

Awards Goodnight Mister Tom has won multiple awards, most notably the Guardian Children's Fiction Award. It has also been made into a film. Just Henry won the Costa award. Authors to try next: Theresa Breslin Nigel Hinton Linda Newberry Mal Peet K M Peyton James Riordan Want to find out more? www.michellemagorian.com 83

George R R Martin Most famous for: Game of Thrones (aka Songs of Ice and Fire) Writes: Fantasy Want to try some of George R R Martin s work? Song of Ice and Fire 1. A Game of Thrones (1996) 2. A Clash of Kings (1998) 3. A Storm of Swords (2000) 4. A Feast for Crows (2005) 5. A Dance with Dragons (2011) 84

Awards The awards George R R Martin have won are too many to fit in this brochure a comprehensive guide can be found on his author page on www.fantasticfiction.co.uk Authors to try next: Daniel Abraham Terry Brooks Jim Butcher David Eddings Robin Hobb Robert Jordan Anne McCaffrey Jonathan Stroud Want to find out more? www.georgerrmartin.com 85

Michael Morpurgo Most famous for: Private Peaceful, War Horse, Why the Whales Came, My Friend Walter Writes: Animals, historical, war Want to try some of Michael Morpurgo s work? Apart from Farm Boy which is a follow up to War Horse, all of Morpurgo s novels are stand alone books so can be read in any order. 86

Awards Michael does not list his awards on his website so the most reliable information has been found via ask.com: Michael Morpurgo won more than eight awards. They include Whitbread Children's Book Award, Red House Children's Book Award, Nestlé Smarties Book Prize Bronze Award, Whitbread Children's Book Award 2004 and 2005. He was also shortlisted in many awards. Authors to try next: John Boyne Gillian Cross Judith Kerr Elizabeth Laird Mal Peet James Riordan Sandi Toksvig Robert Westall Kenneth Oppel Want to find out more? www.michaelmorpurgo.com 87

Chris Mould Most famous for: Something Wickedly Weird Series Writes: Adventure, ghost/supernatural, humour, magic Want to try some of Chris Mould s work? The library stocks the Something Wickedly Weird series. Something Wickedly Weird 1. The Wooden Mile (2007) 2. The Icy Hand (2007) 3. The Silver Casket (2007) 4. The Darkling Curse (2008) aka The Curse of the Wolf 5. Smugglers' Mine (2008) 6. The Treasure Keepers (2008) 88

Awards Chris has won the Nottingham Children s Book Award and has been nominated for the Sheffield Award. Authors to try next: Adam Gidwitz Chris Priestley Marcus Sedgwick Lemony Snicket Want to find out more? Chris writes a blog which can be accessed at: chrismould.blogspot.co.uk 89

Robert Muchamore Most popular author in Ermysted s Library Most famous for: Cherub and Henderson s Boys Writes: Adventure, crime, friends, thrillers, war Want to try some of Robert Muchamore s work? CHERUB 1. The Recruit (2004) 2. Class A (2004) aka The Dealer 3. Maximum Security (2005) 4. The Killing (2005) 5. Divine Madness (2006) 6. Man Vs Beast (2006) 7. The Fall (2007) 8. Mad Dogs (2007) 9. The Sleepwalker (2008) 10. The General (2008) 11. Brigands M.C. (2009) 12. Shadow Wave (2010) 90

Henderson's Boys CHERUB 2 1. The Escape (2009) 1. People's Republic (2011) 2. Eagle Day (2009) 2. Guardian Angel (2012) 3. Secret Army (2010) 3. Black Friday (2013) 4. Grey Wolves (2011) 5. The Prisoner (2012) 6. One Shot Kill (2012) 7. Scorched Earth (2013) Awards Robert Muchamore has won 15 awards so far, the details of which can be found on his website. Authors to try next: Joe Craig Michael Grant Anthony Horowtiz Sophie McKenzie James Patterson Malcolm Rose Mark Walden John Flanagan Charlie Higson Derek Landy Andy McNab Rick Riordan Chris Ryan Rick Yancey Want to find out more? www.muchamore.com 91

Patrick Ness Most famous for: Chaos Walking Series Writes: Dystopia, science fiction, social issues, war Want to try some of Patrick Ness work? Chaos Walking The New World (2009) 1. The Knife of Never Letting Go (2008) 2. The Ask and the Answer (2009) 3. Monsters of Men (2009) All of Patrick s other books are stand alone novels. 92

Awards The following was taken from Patrick s website which hasn t had the awards section updated for a while: The Knife of Never Letting Go won the Guardian Children s Fiction Prize, the Booktrust Teenage Prize, and the James Tiptree Memorial Prize. It was also shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. The Ask and the Answer won the Costa Children s Book of the Year Prize and was also shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Booktrust Teenage Prize. Monsters of Men won the Carnegie Medal and was shortlisted for the Arthur C Clarke Award and the Galaxy National Book Award. A Monster Calls won the Galaxy National Book Award and is currently (Jan 2012) shortlisted for the RedHouse Book Award. A Monster Calls also won the Carnegie Medal. Authors to try next: Pittacus Lore Rick Riordan Garth Nix Kate Thompson Want to find out more? www.patrickness.com 93

Garth Nix Most famous for: Old Kingdom, Keys to the Kingdom Writes: Adventure, fantasy Want to try some of Garth Nix s work? Old Kingdom 1. Sabriel (1996) 2. Lirael: Daughter of the Clayr (2001) 3. Abhorsen (2003) 4. The Creature in the Case (2005) Keys to the Kingdom 1. Mister Monday (2003) 2. Grim Tuesday (2003) 3. Drowned Wednesday (2004) 4. Sir Thursday (2006) 5. Lady Friday (2007) 6. Superior Saturday (2008) 7. Lord Sunday (2010) 94

Awards Garth Nix has won two Aurealis awards. Authors to try next: Eoin Colfer Joseph Delaney Sturart Hill Anthony Horowtiz Ursula Le Guin Pittacus Lore Christopehr Paolini Rick Riordan Angie Sage Scott Westerfield Want to find out more? Garth Nix maintains his own website at: www.garthnix.com He also recommends professionally maintained websites: www.keystothekingdom.com.au; www.oldkingdom.com.au; www.troubletwisters.com.au 95

Tom Palmer Most famous for: Foul Play Writes: Detective mysteries, friends, sport, thrillers Want to try some of Tom Palmer s work? Football Detective 1. Foul Play (2008) 2. Dead Ball (2009) 3. Off Side (2010) Squad 1. Black Op (2012) 2. White Fear (2012) 96

Awards Tom has won many awards which he lists on a dedicated awards tab on his website. Authors to try next: Rob Childs Dan Freedman Anthony Horowitz Mal Peet Helena Pielichaty Want to find out more? www.tompalmer.co.uk 97

Christopher Paolini Most famous for: Inheritance series Writes: Fantasy Want to try some of Christopher Paolini s work? All of Christopher s work is within one series: Inheritance 1. Eragon (2001) 2. Eldest (2005) 3. Brisingr (2008) 4. Inheritance (2011) 98

Awards Christopher Paolini has won the 2006 Quill Award which is voted upon by the consumers not by the critics. He also won the following awards: Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award, 2006, for Eragon; Quill Award, Young Adult/Teen category, 2006, for Eldest. Authors to try next: Henry Chancellor Suzanne Collins Alison Goodman Elizabeth Kay Want to find out more? www.alagaesia.com 99

James Patterson Most famous for: Being one of the biggest selling authors of all time. Out of his junior fiction he is most famous for his Daniel X and Maximum Ride Series. Writes: Everything, but the library stocks his adventure and thriller novels. Want to try some of James Patterson s work? Maximum Ride 1. The Angel Experiment (2005) 2. School's Out-- Forever (2006) 3. Saving the World: And Other Extreme Sports (2007) 4. The Final Warning (2008) Daniel X 1. Dangerous Days of Daniel X (2008) (with M Ledwidge) 2. Watch the Skies (2009) (with Ned Rust) 3. Demons and Druids (2010) (with Adam Sadler) 4. Game Over (2011) (with Ned Rust) 100

Awards In 2011, it was estimated that one-in-four of all hardcover suspense/thriller novels sold was written by James Patterson. He is the first author to achieve ten million ebook sales, and holds the Guinness record for the most #1 New York Times bestsellers of any author. James Patterson has won the Edgar Award, the BCA Mystery Guild's Thriller of the Year, the International Thriller of the Year award, and the Children's Choice Book Award for Author of the Year so far. Authors to try next Junior fiction Stephen Cole Joe Craig Jack Higgins with J.Richards Anthony Horowitz Malcolm Rose Suzanne Collins David Gilman Charlie Higson Sophie McKenzie Mark Walden Senior fiction David Baldacci Linwood Barclay Lee Child Michael Connelly John Grisham Kathy Reichs Want to find out more? www.jamespatterson.com 101

Michelle Paver Most famous for: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness Writes: Fantasy Want to try some of Michelle Paver s work? Chronicles of Ancient Darkness 1. Wolf Brother (2004) 2. Spirit Walker (2005) 3. Soul Eater (2006) 4. Outcast (2007) 5. Oath Breaker (2008) 6. Ghost Hunter (2009) 102

Awards Michelle won the Guardian Children s Fiction Prize for Ghost Hunter. Authors to try next: Kevin Crossley-Holland Peter Dickinson Stuart Hill Christopher Paolini Want to find out more? www.michellepaver.com 103

Mal Peet Most famous for: Keeper, Penalty, Tamar Writes: Other cultures, social issues, sport, war Want to try some of Mal Peet s work? Paul Faustino 1. Keeper (2003) 2. The Penalty (2006) 3. Exposure (2008) He has also written stand alone novels, including award winning Tamar. 104

Awards Mal won the Carnegie Medal for Tamar. Authors to try next: Bernard Ashley Alan Gibbons Michelle Magorian Michael Morpurgo James Riordan Want to find out more? www.malpeet.com 105

Liz Pichon Most famous for: Tom Gates Series Writes: Comedy Want to try some of Liz Pichon s work? Tom Gates 1. The Brilliant World of Tom Gates (2011) 2. Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff) (2011) 3. Everything's Amazing (Sort Of) (2012) 4. Genius Ideas (Mostly) (2012) 5. Is Absolutely Fantastic (at some things) (2013) 6. Best Book Day Ever (so far) (2013) 7. Extra Special Treats (... not) (2013) 106

Awards The Tom Gates Series has won the Blue Peter Book Award, Waterstones Children s Prize and the Red House Book Award. Authors to try next: Jeff Kinney Jonathan Meres Lincoln Peirce David Walliams Want to find out more? www.lizpichon.co.uk 107

Terry Pratchett Most famous for: Discworld Series Writes: Fantasy, especially comical fantasy Want to try some of Terry Pratchett s work? Discworld 1. The Colour of Magic (1983) 2. The Light Fantastic (1986) 3. Equal Rites (1987) 4. Mort (1987) 5. Sourcery (1988) 6. Wyrd Sisters (1988) Please note, there are currently 40 Discworld books so this really is just to get you started! Bromeliad 1. Truckers (1989) 2. Diggers (1990) 3. Wings (1990) 108

Johnny Maxwell 1. Only You Can Save Mankind (1992) 2. Johnny and the Dead (1993) 3. Johnny and the Bomb (1996) Awards Terry Pratchett has won both a Carnegie Medal and a Prometheus Award for Best Novel. Terry Pratchett was the UK's best-selling author of the 1990s. He is currently the second most-read writer in the UK. Terry Pratchett was knighted for services to literature in the 2009 New Year Honours. Authors to try next: Please note these are a mixture of both Junior and Senior Fiction. Terry Brooks Eoin Colfer Raymond Feist Neil Gaiman Terry Goodkind Robin Hobb Tom Holt Brian Jacques Robin Jarvis George R R Martin Jonathan Stroud Want to find out more? www.terrypratchettbooks.com 109

Philip Pullman Most famous for: Sally Lockheart and Dark Materials Writes: Fantasy, historical, thrillers, often deals with Victorian social issues. Want to try some of Philip Pullman s work? Sally Lockhart 1. The Ruby in the Smoke (1985) 2. The Shadow in the North (1986) 3. The Tiger in the Well (1990) 4. The Tin Princess (1994) His Dark Materials 1. Northern Lights (1995) aka The Golden Compass 2. The Subtle Knife (1997) 3. The Amber Spyglass (1999) 4. Lyra's Oxford (2003) 110

Awards Philip Pullman has won a lot of awards including record breakers such as being the first ever children s book to win the Whitbread Award. Philip lists the awards in full on his website. Authors to try next: Frank L Baum Frank Beddor Cornelia Funke Sonya Hartnett C S Lewis Christopher Paolini Chris Priestley Philip Reeve Justin Richards J R R Tolkien Karen Wallace Want to find out more? www.philip-pullman.com 111

Arthur Ransome 1884-1967 Most famous for: Swallows and Amazons Writes: Adventure, family Want to try some of Arthur Ransome s work? Swallows and Amazons 1. Swallows and Amazons (1930) 2. Swallowdale (1931) 3. Peter Duck (1932) 4. Winter Holiday (1933) 5. Coot Club (1934) 6. Pigeon Post (1936) 7. We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea (1937) 8. Secret Water (1939) 9. The Big Six (1940) 112

Awards Arthur Ransome was the first ever winner of the Carnegie Medal, winning with Pigeon Post in 1937. Authors to try next: Enid Blyton Clive King Rudyard Kipling Philippa Pearce Want to find out more? The Arthur Ransome Society (TARS) maintains a website: www.arthur-ransome.org.uk 113

Philip Reeve Most famous for: Here Lies Arthur, No Such Things As Dragons, Mortal Engines Series Writes: Dystopia, fantasy, historical Want to try some of Philip Reeve s work? Philip has written a mixture of series and stand alone novels, his most popular series has its first books listed below. Predator Cities 1. Mortal Engines (2001) 2. Predator's Gold (2003) 3. Infernal Devices (2005) 4. A Darkling Plain (2006) 114

Awards Philip Reeve has made the shortlist of national wards multiple times and has won the following awards: 2002 Nestlé Smarties Book Prize (Gold Award), Mortal Engines, 9-11 Years category 2006 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, A Darkling Plain 2008 Carnegie Medal, Here Lies Arthur Authors to try next: Kevin Crossley-Holland Charlie Fletcher William Nicholson Kenneth Oppel Philip Pullman Paul Stewart Kate Thompson Chris Wooding Want to find out more? www.philip-reeve.com 115

Rick Riordan Most famous for: Percy Jackson, Kane Chronicles, Heroes of Olympus Writes: Adventure, fantasy, historical, mythology Want to try some of Rick Riordan s work? Percy Jackson and the Olympians 1. The Lightning Thief (2005) 2. The Sea of Monsters (2006) 3. The Titan's Curse (2007) 4. The Battle of the Labyrinth (2008) 5. The Last Olympian (2009) Kane Chronicles 1. The Red Pyramid (2010) 2. The Throne of Fire (2011) 3. The Serpent's Shadow (2012) 116

Heroes of Olympus 1. The Lost Hero (2010) 2. The Son of Neptune (2011) 3. The Mark of Athena (2012) 4. The House of Hades (2013) Awards Many of Rick Riordan s books have won awards but he has reported this rather haphazardly on his website the details are all on there but not in one convenient tab unfortunately. Authors to try next: Adam Blade Chris Bradford Henry Chancellor Cornelia Funke Pseudonymous Bosch Suzanne Collins Kevin Crossley-Holland M G Harris Alex Scarrow Want to find out more? www.rickriordan.com 117

Meg Rosoff Most famous for: How I Live Now, Just in Case Writes: Adventure, dystopia, family, social issues, war Want to try some of Meg Rosoff s work? All of Meg s work are stand alone novels so can be read in any order. 118

Awards How I Live Now won the Guardian and Branford Boase Awards and was short-listed for the Orange Prize for New Fiction as well as the Whitbread. Meg Rosoff also won the Carnegie Medal for Just in Case. In addition to these Meg has also received the Michael L. Printz Award, Der Luchs des Jahres Book Prize and the Julia Ward Howe Prize (Boston Authors Club). Authors to try next: Theresa Breslin Anne Cassidy Jennifer Donnelly Siobhan Dowd Linzi Glass Lian Hearn Jenny Valentine Robert Westall Scott Westerfeld Jeanette Winterson Want to find out more? www.megrosoff.co.uk 119

J K Rowling Most famous for: Harry Potter Writes: Fantasy, magic, school Want to try some of J K Rowling s work? Harry Potter 1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997) 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998) 3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999) 4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000) 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003) 6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005) 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007) 120

Awards J K Rowling has won multiple awards and has even received an OBE. A full list of her honours and awards can be found on her website. Authors to try next: Pseudonymous Bosch Suzanne Collins Cornelia Funke Diana Wynne Jones Marcus Sedgwick Ali Sparkes G P Taylor Want to find out more? www.jkrowling.com 121

Chris Ryan Most famous for: Alpha Force and Code Red Series Writes: Adventure, social issues, thrillers especially SAS themed thrillers. Want to try some of Chris Ryan s work? Alpha Force 1. Survival (2002) 2. Rat-Catcher (2002) 3. Desert Pursuit (2003) 4. Hostage (2003) 5. Red Centre (2004) Code Red 1. Flash Flood (2006) 2. Wildfire (2007) 3. Outbreak (2007) 4. Vortex (2008) 122

Agent 21 1. Agent 21 (2010) 2. Agent 21: Reloaded (2012) 3. Agent 21: Codebreaker (2013) Agent 21: The Wire (2013) This is just a small selection of Chris work he has written many books for both adults and children. Chris has not yet won any literary awards but was awarded the Military Medal for the longest escape and evasion in the history of the SAS. Authors to try next: Joe Craig David Gilman Charlie Higson Robert Muchamore Jim Eldridge Jack Higgins Andy McNab Mark Walden Want to find out more? www.chrisraynadventures.co.uk 123

Louis Sachar Most famous for: Holes Writes: Humour, school, social issues Want to try some of Louis Sachar s work? Louis has written a combination of both series and stand alone novels but only one of his series is targeted at the Ermysted s age group: Holes 1. Holes (1998) 2. Stanley Yelnats' Survival Guide to Camp Green Lake (2003) 3. Small Steps (2006) 124

Awards Louis Sachar's books have earned him many prestigious awards and honours. Holes has won the following: National Book Award New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Horn Book Fanfare Honor List Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year Authors to try next: David Almond Gennifer Choldenko Morris Gleitzman Carl Hiaasen Frank Cottrell Boyce Jack Gantos Mark Haddon David Walliams Want to find out more? www.louissachar.com 125

Angie Sage Most famous for: Septimus Heap Series Writes: Animals, magic Want to try some of Angie Sage s work? Septimus Heap 1. Magyk (2005) 2. Flyte (2006) 3. Physik (2007) 4. Queste (2008) 5. Syren (2009) 126

Awards Angie Sage won the Salford and North East Children s Book Awards for Magyk. Authors to try next: Pseudonymous Bosch Susan Cooper Joseph Delaney John Flanagan Lemony Snicket Want to find out more? www.angiesage.com www.septimusheap.com 127

Marcus Sedgwick Most famous for: My sword hand is singing Writes: Family, humour, magic Want to try some of Marcus Sedgwick s work? Although Marcus has written a few series, all of his work aimed at older readers is in the form of stand alone novels. 128

Awards Marcus has received nominations for just about every award possible for children s books and has managed to win the Branford-Boase award for best debut children's novel as well as a Booktrust Teenage Book Award. Authors to try next: David Almond Kevin Crossley-Holland Neil Gaiman Derek Landy Chris Mould Chris Priestley J K Rowling G P Taylor Want to find out more? www.marcussedgwick.com 129

Darren Shan Most famous for: Saga of Darren Shan series Writes: Ghost/supernatural, horror, vampires Want to try some of Darren Shan s work? Saga of Darren Shan 1. Cirque Du Freak (1999) 2. The Vampire's Assistant (2000) 3. Tunnels of Blood (2000) 4. The Vampire Mountain (2001) 5. Trials of Death (2001) Demonata 1. Lord Loss (2005) 2. Demon Thief (2005) 3. Slawter (2006) 4. Bec (2006) 5. Blood Beast (2007) 130

Saga of Larten Crepsley 1. Birth of a Killer (2010) 2. Ocean of Blood (2011) 3. Palace of the Damned (2011) 4. Brothers to the Death (2012) Awards There is a very long list of the awards Darren has won or been nominated for in the extra s tab on his website. Authors to try next: Stephen Cole Charlie Higson Conor Kostick Pittacus Lore Derek Landy Chris Wooding Rick Yancey Want to find out more? www.darrenshan.com 131

Lemony Snicket A pseudonym used by Daniel Handler Most famous for: Series of Unfortunate Events Writes: Fantasy, humour Want to try some of Lemony Snicket s work? Series of Unfortunate Events 1. The Bad Beginning (1999) 2. The Reptile Room (1999) 3. The Wide Window (2000) 4. The Miserable Mill (2000) 5. The Austere Academy (2000) 6. The Ersatz Elevator (2001) 7. The Vile Village (2001) 132

Awards Lemony s website has a lot of information but no details on any of his awards, the most thorough answer available is found on Wikipedia: The Bad Beginning won multiple literary awards, including the Colorado Children's Book Award, the Nevada Young Readers Award, and the Nene Award. Its sequels have continued this trend, garnishing multiple awards and nominations. Among these are three IRA/CBC Children's Choice Awards, which it received for The Wide Window, The Vile Village, and The Hostile Hospital respectively; a best book prize at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, and a 2006 Quill Book Award, both for the Penultimate Peril. Authors to try next: Philip Ardagh Chris Mould Angie Sage R L Stine Want to find out more? www.lemonysnicket.com 133

Paul Stewart (l) and Chris Riddell (r) Most famous for: Edge Chronicles Write: Fantasy, historical Want to try some of Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell s work? Edge Chronicles 1. Beyond the Deepwoods: First Book of Twig (1998) 2. Stormchaser: Second Book of Twig (1999) 3. Midnight over Sanctaphrax: Third Book of Twig (2000) 4. The Curse of the Gloamglozer (2001) 5. The Last of the Sky Pirates (2002) 6. Vox (2003) 7. Freeglader (2004) 8. Winter Knights: Book 2 of The Quint Saga (2005) 134

Authors to try next: Michelle Paver Terry Pratchett Philip Reeve Steve Voake Want to find out more? www.stewartandriddell.co.uk 135

Robert Swindells Most famous for: Stone Cold, Blitzed, Room 13 Writes: Adventure, ghost/supernatural, science fiction, war. Want to try some of Robert Swindell s work? Although Robert Swindells has currently published two series, the majority of his work is in the format of stand alone novels. All of his work stocked in the School Library is in this format, so they can be read in any order. 136

Awards The Other Award 1984 for Brother in the Land The Federation of Children s Book Groups Children s Book Award 1985 for Brother in the Land The Carnegie Medal 1993 for Stone Cold Category Winner in the Sheffield Children s Book Award 1994 for Stone Cold Children s Book of the Year 1996 for Unbeliever Category Winner in the Sheffield Children s Book Award 1996 for Unbeliever Angus Book Award 1998 for Unbeliever Authors to try next: David Almond Keith Gray Malcolm Rose Kate Thompson Bernard Ashley Pete Johnson R.L Stine Robert Westall Want to find out more? Robert does not have his own website but there is a page about him on both of the following sites: www.penguin.co.uk www.randomhouse.co.uk 137

J R R Tolkien 1892-1973 Most famous for: Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit Writes: Fantasy Want to try some of J R R Tolkien s work? Lord of the Rings 1. The Fellowship of the Ring (1954) 2. The Two Towers (1954) 3. The Return of the King (1955) There are many other books, including companions to his famous series and some works that have been edited by his children and released since his death. 138

Awards Even though literary awards were not as common during Tolkien s life time he still managed to win a few awards and picked up many honours. A full list of these is available on the website listed below. Authors to try next: Terry Brooks Trudi Canavan Susan Cooper Stuart Hill Brian Jacques Stephen Lawhead Ursula Le Guin Michelle Paver Clive Woodall Want to find out more? www.tolkiensociety.co.uk 139

Sue Townsend Most famous for: Adrian Mole Series Writes: Diaries, humour Want to try some of Sue Townsend s work? Adrian Mole 1. The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 (1985) 2. The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole (1984) 3. The True Confessions of Adrian Mole (1990) 4. The Wilderness Years (1993) 5. The Cappuccino Years (1999) 6. Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction (2003) 140

Awards Sue has written many books and plays which have received awards, although none for her work for juniors. Authors to try next: Alan Bennett Tim Collins Jeff Kinney David Walliams Want to find out more? www.suetownsend.co.uk 141

Mark Walden Most famous for: H.I.V.E Series Writes: Adventure, crime, social, thrillers Want to try some of Mark Walden s work? H.I.V.E. 1. H.I.V.E.: Higher Institute of Villainous Education (2006) 2. The Overlord Protocol (2007) 3. Escape Velocity (2008) 4. Dreadnought (2009) 5. Rogue (2010) 142

Awards H.I.V.E won Richard and Judy s Best Kids Book Ever for the 9+ category. Authors to try next: Dominic Barker Jason Bradbury Chris Bradford Stephen Cole Joe Craig David Gilman Robert Muchamore Chris Ryan Alex Scarrow Want to find out more? www.markwalden.net 143

David Walliams Most famous for: Billionaire Boy, The Boy in the Dress, Mr Stink Writes: Friends, humour, social issues Want to try some of David Walliams work? All of David s work functions as a stand alone novel so his books can be read in any order. 144

Awards Mr Stink won the Lincolnshire Young People s Book Award, the inaugural People s Book Prize and is currently being adapted into a stage musical. Billionaire Boy followed in 2010, and has won several prizes including the Sheffield Children s Book Prize and the Stockport Book Award. Authors to try next: Frank Cottrell Boyce Roald Dahl Jack Gantos Paul Jennings Jeff Kinney Louis Sachar Want to find out more? www.worldofwalliams.com 145

Robert Westall 1929-1993 Most famous for: Blitz, Machine Gunners, Stormsearch Writes: Adventure, ghost/supernatural, war Want to try some of Robert Westall s work? All of Robert s work functions as a stand alone novel and so his books can be read in any order. 146

Awards Robert was the first author to ever win the Carnegie Medal twice, winning it with his debut novel The Machine Gunners in 1976 and again with The Scarecrows in 1982. He won the Smarties Prize for Blitzcat in 1989 and the Guardian Award in 1990 for Kingdom by the Sea. Authors to try next: Charlie Fletcher Anne Holm Judith Kerr Michelle Magorian Ian Serraillier Robert Swindells Want to find out more? www.robertwestall.com 147

Picking Your Next Book If you want help picking a new book to read just ask! Your English teacher will be happy to recommend a book, ask your class mates what they have been reading and ask Miss Lang for suggestions. In addition to this booklet there are lots of ways to pick your next book: Look at displays which are sometimes themed and often used to display new books. There is a booklet listing authors by genre so have a look at that for inspiration if you know what type of book you feel like trying. 148

In Years 7 and 8 you will have a Reading Log use this booklets stepping stone illustrations with authors and titles listed in order of difficulty under genre to help you not only pick a new book that you will find interesting, but also to try and stretch yourself by making sure you are gradually trying harder books and improving your reading. Have a look at the library beanstalk! The beanstalk covers fantasy, adventure/ crime/thriller, horror, sport, comedy and human interest fiction just pick the genre stalk you want and work your way up the suggestions. Try the following websites for inspiration: www.lovereading4kids.co.uk www.readingzone.com 149

The Carnegie Medal The Carnegie Medal is awarded annually to the writer of an outstanding book for children. It was established in 1936 in memory of the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919). The winning author receives a golden medal and 500 worth of books to donate to a library of their choice. The medal is awarded by CILIP the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. Ermysted s and the Carnegie Shadowing Scheme Every year all pupils in Years 7 and 8 are given the opportunity to form a book group with Miss Lang and read every book that is shortlisted for the Carnegie Award. This runs from April to June. There is on average 8 books per short list. Boys read every book, submit book reviews, maintain their own website and meet up to discuss their opinions on each title. The grand finale is a free buffet lunch which boys can attend by invitation only and look at displays other participants made to represent each short listed book. 150

The Headmaster and Deputy Heads, as well as all of the English Staff, are invited, and the boys do a presentation on this years books before having their meal. They then receive their certificates and merits if they completed the scheme/put in an exceptional effort. The book Ermysted s voted to win is also announced. The scheme is always extremely popular and previous Carnegie winners are listed below for suggested titles to try: 2006 - Tamar by Mal Peet 2007- Just in Case by Meg Rosoff 2008 - Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve 2009 - Bog Child by Siobhan O Dowd 2010 - Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman 2011 - Monsters of Men by Patrick Ness 2012 - A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness 2013 - Maggot Moon by Sally Gardner Anyone wanting a bigger challenge please see Miss Lang as she has a list of winners from when the award started in 1936! 151

Keep Reading! And here s why Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body The list of benefits is too long to fit on here, it is safe to say they are plentiful. As well as being fun if you have the right book, reading: Provides mental stimulation Reduces stress Increases your knowledge Expands your vocabularly Improves your memory, focus and concentration Gives you better analytical thinking skills Improves your writing skills It is a form of free entertainment So, please, oh please, we beg, we pray, go throw your TV set away, and in its place you can install, a lovely bookcase on the wall. Roald Dahl 152