Fabulous Fiction
Usborne's fiction range is a rich mix of titles from bestselling
authors - fabulous books from much-loved and award-winning storytellers.
With books for boys and girls from Key Stages 1 to 4, covering fantasy, history, friendships and fun; Usborne really does something for every one.
Vibrant books that no school library should be without.
Younger
fiction
Fun-filled illustrated adventures to grasp the imagination.
Short chapters and easy-to-read type make these books ideal for emerging readers.
Browse the full Usborne young fiction range and find extracts, author bios, reviews, weblinks and teacher's notes.
"Entertainingly written, and full of farcical situations and witty anachronisms, these are thoroughly enjoyable reads"
- Anne Faundez, Books for Keeps, on the Creaky Castle series.
Books for more independent readers
Lively,
appealing stories featuring strong characters and plenty of dialogue
for confident readers to develop their independent reading.
Subjects focus on core National Curriculum topics to support key classroom texts.
Browse the full Usborne fiction range and find extracts, author bios, reviews, weblinks and teacher's notes.
"These are engaging novels, immaculately researched and quietly informative"
- Kate Agnew, Education Guardian on The Historical House series.
Older fiction
Powerful,
atmospheric, strikingly original and unforgettable stories to grip
the imagination and hearts of older readers.
From electrifying thrillers to historical tales, subjects support key curriculum topics.
Browse the full Usborne older fiction range and find extracts, author bios, reviews, weblinks and teacher's notes.
"North Child is one of those rare books that you absolutely cannot put down... stunning"
- Angie Crawford, Ottakar's.
Usborne Fiction microsites
School Friends microsite
Check out the School Friends website.
You can read extracts from the books as well as enjoy character biogs, quizzes and the chance to write reviews.
Visit the School Friends website
The Name of This Book is Secret microsite
An alarming account of two extraordinary adventurers, a missing magician's diary, a symphony of smells and a deadly secret...
Entice more reluctant readers to pick up this entertaining and addictive book by playing the online adventure which includes code-breaking and an online code machine.
Visit The Name of This Book is Secret website
Oliver Moon microsite
Enhance readers' enjoyment by introducing them to the Oliver Moon website.
They can meet this wannabe wizard's family and friends, download activities and much more.
Summer Camp Secrets microsite
Check out the Summer Camp Secrets website.
There's character biogs, competitions and the chance to write reviews.
Visit
the Summer Camp Secrets website
Email us and we'll put you in touch with your local Usborne representative who will be happy to introduce you to the Usborne Fabulous Fiction range.
