He will stay like this forever, Robert's arm draped round him. They will be forever twenty.
Scotland, 1933. Bobby MacBryde is on his way. After years grafting at Lees Boot Factory, he's off to the Glasgow School of Art, to his future. On his first day he will meet another Robert, a quiet… read more
Teachers' Reading Challenge 2025
Book Clubs can be a fantastic way of enriching your Reading for Pleasure offer- whether they’re teen BookTokkers meeting in the library, or a boisterous ‘Chatterbooks’ after school group, book clubs help children and young people explore the social side of… read more
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
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
New research from the Reading Agency shows that enjoyment of reading in childhood is linked to the
likelihood of being a reader in adulthood, as well as several wellbeing measures, including happiness
and ability to relax easily.
Aspects included in the summary:
- The importance of… read more