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
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
A time-hopping graphic novel adventure that will take you to unexpected places.
Lately Lily's grandad has been confused and forgetful, but Lily just knows that if she can help Grandad unlock his past, he'll be back to normal.
Then Grandad's memories magically start coming to life and Lily… read more
A promotional toolkit for the Reading Well for children booklist. Contains display ideas; online and social media content including template tweets and quote cards from children, authors and stakeholders; a photobank of shareable images; resources for health and education sector outreach; local… read more
This toolkit will help librarians to plan for National Reading Group Day on 12 September 2024.
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'Laugh-out-loud funny. Kids are going to love The Cheat Book!' Cressida Cowell
'Comedy gold!' Louie Stowell
This hilarious guide to being 'too cool for school' (or just cool enough) from brilliant author-illustrator RAMZEE. Perfect for 8+ readers of Diary of a Wimpy… read more
To celebrate the third book in the irresistible Crookhaven series, Hachette Children's Group have created a fantastic digital, activity pack for schools.
It's Gabriel's third year at Crookhaven School for Thieves. Along with the usual Break-In challenge – this… read more
A stunning timeslip tale about a boy who finds himself trapped in a well-known mining incident that happened many years before! This story of family, community and hope by debut author Karon Alderman is perfect for fans of Skellig and The Wild Way Home.
Download the "teaching… read more
Get creative this summer with this set of fun 'how-to' activities from Create and The Reading Agency! Each of the activities links to one of the Marvellous Makers characters… find out more about them at summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/news
Click the link below to download!
*How to make your… read more
This toolkit is intended to help libraries in Wales promote the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge. It contains:
- A link to download themed social media assets
- Suggested copy for social posts
- Suggested copy for newsletters
- A press release template
*Promotional animations are also… read more
Libraries can print off these comment cards and use them to collect feedback on the Summer Reading Challenge.
This download contains two files: comment cards for children, and comment cards for parents/carers. Click the link below to download!
An English-language version of these cards is… read more
Libraries can print off these comment cards and use them to collect feedback on the Summer Reading Challenge.
This download contains two files: comment cards for children, and comment cards for parents/carers. Click the link below to download!
A Welsh-language version of these cards is also… read more