If you go down to the woods today . . . you're in for a scary surprise. Creepy and atmospheric, join Pippa as she battles to overcome the dark powers lurking in the forest around her Grandpa's cottage.
Pippa Newton loves nature and being outdoors, and she's looking forward to visiting her… read more
History Stinks: Poo Through the Ages by Dr Suzie Edge
What's that smell? It's HISTORY – and it STINKS!
Did you know that you can discover loads about history just from the loo? Or piles about the past just from a poo? If not, then get ready to discover everything from Henry VIII's dodgy… read more
Find Your Passion. Build A Team. Change The World.
A General Election is looming. There’s a buzz and a tension and an exciting thrill in the air…
11-year-old Natalie knows something BIG is happening, especially in her house where people stream in and out with their glossy leaflets and red… read more
Bring out the best in them with these can-do tales. Feel-good, rhyming adventures for everyone!
From the much-loved The Lion Inside to The Squirrels Who Squabbled and the new The Camel Who Had the Hump, this can-do series helps little ones to grow tackling new emotions and challenges… 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.
Rebecca has given us a really exciting, inspiring list of new fiction, graphic novels and memoir, ranging from middle… read more
Step into an autumnal adventure and let the mystery unfold…
When Kitty, a superhero-in-training with cat-like superpowers, discovers that pumpkins are mysteriously disappearing, she must use her abilities to uncover the truth.
Expect an autumnal extravaganza in _Kitty and the Missing… read more
Download the digital participation data for your library authority for Marvellous Makers, Summer Reading Challenge 2024
Please read the guidance notes for more information on how to access your data:
https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/6031/
Please email… 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.
Stephen Dilley has given us this fantastic book list for secondary-aged pupils, on the theme of Reclaiming Stories-… read more
The epic conclusion to the Wildsmith series.
When the young prince is kidnapped, the wildsmith Rowan has an important to role to play
in his rescue – but time is running out.
Can she rescue the prince, keep the fragile peace, and save another magical animal in need? read more
Etta Starling has never set foot outside Stitchwort. Shrouded by a dark curse for over a century the estate is lost and forgotten.
These last few last surviving members of the Starling clan can never leave; to pass the boundary wall means certain death.
But just because they can’t leave… read more
Our friends at Hachette Children's Group have some fantastic teaching resources and activity sheets for children to enjoy.
*Download "The Girl at the Front of the Class – Teaching… read more
You can find more resources for teachers and librarians on this "Hachette Schools page":https://www.hachetteschools.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Enid-Blyton-School-Resources.pdf.
Celebrate four of Enid Blyton’s most beloved series with this fun activity pack and digital resources. One of… read more