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Bookplates with feedback survey 2025

You can stick these bookplates to the inside cover of books you’re handing out so that every participant knows about World Book Night. The QR code links to a survey to provide feedback to The Reading Agency.

These bookplates are designed to be used by organisations participating in the The… read more

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Girl, Ultra-Processed by Amara Sage - Discussion Guide

New year, new me!

That’s what Saffron Saldana tells herself as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. Her resolution is the same every year: lose weight.

Because Saffron has it hard-wired that weight loss equals happiness. It’s what she’s been told her whole life – online, in… read more

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The Nightmares of Finnegan Quick by Larry Hayes - Activity Pack

By night, Finn has horrible nightmares. By day, they come TRUE! A gripping horror story for readers of 10 and over, by Laugh Out Loud Book Award winner Larry Hayes.

Finnegan Quick is haunted by nightmares. They’re so bad, he’s terrified of going to sleep. Because Finn’s dreams change the… read more

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The Reading Agency's December Booklist - Books of the Year

At The Reading Agency, we have read a lot of brilliant books over the past year; books that have made us laugh, cry and left us with a lot to discuss. Our team have picked the books that have stood out for them in 2024. We hope you find some inspiration for your next read, or perhaps spot a few… read more

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November Booklist 2024 - Spine-tinglers & Nail-biters

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

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Why are there wars? by Katie Daynes and Mairi Mackinnon - Activity Pack

News of war can make children anxious, concerned and upset. This book gently explains how wars come about, how they have changed over time, who's there to help during wartime, what happens when a war is over and how we can all make the world more peaceful.

Written in a clear, approachable… read more

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Hamza's Wild World by Hamza Yassin - Activity Pack

Hamza's Wild World is filled with fascinating information about the relationships between man, beast, and the environment they all share – in the sky, on the land and in the sea.

Packed with fantastic facts and figures, lists and infographics, and illustrated with pictures and photos as… read more

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War of the Worlds by Chris Mould - Draw along activity sheet

A stunning full-colour illustrated adaptation of H.G. Wells' sci-fi classic, from the illustrator of The Iron Man and Animal Farm.

'Those who have never seen Martian life can scarcely imagine the horror.'

1894. Across space, this earth is being watched by envious eyes.

What seems… read more

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