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Lily's Monster - Reading Group Notes

Get your YA readers talking (and reading) ghosts and monsters Lily's Monster by award-winning ghost story writer Cliff McNish and these handy reading group notes.

“McNish’s master-storytelling skills are at their peak. Disturbing, extraordinary.” Philip Ardagh

From the multiple… read more

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  • Reading Groups for Everyone
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Flipped - Reading Group Notes

Get your middle grade readers talking Dickens and what they'd do if they were (literally!) stuck in a book with Flipped! by Philip Caveney and these handy reading group notes.

From acclaimed children’s author, Philip Caveney, comes this exciting middle grade title, taking you back to… read more

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We Grew a Dragon Activity Pack

Tom has an amazing secret – hidden under his bed is an egg. An egg that's cracking, ready to hatch. An egg that contains . . . a dragon! We Grew a Dragon is a heartfelt and uplifting picture book from an exciting new talent featuring special blended family relationships and fiery dragon… read more

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Werelock and Scratch Activity Pack

A fun activity pack inspired by Werelock and Scratch: Mystery Most Puzzling, the hilarious, highly illustrated, interactive adventure series by K.R. Thompson, where the reader must solve the clues alongside the protagonists to crack the case. Perfect for 7+ fans of mystery adventures. This… read more

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Baxter's View - Activity Pack

A brand-new picture book from Murphy’s Sketches. This heartwarming story champions slowing the pace of life and noticing all of the wonderful things around us. Reassuring and bursting with colour, this beautifully illustrated picture book will capture your heart.

This resource pack for… read more

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The Green Kingdom - Activity Pack

From Cornelia Funke, best-selling author of the Inkheart series, comes an enchanting tale of mystery, adventure and friendship. 

Go beyond the page and enjoy an activity pack full of: 

- Plant matching game
- Crack the plant riddle 
- Learn how to press flowers
- Start your own… read more

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  • Summer Reading Challenge

How to Get Magically Popular by Radhika Sanghani - Activities

A fresh, relatable story with a sprinkling of magic, about a girl who just wants to fit in but her magic powers make her stand out, from award-winning journalist and author Radhika Sanghani. Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries.

Sabina Patel has never been popular. And in her new… read more

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Girls of Dark Divine by E.V. Woods - Discussion Notes

Girls of Dark Divine is an enthralling debut Gothic fantasy, laced with dark magic, electrifying romance and burning rage, perfect for fans of Adalyn Grace and Stephanie Garber.

*A puppet master wielding a dark curse.
A boy made of shadows.
And a girl who must sever the strings and set her… read more

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Uncle Zeedie by Colm Field - Book Club Resources

Get your reluctant readers talking all things horror and Uncle Zeedie by Colm Field with these reading group resources.

Dare you brave THE BLOOD TEXTS? Uncle Zeedie is the second in this spine-tingling YA short horror fiction anthology series. Thrillingly spooky, full of creeping suspense… read more

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  • Reading Groups for Everyone

Running My Own Race - Book Club Resources

About the book
Kofi’s mum is determined he’s going to be ‘somebody’. But when Kofi is given a place at a prestigious private school because of his athletic ability, everything changes. Kofi dreams of being a professional athlete – but he soon finds following your heart isn’t an easy… read more

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Good Bits by Kes Gray - digital pack

This imaginative collection of engaging short stories is perfect for all kids, from those who love reading, to those who struggle with books.

From a spaceship flight into a Black Hole, to a town plagued by zombie beavers; from a
magical pen that knows all the answers to a test, to a… read more

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