Year 4 Wider Reading Suggestions

For Year 4 students looking to broaden their literary horizons, a carefully curated list of wider reading suggestions offers a treasure trove of fictional adventures and fascinating non-fictional discoveries. In the realm of fiction, classics like "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis and "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett promise magical escapades into enchanted worlds. Meanwhile, contemporary tales such as "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo and "Goth Girl" by Chris Ridell provide modern twists and rich, imaginative storytelling. The list also includes thought-provoking reads like "The Iron Man" by Ted Hughes and the heartwarming "The Matchbox Diary" by Paul Fleischmann.

For those with a penchant for poetry, collections like "The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry" by Brian Patten and "101 Poems for Children" by Carol Ann Duffy offer a diverse range of verses to captivate young minds. An author focus highlights the works of Nicola Davies and Neil Gaiman, among others, encouraging students to delve deeper into the oeuvres of these acclaimed writers. Non-fiction titles such as "Egyptology" by Dugald Steer and Nick Harris and "See Inside Ancient Egypt" by Rob Lloyd Jones provide educational insights into historical civilizations, while "Utterly Amazing Human Body" by Robert Winston and "The Wonder Garden" by Jenny Broom explore the marvels of science and nature. This extensive list, compiled by Focus Education UK Ltd, ensures that Year 4 students have access to a wealth of reading material that will enrich their knowledge and ignite their imaginations.