Books for everyone, information for all, lifelong learning 
Cool Reads for Kidz
Home > Services > Libraries > Children and Young People > Bookzone
Read on and discover loads of cool new reads for kids. If you want to see your cool reads on this page, email us at libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk with details of the best books you've read.
Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports by James Patterson.
The exhilarating third novel in James Patterson's exciting adventure series for 9-15 year olds. You're about to join the adventures of Max, Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gazzy, and Angel, six extraordinary kids who have powers like no other: they can fly, and they're being chased (no, hunted) across America and around the world. All good things - and even terrible, unspeakable ones - must come to an end. This is that moment in time, I'm afraid, either we save the world, or we crash and burn. And I mean all of us - even you, faithful reader, because you play a very big part in this story. Max The Flock needs your help. Yes, you.
The exhilarating third novel in James Patterson's exciting adventure series for 9-15 year olds. You're about to join the adventures of Max, Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gazzy, and Angel, six extraordinary kids who have powers like no other: they can fly, and they're being chased (no, hunted) across America and around the world. All good things - and even terrible, unspeakable ones - must come to an end. This is that moment in time, I'm afraid, either we save the world, or we crash and burn. And I mean all of us - even you, faithful reader, because you play a very big part in this story. Max The Flock needs your help. Yes, you.
Horrid Henry's Evil Enemies by Francesca Simon
Francesca Simon has just released a new compilation of her very popular Horrid Henry stories. It has 10 stories about his enemies like Sour Susan, Moody Margaret and Bossy Bill along with lots of new features like 'Top secret plan to rule the world' and 'Rules for a secret club'. With many pictures in colour, including some new ones, this is a treat for all Horrid Henry fans, just as funny and inventive as Horrid Henry's Big Bad Book and Horrid Henry's Wicked Ways.
Francesca Simon has just released a new compilation of her very popular Horrid Henry stories. It has 10 stories about his enemies like Sour Susan, Moody Margaret and Bossy Bill along with lots of new features like 'Top secret plan to rule the world' and 'Rules for a secret club'. With many pictures in colour, including some new ones, this is a treat for all Horrid Henry fans, just as funny and inventive as Horrid Henry's Big Bad Book and Horrid Henry's Wicked Ways.
Nemesis: Sinister Intent (Nemesis book 3) by Catherine MacPhail
'Then I heard it: something swishing rhythmically towards me out of the blackness. Ever had that feeling of terror when you can't see what's coming but you know it might be your worst nightmare?' Strange lights in the night sky, people disappearing, a mysterious man calling himself Destiny ...Ram has run straight into another mystery. But the people who go missing are people no one will miss, except Ram and the dotty old woman who rescues him ...And the Dark Man finds Ram again - but how? Just when Ram thinks it is safe to run, he discovers another terrifying truth. Something that means he will never be safe again. Not him. Not anyone.
'Then I heard it: something swishing rhythmically towards me out of the blackness. Ever had that feeling of terror when you can't see what's coming but you know it might be your worst nightmare?' Strange lights in the night sky, people disappearing, a mysterious man calling himself Destiny ...Ram has run straight into another mystery. But the people who go missing are people no one will miss, except Ram and the dotty old woman who rescues him ...And the Dark Man finds Ram again - but how? Just when Ram thinks it is safe to run, he discovers another terrifying truth. Something that means he will never be safe again. Not him. Not anyone.
Ferno the Fire Dragon (Beast Quest) by Adam Blade
An evil wizard has enchanted the magical beasts of Avantia . Only a true hero can free the beasts and stop them from destroying the land. Is Tom the hero Avantia has been waiting for? Join Tom as he braves Ferno the fire dragon! Also don't miss: 'Sepron the sea serpent', 'Arcta the mountain giant', 'Nanook the snow monster', 'Tagus the horse-man', and, 'Epos The flame bird'.
An evil wizard has enchanted the magical beasts of Avantia . Only a true hero can free the beasts and stop them from destroying the land. Is Tom the hero Avantia has been waiting for? Join Tom as he braves Ferno the fire dragon! Also don't miss: 'Sepron the sea serpent', 'Arcta the mountain giant', 'Nanook the snow monster', 'Tagus the horse-man', and, 'Epos The flame bird'.
Artemis Fowl and the Lost Colony by Eoin Colfer
This is latest in Eoin Colfer's popular series. It stars Artemis Fowl, the teenage son of a criminal mastermind, and his bodyguard called Butler. In this latest adventure a demon has discovered the secrets of the fairy world, and if humans get hold of this information the fairies are in big trouble, only Artemis can prevent this disaster. Described as "Die hard with fairies" by it's author, there are 5 books, 2 short stories and a graphic novel to read.
This is latest in Eoin Colfer's popular series. It stars Artemis Fowl, the teenage son of a criminal mastermind, and his bodyguard called Butler. In this latest adventure a demon has discovered the secrets of the fairy world, and if humans get hold of this information the fairies are in big trouble, only Artemis can prevent this disaster. Described as "Die hard with fairies" by it's author, there are 5 books, 2 short stories and a graphic novel to read.
The Spook's Battle by Joseph Delaney
In the fourth instalment in the "Wardstone Chronicles", Mam has returned to her own land, Greece, to fight the rising power of the dark there. In a special room in the family farmhouse, she has left behind trunks and boxes only to be opened by her youngest son Tom. Meanwhile, in Pendle, the covens are rising and the three most powerful witch clans are rumoured to be uniting in order to conjure an unimaginable evil. Together, they will be capable of raising the dark made flesh - the Devil himself. Tom and the Spook will need to set off for Pendle quickly to avert the unthinkable but first Tom must journey home. Could it be that the boxes will reveal more about his mother's past? And will these powerful secrets place Tom's family in ever greater danger?
In the fourth instalment in the "Wardstone Chronicles", Mam has returned to her own land, Greece, to fight the rising power of the dark there. In a special room in the family farmhouse, she has left behind trunks and boxes only to be opened by her youngest son Tom. Meanwhile, in Pendle, the covens are rising and the three most powerful witch clans are rumoured to be uniting in order to conjure an unimaginable evil. Together, they will be capable of raising the dark made flesh - the Devil himself. Tom and the Spook will need to set off for Pendle quickly to avert the unthinkable but first Tom must journey home. Could it be that the boxes will reveal more about his mother's past? And will these powerful secrets place Tom's family in ever greater danger?
