Blog Books for 11-14 years

We’ve rounded up a selection of fun, action-packed graphic novels that make reading feel like an adventure.

To celebrate Refugee Week (16th – 22nd June 2025), we’ve put together a list of heartfelt children’s books that explore themes of displacement, belonging, hope, and identity.

Celebrate the magic of reading with stories to make you laugh, love, and get lost in adventure.

Discover our range of YA Dystopian books to get ready for Sunrise on the Reaping!

From thrilling adventures to heartfelt stories, students from JESS Dubai School share their thoughts on recent reads.

Jan Dunning writes about the power of music & her latest YA novel, The Last Thing You’ll Hear.

Hear from Christian Foley, experienced teacher and author of Moving Up, as he shares his five top tips for children starting secondary school! From advice on making friends, joining clubs and not listening to the…

We chat to New York Times bestselling, Carnegie-award-winning author Jennifer Donnelly about writing retellings, the power of fairytales and her brand new YA novel Beastly Beauty.

We spoke to author Rebecca Westcott who answered questions about her latest teen novel, Like a Girl.

Discover this month’s new books, spanning inspiring stories, delightful picture books and reunite with some friendly faces!

With the release of the brand-new Percy Jackson series on Disney+, Greek mythology is back in its golden age. To celebrate, we’ve selected some of our favourite books featuring all things Ancient Greece!

If you’re looking for a holiday read that will keep you as entertained as your favourite festive film, we have you covered with our list of comparative recommendations!

Take a tour of elemental London from The Case of the Chaos Monster, with research from author Patrice Lawrence.

With the brand-new Five Nights at Freddy’s film out in cinemas today, we’ve collated our top scariest books based on popular survival-horror video games that are perfect for gamers and lovers of all things scary.

Whether they’re starting Nursery or Year 7, it’s completely normal for your child to feel nervous as September approaches.

We’ve put together a list of reassuring books to help show your child that despite feeling…

Discover this month’s new books, spanning heartwarming picture books, chilling tales and exciting stories!

A selection of book reviews written by students at JESS Dubai School.

Discover this month’s new books, spanning family favourites, heartwarming picture books, gripping thrillers and stories of self-discovery!

Discover this month’s new books, spanning epic fantasy, heartfelt adventures, laugh-out-loud picture books, and gripping thrillers.

Discover the best new books published this month including epic YA fantasy, heartfelt adventures and laugh-out-loud picture books.

Discover the brilliant new books that are releasing this month, including twisty murder mysteries, epic adventures and laugh-out-loud picture books!

Discover the brilliant new books that are releasing this month, from laugh-out-loud picture books to gripping YA fiction.

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the publication of the first Jamie Johnson book. We spoke with Dan Freedman about all things football, writing, inspiration and more!

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the publication of the first book in the Fighting Fantasy series.

From the festive halls of Hogwarts to the snowy mountains of Narnia to the merry streets of Who-ville, discover our top Christmas classics to curl up with and read before you watch this holiday season!