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
Explore the themes of grief, family, poetry and creativity with these learning resources for Rachel Faturoti’s glorious debut, Sadé and Her Shadow Beasts.
Suitable for Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.
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_Grief let the monsters in. Finding her voice will banish… read more
Explore the themes of space travel and curiosity with these learning resources for Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock's 'Am I Made of Stardust?'
Suitable for ages 9-11 (Year 4 to Year 6) read more
Explore the themes of Michelle Paver's 'Wolfbane' through activities and discussion in this Teachers' Pack.
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The grand finale to the prize-winning adventure series that's changed the lives of millions of readers. Breathtaking world-building on an epic scale. Pure escapism at… read more
Download this fun winter-themed puzzle activity sheet for children taking part in the Winter Mini Challenge 2022.
Help the Gadgeteers solve a wordsearch, a puzzle maze and an anagram puzzle. Plus draw your own brilliant invention!
All illustrations are by Julian Beresford and © The Reading… read more
This Reading Record for the Winter Mini Challenge 2022 is for children to keep a record of the books they're enjoying and includes a fun little place to note down your favourite things.
Tip: If you’re printing, choose the option to ‘flip on short edge’ to print double sided.
All… read more
Download and print this A3 poster and spread the word about Winter Mini Challenge 2022!
All illustrations are by Julian Beresford and © The Reading Agency 2022.
The Winter Mini Challenge is a free online reading challenge for the winter holidays.
Children can sign up at… read more
Download this special certificate to reward children taking part in the Gadgeteers Winter Mini Challenge 2022!
All illustrations are by Julian Beresford and © The Reading Agency 2022.
Winter Mini Challenge is a free online reading challenge for the winter holidays.
Children can sign up… read more
'A great read. Slimey delicious fun from start to finish!' – Jonathan Ross
Welcome to Horror Heights: can the children who live here conceal the strange goings on behind closed doors? GOOSEBUMPS for a new generation, by award-winning comedian and CITV presenter, Bec Hill.
The first book… read more
Don't Ask the Dragon by Lemn Sissay is the story of a story of a little boy called Alem who goes on an adventure. It's his birthday, but who knows where he can go to celebrate it? Maybe the bear, the fox, the treefrog or the bulldog know? But don't ask the dragon… or he will EAT… read more
November marks National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo (as it’s more commonly known). We want to celebrate some of our favourite debut authors of 2022. From humorous tales of belonging and acceptance to sensational love stories (and everything in between!), there’s something for everyone. Dive… read more
Unwrap a brand new adventure from everyone's favourite crime-fighting ladybird!
We’re celebrating What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas, a brand new title in the bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.
In a big old house, the ladybird is visiting her… read more