Leon John Crothers is 4779 days old (thirteen years and one month, if you're mathematically challenged). He has been 'moved on' from six different schools and most people think he has an attitude problem. Leon doesn't care for the label, in the same way that he doesn't care for Tim Burton,… read more
Mazy is a famous movie star who has her fur fluffed twice a day. While other dogs chase sticks at the park, Mazy chases her acting dreams.
Then one morning Mazy's agent delivers bad news. Hollywoof has changed and there are no jobs for Mazy anymore.
Can Mazy embrace what it is that makes… read more
The first book in an exciting new series from New York Times bestseller Mo O'Hara, packed with bee facts and stunning illustrations by Aya Kakeda. Perfect for readers aged 7+.
Honey is a young bee buzzing with ambition, who can't find her role in her small hive. Just when she thinks she's… read more
At the link below, you will be able to download photos of key Ready, Set, Read! materials. These photos can be used in your promotional materials and communications.
Please ensure that, in your communications with children and families, you only include images of materials that will be on… read more
This folder contains six session packs using the Quick Reads 2023 titles:
Dead Man Talking by Roddy Doyle
Hello Mum by Bernadine Evaristo
One False Move by Dreda Say Mitchell
Paris for One by Jojo Meyes
The Double Clue by Agatha Christie
Wish You Were Dead by Peter James
Each resource… read more
When Luma Dewan wakes up on the morning of her seventh birthday, she knows that today will be special. But she has no idea just how wonderful and extraordinary it will be.
For today is the day she will meet Timir – a real talking dragon. Or at least when Luma is around that's what he is. When… read more
A young runaway winds up in an enchanted village that separates England from the magical land of faerie in the first part of McKenna's immersive fantasy series. read more
This dazzling poetry collection bubbles with excitement and creativity, capturing the sheer joy of the natural world.
Discover parades of beast-doodles, preposterous penguins, talking blossoms, playful birds, humble fleas and a host of other exotic and everyday creatures who jump off the page… read more
Authors and illustrators featured in the Summer Reading Challenge 'Ready, Set, Read!' Book Collection have provided us with their availability for library events over the summer.
Where possible, authors have indicated which regions they'd be able to travel to, dates they would be available… read more
‘A highly original, gripping, thought-provoking read’ – Emma Carroll
Twelve-year-old Robyn has grown up in Bletchley Park. But when the war begins and everything at Bletchley changes. While Bletchley is buzzing with people recruited for the war effort and all eyes are on the skies, Robyn… read more
This year, the UK is hosting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of last year’s winners, Ukraine. The Contest will be held in Liverpool on Saturday, 13 May. Partnering with BBC Arts, The Reading Agency is joining the party and celebrating the proven power of reading and the power of… read more
This year, the UK is hosting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of last year’s winners, Ukraine. The Contest will be held in Liverpool on Saturday, 13 May. Partnering with BBC Arts, The Reading Agency is joining the party and celebrating the proven power of reading and the power of… read more