Childrens Books Ireland Recommend 5-8

Valentina the emperor's daughter is an obsessive collector of exotic birds. Her servants track down every bird she desires - just one remains unfound: a bird that talks. Servants search far and wide to fulfill her impossible quest - and she beheads those who fail. In Valentina's palace, heads roll every day! Will the golden cage ever be filled?

'Hilarious and charming' - Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of Dogman and Captain Underpants

Jasper is desperate to impress the Sophisticat society members, and doesn't want Scruff bounding into his life to create chaos in his flat. But sometimes, friends know exactly what you need...

Molly and the Whale is a moving tale from master storyteller Malachy Doyle and illustrator Andrew Whitson about working together to help a creature back into its habitat. 'timeless and enchanting fable about the power of faith, the price of sacrifice, and the joy of hope which will be read endlessly by children and adults alike.' Children's Books Ireland

A stunningly presented modern-day fable from world-renowned talent Oliver Jeffers.

Save the library, save the world! Kit can't STAND reading. She'd MUCH rather be outside, playing games and getting muddy, than stuck inside with a book.

The brilliantly funny fourth book in the SAM WU series, starring the bravest scaredy-cat in the world! Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Tom Fletcher, Pamela Butchart and Humza Arshad's Badman.