Best Reads
Suggested by staff of Cork City Libraries
Catcall by Linda Newberry
This book tells the story of two brothers Josh and Jamie and how they battle with family upheaval. A series of disturbing dreams leads the younger brother Josh to develop an obsession with wild cats and to lose his voice .His parents over preoccupied with the birth of their new baby leave Josh to help his brother recover his voice and discover himself again. This is a gripping and powerful story for those in search of an intriguing psychological tale.
Ages 11-14
Other suggested readings from Central Library.
The Switch by Anthony Horowitz
Ted Spencer was a very wealthy boy who wished he was somewhere else, his parents were control freaks who kept him under watch day and night. To his horror he wakes up one morning in a stinking caravan, covered in dirt and has been transformed into a world full of criminals, fortune-tellers and the murderous Finn. Ted must do all in his power to unravel the secret of how he ended up there, which leads him to meet his worst enemy of all.
Other suggested reading from Bishopstown Library.
The All New Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
Stickers, jokes, flip-o-ramas and puzzles are featured in this second compendium starring Captain Underpants and his friends.
Other suggested readings from Douglas Library.
The Bridge to Terabithia by Catherine Paterson 
Jess and Leslie create a secret kingdom called Terabithia in the woods, with the only way of accessing is a swingrope. There they reign as King and Quenn defeating giants, sharing stories and plotting against the schoolmates who tease them. Until one day tragedy strikes that will change their lives forever. A Newberry Medal winner.
Other suggested readings from Hollyhill Library.
The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me by Roald Dahl
Billy longs to own The Grubber at the end of the street. He dreams of Sherbet Suckers and Caramel Fudge and Russian Toffee and Sugar Shorters. He joins a giraffe with an incredible stretching neck, a pelican with a magical beak and a dancing monkey! Whatever will happen next . . .? A favourite romp from Roald Dahl.
Other suggested readings from St Mary's Road Library.
Final Curtain by Philip Ardagh
In this, the third and final book in the series of The Further Adventures of Eddie Dickens, our hero Eddie Dickens finds himself embroiled in a plot to steal an oil painting. Add to this the explosive mix of Even Madder Aunt Maud and Annabelle, her baby pet crocodile, Dr Samuel Moot, besotted by Maud since a young man, Gherkin, a professional dwarf, Eddie's Uncle Alfie and all the usual suspects and you're in for another slice of the ridiculous served up in the way that only Ardagh can.
Other suggested readings from Tory Top Library.