Words for Life - Age 7-11

Age 7-11 milestones

Your child will be using longer, more complicated sentences to plan and explain their thoughts. They can tell exciting stories with a proper beginning, middle and end. They are developing friendships independently of you.

By seven years: taking turns to talk and listen in a conversation
By nine years: changing language according to who they’re talking to
By eleven years: using long and complex sentences

Recommended reads: Age 7 to 11

The Puppet Master

Is a sinister hand puppet the reason for the school’s sudden leap in the league tables? Graphic-novel style pictures complement a fast-paced story.

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Wolves in the Walls

The dramatic story of Lucy’s spooky house, presented in a beautifully illustrated picture book format with text and graphics aimed at older readers.

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The Great Hamster Massacre

This humourous but gory illustrated murder mystery featuring two girl sleuths is a Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize-winner, and is highly recommended for 7-10 year old Dahl fans (but not for particularly sensitive readers!)

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Why Is Snot Green?

Whether you’d like to know if rabbits fart or computers will ever be cleverer than people, this is a great choice for anyone who likes fascinating scientific questions to be answered in a brain-friendly way!

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Fame School: Secret Ambition

Talent, stardom, hard work and heartache...welcome to Fame School! Aspiring popstars will love following the kids at Rockley Park as they try to make their dreams come true.

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Age 7-11 milestones

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