BOOK OF THE WEEK
16 September 2025
Hello Bookworms!
We hope you are looking forward to your new school year! We have more books for you to read over this week!
Do take a look at our Lion Print magazine, under our Further Resources tab. Here are some of the stories our younger pupils have written at the beginning of the magazine and give you inspiration for your own writing. There is also some incredible art work from our pupils.
If you’d like some more ideas of great books to read, do check out our Reading List.
Treason by Berlie Doherty
Will Montague, page to Prince Edward, is one of King Henry VIII’s favourites at court. Jealous enemies convince the King that Will’s father is guilty of treason, so that he is imprisoned. Will sets out on a mission to free his father.
‘Doherty paints a very vivid picture… almost Shardlake for young readers’ Independent on Sunday
I am Rebel by Ross Montgomery
Tom’s dog Rebel enjoys his simple life on the farm, but then war arrives and Tom joins the rebellion against the King. Rebel loves Tom, and so he sets out to rescue his human from the dangers of war.
“A beautiful, heartfelt adventure.” Sophie Anderson
“I’m Tom’s dog, and he’s my human. We belong to each other.” Rebel is a good dog, and he loves his simple, perfect life on the farm with his owner Tom – until one day the war comes too close… Now Tom is determined to join the rebellion to defeat the king’s men. But Rebel knows war is dangerous, and he will stop at nothing to save the human he loves. Rebel must bring Tom home before it’s too late.
“A fantastic quest novel that sits between Charlotte’s Web and War Horse. Rebel’s voice is true and clear: he is the best of dogs and this is the best of books.” Phil Earle
“An instant classic. Outstanding writing and a richly adventurous story – Montgomery has reached a whole new level.” Katya Balen
“A terrific tail! A tail-thumping, tongue-lolling treat full of adventure, humour and heart.” Ross Welford
“I Am Rebel both broke my heart and made it sing. This book is as close to perfect as it’s possible to get.” Natasha Farrant
