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Flipped - Reading Group Notes

Get your middle grade readers talking Dickens and what they'd do if they were (literally!) stuck in a book with Flipped! by Philip Caveney and these handy reading group notes.

From acclaimed children’s author, Philip Caveney, comes this exciting middle grade title, taking you back to… read more

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The History of We - KS2 Teaching Resources and Activities

The History of We

LEVEL: KS2
THEMES: Human History, Black History Month, Global Learning
SUBJECTS: History, Geography, Literacy, Art, PHSE

The History of We celebrates our shared ancestors’ ingenuity and achievements and imagines what these firsts would have looked and felt like.

What… read more

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Werelock and Scratch Activity Pack

A fun activity pack inspired by Werelock and Scratch: Mystery Most Puzzling, the hilarious, highly illustrated, interactive adventure series by K.R. Thompson, where the reader must solve the clues alongside the protagonists to crack the case. Perfect for 7+ fans of mystery adventures. This… read more

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The Fate of Finnegan Quick activity pack

The perfect activity pack for Halloween fun! This companion activity pack for The Fate of Finnegan Quick by Larry Hayes is full of fun games and activities, because ghouls just wanna have fun! read more

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Book Club Day UK - History Rewritten Publisher Picks

To help book clubs, librarians and teachers to celebrate Book Club Day UK (11 September), our publisher partners have picked some of their latest titles for a brand new booklist with the theme History Rewritten.

Book Club Day UK is a time to share the joy of being part of a book club, to… read more

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Good Bits by Kes Gray - digital pack

This imaginative collection of engaging short stories is perfect for all kids, from those who love reading, to those who struggle with books.

From a spaceship flight into a Black Hole, to a town plagued by zombie beavers; from a
magical pen that knows all the answers to a test, to a… read more

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Story Garden Digital participation updates

Download the final digital participation data for your library authority for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, Story Garden.

Updated with final data on 2 October 2025.

Please read the guidance notes linked to below for more information on how to access your data.

Please email… read more

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Road to Reading map - young people

Download this map to log your 30 minutes of reading each week!

A little reading can go a long way. Young people 12+ can join a new reading challenge this summer, with advice and reading recommendations that will encourage them to read every week for just 30 minutes! It’s a game-changer!… read more

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Bridges by Magda Garguláková - Fun Activities

A fascinating journey into the world of bridges, this large-format book is perfect for any budding young architect. From striking modern marvels like the Golden Gate Bridge and the Millau Viaduct to historic stone arches like the Ponte Vecchio, discover how these ingenious structures shorten… read more

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The Doughnut Club: Teaching Resources

About The Doughnut Club:
Donor conceived Quinn loves her family, but she often feels the odd one out. But when Quinn’s mums tell her and Olly they have sixteen donor siblings, Quinn is really excited. Maybe one of them will be more like her!
As she tries to secretly find out more, Quinn starts… read more

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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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