Lostock Hall Academy is 'Going All In' With Reading!
If you're into it... read into it!
What do you love?
Football? Gaming? Music? Films and TV? Horror? Science? Comedy?
Whatever your passion, there's something to read that can help you explore it even further. That's the message behind the Go All In campaign: reading isn't just about studying for lessons. It's about discovering more of the things you already enjoy and finding new worlds, ideas and experiences along the way.
Reading can help you relax, develop your imagination, understand different people and perspectives, and build the knowledge and skills that will help you in school and beyond. Most importantly, it can be genuinely enjoyable. That's why our library is open every lunchtime and all students have access to our online library. Insert link here.
Reading Isn't Just Books
When we talk about reading, we mean all kinds of reading, including:
- Novels and short stories
- Graphic novels and manga
- Sports articles and biographies
- Music magazines and interviews
- Gaming guides, reviews and lore
- Science and technology articles
- News and current affairs
- Poetry
- Audiobooks and podcasts
Every great reader starts somewhere. The best place to start is with something that interests you.
Year 7 Reading Picks
Ready for adventure, mystery and unforgettable characters?
- The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Raúf
- A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll
- Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
- Holes by Louis Sachar
- Ghost by Jason Reynolds
- Skellig by David Almond
- The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow
- Northern Lights by Philip Pullman
- The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
- Dragon Mountain by Katie and Kevin Tsang
If you love sport...
Try You Are a Champion by Marcus Rashford or read sports magazines, match reports and player biographies.
If you love gaming...
Try Minecraft: The Island by Max Brooks and explore books inspired by your favourite games.
If you are looking for more...
Books for Year 7 children aged 11-12 | School Reading List
Year 8 Reading Picks
Ready to explore bigger ideas and thrilling stories?
- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
- Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman
- When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle
- The Explorer by Katherine Rundell
- Murder Most Unladylike by Robin Stevens
- The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
- The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
- Boy Everywhere by A.M. Dassu
- War Horse by Michael Morpurgo
- The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne by Jonathan Stroud
If music is your thing...
Read interviews, reviews and biographies of your favourite artists.
If you enjoy a scare...
Try Coraline by Neil Gaiman and discover the world of horror fiction.
If you are looking for more...
Year 8 books - a recommended reading list for 12 year olds
Year 9 Reading Picks
Challenge yourself with powerful stories that stay with you long after you've finished reading.
- The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
- The Loop by Ben Oliver
- Animal Farm by George Orwell
- Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
- Stone Cold by Robert Swindells
- A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
- The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer
- Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
- Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman
Want to know more about the real world?
Explore quality journalism, science writing, sports features and current affairs websites.
If you are looking for more...
Year 9 books - a recommended reading list for 13 year olds
Year 10 Reading Picks
Stretch your thinking, discover new perspectives and read books that will stay with you for years.
- 1984 by George Orwell
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
- The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
- I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
- The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
- The Road by Cormac McCarthy
- Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
- The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury
- Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Looking ahead?
Try reading popular science, psychology, business, technology and careers books to discover future possibilities.
If you are looking for more...
Year 10 books - a recommended reading list for 14 year olds
Year 11 Reading Picks
Year 11 is a great time to read books that challenge your thinking, introduce you to new perspectives and stay with you long after you've turned the final page.
- The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
- A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
- Lord of the Flies by William Golding
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
- Natives by Akala
- The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
- Dear Martin by Nic Stone
- We Are All Made of Molecules by Susin Nielsen
- The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
If you are looking for more...
Year 11 books - a recommended reading list for 15 year olds
Your Final Year, Your Next Chapter
As Year 11 students, you're on the edge of exciting new opportunities. Whether you're heading to sixth form, college, an apprenticeship or the world of work, reading can help you build confidence, broaden your horizons and discover passions you never knew you had.
Don't just read because you have to. Read because you're curious. Read because you're interested. Read because every great journey starts with a story.
Go All In. Read into what you love.