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Not that Kind of Hero by Alexia Casale - Discussion Guide

Orla has always been the sidekick, never the hero . . .

Until, that is, she secures a funded place at an elite drama course and puts her own dreams first for once in her life. Suddenly, Orla is centre-stage and loving it! But the drama crowd are experienced performers and their parents have… read more

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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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Let the Light In by Jenny Downham and Louis Hill - author videos and discussion guide

'An extraordinary book, tenderly told. There is so much loss, beauty, hope and care in its pages. I read it all at once, but it will stay with me for a very long time to come' – Katya Balen

Leah and Charlie are handling their family's loss in very different ways. Their choices push them down… read more

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Book Club Hub - Book Club User Guide

"The Book Club Hub":https://bit.ly/41CqjBl is a platform connecting readers and book clubs of all ages across the UK. It is managed by national reading charity, The Reading Agency.

The Book Club Hub offers book club leaders access to free offers from publishers and prizes in return for… read more

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Book Club Hub - Librarian and Teacher User Guide

"The Book Club Hub":https://bit.ly/41CqjBl is a platform connecting readers and book clubs of all ages across the UK. It is managed by national reading charity, The Reading Agency.

The Book Club Hub offers book teachers and librarians the support of providing free copies to their clubs in… read more

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How to start a book club

"The Book Club Hub":https://bit.ly/41CqjBl is a platform connecting readers and book clubs of all ages across the UK. It is managed by national reading charity, The Reading Agency.

The Book Club Hub offers book club leaders access to free offers from publishers and prizes in return for… read more

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  • Reading Groups for Everyone

Logos - Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Download logos for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Story Garden.

Please ensure you have read the branding guidelines before using these assets. You must credit our logo designer wherever you use the Story Garden logo, as per the guidelines.

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WELSH Logos - Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Download Welsh language logos for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Story Garden.

Please ensure you have read the branding guidelines before using these assets. You must credit our logo designer wherever you use the Story Garden logo, as per the guidelines.

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Branding Guidelines - Summer Reading Challenge 2025

This document sets out the guidelines for libraries when using the Story Garden artwork and resources.

Please ensure you read the guidelines and share them with your design teams.

This is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2025. Libraries… read more

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Library MoU - Summer Reading Challenge 2025

We ask all participating library authorities to sign up to a Memorandum of Understanding which sets out the respective roles of The Reading Agency and the local authorities for the Summer Reading Challenge.

This is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading… read more

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Partnership Agreement - Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Any individual or organisation wishing to use the Story Garden branding or link their event/activity to the Summer Reading Challenge must sign up to this Agreement.

This is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2025. Libraries should contact… read more

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