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HappyHead - Activity Pack

Celebrate World Happiness Day with the thought-provoking YA LGBTQ+ thriller HappyHead by Josh Silver.

We are in an epidemic. An epidemic of unhappiness.

Friends, here is the good news: HappyHead has the answer.

When Seb is offered a place on a radical retreat designed to solve the… read more

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Gecko Press - publisher spotlight

<b>Gecko Press is an independent, small-by-choice, publisher of children’s books translated from books by some of the best writers and illustrators in the world since 2004.</b>

We choose books excellent in story, illustration and design, with a strong heart factor, and that can be read… read more

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Wonders of the World booklist for children and young people

March 3 is World Wildlife Day, a United Nations International day to celebrate all the world's wild animals and plants and the contribution that they make to our lives and the health of the planet. We’re joining the celebration with our Wonders of the World booklist for children and young people…. read more

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What the World Doesn't See Discussion Notes

Discussion notes for the powerful and insightful novel about grief, disability and first love; a story about getting lost and finding yourself. read more

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The Song Walker Teaching Notes

This Teachers’ Pack takes children on a journey of discovery as they step into the enchanting world of The Song Walker, an extraordinary new book by Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller. read more

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The Amazing Authors Competition Comms Toolkit

Blue Peter is partnering with The Reading Agency and BBC Arts on The Amazing Authors writing competition and will be gifting the winner the incredible prize of
having their story brought to life by one of the UK’s most popular children’s authors, Tom Fletcher.

This toolkit will provide you… read more

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The Amazing Authors Competition Key Stage 3 Activity Pack

Blue Peter is partnering with The Reading Agency and BBC Arts on The Amazing Authors writing competition and will be gifting the winner the incredible prize of
having their story brought to life by one of the UK’s most popular children’s authors, Tom Fletcher.

Use this activity pack to engage… read more

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The Amazing Authors Competition Libraries Activity Pack

Blue Peter is partnering with The Reading Agency and BBC Arts on The Amazing Authors writing competition and will be gifting the winner the incredible prize of
having their story brought to life by one of the UK’s most popular children’s authors, Tom Fletcher.

Use this activity pack to engage… read more

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Reading Well for teens - classroom prompts

Questions and relevant reading to prompt class discussions and activities based upon the topics covered on the Reading Well for teens booklist. read more

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The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams by Shane Hegarty and Jeff Crowther - activities

One of the funniest books you'll read this year, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine.

Welcome to the Shop of Impossible Ice Creams! Step inside to discover a delicious world of magical adventure, from bestselling author Shane Hegarty. First in a comic,… read more

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