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Blade Breaker by Victoria Aveyard - digital assets

A DIVIDED REALM MUST RALLY, AN UNSTOPPABLE ENEMY MUST BE DEFEATED, AND THE FATE OF THE WORLD RESTS ON A BLADE'S EDGE.

Andry, a former squire, fights for hope amid blood and chaos.
Dom, a grieving immortal, strives to fulfill a broken oath.
Sorasa, an outcast assassin, faces her past… read more

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The Reading Agency’s August booklist – Escape with a Book

As lots of people head off on their holidays, we selected books that can transport a reader somewhere else even if they’re not going away. We have picked 12 books to help carry you away with stories (or help to create your own) mainly set in different locations. The selected books include… read more

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The Reading Agency’s July booklist – Turning the Page (historical)

The Council for British Archaeology run the UK’s biggest celebration of archaeology called the "Festival of Archaeology":https://bit.ly/3NDO1G8 which is held from 15-30 July. We also know that historical books are incredibly popular with readers, so we have picked 12 brilliant books that share… read more

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Women's Prize for Fiction 2023 - Shortlist Reading Guides

The Women's Prize for Fiction is the greatest international celebration of women’s creativity. Now in its twenty-eighth year, the Prize shines a spotlight on outstanding, ambitious, original fiction written in English by women from anywhere in the world. The 2023… read more

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The Reading Agency’s May booklist – Community and Celebration

We hope that May will be a time of communities coming together in celebration, so we have selected some of our favourite titles that demonstrate the power of being part of a community (whether big or small) and the importance of celebrating together.

You can buy the books selected on the… read more

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Mark My Words Ace of Spades Activity Pack

The ‘Mark My Words’ campaign supports a joint commitment to social justice, championing the role that reading plays in tackling inequality. By gifting the titles directly into public libraries, ‘Mark My Words’ will ensure that the books are freely accessible to those who will benefit from them… read more

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Gecko Press - publisher spotlight

<b>Gecko Press is an independent, small-by-choice, publisher of children’s books translated from books by some of the best writers and illustrators in the world since 2004.</b>

We choose books excellent in story, illustration and design, with a strong heart factor, and that can be read… 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. Members of our team have picked the books that have stood out for them this year and shared a few words on why they loved it. We hope you find… read more

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Cranthorpe Millner Publishers - spotlight

"Cranthorpe Millner Publishers":https://bit.ly/3BCshFV is an independent publisher based in Cambridge. Their first big title was Shaun Wallace’s autobiography, <i>"Chasing the Dream":https://bit.ly/3deQB7y</i>, which we published October 2018, and now they have a catalogue of just over 50… read more

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Read Between the Lies by Malcolm Duffy - Teachers' Resources

Two very different boys, one new family, a shared struggle and a big secret.

Tommy is talented, cool, a young offender, and dyslexic.
Ryan is smart, uncool, well-behaved, and dyslexic.
The two develop an unlikely friendship.
As Ryan helps Tommy to read, a secret is revealed that will… read more

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