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Breakthrough - Discussion Questions

The ultimate mindset manual to empower young people to navigate challenges and achieve success, inspired by Omar Sharif’s unforgettable true story.

Themes: Non-Fiction | Mindset Manual | Self Belief | Achieving Potential read more

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  • Reading Groups for Everyone
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  • Young People

The House at the Edge of the World - School Resources

On a cliff far away is a house at the edge of the world: Hope House. But it isn’t like any other… A page-turning mystery exploring family, identity and belonging, from acclaimed writer Nadine Aisha Jassat. Perfect for KS2-3 readers.

Themes: ​Family | Identity | Belonging | Magic | Mystery read more

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  • Chatterbooks
  • Young People

Felix and the Future Agency by Rachel Morrisroe - digital assets

Get ready to join magical new hero Felix Green on an edge-of-your-seat adventure at the FUTURE AGENCY.

Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Skandar…

‘Explosively magical! What a fun-filled, exciting adventure – kids are going to love it!’ Abi Elphinstone, author of Skysong

_‘Very… read more

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  • Reading Groups for Everyone
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DofE Award: week-by-week structure for volunteers

This planner is for library staff who are offering volunteering opportunities linked to this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Young people who are working towards completing the volunteering section of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award will need to complete at least 3 months of volunteering at… read more

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  • Summer Reading Challenge

DofE Award: volunteering opportunity poster

Are there volunteering opportunities available at your library this summer to support the Summer Reading Challenge? Use this eye-catching poster to let people know!

The Reading Agency is an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme. This means that when young people… read more

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  • Summer Reading Challenge

Wendington Jones series by Daniel Dockery - Activity Pack

Prepare for the adventure of a life time with this incredible activity pack to accompany the globe-trotting, historical-adventure Wendington Jones series by Daniel Dockery. Write a travel journal, decorate your suitcase, plot a course on your map and more!

Wendington Jones has her world… read more

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  • Reading Groups for Everyone
  • Chatterbooks

The Gargoyles series by Tamsin Mori - Activity sheet

Draw your own gargoyle with this fantastic activity sheet, inspired by the Gargoyles series – the new middle-grade adventure series from award-winning children’s author, Tamsin Mori. Action-packed and full of mystery, these fantasy novels are a must-read for fans of magic, mythology and the power… read more

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Pirate Academy series by Justin Somper - Activity Pack

Have you got what it takes to join the Pirate Academy?

From Justin Somper, the award-winning author of Vampirates, comes this brilliant new Middle Grade adventure series for readers aged 9 and up!

The year is 2507. The oceans have risen. A new dawn of piracy has begun.

Jacoby Blunt and… read more

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Let the Light In by Jenny Downham and Louis Hill - author videos and discussion guide

'An extraordinary book, tenderly told. There is so much loss, beauty, hope and care in its pages. I read it all at once, but it will stay with me for a very long time to come' – Katya Balen

Leah and Charlie are handling their family's loss in very different ways. Their choices push them down… read more

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How to Ace Your Exams by Matthew Burton - digital resources

ACE your exams and banish study stress with this handy guidebook from inspirational headteacher and star of Channel 4's Educating Yorkshire, Mr Matthew Burton.

Getting ready for exams can be A LOT – but with the right preparation and these incredible tips, tricks and techniques, you can… read more

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  • Chatterbooks
  • Young People

Reading Well for teens - class visit pack

A handy pack of resources for libraries that would like to invite a class for a themed mental health week visit. Pack contains a school assembly presentation, discussion prompts and classroom resources relating to the Reading Well for teens collection. read more

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  • Reading Well