The nation's favourites books top ten books! Here is the definitive ranking: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J K Rowling The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins The BFG by Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Winnie-the-Pooh by A A Milne, illustrated by E H Shepherd The Cat in the Hat by Dr Seuss The Fellowship of the Ring by J R R Tolkien Charlotte's Web by E B White Northern Lights by Philip Pullman The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C S Lewis Do you agree with the nations favourite book list? What would your top 10 be and why? Have a look at the top 100 books, which have you read? Can you write a book review to tell your friends in the school about one of the books? If you would like to create any book lists and book reviews to share with your school please pass on to Mrs Baldwin, Mrs Simpson or Mrs Knapper http://www.booktrust.org.uk/books/children/100-best-books/ Watership Down by Richard Adams Penguin - Young rabbit Fiver is convinced that a great evil is about to befall the warren where he lives - but no one will listen to him. Read about 'Watership Down' Each Peach Pear Plum by Janet & Allan Ahlberg Puffin - This classic book from author and illustrator team Janet and Allan Ahlberg is a real favourite with families. Read about 'Each Peach Pear Plum' The Jolly Postman or Other People’s Letters by Janet & Allan Ahlberg Penguin - Brilliantly designed with lots of little details to spot, this old favourite will be enjoyed time and time again. Read about 'The Jolly Postman or Other People’s Letters' The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken - There are wolves outside the walls of Willoughby Chase, but for cousins Bonnie and Sylvia, the real danger lies inside. Read about 'The Wolves of Willoughby Chase' Skellig by David Almond Hodder Children's Books - Exploring a ramshackle garage with his new-found friend, Mina, Michael discovers a strange, magical creature. Read about 'Skellig' Carrie's War by Nina Bawden Puffin - During World War II, Carrie and her younger brother Nick are evacuated to Wales and billeted with the fierce old Mr Evans and his mousy sister, Louise. Read about 'Carrie's War' Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman Random House - Callum is a Nought but his best friend Sephy is a Cross - the daughter of one of the most influential politicians in the country. Read about 'Noughts and Crosses' Forever by Judy Blume Macmillan Children's Books - Seventeen-year-old Katherine meets Michael at a party. The two of them like each other immediately and soon fall in love - but are they ready to take their relationship to the next level? Read about 'Forever' The Enchanted Wood by Enid Blyton Egmont - When Joe, Beth and Frannie move into a new home, they discover a mysterious wood on their very doorstep. Read about 'The Enchanted Wood' Five on a Treasure Island by Enid Blyton Hodder - Meet Enid Blyton's most famous characters - Julian, Dick, Anne, George and of course the ever-loyal Timmy the dog. Read about 'Five on a Treasure Island' A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond HarperCollins Children's Books - Paddington, the brown bear from darkest Peru, is found by the Brown family on Paddington Station with his hat, duffel coat and marmalade sandwiches. Read about 'A Bear Called Paddington' The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne Random House - Bruno is exploring his new home at 'Out-With' when he meets Shmuel, who lives on the other side of a fence which surrounds a large camp in the grounds. Read about 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' The Snowman by Raymond Briggs Puffin - James builds a snowman in the garden, then wakes up in the night to find that it has come to life. Read about 'The Snowman' The Milly-Molly-Mandy Storybook by Joyce Lankester Brisley Macmillan - Milly-Molly-Mandy lives with her mother, father, uncle, aunt, grandmother and grandfather in a 'nice white cottage with a thatched roof'. Read about 'The Milly-Molly-Mandy Storybook' Gorilla by Anthony Browne Walker Books - Hannah's favourite animals in the whole world are gorillas, but her dad is always too busy to take her to the zoo. Read about 'Gorilla' Junk by Melvin Burgess Andersen Press - Tar loves Gemma, but Gemma doesn't want to be tied down to anyone or anything. Gemma wants to fly - but she can't fly forever... Read about 'Junk' Would You Rather? by John Burningham Random House - Would you rather drink snail squash or eat mashed worms? Help a witch make stew? Tickle a monkey? Read about 'Would You Rather?' Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell Campbell Books - This appealing story, in lift- the-flap, board-book format has been a favourite with toddlers ever since it was first published in 1982. Read about 'Dear Zoo' The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Puffin - Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar deserves its reputation as a much-loved classic. Read about 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' Looking for JJ by Anne Cassidy Scholastic - When a 10-year-old girl kills her best friend, she is convicted of manslaughter and locked away. Seven years later she is released on licence with a new identity. Read about 'Looking for JJ' I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato by Lauren Child Hachette - Charlie tricks his younger sister, Lola - an extremely fussy eater - into eating all her least favourite foods. Read about 'I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato' Clarice Bean, That's Me by Lauren Child Orchard Books - Clarice Bean gives us a snapshot of her life and family in the book that launched a bestselling series. Read about 'Clarice Bean, That's Me' Princess Smartypants by Babette Cole Penguin - Princess Smartypants does not want to get married. She enjoys being a Ms. But being a rich and pretty princess means that all the princes want her to become their wife. Read about 'Princess Smartypants' Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer Penguin - Twelve-year-old criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl hatches an ingenious plot to steal all the gold in fairy land. Read about 'Artemis Fowl' The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Scholastic - Welcome to Panem: its Capitol repressively rules twelve satellite Districts, enslaving the populations as workers and controlling them through hunger. Read about 'The Hunger Games' Millions by Frank Cottrell Boyce Pan Macmillan - One night, a bag containing £229,370 falls from the sky and flattens the hermitage. Damian is convinced it is a gift from God. Read about 'Millions' That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown by Cressida Cowell Hachette - Emily and her toy rabbit, Stanley, love to go on adventures together. Read about 'That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown' The BFG by Roald Dahl Puffin - The BFG stands for Big Friendly Giant, who unexpectedly spirits a little girl named Sophie out of bed, and into the land of the child-eating giants. Read about 'The BFG' The Witches by Roald Dahl Puffin - Real witches disguise themselves as lovely ladies, when secretly they want to squish and squelch all the wretched children they despise. Read about 'The Witches' Matilda by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake Puffin - This modern fairy-tale with a brilliantly inspiring young heroine is one of Roald Dahl's best loved stories. Read about 'Matilda' The Story of Babar by Jean De Brunhoff Egmont' In the great forest, a little elephant was born. His name was Babar...' Read about 'The Story of Babar' Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd Puffin - This hilarious rhyming story follows Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy, as he sets off for a walk in town. Read about 'Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy' Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Macmillan Children's Books - From former Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson and longtime collaborator Axel Scheffler comes this much-loved tale about a witch and her gang of friends. Read about 'Room on the Broom' My Naughty Little Sister by Dorothy Edwards Egmont - This affectionate portrait of family life is the story of a naughty three-year-old sister who is obstinate, inquisitive and full of mischief. Read about 'My Naughty Little Sister' Flour Babies by Anne Fine Penguin - As part of a Child Development project, each boy in Class 4C is given a 'flour baby', a sack of flour which must be looked after for three weeks, ensuring it does not get lost or dirty. Read about 'Flour Babies' Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox & Helen Oxenbury Walker Books - This charming first book is perfect for new arrivals. Read about 'Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes' The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Bloomsbury - After his family are killed, Bod is brought up in a graveyard by ghosts. Read about 'The Graveyard Book' Maggot Moon by Sally Gardner Hot Key Books The Owl Service by Alan Garner HarperCollins Children's Books - When Alison finds a curious dinner service in the attic, the discovery sets off a strange chain of events that look set to effect everyone's lives. Read about 'The Owl Service' Once by Morris Gleitzman Penguin - Morris Gleitzman brings heart and humour to the difficult subject of the Holocaust in this ground-breaking children's book. Read about 'Once' Asterix the Gaul by René Goscinny Orion - In a tiny corner of Brittany, one small village of indomitable Gauls hold out against the almighty, all- conquering Romans.