Teachers' Reading Challenge 2025
Whilst Early Years and Key Stage 1 teachers might be regular read-alouders, as the age of pupils goes up, the opportunities to hear stories shared aloud can dwindle.
However, it can be a vital part of Reading for Pleasure at any age. There are studies… read more
Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.
Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.
But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell…. read more
Do you know how a tiny little seed becomes a fully grown plant?
Cut out the pictures in the activity sheet here, and match them to the correct stages to discover the lifecycle of a plant! 🌱♻️
Answers on a separate PDF are included in this download.
Is It a Seed? is part of the Story… read more
Hold on tight – where will this mysterious little seed take us? Will it sprout into a lone flower? Or could it transform into something truly extraordinary? What about a colossal beanstalk leading to a magical kingdom?
Feeling inspired? Have a go at the 'Is It a Seed?' Scavenger Hunt!… read more
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
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
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
Jamie Fletcher loves his job as an embalmer at a busy funeral home in working-class Manchester. Taking responsibility for how mourners remember their loved ones is not something he takes lightly, but Jamie has big enough problems in his own life to dwell too much on the gruesome realities he… read more
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
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
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
In this download you will find:
- Arts Award Discover activity sheets
- A document showing how the activities map to each part of Discover
- Information for parents & carers
Summer Reading Challenge activities can be used towards Arts Award Discover.
What is Arts Award?
Arts Award is… read more