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Charlotte's Web
by E.B. White
A beautifully written story about the friendship between a pig called Wilbur and a spider called Charlotte. Funny, moving, and a wonderful reminder of the power of words.
Book Recommendations
Every month we pick our favourite reads for young bookworms. Great books inspire great writers - and Noccy Days writers are no exception.
Ages 7-9
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You're a Bad Man, Mr. Gum!
by Andy Stanton
Absolutely bonkers and laugh-out-loud funny. Andy Stanton's writing is wonderfully silly and inventive - a brilliant choice for reluctant readers or anyone who loves comedy.
Ages 9-11
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The Phantom Tollbooth
by Norton Juster
A timeless adventure through a land of words and numbers. Milo drives through a magical tollbooth and discovers a world that celebrates curiosity and learning. Perfect for readers who love wordplay.
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Which Way to Anywhere
by Cressida Cowell
From the author of How to Train Your Dragon comes a new world of magic, adventure, and belonging. O'Hero Smith discovers he's part of a family of Wizards - and that's just the beginning.
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Coraline
by Neil Gaiman
A wonderfully creepy story about a girl who discovers a door to another world - where everything seems perfect, but nothing is quite right. For confident readers who enjoy being slightly spooked.
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The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler
by Gene Kemp
A classic school story with a brilliant twist ending that has delighted readers for generations. Great for sparking conversations about friendship, fairness, and seeing the world differently.
For the grown-ups
One pick for the adults in the room.
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The Creative Habit
by Twyla Tharp
A practical and inspiring guide to building a creative practice. Useful reading for any parent trying to nurture a young writer - and for the grown-up writers among us too.
Updated monthly. Last updated: September 2026.