Reading List – The Gainsborough Academy

Reading List – The Gainsborough Academy Reading List Reading is an important skill for all of us, regardless of age. The more we read, the better we get at it. The skills from reading increases vocabulary and develops our understanding. At The Gainsborough Academy, we have compiled a recommended list to support students’ enrichment of learning. Recommended reading list: YEAR 7 The Book of Dust Volume One, Philip Pullman Hitler’s Canary, Sandi Toksvig Pennies for Hitler, Jackie French The Lightning Thief, Percy Jackson Cirque du Freak, Darren Shan Tales of Childhood, Roald Dahl Diary of a Wimpy kid, Jeff Kinney YEAR 8 Goodnight Mr Tom, Michelle Magorian War Horse, Michael Morpurgo Private Peaceful, Michael Morpurgo Once, Morris Gleitzman Then, Morris Gleitzman Now, Morris Gleitzman After, Morris Gleitzman The Maze Runner, James Dashner Discworld series, Terry Pratchit YEAR 9 Ready Player One, Ernest Cline Flawed, Cecelia Ahern City of Ashes, Cassandra Clare Mortal Engines, Philip Reeve The Book Thief, Markus Zusak Trash, Andy Mulligan Slumdog Millionaire, Vikas Swarup YEAR 10/11 Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad Heroes, Robert Cormier Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë Frankenstein, Mary Shelly Dracula, Bram Stoker 1984, George Orwell Animal Farm, George Orwell Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Catch 22, Joseph Heller Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, Mark Haddon Great Expectations, Charles Dickens Oliver Twist, Charles Dickens Lord of the Flies, William Golding Picture of Dorian Grey, Oscar Wilde Rebbeca, Daphne Du Maurier Latest News Proud to be TGA TGA Proud Podium Just before Easter, we held our weekly Proud Podium, celebrating the many and varied achievements of 39 students. It was a fantastic opportunity to recognise Read More » 21/04/2026 News Categories School News Pledges WPT Competitions Attendance Careers Sport Events Awards Facilities Hire School Trips Subjects Maths Science Humanities Creative Arts MFL Year Groups Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Accept & Continue Cookie and Privacy Policy