11+ Reading Comprehension by Ahsan Al-Haadee

If your child enjoys Harry Potter, this is a brilliant book to try next.

The Explorer by Katherine Rundell is full of adventure, mystery and rich descriptive writing.

It’s the kind of book that stretches a child’s vocabulary, keeps them engaged, and helps them get used to the level of language they’ll need for 11+ English.

A great choice for strong Year 5 and Year 6 readers who are ready for something exciting but a little more challenging. 📚

This is one of those books every young reader should experience.

Tom’s Midnight Garden is mysterious, thoughtful and full of adventure, but it also gets children thinking deeply about time, memory, growing up and family.

For 11+ students, it’s the kind of book that quietly builds vocabulary, comprehension and emotional understanding without feeling like exam practice.

A proper classic, and an easy 10/10 recommendation. 📚

Every 11+ student should read Holes.

It’s one of those rare books that actually gets children hooked.

Funny, mysterious, clever, and full of moments that make young readers want to keep going.

For children preparing for 11+ English, this is exactly the kind of book that builds reading stamina without feeling like “extra work”.

A brilliant read for Year 5 and Year 6 students. 📚

Not every book needs to be “serious” to be brilliant.

Sometimes the best books for young readers are the ones that make them laugh, keep them turning the pages, and secretly build their reading stamina at the same time.

Anthony Horowitz does exactly that in The Falcon’s Malteser.

Fast-paced, funny, clever and perfect for children who need a book that actually pulls them in.

Highly recommend this one for young readers. 📚✨

If your child is sitting the 11+ this year, this masterclass is for you.

Most parents don’t realise how demanding 11+ Reading Comprehension really is until their child starts losing marks in practice papers.

This Friday, Ahsan Al-Haadee will be delivering a live online masterclass for parents, showing you how to prepare your child for the 11+ English paper with more clarity and confidence.

You’ll learn:

✅ The 3 components behind every reading comprehension score
✅ Why most children struggle with comprehension and how to fix it
✅ The 9-step reading method used by top-performing students
✅ How to work backwards and identify your child’s exact weak areas
✅ Practical strategies you can start using at home straight away

Ahsan is an 11+ English Specialist at The Literacy Club, a PhD researcher at the University of Cambridge, and has helped over 1000 students pass their exams in Birmingham.

⚠️ Only 10 spaces available
📅 Friday 8th May 2026
⏰ 6:00pm UK
💻 Live on Zoom

Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/11-english-masterclass-with-reading-specialist-ahsan-al-haadee-tickets-1988397878581

There’s something special about holding a book you wrote in your own hands.

The Eternity Train by M. Ahsan Al-Haadee, Author’s Special Edition.

A story, a journey, and a piece of work years in the making. 🚂📖