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Winchelsea by Alex Preston - digital assets and display competition

AS READ ON BBC RADIO 4

A SPECTATOR BEST OF THE YEAR – AS CHOSEN BY REVIEWERS

In eighteenth-century Sussex, a young girl seeks revenge for the death of her father – an intoxicating historical novel that explores Southern England’s smuggling past.

The year is 1742. Goody Brown, saved… read more

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Bob Vs the Selfie Zombies Book by Andy Jones - digital assets

Bob is a time traveller. He doesn't know WHY and he can't control WHEN. But he does know it always happens at the worst moments. Like when he's in the bath…Awkward!

But when Bob jumps twenty years forward in time and meets his future self trying to survive a world overrun with zombies, he… read more

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To The Other Side by Erika Meza - Teaching Notes & Resources

To The Other Side is a powerful and timely picture book about two refugee children who leave their home in search of safety. Perfect for opening up conversations about conflict and war, encouraging empathy and understanding.

A young boy and his older sister have left home to play a game…. read more

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The Bird Singers and The Wildstorm Curse by Eve Wersocki Morris - school resources

A fabled witch. A powerful curse. A monster out for revenge.

Kallie dreams of becoming a playwright and is determined that her dyslexia won't hold her back. But when rehearsals begin at Wildstorm Theatre Summer Camp and strange, scary things start happening to her and her new friends, Kallie… read more

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Horror Heights competition - win a name in the book and a virtual visit!

'A great read. Slimey delicious fun from start to finish!' – Jonathan Ross

Welcome to Horror Heights: can the children who live here conceal the strange goings on behind closed doors? GOOSEBUMPS for a new generation, by award-winning comedian and CITV presenter, Bec Hill.

The first book… read more

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The Last Storyteller by Donna Barba Higuera - digital pack

An unforgettable journey through the stars, to the very heart of what makes us human. The incredible Newbery Medal-winning novel from Donna Barba Higuera.

"Gripping in its twists and turns, and moving in its themes – truly a beautiful cuento."- NEW YORK TIMES

_Había una… read more

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Bring Your Toy to School Day (12 October) - digital pack

Hachette Children's Group have created an exciting resource pack to help you celebrate Bring Your Toy to School Day on 12 October.

The downloadable digital pack includes:

- Bring Your Toy to School Day instruction sheet for teachers
- Downloadable poster to advertise Bring Your Toy to… read more

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Game Changer: A Rocky of the Rovers Novel by Tom Palmer - Activity Pack

Kick-off your reading with Roy of the Rovers, and his sister, Rocky Race! Roy of the Rovers is the action-packed football series that spans both illustrated fiction titles and graphic novels across sixteen exciting books!

Roy and his sister Rocky are ordinary teenagers, but with big dreams… read more

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Ember Shadows and the Fates of Mount Never - author videos and teaching resources

In a land trapped by fate, only courage can re-write the future.

_In the magical village of Everspring, everyone receives a fate card before their twelfth birthday, sent down from the mysterious Mount Never. It tells them their purpose, their profession and how old they'll be when they… read more

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Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Taking the Blame – digital packs

Second in the series as Norse god Loki grumbles, snarks and doodles his way through his enchanted diary, recording the highs and (mostly) lows of living on Earth as an eleven-year-old boy.

Loki might not have shown any moral improvement (yet) but Odin has given him another chance to prove… read more

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Nura and the Immortal Palace by M. T. Khan - digital pack

A magical and page-turning adventure following a young girl’s journey from the mines of Pakistan into the treacherous world of the jinn…

Nura has worked all her life in the mica mines, earning just enough to keep her family afloat – and to enjoy the odd delicious gulab jamun from the market…. read more

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Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival - digital pack

Bloomsbury Children's Books has created an activity pack to promote Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series, including the latest title, Milo's Monster!

Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series is the perfect springboard for talking about mental and emotional health, positive… read more

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