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February 2020 Children's and young people booklist - Climate Change

The theme for our booklist this month are books based on climate change.

To help children get a deeper understanding of the effects of climate change and this list has picture books, suggestions for children in Key Stage 2 and books for young people (13+).

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The Maker of Monsters by Lorraine Gregory - activity pack

Brat has always lived in the isolated castle on the island, taking care of the vicious creatures that his master creates, waiting in terror for the moment when they are ready to be put to use. But then the unthinkable happens. The monsters get out. Now Brat must overcome his fears, and venture… read more

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The Last Spell Breather by Julie Pike - Ideas for discussion and activities

In this stunning fantasy story, enter the
unique world of the Spell Breathers!

Spell breathing does not come naturally to Rayne—she hates the hours of practice, the stacks of scrolls, and the snapping mud devils that cover her mother’s precious spell book.

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The Viper's Daughter by Michelle Paver - activity pack

A boy. A wolf. The legend lives on.

Viper's Daughter is the seventh book in the award-winning series that began with Wolf Brother, selling over 3 million copies in 36 territories. It can be read as a standalone story.

For two summers Torak and Renn have been living in the Forest with… read more

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Alex Rider 20th Anniversary - Teachers' Notes

CELEBRATE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING SERIES!
Encourage pupils to become READING SPIES and to take their writing to the next level with the Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz – suitable for children ages 9+.

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The Monster Writing (A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness) - guide

Walker Books have an exciting creative writing challenge called THE MONSTER CHALLENGE.

‘Stories are important. Stories can be more important than anything. If they carry the truth.’
Patrick Ness, A Monster Calls

Are you a young person with a passion for telling stories? Do you feel… read more

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