LibGuides: Recommended Reads: Our favourite fiction books

Eammon O'Callaghan - The Lost World

"The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle because it has dinosaurs of course."

Shari Seltmann-Kong - Goosebumps

"This is one of my favorite book series as a kid. I really love that it scares you a bit and yet you can not stop reading because it is so exciting. I remember I enjoyed to read that kind of books, much more than any other books. For children who love a little scare, that is the perfect book series. It also is available in German and as a tv-series."

Dean Kirt - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

"Chosen because it is the best book in my favorite children’s book series."

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by Rowling, J.K.
Call Number: EN F ROW
ISBN: 9781408855683
The holidays are dragging on and Harry Potter can't wait for the start of term. It is his fourth year at Hogwarts School and there are spells to be learnt and potions to be brewed, but there are other events on the march that Harry is not expecting.

Thomas Myerscough - Coraline

Mr. Myerscough

"Here's one of my favourites! Coraline by Neil Gaiman (never get bored of re-reading this one)."

Coraline by Gaiman, Neil
Call Number: EN F GAI
ISBN: 9781408841754
Publication Date: 2012
When Coraline explores her new home, she steps through a door and into another house just like her own - except that it's different. It's a marvellous adventure until Coraline discovers that there's also another mother and another father in the house. They want Coraline to stay with them for ever.

Alexander Massey - Redwall

'Redwall' was one of my favourite books growing up. First and foremost it is a classic story, told from the point of view of a heroic mouse. Secondly, the description of the setting and of the characters and their lives is fantastic. You feel as if you are entering another world. Thirdly, it is very much a page turner. You simply have to keep reading to find out what happens next. Best of all, if you enjoy this first book, there are lots more in the series to enjoy too!

Redwall by Brian Jacques; Gary Chalk (Illustrator)
Call Number: EN F JAC
ISBN: 9780142302378
Publication Date: 2002-09-30
Perfect for fans of C. Alexander London's The Wild Ones, and Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. The question in this first volume is resoundingly clear: What can the peace-loving mice of Redwall Abbey do to defend themselves against Cluny the Scourge and his battle-seasoned army of rats? If only they had the sword of Martin the Warrior, they might have a chance. But the legendary weapon has long been forgotten-except, that is, by the bumbling young apprentice Matthias, who becomes the unlikeliest of heroes. Teeming with riddles, humor, unforgettable characters, and high-bounding adventure, the original Redwall, the launching point for a series that has captured the world's attention, features seven full-color illustrations by renowned illustrator Troy Howell. This new paperback edition is a must-have for both longtime fans and first-time readers.