Best of 2019: Junior Fiction

We’re rounding up the Best Books of 2019 across all genres and categories – scroll down to see our favourite junior fiction books!

Malamander

by Thomas Taylor

This wonderfully creative and highly atmospheric story will introduce readers to Herbert Lemon, the Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilius Hotel in Eerie-on-Sea. When Herbert meets a little girl called Violet, the two children are plunged into a mysterious adventure involving a legendary sea creature called the Malamander.

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The Monster Who Wasn’t

by T. C. Shelley

This is the story of Imp, a creature born from a baby’s first laugh and the last sigh of a dying man. The Monster Who Wasn’t is a refreshingly original and deeply absorbing story for young readers. Strange, beguiling and beautiful, this is without question one of the most entertaining junior fiction books of the year.

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Scorch Dragons

by Amie Kaufman

This is the thrilling second book in Amie Kaufman’s Elementals series and one of my favourite junior fiction reads of 2019. Packed full of action and adventure, with a colourful and endearing cast of characters and some powerful, thought-provoking themes – The Elementals series is pure magic!

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The Land of Roar

by Jenny McLachlan

The Land of Roar reads like every beloved classic children’s fantasy story mixed together with a new, refreshing twist! Like Peter Pan meets The Chronicles of Narnia and The Never Ending Story with a dash of The Wizard of Oz. It’s totally charming and whimsical, and a pure joy to read!

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The Beast of Buckingham Palace

by David Walliams

This epic adventure from the hugely popular and bestselling author, David Walliams, is set in a future of myth and legend. It tells the story of Prince Alfred, a sheltered young boy who must find the courage to save his mother, the Queen (along with the entire city of London!).

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The Bad Guys Episode 10: The Baddest Day Ever

by Aaron Blabey

The latest fantastic book in Aaron Blabey’s phenomenally popular Bad Guys series, Episode 10 is bigger and badder (and funnier) than ever before. A must read for fans, this book is guaranteed to keep young readers entertained and amused!

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Wolf Girl: Into the Wild

by Anh Do

The first book in a fast-paced and exciting new series from bestselling author Anh Do! Wolf Girl: Into the Wild plunges readers into a post-apocalyptic future full of danger, where Gwen is separated from her family and must fend for herself in the wild, with the help of a wolf puppy, a labrador, a chihuahua and a greyhound. Super fun and very addictive!

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Vincent and The Grandest Hotel on Earth

by Lisa Nicol

Everybody deserves a bit of grand! This is such a lovely book and one of my stand-out favourites of the year. Playful and fantastical, this gorgeous book is certain to enchant readers young and old – the perfect choice for a parent looking for a magical chapter book to read with their child.

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The 117-Storey Treehouse

by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton

Andy and Terry’s treehouse is now 117 storeys tall! The new levels include a tiny-horse level, a pyjama-party room, an Underpants Museum, a photo-bombing booth and a giant-robot-fighting arena! This hilarious series just keeps getting better and better!

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The Good Thieves

by Katherine Rundell

This is such a brilliant book, I will never stop recommending it! A super entertaining story about a group of children attempting to right a terrible wrong, The Good Thieves is a cracking heist story brimming with charm, lovable characters and adorable feel good moments.

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Sarah McDuling

Sarah McDuling is Booktopia's Category Manager for Children's and Young Adult Books. She has been in the bookselling game for almost a decade and a dedicated booklover since birth (potentially longer). At her happiest when reading a book, Sarah also enjoys talking/writing/tweeting about books. In her spare time, she often likes to buy a lot of books and take photographs of books. You can follow her on Twitter and Instragram @sarahmcduling

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