May marks Local and Community History Month and we have curated a booklist that brings together all different strands of British history, from the 1590s to the 1980s. There is a mix of fiction and non-fiction, with something for every reader. We hope that you’ll be inspired to order some for your… read more
May marks Local and Community History Month and we have curated a booklist that brings together all different strands of British history, with a few stories that look further afield too. There is a mix of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, with something for every reader. We hope that you’ll be… read more
A comprehensive guide to the Wild World Heroes Reading Challenge Core Pack poster and stickers.
All illustrations © Heath Mckenzie 2021
*Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2021. Libraries should contact their local… read more
There are lots of laughs at every level in The 130-Storey Treehouse, the tenth book in the number one bestselling Treehouse series from Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.
This is our Treehouse, come on up!
We've added 13 new levels to our Treehouse including soap bubble blaster, a… read more
Emmy is brilliant at the computer game, Illusory Isles. Her avatar is a powerful fire elemental with magma claws and flaming breath. When Emmy's gaming video gets a front-page feature, thousands of devoted fans flock to watch her battle the ultimate online baddie, the Mulch Queen herself.
Life… read more
I'm Amber Roberts. Just your average teenager. Life revolves around school and my best mate, Vi. Nothing too dramatic, and certainly nothing dangerous.
_Well. That's how things used to be. But now, my life is way more complicated: Mum and Dad have a massive secret and Vi's being all moody…. read more
How to be a Hero by Cat Weldon, illustrated by Katie Kear
A no-good Viking thief. The worst-ever trainee Valkyrie. A hilarious case of mistaken identity.
When failing trainee Valkyrie Lotta mistakes an unconscious Viking thief, Whetstone, for a fallen hero and takes him triumphantly to… read more
A record-smashing, feel-good adventure packed with heart, humour and Guinness World Records from Costa Award-shortlisted Jenny Pearson, and Kid Normal illustrator Erica Salcedo.
Lucy is a fixer of broken things. But there's one thing she can't fix and that's her unhappy mum. Until she… read more
If you have a reading group with children or work in a school or library – we have some fantastic opportunities for you!
There are Read and Review opportunities where you have a chance of receiving 10 copies of a brilliant new book for your group!
Finally we have hundreds of fantastic… read more
Sometimes rivals just need a helping paw…
Talking to Alaska is a powerful story of two unlikely friends brought together by the love of a dog.
It only takes one day at their new school for Parker and Sven to become mortal enemies. Parker has had a terrible summer and just wants to be… read more
A guide to using the resources page and accessing materials.
All illustrations © Heath Mckenzie 2021
*Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2021. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge… read more
A toolkit has been created to help library staff develop their social prescribing offer. It includes an overview of social prescribing, and guidance on working with partners and Link Workers locally. read more