Houghton Conquest Lower School is dedicated to inspiring more children to read
for pleasure. We truly believe that reading is one of the most important aspects to
achieving success in life.
One of our top priorities is to instil a love for reading in our pupils. We believe
that by fostering a love for books, we are opening doors to endless possibilities for
our children. With this in mind, it is our responsibility to promote and encourage a
reading culture within our school. To achieve this goal, we have compiled a list of
100 books for children to read before they leave Houghton Conquest Lower School.
These books have been carefully selected to provide a diverse and interesting
range of reading experiences for our children. As they progress through school,
they can aim to read the books on the list and mark them off. We hope that this
will not only encourage a love for reading but also challenge our pupils to explore
different genres and authors.
We believe that through this initiative our children will develop a love for reading
that will last a lifetime and open up a world of knowledge and imagination. This
list is by no means an exhaustive list nor one that children must complete, yet it is
something which may support parents when finding books for children to read at
home. There are no extrinsic rewards for completing the list other than the rich
reading experience your child will receive.