Her decision changed history. Now her family must survive it.
British Malaya, 1930s
Discontented housewife Cecily is seduced by Japanese general Fujiwara and the glorious future he is promising for 'independent' Malaya, free from British colonialism. As she becomes further embedded as his… read more
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Every month we will be sharing reviews from our readers who have received copies of the latest books from… read more
Download your Teachers’ Reading Challenge certificate to display in your classroom or library, to share and celebrate how many books you read during the 2023 Challenge.
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<b>An empowering retelling of Little Red Riding Hood about challenging the traditional narratives we are told, with a confident, autistic character at its heart.</b>
Gina Kaminski is here to tell you three facts.
1 – Little Red Riding Hood is full of BIG mistakes.
2 – She is off to… read more
The evaluation report for World Book Night 2023 details the difference that the campaign made to people's lives. It includes an overview of activity and their impact. read more
To kick off 2024 we have picked books that will either help you learn something new or will take you away on new adventures. Whether you're looking to delve into some self-improvement, explore the wonders of nature, conduct mind-boggling science experiments, or embark on thrilling fictional… read more
Taken from section 5 of the Project Toolkit, this section is focused on Reading Befrienders who may be volunteers or staff. It details the specific support for the volunteer journey: Recruiting, Managing and Supporting volunteers. [Supporting the NCVO session 20 July] read more
A handy checklist of things in Welsh you'll need to consider when setting up a new Reading Friends project. read more
Take a look at the core principles of Reading Friends in Welsh. No matter the delivery – in person, over the phone or virtual – there are some key aspects and values which remain the same. read more
PDF version of Reading Befriender training video 1. You can read this information instead of watching the video. read more
PDF version of Reading Befriender training video 2. You can read this information instead of watching the video. read more
PDF version of Reading Befriender training video 3. You can read this information instead of watching the video. read more