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Greenwild by Pari Thomson - digital pack

<p><strong><span class="a-text-bold">Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the Greenwild, beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.</span></strong></p>
<p>Daisy Thistledown has escaped from boarding school and has a mystery to solve. Her search for her missing mother will lead her… read more

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Global by Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin and Giovanni Rigano - digital resources

This is a powerful, hopeful and timely story about the real effects of climate change: two young people on different continents whose lives are catastrophically changed by global warming. A graphic novel with glorious colour artwork throughout for children of all ages – from Eoin Colfer,… read more

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Document Borders – Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Download these funky Marvellous Makers borders to create Summer Reading Challenge posters, activities and resources.

All illustrations are by Natelle Quek and © The Reading Agency 2024.

This is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2024…. read more

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The Best Eid Ever - digital resources

<b>A gorgeous picture book to introduce children to Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr written by acclaimed children's author Sufiya Ahmed with beautiful, colourful illustrations by Hazem Asif.</b>

"The Best Eid Ever is a fantastic resource, and one of very few available in narrative form for children…. read more

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Reading Sparks: Invisible Nature - Magnetism

Explore the use of magnets with a fun fishing game. Fun individually or in teams.
Recommended Book: Invisible Nature: A Secret World Beyond our Senses, by Catherine Barr
Resources: String, a magnet, paperclips, paper or card, scissors. read more

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City of Spies - digital resources

‘Another gripping, revealing historical adventure from Lawrence and well worth sharing.’
<b>– Books for Keeps

A thrilling spy adventure set in New York during the American Revolution that will have readers gripped. The perfect high-action adventure for fans of <i>Horrible Histories</i>, Emma… read more

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Clip art for Marvellous Makers: Characters (PNGs)

Download PNGs of individual characters, created by our brilliant Summer Reading Challenge 2024 illustrator, Natelle Quek.

You must credit Natelle Quek wherever you use this artwork, as per the branding guidelines linked below.

These PNG files have transparent backgrounds, and are suitable… read more

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Customisable Book Bag Flyer - Marvellous Makers

You can use this flyer (customisable version included) to help encourage children to return to the library for Summer Reading Challenge.

When children attend a library visit, they can take home this flyer to tell their parents about the Challenge.

At the link below, you can download a… read more

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Invite your friend to the library – Marvellous Makers

Who would you like to go to the library with?

Children can get creative with this A4 invitation.

Download and print the invitation, and encourage children to invite whoever they want to come along with them to the library with a drawing activity. read more

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Engaging schools: assembly PowerPoint (custom) – Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Download this school assembly presentation and tell pupils all about Marvellous Makers – this year’s Summer Reading Challenge!

This download contains the custom version of the presentation, where you can add specific launch/end dates and any local events. There is also a version of the… read more

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