Brimming with ideas and passion, Keisha’s determined to stamp down injustices and stand up for what she believes…
When Grandpa Joe tells Keisha about Great Aunt Bee, who was a lawyer and an activist, Keisha is determined to follow in her… read more
Packed with adventure and excitement, brimming with myth and magic, and full of history and heart, Relic Hamilton: Genie Hunter is a delightful read for any fan of action and fantasy. Bringing together the ancient world of genies and modern-day science fiction, Coelho’s first book in a new… read more
The bestselling Loki: A Bad God’s Guide series has been a gift from the old gods for countless children across the country. Now on his fourth instalment (plus a 2024 World Book Day title), Louie Stowell’s eponymous anti-hero enters new realms of Asgardian trickery in this madcap mash-up of myth… read more
Bursting onto the middle grade scene, Patrick Ness has created an instantly loveable classic in Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody. Filled with anarchic, laugh-out-loud humour and some brilliantly bizarre plot twists, the book still delivers a real punch through Ness’s usual wit, insight and … read more
All Miaow wants is to enjoy his peaceful, solitary life as a temple guardian catching mice. But when the Jade Emperor invites all creatures on Earth to compete in a Great Race, the reserved cat finds himself reluctantly entering – and worse, socialising!
Spirited and fiery, shapeshifter Ming… read more
Shout about the Winter Mini Challenge with this printable poster!
Encourage young readers at home, your library, school, reading group or community organisation to take part.
The Winter Mini Challenge is a free online reading challenge that tackles the holiday reading ‘dip’, encouraging… read more
For librarians who are promoting and supporting the Winter Mini Challenge, please award this certificate of achievement to those who complete the Challenge!
Encourage children to log their books at wintermini.org.uk where they will earn a special online badge and find fun activities.
Please… read more
For librarians who are promoting and supporting the Winter Mini Challenge, please award this certificate of achievement to those who complete the Challenge!
Encourage children to log their books at wintermini.org.uk where they will earn a special online badge and find fun activities.
Please… read more
How much would someone pay for a painting done by a pig? Why did a Japanese company send a hamster to space? What do Star Wars and King Charles III have in common? And how can poo save your life?!
This fun-packed book is stuffed with facts – everything from the unbelievable to the essential!… read more
Penguin is thoughtful, kind and loyal. He can be a bit cautious with new things, and he’s very sensible. Pup, on the other hand, is a fun-loving whirlwind! She always thinks big and sometimes gets a bit carried away. . .
Like lots of friends, Penguin and Pup like very different things…. read more
As we enter the cold and dark months, we have created a booklist filled with our favourite spine-tinglers and nail-biters to captivate readers who enjoy suspense, mystery, and supernatural adventures (at different levels of scariness).
From eerie children's tales to chilling adult thrillers… read more
For this year’s Teachers’ Reading Challenge we are exploring ‘Diverse Realities’ and have asked expert educators to give us their recommendations on topics within that theme.
This week’s book list from Kirsten Barrett has the theme of belonging and acceptance. She has given us a book list with… read more