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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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  • Reading Groups for Everyone

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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  • Reading Groups for Everyone
  • Chatterbooks

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

Keisha Jones Takes on the World by Natalie Denny - activity sheets

About Keisha Jones Takes on the World

Brimming with ideas and passion, Keisha’s determined to stamp down injustices and stand up for what she believes…

When Grandpa Joe tells Keisha about Great Aunt Bee, who was a lawyer and an activist, Keisha is determined to follow in her… read more

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  • Chatterbooks

The Week Junior Big Book of Knowledge - Activity Pack

How much would someone pay for a painting done by a pig? Why did a Japanese company send a hamster to space? What do Star Wars and King Charles III have in common? And how can poo save your life?!

This fun-packed book is stuffed with facts – everything from the unbelievable to the essential!… read more

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  • Chatterbooks

What on Earth! Always Curious for Non-fiction November - Digital Assets

*What on Earth! is a small but mighty independent publisher of illustrated children’s non-fiction books. Everything we create is lovingly crafted, visually compelling, highly giftable and a catalyst for children’s natural curiosity. Why non-fiction? Because we believe the real world is far more… read more

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  • Chatterbooks

Kirsten Barrett's Books of Belonging

For this year’s Teachers’ Reading Challenge we are exploring ‘Diverse Realities’ and have asked expert educators to give us their recommendations on topics within that theme.

This week’s book list from Kirsten Barrett has the theme of belonging and acceptance. She has given us a book list with… read more

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  • Teachers Reading Challenge

Rebecca Rouillard's Window on the World

For this year’s Teachers’ Reading Challenge we are exploring ‘Diverse Realities’ and have asked expert educators to give us their recommendations on topics within that theme.

Rebecca has given us a really exciting, inspiring list of new fiction, graphic novels and memoir, ranging from middle… read more

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  • Teachers Reading Challenge

Twenty-Four Seconds From Now by Jason Reynolds - teaching resources

A tender teen love story from the Carnegie Award-winning author of Look Both Ways.
'Jason Reynolds has done it again!' Judy Blume

Seventeen-year-old Neon is about to have sex with his girlfriend, Aria, for the first time. In 24 seconds to be precise. He's hiding in the bathroom, nervous,… read more

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  • Chatterbooks
  • Young People

Marvellous Makers Digital participation updates

Download the digital participation data for your library authority for Marvellous Makers, Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Please read the guidance notes for more information on how to access your data:
https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/6031/

Please email… read more

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  • Summer Reading Challenge