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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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A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal - Discussion Notes

On the streets of White Roaring, Arthie Casimir is a criminal mastermind and collector of secrets. Her prestigious tearoom transforms into an illegal bloodhouse by dark, catering to the vampires feared by society. But when her establishment is threatened, Arthie is forced to strike an unlikely… read more

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The Secret of Golden Island by Natasha Farrant - Teaching Resources

What will two children do to win an island? From Costa-winning author of Voyage of the Sparrowhawk.

Skylar's old friends felt sorry for her but they were too afraid to talk to her.

Yakov's old friends were far away, blown across continents by war . . .

When Skylar meets Yakov she is… read more

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September booklist 2024 – Debuts

The debut authors and/or illustrators’ booklist features an exciting array of new voices in publishing, spanning genres from humorous children's stories to gripping adult thrillers. These fresh perspectives bring unique and compelling narratives to readers, making them a vital addition to the… read more

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August booklist 2024 – Escape with a Book

Summer is a time for adventures and immersive experiences, so we have created a booklist perfect for readers looking to escape into captivating stories. These sixteen books offer a variety of escapes, from adventurous expeditions and magical journeys to heartwarming romances and engaging puzzles,… read more

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My Teeth in Your Heart by Joanna Nadin - Discussion Notes

2024, Cambridge, England

Billy’s got problems. A Levels, a mum who checked out of parenting a while ago, and then… there’s what Billy’s done to Cass, her person. Some secrets are too toxic to keep, but there’s no way Billy can let this one loose.

1974, Famagusta, Cyprus

Anna’s a good… read more

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The Houdini Inheritance by Emma Carroll - Activity Pack

Magic shows and mysteries abound in this showstopping new standalone from a bestselling author who has sold close to a million copies of these middle-grade adventures!

The English seaside, 1920s. A world famous escape artist. A suitcase full of secrets. And a death-defying stunt.

When… read more

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The Houdini Inheritance by Emma Carroll - Discussion Notes

Magic shows and mysteries abound in this showstopping new standalone from a bestselling author who has sold close to a million copies of these middle-grade adventures!

The English seaside, 1920s. A world famous escape artist. A suitcase full of secrets. And a death-defying stunt.

When… read more

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The Reading Agency’s April booklist - Nature and Conservation

Earth Day 2024 will take place on 22 April. To support any activity you may want to run, we have collated a booklist with a mix of poetry, fiction and non-fiction books with strong themes of nature and conservation.

We would love to hear what books you’d recommend on social media using… read more

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The Reading Agency’s October booklist – Poetry

National Poetry Day (5 October) is a day to share, read and even write poetry. To celebrate, we've put together some of our favourite poetry picks.

You can buy the books from "Bookshop.org":https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-reading-agency-s-october-booklist-2023-poetry.

<b>Looking to share… read more

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The Reading Agency’s September booklist – STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

National Coding Week is an annual event that aims to help adults, young people and children with learning digital skills. National Coding Week will be happening from the 18-24 September so we are celebrating our favourite books that have strong themes to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and… read more

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