Books for secondary schools

We supply a wide range of fiction and non-fiction for secondary school libraries and can support you to create a reading for pleasure culture in your school. From guidance on diverse and inclusive texts, ideas for establishing a wellbeing collection or books to support KS3 transition and children who are not yet established readers, we can help.

You'll also find Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level titles across the curriculum subjects, from set texts to textbooks, workbooks and revision guides. For a tailored book selection or advice from our team of librarians and curriculum advisors, email hello@peters.co.uk.

Characters with disabilities

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A selection of recent titles that feature characters with disabilities, yet the story doesn't revolve around the disabilities. These are teenagers, with the usual teen problems. International Day of Persons with Disabilities is on 3rd December this year.

Set in a mythological Scotland, three young people find themselves the only survivors when their clan is attacked by warriors and they are forced to leave their home island of Skye

A group of kids blend art and science to create incredible projects in video gaming, fashion, and a whole lot more.

The one-time Avenger is dead, but ordinary people all over the world are suddenly manifesting his incredible powers and experiencing snippets of Bob Reynolds' memories.

A deadly occultist seeks revenge, the bodies are piling up, and everyone that Charlie loves is at risk. As the mystery unravels, Charlie and Sam face a battle for more than just their lives.

A teenage girl joins in with a campaign organised by her classmates to locate missing children but quickly starts to question what is really going on

When Ven, member of a dance group, is affected by a chronic health problem she comes to terms with her disability.

Follows a boy in Berlin in 1948 who wants to be a pilot.

When Jake is put into care, Maudie plans to kidnap him in order to pull their family back.

A girl with a chronic illness trains as a Musketeer and uncovers secrets, sisterhood, and self-love.

When 16-year-old, Charlie Frith, realises that one of his own ghostly friends has gone missing, he tries to find him.

A high school student with spinal muscular atrophy is determined to reinvent himself.

Two music students are placed together to play a duet for their school concert and bond over their nerves about applying for the prestigious Juilliard School.

Two young girls with disabilities find friendship through their love of being in water.

Follows a group of friends in their last year of high school as they make the choices that will dictate their futures - one of which will be President of the United States

A young tech-savvy deaf girl, frustrated with her peers, sets about finding a way to help a whale who cannot communicate with other whales.

A modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast.

A teen girl who suffers from anxiety attacks after the death of her baby sister meets a disabled boy in an art therapy class and their growing relationship helps her deal with her grief.

Charts the friendship between two mis-fit boys; Maxwell, who is bullied because of his mental slowness and enormous size, and Freak, who is smart and funny but suffers from a rare genetic condition, which inhibits the growth of his body.

Puberty and life changes

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Books for secondary school-aged readers that will help them understand their changing bodies and emotions, including puberty and emerging sexuality.

Recounts the trials of adolescence and puberty including spots, growth spurts, hormones, and body odour as Rex and his friends start seventh grade.

Advice for feeling comfortable and happy in your own body from Tik-Tok influencer, Olivia Kirkby

Presents advices for teenagers on coping with anxiety and stress.

A simple and reassuring introduction to adolescence, puberty, periods and body changes.

52 teen girl problems & how to solve them

Guide to 52 core problems faced by teen girls today including online safety, career choices, and relationship issues

52 teen boy problems & how to solve them

Presents advice for some of the most common problems faced by teenagers

Aimed at young people up to the age of eighteen this book covers all aspects of the vaginas

Questions and answers about growing up for boys and girls

A sensible, reassuring guide to sex and growing up, revised with the most up-to-date information..

A guide to build your confidence, overcome low self-esteem, and embrace opportunities in all areas of your life.

Dr Emily talks about the physical and emotional changes of puberty in a

An in-depth guide for teenagers looking to explore LGBTQ+ identities, including coming out, growing up queer and allyship.

A fact-packed book for girls on what to expect when growing up and going through puberty.

A guide to handling your period and thinking positively about its affects.

Explores all aspects of the human body as children grow into adulthood, from self esteem, gender identity and body positivity

Advice to help teenagers develop or retain a positive body image.

A fun and practical guide to making your brain brilliant.

Gives advice and information about sexuality and healthy relationships.

A guide for boys that covers all the facts on puberty, diet, exercise, self-care, mental health, social media, and everything in-between

A comprehensive, illustrated no nonsense guide to sex and relationships inspired by the popular Netflix series.

An inclusive, non-judgemental and practical teenagers' guide to sex and relationships.

Peters Books for Schools