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Books for reluctant readers

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These books for reluctant readers will get even the least interested kids excited about reading.

From silly stories to whimsical adventures, there’s something for every child on this list.

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Ratbags

From award-winning bestselling author and funnyman Tim Harris is the latest, stupendously rat-tastic series.

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Willa and Woof

From the bestselling author of Alice-Miranda comes this humorous and heartfelt series about eight-year-old Willa and her best four-legged friend, Woof!

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Wimpy Kid

Greg Heffley is just a wimpy kid facing all the challenges of middle school.

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Shower Land

Books in the Shower Land series by Nat Amoore, illustrated by James Hart.

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Yarn Quest

The Yarn Quest series by Jade Goodwin and Brooke Scobie.

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Nanny Piggins

Nanny Piggins, the world's most glamorous flying pig, runs away from the circus and moves in with the Greens as their nanny.

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