BOOK OF THE WEEK
10 June 2026
Hello Bookworms!
We have more books for you to read 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.
Boy 87 by Ele Fountain
‘Boy 87 is an original and beautifully written page-turner of a novel about love, survival and the strength that can be found in a hopeful human spirit’ — Sarah Crossan, Carnegie Medal Winner
‘Shif is an unforgettable character, and his story should be read by everyone who cares about one of the unfolding tragedies of our time’ — Award-winning author Elizabeth Laird
Shif is just an ordinary boy who likes chess, maths and racing his best friend home from school. But one day, soldiers with guns come to his door – and he knows that he is no longer safe.
Shif is forced to leave his mother and little sister, and embark on a dangerous journey; a journey through imprisonment and escape, new lands and strange voices, and a perilous crossing by land and sea. He will encounter cruelty and kindness; he will become separated from the people he loves.
Boy 87 is a gripping, uplifting tale of one boy’s struggle for survival; it echoes the story of young people all over the world today.
One Dog and his Boy by Eva Ibbotson
All Hal had ever wanted was a dog.
But a dog would damage the carpets in Hal’s house, and so his parents refused to let him have one.
Then they discover Easy Pets, a convenient dog-rental agency.
Terrier Fleck arrives on Hal’s birthday, but when he discovers that his dog must be returned, he runs away.
- An irresistible adventure from a truly great and much-loved children’s author that every dog-loving child will adore.
- Perfect for fans of 101 DALMATIANS.
- With lovely line drawings on each chapter head
“The late, great Eva Ibbotson’s last novel does not disappoint. This perfectly pitched book is a eulogy to dogs. Only someone with a profound understanding and love for dogs could have written this moving book about the importance of love and friendship and the power of people and animals to provide it.” BookTrust
“Readers who have grown to love Ibbotson’s bighearted heroes and larger-than-life adventure stories will relish this final novel, published after her death in 2010.” Publisher’s Weekly
“Eva Ibbotson’s final book is in essence a familiar story – a lonely boy desperate for a pet and a dog desperate to be loved, but this wonderful poignant story is also a critique of consumerism and a call for family values” Love Reading 4 Kids
