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How to Be a Genius Kid - digital resources

<b>Get super brainy with zero effort thanks to Waldo Pancake – who wrote and illustrated all the mega keel Barry Loser books.</b>

'Why is misspelling stuff a sign of grate intelly-genz?'

'What have the hours in the day got to do with FINGER BONES?'

'Why does rain on a pavement smell so… read more

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When the Wild Calls by Nicola Penfold - reading guides

"Penfold’s skilful storytelling offers a powerful and thought-provoking narrative with themes of courage and resilience that will resonate with 9-12-year-olds."

<b>- The School Reading List</b>

“A triumph of a sequel. Emotional punch and ecological awareness wrapped up in an exciting… read more

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Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm by Ash Bond - digital resources

‘An electrifying read – full of fast-paced action, endless fun and fearless imagination.’-&nbsp; A.F. Steadman

‘Mythology with a modern makeover – an epic adventure!’- Maz Evans

Peregrine Quinn has always loved hearing her godfather Daedalus Bloom's stories about his life as an immortal,… read more

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Greenwild by Pari Thomson - digital pack

<p><strong><span class="a-text-bold">Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the Greenwild, beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.</span></strong></p>
<p>Daisy Thistledown has escaped from boarding school and has a mystery to solve. Her search for her missing mother will lead her… read more

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Radio 2 Book Club extract of Where the Heart Should Be by Sarah Crossan

Ireland, 1846 Nell is working as a scullery maid in the kitchen of the Big House. Once she loved school and books and dreaming. But there's not much choice of work when the land grows food that rots in the earth. Now she is scrubbing, peeling, washing, sweeping for Sir Philip Wicken, the man who… read more

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Global by Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin and Giovanni Rigano - digital resources

This is a powerful, hopeful and timely story about the real effects of climate change: two young people on different continents whose lives are catastrophically changed by global warming. A graphic novel with glorious colour artwork throughout for children of all ages – from Eoin Colfer,… read more

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The Best Eid Ever - digital resources

<b>A gorgeous picture book to introduce children to Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr written by acclaimed children's author Sufiya Ahmed with beautiful, colourful illustrations by Hazem Asif.</b>

"The Best Eid Ever is a fantastic resource, and one of very few available in narrative form for children…. read more

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City of Spies - digital resources

‘Another gripping, revealing historical adventure from Lawrence and well worth sharing.’
<b>– Books for Keeps

A thrilling spy adventure set in New York during the American Revolution that will have readers gripped. The perfect high-action adventure for fans of <i>Horrible Histories</i>, Emma… read more

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Andersen Press - a bumper pack of activities for children

Andersen Press have created a free activity pack inspired by their new titles, perfect for keeping kids entertained whatever the weather!

It features free drawing activities, colouring sheets and games based on a selection of Andersen Press titles:

• Luna Loves Gardening by Joseph Coelho,… read more

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Agent Harrier: This Book Will Self-Destruct by Ben Sanders - digital resources

<b>About the book</b>

This book will explode in 5 minutes. NO TIME TO LOSE! Agent Harrier must follow the red wire and defuse the bomb before it’s too late. Will our canine spy extraordinaire save everyone from being blasted to smithereens? And just WHO planted the wretched bomb in the first… read more

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