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Dark Flood by Karon Alderman - Teaching Notes (KS2&KS3)

A stunning timeslip tale about a boy who finds himself trapped in a well-known mining incident that happened many years before! This story of family, community and hope by debut author Karon Alderman is perfect for fans of Skellig and The Wild Way Home.

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Greenwild by Pari Thomson - digital pack

<p><strong><span class="a-text-bold">Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the Greenwild, beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.</span></strong></p>
<p>Daisy Thistledown has escaped from boarding school and has a mystery to solve. Her search for her missing mother will lead her… read more

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Jamie by L.D. Lapinski - teaching resources

Celebrate with PRIDE Jamie – a beautiful and uplifting story from L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, about how to make your own place when the world doesn't think you fit anywhere. Jamie is perfect for children aged 9+ and for celebrating PRIDE Month, Non-Binary… 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 Tiger Who Sleeps Under My Chair by Hannah Foley - Teachers' Resources

Steeped in the natural history of Mary Anning's Jurassic Coast, a powerful dual-timeline story about friendship, mental health and hidden stories.

Emma Linden dreams of following in the footsteps of the famous fossil-hunter, Mary Anning. But when her brother James becomes obsessed with a… 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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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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The Amazing Edie Eckhart by Rosie Jones - Classroom Resources

The Amazing Edie Eckhart is the start of a brand-new middle grade series from comedian and writer Rosie Jones, featuring a funny, feisty central character who just happens to have cerebral palsy – like Rosie herself. Rosie was inspired to create Edie Eckhart after spending her childhood reading… read more

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