Here are some more books from Years 5 & 6 that wowed the Bookfest Reader to Writers 2025 Judging Panel

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Lost in Grandad’s Garden by Avalon Parfitt, St Leonard’s Primary School, Year 6

A 10-year-old girl and her parents go on a trip to Wales to see her Grandad and his enchanting garden.
She explores in his magnificent garden with some challenging obstacles…
What has happened?

The Royal Train of Mystery by Holly Richards, Pontesbury Primary School, Year 6

Rosie Longdon was on her way to the beach but instead, she finds herself on the incorrect train. But while looking around, she uncovers mysteries.
Can she figure out what happens, or will she find herself, and everyone else, in danger?

Arya and the Songia Lands by Felix Exham, Packwood School, Year 6

One Worm. One Elf. One Chance.

Sausage and Potato and the Missing Carrot by Jacob Harvey, Lilleshall Primary School, Year 6

Sausage and Potato Dogtective Agency are Shropshire’s finest Dog Detectives.
When a neighbour Pickle comes to them with a mystery to solve THE MISSING CARROT!!
Sausage and her partner Potato jump to work!
Will this case be too hard to solve???

The Day My Spider Plant Took Over by Millie Jones, Baschurch Primary School, Year 6

You know, it’s weird how I hate spiders, but have a huge obsession for spider plants.
To be honest, I’m not really sure why, since spider plants run around your bedroom, reaching out their leaves to grab you and the rest of the world!

Tom’s Adventure Through the Dream Dimension by Soren Webster, Weston Lullingfields Primary School, Year 5

This is a story of pure imagination and fantasy!
Read with an open mind and a pinch of imagination and wonder!

New World by Tymur Nazarenko, Hinstock Primary School, Year 5

Hi, my name is Tymur. I came to England from Ukraine and have been living here for almost two years.

The Legendary Beasts by Logan Pockett, St Lawrence Primary School, Year 5

This story is about a small boy who went on a big adventure and the creatures he saw were amazing.

But wait… One’s been infected… What will he do?

To enjoy reading some of the books that wowed the Bookfest Reading Panel from Years 3 & 4, click here.

And click here to enjoy some of the books from Key Stage 1.