Damien Ike and the Fallen House of Draven is a magical sci-fi thriller for early teen readers that had us gripped from page one. Here the authors tell us about what inspired the book and which other fantasy thrillers for teens they recommend you turn to next.

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10.01.2025

Susan Brownrigg on historical books for kids | Parrot Street Book Club

Wrong Tracks has all the ingredients of the perfect middle grade read - an intriguing mystery with a fascinating historical backdrop and bags of contemporary relevance. Author Susan Brownrigg tells us about being inspired by the real life Rainhill Trials and which other historical novels for kids she recommends you read next.

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17.01.2025

Brian Dungan on sci-fi thrillers for teens | Parrot Street Book Club

Wintour's Game is a gripping sci-fi thriller by Brian Dungan that is perfect for tween and early teen readers. Brian tells us about writing for his teenage daughters and seeing into the future...

Parrot Street Book Club Blog

03.02.2025

8 chapter books about kindness for kids | Parrot Street Book Club

Books about kindness for kids can be a fantastic tool for parents, highlighting the positive benefits of kindness and helping them really understand the impact of unkindness, practising important empathy skills in the process.

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Dee Benson & David Arlo on fantasy thrillers for teens | Parrot Street Book Club

Susan Brownrigg on historical books for kids | Parrot Street Book Club

Brian Dungan on sci-fi thrillers for teens | Parrot Street Book Club

8 chapter books about kindness for kids | Parrot Street Book Club

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