Reading is a crucial part of preparing any child for the 11 Plus exams. You may think that Year 4 is too early to prep, but children who excel in English from an earlier age can find it a lot easier later on. Additionally, an ability to read and understand questions across not only English but maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning goes a long way!
March
Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
April
The Indian in the Cupboard by L. Reid Banks
May
Fortunately, by N. Gaiman
June
There’s a Viking in my Bed by J. Strong
July
War Horse by Michael Morpurgo
August
The Railway Children by E. Newsbit
September
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
October
The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley
November
Horrible Histories collection by Terry Deary
December
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
Looking for more advanced books for your child? Look at the Year 5 Reading List for the 11 Plus Preparation