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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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  • Reading Well
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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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The Marvellers by by Dhonielle Clayton - Extract

'The Marvellers deserves the highest compliment I can give a book: I want to live in this world' – Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series.
 
Eleven-year-old Ella Durand is the first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum Training Institute for Magical and Uncanny Endeavors. At this magical… read more

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  • Summer Reading Challenge
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Albi: the Glowing Cow Boy - reading notes and activities

These activities and notes are suitable for kids' book clubs, home learning or in the classroom.

About the book

On a quiet farm in a frosty England, under the glowing light of a magical milk moon, a boy calf is born. His name is Albi, and he has no idea how extraordinary he is going to… read more

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  • Summer Reading Challenge
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The Reading Agency’s December booklist - Books of the Year!

At The Reading Agency, we have read a lot of brilliant books over the past year; books that have made us laugh, cry and left us with a lot to discuss. Members of our team have picked the books that have stood out for them this year and shared a few words on why they loved it. We hope you find… read more

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