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Reading just for you!

Explore the links to find more information about books of interest and maybe find the first chapter to read online to assist you with selecting really good reading.

Check the recommended reading lists to find great reads.

Choose one of the year group tabs at the top of this page to search for year specific resources or simply search the options on this homepage.

"If you don't like to read, you haven't found the right book." JK Rowling

Reading Websites

Goodreads
Goodreads provides lists of recommended current books under genre headings. It can also make recommendations based on the books that you have enjoyed reading. Rate the books that you have read and the matched lists will be provided.

WAYRBA reading lists
The books are shortlisted on the basis of nominations by young readers

Children's Book Council Australia reading lists
List of books nominated for awards in the categories of 'Older Readers', 'Younger Readers', 'Picture Book' and 'Information Book'.

Teenreads: Ultimate Reading List
'Our criteria: We looked for books that were compelling, beautifully written, pure fun, thought-provoking or edge-of-your-seat gripping; books that we would hand to someone and say, “read this!” '

Summer Reading list
LIst of recommended fiction reading for teens. Also click on the list of "21 Novels Worth Finding the Time to Read" for more suggestions for great reads.