Reading is a crucial part of preparing any child for the 11 Plus exams. With reading comes increased comprehension, an expansion of vocabulary and the space to be able to digest complicated texts that show up on papers in the 11 Plus exams.
If you’re looking for a guide on the type of books to encourage your child to read, here is a short list – aim for at least one book read per month. If you can squeeze more in, all the better.
March
Noughts and Crosses by Malories Blackman
April
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
May
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
June
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
July
Storm breaker by Anthony Horowitz
August
Stig of the Dump by Clive King
September
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
October
Carrie’s War by Nina Bawden
November
Animal Farm by George Orwell
December
It and Other Stories by R. Kipling
Author: Joycellyn Akuffo
Managing director of Geek School Tutoring, 11 Plus exam expert and tutor, and journalist.
