This is a powerful, hopeful and timely story about the real effects of climate change: two young people on different continents whose lives are catastrophically changed by global warming. A graphic novel with glorious colour artwork throughout for children of all ages – from Eoin Colfer,… read more
Explore the use of magnets with a fun fishing game. Fun individually or in teams.
Recommended Book: Invisible Nature: A Secret World Beyond our Senses, by Catherine Barr
Resources: String, a magnet, paperclips, paper or card, scissors. read more
The Girl Who Loves Bugs is a hilarious and heart-warming story empowering young girls to always be curious, from superstar writer Lily Murray and Waterstones Prize-winning illustrator, Jenny Lovlie.
Evie loves bugs. And she's fed up of having to keep up with her mums and brother on walks… read more
On top of the hill overlooking the sea is a magical place… A place worth fighting for.
To Bea and Raffy, Ravenwood is home. To Noa it’s a welcome refuge. In its own way, the house rescued them, even with a fallen tree taking up most of the kitchen. But now they’re about to lose it and there… read more
Big Book of Boats by Luogo comune, translated from Italian by Catherine Bruzzone
Get ready to set sail!
Embark on a voyage of discovery across the seven seas – and learn all there is to know about boats.
In this fascinating non-fiction book, Italian artist Luogo Comune's charming… read more
The Winter Mini Challenge 2021 reading list is full of stories that inspire, challenge, and take you on adventures. Perfect for encouraging children of all ages to keep reading over the winter holidays.
There are also brilliant non-fiction reads to choose from, which will spark or encourage… read more
Wherever you are in the world there are natural treasures to be found. Our planet is filled with curious objects made by plants, animals and even by the Earth itself. All you need to do is look carefully and you can find treasures in the most unexpected places – even in towns and cities. … read more
Watch the video trailer for Wild World Heroes, the Summer Reading Challenge 2021.
Follow the links underneath each video to view the trailer on YouTube, where you can find more options to share and embed each video.
Watch the full video trailer here:
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Watch the video trailer for Wild World Heroes, the Summer Reading Challenge 2021!
Follow the links underneath each video to view the trailer on YouTube, where you can find more options to share and embed each video.
Watch the full video trailer here:
<iframe width="560" height="315"… read more
Promote your summer events and activities with this Wild World Heroes themed poster.
Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2021. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge coordinator(s) for access. read more
Promote Wild World Heroes with this colourful A3 poster.
Illustrations © Heath McKenzie 2021
*Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2021. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge coordinator(s) for… read more
Download this A4 poster and spread the word about Wild World Heroes, Summer Reading Challenge 2021!
Illustrations © Heath McKenzie 2021 read more