Get your YA readers talking (and reading) ghosts and monsters Lily's Monster by award-winning ghost story writer Cliff McNish and these handy reading group notes.
“McNish’s master-storytelling skills are at their peak. Disturbing, extraordinary.” Philip Ardagh
From the multiple… read more
The History of We
LEVEL: KS2
THEMES: Human History, Black History Month, Global Learning
SUBJECTS: History, Geography, Literacy, Art, PHSE
The History of We celebrates our shared ancestors’ ingenuity and achievements and imagines what these firsts would have looked and felt like.
What… 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
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
Download this map to log your 30 minutes of reading each week!
A little reading can go a long way. Young people 12+ can join a new reading challenge this summer, with advice and reading recommendations that will encourage them to read every week for just 30 minutes! It’s a game-changer!… read more
About The Doughnut Club:
Donor conceived Quinn loves her family, but she often feels the odd one out. But when Quinn’s mums tell her and Olly they have sixteen donor siblings, Quinn is really excited. Maybe one of them will be more like her!
As she tries to secretly find out more, Quinn starts… read more
The ultimate mindset manual to empower young people to navigate challenges and achieve success, inspired by Omar Sharif’s unforgettable true story.
Themes: Non-Fiction | Mindset Manual | Self Belief | Achieving Potential read more
On a cliff far away is a house at the edge of the world: Hope House. But it isn’t like any other… A page-turning mystery exploring family, identity and belonging, from acclaimed writer Nadine Aisha Jassat. Perfect for KS2-3 readers.
Themes: Family | Identity | Belonging | Magic | Mystery read more
Are there volunteering opportunities available at your library this summer to support the Summer Reading Challenge? Use this eye-catching poster to let people know!
The Reading Agency is an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme. This means that when young people… read more
Prepare for the adventure of a life time with this incredible activity pack to accompany the globe-trotting, historical-adventure Wendington Jones series by Daniel Dockery. Write a travel journal, decorate your suitcase, plot a course on your map and more!
Wendington Jones has her world… read more
A free digital discussion guide and activity sheets for The Bletchley Riddle – a thrilling middle grade historical adventure from bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin. read more
'An extraordinary book, tenderly told. There is so much loss, beauty, hope and care in its pages. I read it all at once, but it will stay with me for a very long time to come' – Katya Balen
Leah and Charlie are handling their family's loss in very different ways. Their choices push them down… read more