The Owl Service is a fantasy novel written by English novelist Alan Garner and was first published in 1967. In this book, Garner re-enacts an ancient Welsh myth with young Roger, Alison and Gwyn as the main characters instead.
children books 12-14 years old
Written by American novelist Judy Blume, Forever is a daring piece of work that tackles issues of teenage sexuality and heartbreak in the most honest and realistic voice.
Watership Down is a stirring tale of courage, adventure and survival written by English author Richard Adams. This young adult novel is set in the idyllic rural landscape of England’s Downs, where a group of anthropomorphised rabbits journeyed in search of a safe new home.
In 1985, renowned English author Phillip Pullman’s first book in the Sally Lockhart mystery series was published. This young adult novel titled Ruby in the Smoke gives an intriguing insight into the inequality and injustice associated with Victorian society as it unveils the terrifying journey Sally takes to learn the truth of her father’s death.