Charming Chapter Books for Autumn 2023

Readers who are taking the step into longer chapter books and building independence are in for a treat this autumn! There are so many delightful new books for them to explore!

Magic Faces: Monster Mayhem by Esi Merleh & Abeeha Tariq (Uclan Publishing)

Twins Austin and Alanna, along with sausage dog Ozzy, are back in this wonderfully autumnal adventure. Young readers will love the seasonal connection of following the power of the magic paintbrush during Hallowe’en week. With pumpkins, crafts, costumes and, of course, face paints, this trio get sready for the Monster Ball. There’s trouble ahead when a pair of evil skeletons steal a witch’s wand. Austin and Alanna know they can be or do anything as they set off to save the day! With full colour illustrations and so much fun, readers will devour this charming story!

Call the Puffins: Tiny’s Brave Rescue by Cath Howe & Ella Okstad (Welbeck Publishing)

Cath Howe & Ella Okstad’s gorgeous puffins are back for their second high-flying adventure. Just one glace at the cover tells readers this book is going to be fantastic. Muffin and the other puffins are adorable, they have hearts of gold and they would do anything to look out for their friends. When Tiny wants to join the search and rescue team, he’s worried about whether or not he’s good enough. With resilience, encouragement and lots of determination, he realises he can face anything with his friends. My daughter LOVED puffins when she was small. I can just imagine she would have been completely captivated by the this delightful series.

Princess Katie’s Kittens: Suki in the Snow by Julie Sykes & Sam Loman (Piccadilly Press)

The Princess Katie’s Kittens books are just the kind of series young readers love! Eye-catching with cute characters and appealing story lines, there’s no doubt they’ll be snatched off the shelf. The fact that Suki in the Snow is book five in the series means readers can enjoy the comfortable familiarity again and again.

In this adventure, Princess Katie is going on holiday in the snowy mountains. When she discovers a little stowaway cat in her luggage, she’s knows her holiday is going to be even more fun – but can cats ski? Young readers are sure to be completely invested in this little kitty’s adventures.

Sherlock Bones and the Horror of the Haunted Castle by Tim Collins & John Bogwood (Buster Books)

For readers wanting a little bit more, the Sherlock Bones series is full of fantastically fun mysteries. Join the world’s greatest dog detective and his trusty sidekick, Dr Jane Catson, as they discover the truth about a haunted castle. Along with a brilliantly creepy adventure, readers are invited to solve puzzles, mazes and logic challenges as they help the detective duo crack the case. Sherlock Bones and the Horror of the Haunted Castle is completely engaging. Readers will love the interactive elements that make them a part of the team.

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