Welcome to the great Circus Maximus, the most glorious sporting stage in Ancient Rome, where the best horses and charioteers compete in a race to the death, and one girl dreams of glory.
Twelve-year-old Dido dreams of becoming the first female charioteer. She's lost her heart to Porcellus, a… read more
Oxford University Press Children's Books are helping you spring into reading with a bumper pack of activity sheets and reading notes.
These resources include activities based on brilliant titles such as Victioria Stich, Winnie and Wilbur, Roald Dahl, Pippi Longstocking and _Isadora… read more
Twice Carnegie medal winning Geraldine McCaughrean's enthralling new novel is set in a world paralysed by natural disaster and dangerous lies.
Fifteen-year-old Gloria is maid to Afalia's tyrannical Head of State, Madame Suprema. When the country is hit by unprecedented flooding, Madame… read more
Images for libraries to promote eBook and eAudio lending on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, with three lending partner logos to choose from: BorrowBox, OverDrive and CloudLibrary. read more
This toolkit includes information and resources, including visual assets, to help promote the Read, Talk, Share campaign.
You can find press releases, a visual assets pack, and how to take part in our social media campaign with suggested copy for all channels. read more
44 Tiny Secrets is the first book in a heartwarming and timeless new series with a brave and spirited heroine, from the acclaimed duo behind The Bookshop Girl.
Betsy Bow-Linnet is determined to become a world famous concert pianist like her parents. There’s just one problem: no matter how… read more
The first in a wickedly funny new series about an aspiring pacifist in a brutal kingdom!
On Brutalia violence is a way of life. Ravenous ravens circle overhead, monstrous grot bears cause chaos and the streets are bulging with brawls. But Mort isn’t like the other islanders – he’s determined… read more
We've gathered together six Quick Reads versions of bestsellers! If you've been wanting to see what all the fuss is about or join in the discussions on bestsellers but find the full text too long, try the Quick Reads version!
If you enjoy the book you can follow it up with the full length… read more
If you're just starting out on your reading journey or looking to try something new, why not take a recommendation from the experts!
These six titles have been recommended by our Reading Ahead ambassadors and cover a range of topics and genres, including a graphic novel and a Quick Read! read more
Check out the latest titles written by our Reading Ambassadors, they cover a range of genres and topics so there's something for everyone! read more
A booklist of Quick Read texts written by our Reading Ahead Ambassadors. read more
What is Reading Ahead and why take part? read more