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The Reading Agency's March Booklist - Picture Perfect

Our Picture Perfect Booklist is a collection of books that prove a picture really can be worth a thousand words! This specially curated list showcases highly illustrated books, graphic novels, and powerful visual storytelling that enhances the story being told. Whether you're a comic book… read more

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Book Club Hub - Book Club User Guide

"The Book Club Hub":https://bit.ly/41CqjBl is a platform connecting readers and book clubs of all ages across the UK. It is managed by national reading charity, The Reading Agency.

The Book Club Hub offers book club leaders access to free offers from publishers and prizes in return for… read more

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Book Club Hub - Librarian and Teacher User Guide

"The Book Club Hub":https://bit.ly/41CqjBl is a platform connecting readers and book clubs of all ages across the UK. It is managed by national reading charity, The Reading Agency.

The Book Club Hub offers book teachers and librarians the support of providing free copies to their clubs in… read more

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Book Club Hub - Comms Toolkit

"Reading Groups for Everyone":https://readinggroups.org/ will be changing to our new Book Club Hub on 2 April 2025 (this link will be live 1 April 2025: "www.bookclubhub.co.uk":https://bit.ly/41CqjBl). As well as offering a more inclusive and welcoming experience for reading groups, we will… read more

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The Great Theatre Rescue by Judith Eagle - Creative Writing Activity

Escape to 1930s land of theatre in the joyous new middle-grade adventure from the author of The Accidental Stowaway.

Charley has grown up behind the curtain on the West End, until her dreams of being a performer are shattered when she is sent off to boarding school.

But when she… read more

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Girl, Ultra-Processed by Amara Sage - Discussion Guide

New year, new me!

That’s what Saffron Saldana tells herself as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. Her resolution is the same every year: lose weight.

Because Saffron has it hard-wired that weight loss equals happiness. It’s what she’s been told her whole life – online, in… read more

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The Nightmares of Finnegan Quick by Larry Hayes - Activity Pack

By night, Finn has horrible nightmares. By day, they come TRUE! A gripping horror story for readers of 10 and over, by Laugh Out Loud Book Award winner Larry Hayes.

Finnegan Quick is haunted by nightmares. They’re so bad, he’s terrified of going to sleep. Because Finn’s dreams change the… 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. 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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