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Reader Reviews: September 2024

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A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal - Discussion Notes

On the streets of White Roaring, Arthie Casimir is a criminal mastermind and collector of secrets. Her prestigious tearoom transforms into an illegal bloodhouse by dark, catering to the vampires feared by society. But when her establishment is threatened, Arthie is forced to strike an unlikely… read more

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The Secret of Golden Island by Natasha Farrant - Teaching Resources

What will two children do to win an island? From Costa-winning author of Voyage of the Sparrowhawk.

Skylar's old friends felt sorry for her but they were too afraid to talk to her.

Yakov's old friends were far away, blown across continents by war . . .

When Skylar meets Yakov she is… read more

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The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin - code breaking activity

A thrilling middle grade historical adventure from bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin.

Remember, you are bound by the official secrets act…

It is the summer of 1940. The world is at war. These days, you don’t know who you can trust or who might be a secret spy…

Maths… read more

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Hannah Baker's Books for Big Feelings

For this year's Teachers' Reading Challenge we have asked educators to give us their recommendations, broadly on a theme of 'diverse realities'.

This time the theme is challenging feelings- books that explore loneliness, anxiety, anger, sadness and other difficult feelings in a nuanced way and… read more

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You Can Do Anything! by Jonnie Peacock - Resource Pack

Publishing just ahead of the Paralympics, this empowering non-fiction guide from two time gold-medal-winning Paralympian and Strictly Come Dancing star Jonnie Peacock will help young people find their happiness, chase their dreams and be unstoppable.

Whether it's sport, art, maths or just… read more

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August booklist 2024 – Escape with a Book

Summer is a time for adventures and immersive experiences, so we have created a booklist perfect for readers looking to escape into captivating stories. These sixteen books offer a variety of escapes, from adventurous expeditions and magical journeys to heartwarming romances and engaging puzzles,… read more

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Karen Tulloch's Ways of Seeing and Being

For this year's Teachers' Reading Challenge we have asked educators to give us their recommendations, broadly on a theme of 'diverse realities'.

Karen Tulloch is a Primary English Advisor and these are her recommendations on the theme of 'Ways of Seeing and Being'- that is, books that feature… read more

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Marvellous Makers Data Share Guidance Notes

Please read these guidance notes for more information on accessing the Summer Reading Challenge digital participation data.

This resource contains information on:

The data share for digital participation in Ready Set Read, including anonymised and personalised data.

Please note: this is… read more

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Nightshade Revenge by Anthony Horowitz - teaching notes and activity pack

The world’s bestselling teenage spy takes on a new and daring mission.

When his best friend Tom is abducted, Alex Rider is given an ultimatum by Nightshade – a sinister cult of assassins with a score to settle. But what twisted evil are they planning, and how is it connected to a… read more

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Impossible Things by Dan Schreiber - Teaching Notes & Activity Sheets

Answers to the BIG and BANANAS questions that your parents don't know!

Did dinosaurs land on the moon 66 million years before us? Is the Loch Ness monster really a ghost? Should cats be in charge of protecting countries from Earthquakes? Are imaginary friends mysteriously turning into real… read more

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