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Shrapnel Boys by Jenny Pearson - Discussion Guide and Activities

An explosive new novel about the friendship and courage of a group of young boys living through the Second World War, from award-winning author Jenny Pearson.

There's a war going on out there, and I'm missing it.

When war comes to London in 1939, Ronnie Smith is scared and excited:… read more

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Westfallen by Ann Brashares and Ben Brashares - Activity Pack

'We didn’t mean to change the past. Now we have to win the war.'

Henry, Frances and Lukas are neighbours, and they used to be best friends. But in middle school Frances got emo, Lukas went to private school and Henry just felt left behind. When they come together again for the funeral of a… read more

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Bunny's New Brakes by Caroline Crowe - Activity Sheet

Blaze the bunny’s scooter crash threatens to ruin Easter unless there’s a way to make more chocolate eggs in time?

_A perfect day, no clouds and sunny,
And look here comes a little bunny . . .
Oh dear she’s coming rather fast,
‘She’s heading for the egg display!’
‘My brakes won’t work,… read more

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Going to School - Activity Pack

Starting school is a big event and should be an exciting time for children and their grown-ups, and there’s plenty you can do to make sure the transition from home or a preschool setting goes as smoothly as possible – including visiting the school, practising the journey, keeping a consistent… read more

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Gargoyles: The Watcher by Tamsin Mori - Activity Sheet

An inexperienced Guardian. A missing kelpie. A growing threat.

Callen may have befriended a gargoyle, but he’s yet to complete his training. When Oculus discover that Callen has been made a Guardian, they send a Watcher to assess his skills. Callen knows that if he fails, he risks losing… read more

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Help! We Need A Story by James Harris - Activity Sheets

It's a dull day in the jungle and Artie the macaque's friends are bored, bored, BORED!

But with paper, pens and ink, a splash of inspiration, and a pinch of imagination, Artie creates something magical . . . a book! Filled with hordes of zombie hens, a fire-breathing dragon and robot sharks… read more

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Gross FACTopia! by Paige Towler - Quiz

Do you know your poo from your goo?

Test your knowledge of all things icky, sticky, smelly and disgusting with our ridiculously revolting downloadable quiz featuring 10 questions inspired by the book Gross FACTopia!, which contains 400 fantastically foul facts, all verified by… read more

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The Greatest Stuff on Earth by Steve Tomecek - Activity Sheet

Have you ever stopped to think about all the stuff you encounter every day? There’s the stuff you breathe, the stuff you eat, the stuff you wear, the stuff you read, the stuff you walk on, the stuff you ride in, the stuff your body is made of… plus water, trees, sunlight, soap, electricity,… read more

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Draw with Will by Will Sliney - Activity Sheet

Fight aliens, create your own spaceship and invent new out-of-this-world creatures. With this ultimate activity guide, anyone can draw!

Join Will and Drawdroid on their adventure through space and time and learn how to draw as you go. With step-by-step instructions, pro tips, fun facts and… read more

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Epic FACTopia! by Rose Davidson - Activity Sheet

Welcome to Epic FACTopia! On this tour of incredible extremes, you will encounter daredevils, deadly creatures, extreme sports, wacky weather, world records, and so much more. Can you spot the 10 differences?

On this epic fact-trail, you will dine inside a volcano and waterslide through a… read more

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The Green Kingdom by Cornelia Funke - Digital pack

Caspia‘s summer is transformed when she discovers a bundle of letters containing ten botanical riddles in this enchanting adventure.

Twelve-year-old Caspia hates big cities, especially one as busy as New York. So she isn’t thrilled by the news that her parents are taking her to stay in… read more

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The New Famous Five by Chris Smith - Teaching notes and resources

Can the new Famous Five catch the thief and find the forgotten treasure before it's too late?

Join the original Famous Five and a new group of children in this exciting new adventure by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton.

When Fran, Tom, Maddy and Gilbert the dog stay… read more

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