Our theme for 2026 is Adventure Through The Pages

The theme for 2026 is ‘Adventure Through The Pages’ and we are reading books about adventure. We hope that you enjoy reading and perhaps you get inspired to go on your own adventure!

The shortlist

Books 2026

Aati & the Blue Gods by Jasbinder Bilan
Lark by Anthony Mcgowan
Nimona by Nd Stevenson
Serial Chillers: The Witch in the Woods by Jennifer Killick
Songlight by Moira Buffini
Starminister by Megan Hopkins
The Agency for Scandal by Laura Wood
The Binding Spell by Marisa Linton
The Dawn of Adonis by Phil Earle
The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne by Jonathan Stroud
The Skylarks' War by Hilary Mckay
Till Death by Busayo Matuluko

Why don’t you join in the fun too?

We would love to welcome other South East secondary schools to our book award!
Pooling our ideas, experience, resources and enthusiasm is a great way to introduce reading for pleasure activities into your school
or take them to the next level.
Contact us via the link below if you would like to find out more about how to join in the fun.

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