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Diary of a Wimpy Kid was first published in 2007 and introduced readers around the globe to Greg Heffley, his family, his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, and the dreaded CHEESE TOUCH!

Woohoo! Woohoo!

Snowed in for the holidays.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever, an all-new adventure is streaming December 8 only on Disney+!
Disney+ subscription required. © 2023 20th Century Studios.

Get ready to ROCK!

Make some noise for Löded Diper!

Cabin Fever

(Special Disney+ Cover Edition)

Get in the holiday spirit in the lead up to Christmas Cabin Fever coming soon to Disney+ with this exclusive cover edition!
© 2023 20th Century Studios.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid author, Jeff Kinney, didn't grow up wanting to be a children's author. His dream was to become a newspaper cartoonist, but he wasn't able to get his comic strip syndicated.

Learn More!

Check out the Awesome Friendly Classroom Kit for lots of fun in-school activities!

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Wimpy Kid · Official Website for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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The project will begin with an illustrated non-fiction book called YOU ARE A CHAMPION: Unlock Your Potential, Find Your Voice And Be The BEST You Can Be, which will be aimed at children aged 11-16, and published in May 2021.

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Marcus Rashford launches children's book club to spread joy of reading

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The project will begin with an illustrated non-fiction book called YOU ARE A CHAMPION: Unlock Your Potential, Find Your Voice And Be The BEST You Can Be, which will be aimed at children aged 11-16, and published in May 2021.

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SCHOOL FAVOURITE READS ROY OF THE ROVERS

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SCHOOL FAVOURITE READS ROY OF THE ROVERS

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Tom Palmer - Virtual School Library author of the week

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War can be a difficult subject for children to understand properly, especially the conflict of the Second World War. From classic favourites to more recent titles, these books for children and teenagers take a variety of different approaches to representing the events of World War II.

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The key to managing big emotions begins with understanding them, and this activity journal by bestselling author and TV presenter Fearne Cotton offers kids a way to express and document their moods. With illustrations, interactive exercises, notes from Fearne herself and even stickers, Your Mood Journal will help readers learn how to communicate their feelings in a fun and creative way, and that it's perfectly ok to feel every type of emotion.
Recommended reading age: 8-12 years old

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Books to help children process feelings and emotions

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The key to managing big emotions begins with understanding them, and this activity journal by bestselling author and TV presenter Fearne Cotton offers kids a way to express and document their moods.

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READING INSPIRATION FROM BESTSELLING COOK BOOK AUTHOR MELISSA HEMSLEY

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READING INSPIRATION FROM BESTSELLING COOK BOOK AUTHOR MELISSA HEMSLEY

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Melissa Hemsley | Facebook Live Stream | At Home With Penguin

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Author of the Alex Rider series of books and many more!

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Anthony Horowitz | Facebook Live Stream | At Home With Penguin

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Discover inspiring black men and women through history, from artists to inventors, in this beautifully illustrated biography collection.

Black Stories Matter feature biographies of famous and inspiring black people, celebrating their lives and achievements, and seeing how they've made a difference to change the world we live in. The books are ideal for readers aged 9 and above.
Activities
Find out more about the author J. P. Miller in the biography piece 'From Reader to Writer'.
Download author biography
Download our biography template below for students to research and create their own profile of a notable person.
Download biography template
Groundbreaking Scientists explores the important contributions that black people have made to the field of science throughout history, as well as today. From astronomer and inventor Benjamin Banneker to agricultural science pioneer Dr Segenet Kelemu and father of the internet Philip Emeagwali, each has enriched our knowledge of the scientific world.
Find out more
Amazing Artists explores the contribution of black artists to world culture, from painters such as Jean-Michel Basquiat to writers like Malorie Blackman and inspirational musicians such as Stevie Wonder.
Find out more
Brave Leaders & Activists hails courageous black people through time who have stood up for what they believe in, from slavery abolitionist Harriet Tubman to South African president Nelson Mandela, and from powerful peacemaker Kofi Annan to Neville Bonner, the first Indigenous Australian politician.
Find out more
Sporting Heroes hails the huge contribution of black sportspeople and athletes to the world of sports. From Jesse Owens to Nicola Adams, they have sprinted, kicked, fought and shot their way to glory, breaking down barriers and defeating prejudices along the way with their sheer talent and resilience.
Find out more

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Discover inspiring black men and women through history, from artists to inventors, in this beautifully illustrated biography collection. Black Stories Matter feature biographies of famous and inspiring black people, celebrating their lives and achievements, and seeing how they've made a difference to change the world we live in.

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Thank you to Glenthorne High School for this.

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30 Books to Read if You Love Fortnite.pdf

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10 to watch!

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Author & Illustrator Masterclasses: World Book Day 2020

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We are delighted to share this series of creative, inspiring and interactive films for you to screen in class at ANY TIME that suits you. These 12 new films ...

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SHORT STORY COMPETITION - "A Different Summer", 500 words, closing date 31 July, £100 prize! Details on the link below.

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SHORT STORY COMPETITION - "A Different Summer", 500 words, closing date 31 July, £100 prize! Details on the link below.

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https://www.juliashouse.org/get-involved/campaigns/summer-shorties-short-story-competition

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NEED AN ALTERNATIVE TO DAVID WALLIAMS... 

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NEED AN ALTERNATIVE TO DAVID WALLIAMS... 

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Thank you to Glenthorne High School for this.

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Thank you to Glenthorne High School for this.

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IF YOU LOVE MYSTERIES TRY THESE TITLES...

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IF YOU LOVE MYSTERIES TRY THESE TITLES...

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Thank you to Glenthorne High School for this.

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IF YOU LOVE DIARY OF A WIMPY KID TRY THESE TITLES...

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IF YOU LOVE DIARY OF A WIMPY KID TRY THESE TITLES...

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Thank you to Glenthorne High School for this.

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IF YOU LOVE HARRY POTTER TRY THESE TITLES

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IF YOU LOVE HARRY POTTER TRY THESE TITLES

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Thank you to Glenthorne High School for this

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I feel pretty hopeless and useless with everything going on, especially in the USA, it's heartbreaking seeing it.

I decided to make a poster featuring stories and authors that are important voices, you can download it below if you think it's useful:

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I feel pretty hopeless and useless with everything going on, especially in the USA, it's heartbreaking seeing it. I decided to make a poster featuring stories and authors that are important voices, you can download it below if you think it's useful:

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THE CHILDHOOD BOOKS THAT MAKE US INTO READERS

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THE CHILDHOOD BOOKS THAT MAKE US INTO READERS

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There are two types of schoolchildren, I think: those who hate being asked to read aloud in class, and those whose arms, before the teacher has even finished asking, are wagging in the air for their attention. I was firmly, I'm sorry to say, in the latter category. Don't blame me; it's Shel Silverstein 's fault.

In my school, Silverstein's 1974 poetry debut Where the Sidewalk Ends was ubiquitous, and in reading his work aloud, my latent love of reading flourished. Sounding out words, always a growing pain for young readers, became a thrill in reading Silverstein's absurdist poems aloud, where I learned the joyful power of meter and cadence, and the satisfaction of paying off a line's tension with an ending rhyme. If I was ever unsure of a word's pronunciation, I could deduce it by combining my fledgling understanding of rhyme with the trust that somewhere in the lines above or below, Silverstein had provided the necessary rhyming point of reference.

I'm still not sure why we were allowed to read Sidewalk; like Lemony Snicket or Roald Dahl, Silverstein's work was silly enough for children but imbued with a sense of danger that made them feel strangely illicit, referencing the occult, violence and, particularly, disrespect for parents and authority. As a result, Where the Sidewalk Ends isn't just a source of nostalgia, but a timeless educational classic.
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The childhood books that turned us into readers

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There are two types of schoolchildren, I think: those who hate being asked to read aloud in class, and those whose arms, before the teacher has even finished asking, are wagging in the air for their attention. I was firmly, I'm sorry to say, in the latter category.

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A pet that inspired the book A Street Cat Named Bob has died aged 14.

James Bowen met Bob in 2007 during his battle with drug addiction when he found the cat abandoned and injured and decided to look after him.

He began taking the ginger cat with him when busking or selling The Big Issue in London.

Bowen eventually wrote a book about their relationship which became a smash hit and was made into a film, featuring Bob, in 2016.

A Street Cat Named Bob: And How He Saved My Life was published in 2012, and there have since been five further books released in more than forty different languages.

A second film, A Gift from Bob, which also features the eponymous feline, is due to be released later this year.

Bowen credits his scarf-wearing companion with aiding his own recovery.

In a statement on the official Facebook page for his books, the author said Bob had saved his life.

"It's as simple as that. He gave me so much more than companionship. With him at my side, I found a direction and purpose that I'd been missing."

"He's met thousands of people, touched millions of lives. "There's never been a cat like him. And never will again.

"I feel like the light has gone out in my life. I will never forget him."

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Street cat that inspired book series dies at 14

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A pet that inspired the book A Street Cat Named Bob has died aged 14. James Bowen met Bob in 2007 during his battle with drug addiction when he found the cat abandoned and injured and decided to look after him. He began taking the ginger cat with him when busking or selling The Big Issue in London.

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From National Literacy Trust

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From National Literacy Trust

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Activities, games and lots, lots more!

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With the cold weather setting in and the stress of the Christmas holiday approaching, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation. Now you can getaway too with these hilarious games and activities!

The pressure's really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mom thinks video games are turning his brain to mush, so she wants Greg to put down the controller and explore his 'creative side'. . . Now you can too with these hilarious games and activities!

host a double down sleepover!

In this kit you'll find tons of games, activities and suggestions to mark the ultimate Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down sleepover.

Play the SHAME GAME, fill in the CROSSWORD and guess the SECRET WORDS... All this and more to celebrate The Long Haul!

Laugh-out loud with these hilarious Wimpy Kid masks!

How to create your mask:

1. Cut around the dotted lines (be careful and ask a grown-up for help).

2. Push a piece of string or elastic through the holes and tie it ehind your head. Or you could glue a chopstick to the bottom and hold it.

3. You're now ready to make like your favourite Wimpy Kid character.

Reading is fun!

Go wild for Wimpy Kid and join the "Reading is Fun" Club today!

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With the cold weather setting in and the stress of the Christmas holiday approaching, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation. Now you can getaway too with these hilarious games and activities! The pressure's really piling up on Greg Heffley.

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All entries receive a certificate, closing date 31 July 2020, amazing prizes!

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Our two judges, Jonathan Edwards and Jane Yeh, are busy at work reading your poems. The Foyle Young Poets Award accepts poems on any theme, of any length and of any style. Winners receive a range of fantastic prizes, including further mentoring and development opportunities from The Poetry Society, and former winners are among the most successful poets writing today.

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Closing date 28 May, 300 words maximum, DREAM BIG!

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Winner: Emily Nicholson, age 10, Dreamwanderer. Berlin, 12 August 1961

I can see into other peoples dreams. It may sound silly, but I can. At night, I watch the dreams of every child in Berlin. Ive seen stupid dreams, crazy dreams, even nightmares. My own dreams only come when something bad is going to happen. They are the reason I am still here.

Im Miranda. Im ten years old, but my hair is silvery grey. Mum says it might be because I can see into dreams. For years, people had been leaving East Berlin, my home, and moving into the West. The government threatened to build a wall around East Berlin, but nobody believed it was true.

Until, one night, I had a dream. Government officials were talking about the wall. We shall start with a barbed-wire fence, said one, then we shall turn it to concrete!

I woke up, shocked. I had to warn everyone! The officials had said it would happen on 12 August, at midnight. I looked at my watch; it was 11pm. I had to act. Fast.

I woke up Mum and Dad, and told them about my dream. They were up in moments. They started running all over East Berlin, warning people that the threatened wall was coming. At home, I phoned everyone they couldnt reach. People swarmed through the border between East and West, leaving only my parents and me. Mum and Dad went through, but then the clock struck twelve. I was trapped.

I ran and ran as though my life depended on it (which it probably did). Police trucks were closing in. Soldiers stood nearby, their guns out, ready to fire. I flew over the border, and into my parents arms. Everyone from East Berlin was now in the West. That night, I had a dream: of people celebrating, free at last.

Runners-Up

Zori Varoujian, age 9, Sid the Sock

All forgotten on the highest shelf, laid a sock puppet that was so old and sad that his googly eyes were already slowly, slowly falling off. His name was Sid. Sid was all alone and had no one to share his thoughts with. Sid had one dream: to become a real person able to move of his own free will and make friends. He wished that Jane, the little girl that created him, never stopped her dream of having the largest sock puppet collection. However, all she had done after creating Sid was to go to sleep with that dream in her head, waking up in the morning and never bothering to make another friend for Sid.

One day, Sid thought and thought and had an idea. Focusing all his strength he pushed himself an inch forward, then another and another. Eventually, Sid made himself topple over the edge right onto the table. However, something was wrong. Where was the delightful sound of Jane laughing happily? Where was mother joyfully cooking in the kitchen? Where was father who in his busy manner usually sat at this very table doing his work? Wait! He could hear two voices laughing. One sounded like Jane but a bit deeper, and another just like the soft tinkling of running water.

Suddenly, two people rushed in but to Sids surprise it was Jane grown up. (You see, sock versions of time are slower as socks do not die). A small girl looking like a younger version of Jane picked up Sid and said, Mum whats this?
Thats a sock puppet. replied Jane.
Can we make some? said the girl.
Of course said Jane.
Soon after, not only did Sid have many friends, but Jane also had the worlds largest sock puppet collection!

Mille Dodd, age 10, Prima Donna

My name is Mary. I am a normal twelve year old: I go to school, I have a loving family and friends. In fact everything about me is normal. Apart from the fact that I am blind.

I have never seen my mother. Is she pretty? Does she have a beautiful smile? I have a sister, Rosalyn. She has always supported me. But shes never understood.

Ever since I was three years old I wanted to be a ballerina at Le Grand theatre. It was a book that inspired me. My mum used to read it to me every night. No one got my obsession. I want to one day dance on stage. Be a Prima Donna.

I have also being going to ballet school since I was four. I used to struggle but now I can really dance. I passed exams by a long way. Until I auditioned.

When I auditioned for the dance show, the teacher there didnt even watch me. She said that it wouldnt be easy for the other dancers to adjust but I knew that was an excuse for not wanting a handicapped girl in the troupe. So then I quit dance altogether. I still danced in my bedroom but only sometimes.

When I moved school, there was a massive dance hall in there. When everyone else was outside I used my stick to find the room. I opened the door and started dancing. I danced and danced until I heard someone coming in. It was the dance teacher. She watched me and then asked me to audition for a show.

Next week I was dancing, solo, in le grand theatre. I was there. A famous dancer. Me, Mary the blind girl, a Prima Donna.

Highly Commended

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National Book Tokens and Puffin Big Dreamers Writing Competition

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I can see into other peoples dreams. It may sound silly, but I can. At night, I watch the dreams of every child in Berlin. Ive seen stupid dreams, crazy dreams, even nightmares. My own dreams only come when something bad is going to happen. They are the reason I am still here.

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Chapter 4

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Now, the time has come to say goodbye to the Harry Potter At Home hub, which, among many things, saw both familiar faces and a few new friends get together to read the first Harry Potter story, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone/Sorcerer's Stone.

To everyone who took part, the Wizarding World thanks you for joining us on this incredible journey.

But the magic doesn't end here. You can take part in our many craft tutorials, quizzes, puzzles and family-friendly activities for all ages, simply by exploring wizardingworld.com.
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A trip down memory lane with Harry Potter At Home | Wizarding World

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Chapter 4

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Now, the time has come to say goodbye to the Harry Potter At Home hub, which, among many things, saw both familiar faces and a few new friends get together to read the first Harry Potter story, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone/Sorcerer's Stone.

To everyone who took part, the Wizarding World thanks you for joining us on this incredible journey.

But the magic doesn't end here. You can take part in our many craft tutorials, quizzes, puzzles and family-friendly activities for all ages, simply by exploring wizardingworld.com.
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Chapter 3

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Now, the time has come to say goodbye to the Harry Potter At Home hub, which, among many things, saw both familiar faces and a few new friends get together to read the first Harry Potter story, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone/Sorcerer's Stone.

To everyone who took part, the Wizarding World thanks you for joining us on this incredible journey.

But the magic doesn't end here. You can take part in our many craft tutorials, quizzes, puzzles and family-friendly activities for all ages, simply by exploring wizardingworld.com.
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Chapter 3

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Now, the time has come to say goodbye to the Harry Potter At Home hub, which, among many things, saw both familiar faces and a few new friends get together to read the first Harry Potter story, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone/Sorcerer's Stone.

To everyone who took part, the Wizarding World thanks you for joining us on this incredible journey.

But the magic doesn't end here. You can take part in our many craft tutorials, quizzes, puzzles and family-friendly activities for all ages, simply by exploring wizardingworld.com.
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The new gritty, dark, adaptation is released on Amazon Prime, 4 June.

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Alex Rider | Official Trailer | Prime Video

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Virtual exhibition from The British Library

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Harry Potter: A History of Magic - Google Arts & Culture

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Explore the wonders of the British Library exhibition

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Now, the time has come to say goodbye to the Harry Potter At Home hub, which, among many things, saw both familiar faces and a few new friends get together to read the first Harry Potter story, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone/Sorcerer's Stone.

To everyone who took part, the Wizarding World thanks you for joining us on this incredible journey.

But the magic doesn't end here. You can take part in our many craft tutorials, quizzes, puzzles and family-friendly activities for all ages, simply by exploring wizardingworld.com.
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Now, the time has come to say goodbye to the Harry Potter At Home hub, which, among many things, saw both familiar faces and a few new friends get together to read the first Harry Potter story, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone/Sorcerer's Stone.

To everyone who took part, the Wizarding World thanks you for joining us on this incredible journey.

But the magic doesn't end here. You can take part in our many craft tutorials, quizzes, puzzles and family-friendly activities for all ages, simply by exploring wizardingworld.com.
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The 100 best-ever children's books, as chosen by our readers

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From the fantastical gobblefunk of Roald Dahl to Malorie Blackman's game-changing dystopias, we asked you to share the stories that inspired your love of reading as a child.

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Laugh out loud funny, 500 words maximum, any topic, closing date 31 May 2020, great prizes!

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Comedy Award | Louise Rennison National Funny Award

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Louise Rennison National Funny Award | Louise Rennison National Funny Award

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Welcome to the The Louise Rennison National Funny Award - a writing and performing arts competition designed to showcase the creative and comedic talents of young people throughout the UK. Inspired by the legacy of late Author and comedian Louise Rennison.

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What Potterheads have been waiting for!

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Interviews, discussions, performances and interactive sessions to entertain!

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The Big Book Weekend is a three-day virtual book festival that brings together the best of the cancelled British literary festivals, with a range of events 'presented' by the relevant festival, featuring the authors and other artists that would have appeared.

It has been co-founded by the authors Kit de Waal and Molly Flatt, is supported by the BBC and Arts Council England, and will take place on the online book festival site MyVLF.

Expect interviews, panel discussions, 'in conversation' debates, performances and interactive sessions from the biggest names in books, alongside unknown debut authors and rising talents.

There'll be stuff for both kids and adults, festival die-hards and people who've never considered chatting about books in a tent. We are deeply committed to ensuring that the BBW reflects as many communities across the UK as possible, and the widest choice of reading tastes.

We hope BBW will encourage people and families of all backgrounds to come together around books, talk more about books and read more books. We'd love you to join us there.

To watch for free, you need to register at myvlf.com, where the festival will be broadcast 'as live' across 8-10th May. Once a day's programming has finished, that day's videos will then remain on MyVLF for people to catch up on. This website will automatically redirect to MyVLF during the festival.

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with Radio 1's Greg James and Chris Smith

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Greg James and Chris Smith are authors of the Kid Normal book series, an four-part adventure about a superhero kid... with no powers! Watch their video guide to making up your own superhero story, then try the activities below. You can also download a free audio version of Kid Normal. What will your weird and wonderful superpower be?

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WATCH & LISTEN TO YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS INTERVIEWED

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WATCH & LISTEN TO YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS INTERVIEWED

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Hay Festival Programme for Schools - Free Events online

Watch authors from Hay Festival Programme for Schools filmed over the last 5 years. There are 130+ fun filled and inspiring events to choose from including Ade Adepitan, David Baddiel, Jacqueline Wilson, Onjali Q. Raúf, Julian Clary and Cressida Cowell.

Teaching resources for the Programme for Schools are available here.
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Adnoddau addysgu i ategu'r digwyddiadau yn y Rhaglen I Ysgolion.
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Hay Festival Programme for Schools - Free Events online

Watch authors from Hay Festival Programme for Schools filmed over the last 5 years. There are 130+ fun filled and inspiring events to choose from including Ade Adepitan, David Baddiel, Jacqueline Wilson, Onjali Q. Raúf, Julian Clary and Cressida Cowell.

Teaching resources for the Programme for Schools are available here.
Sponsored by Welsh Government and the Hay Festival Foundation
Rhaglen i Ysgolion Gŵyl y Gelli - Digwyddiadau am Ddim Ar-lein

Gwyliwch awduron Rhaglen i Ysgolion Gŵyl y Gelli a ffilmiwyd dros y 5 blynedd diwethaf. Mae 130+ o ddigwyddiadau difyr, ysbrydoledig i ddewis ohonynt, yn cynnwys Ade Adepitan, David Baddiel, Jacqueline Wilson, Onjali Q. Raúf, Julian Clary ac Cressida Cowell.

Adnoddau addysgu i ategu'r digwyddiadau yn y Rhaglen I Ysgolion.
Noddir gan Lywodraeth Cymru a Sefydliad Gŵyl y Gelli

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The Big Book Weekend is a three-day virtual book festival that brings together the best of the cancelled British literary festivals, with a range of events 'presented' by the relevant festival, featuring the authors and other artists that would have appeared.

It has been co-founded by the authors Kit de Waal and Molly Flatt, is supported by the BBC and Arts Council England, and will take place on the online book festival site MyVLF.

Expect interviews, panel discussions, 'in conversation' debates, performances and interactive sessions from the biggest names in books, alongside unknown debut authors and rising talents.

There'll be stuff for both kids and adults, festival die-hards and people who've never considered chatting about books in a tent. We are deeply committed to ensuring that the BBW reflects as many communities across the UK as possible, and the widest choice of reading tastes.

We hope BBW will encourage people and families of all backgrounds to come together around books, talk more about books and read more books. We'd love you to join us there.

To watch for free, you need to register at myvlf.com, where the festival will be broadcast 'as live' across 8-10th May. Once a day's programming has finished, that day's videos will then remain on MyVLF for people to catch up on. This website will automatically redirect to MyVLF during the festival.

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BookTrust HomeTime

Looking for something fun as a family? Enjoy storytime with our free online books and videos, play games, win prizes, test your knowledge in our book-themed quizzes, or even learn how to draw some of your favourite characters.
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Books for Year 7 - are you looking for a great book for the classroom, the school library or your child's collection? The following Year 7 reading list contains books suitable for children aged 11-12 in secondary school KS3 classes. These titles consist of a range of fiction and nonfiction for all ability ranges including the more able. This list of books is updated termly and contains stories by A.M Dassu, Mitch Johnson, Lisa Thompson, Gillian Cross, Malorie Blackman, R.J Palacio, Philip Pullman, Catherine Johnson, Michael Morpurgo and more.

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Books for Year 7: our recommendations

Robin Hood: Jet Skis, Swamps & Smugglers by Robert Muchamore

The third book in Robert Muchamore's hit series for young teens sees a crack team of special forces hitmen sent to deal with Robin. Will our hero survive in the swamplands, or will the hi-tech surveillance and search teams prove to be his downfall? Another cracking page-turner for pupils in KS3. Read our review of Piracy, Paintballs and Zebras, the second book in the Robin Hood series.

The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

Anne Frank's diary was written when she was 13-15 and living in hiding above an Amsterdam warehouse during World War 2. 'One of the greatest books of the century' - Guardian.

Framed by Frank Cottrell Boyce

Framed tells the story of how paintings moved from the National Gallery in London to a cave in North Wales altering the lives of the village folk, especially Dylan.
Click the button below to buy all the books in this Year 7 book list, or class sets of any of these books and many more from Bookshop.org UK.
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Schools & teachers: please respect copyright and don't copy our Year 7 reading list. If you find our book recommendations useful, please consider sharing on social media or linking to this page instead. Thanks.

Try our Books for Year 6 reading list for the less able reader.

For even more books for 11-12-year-olds, see this list.

Have a look at our Books for Year 8 reading list for the more able reader.

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Year 7 recommended reading list for children aged 11-12

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The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands offers a fun, award-winning day out for all the family. Entry is free and we're open daily from 10.00am.

Visit the National Cold War Exhibition with its eye-catching architecture and design. Discover Cold War stories in immersive Hotspots; explore thrilling displays of aircraft, iconic cars, models, tanks and even life-sized Russian dolls. Come and marvel at the world's oldest Spitfire and several other classic aircraft in our War in the Air Hangar.

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Great Writers Inspire: Learning from the Past

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This collection of freely available literary resources is aimed at students from sixth-form to university, their teachers, and at lifelong learners. It contains lectures, eBooks and contextual essays for reuse by individuals and the educational community. Resources could be included in course packs, browsed for extended project work or in preparation for university study, or set as additional reading around specific central texts.

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What's On

Discover things to do and watch from Shakespeare's Globe in London.

Shakespeare's Globe Story & Tour

This unique experience includes access to our brand-new walk-through exhibition space - bringing 400 years of thrilling history to life - and a guided tour of the Globe Theatre itself.

I, Malvolio

World renowned artist Tim Crouch makes his Globe debut in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse with his acclaimed solo show I, Malvolio. A hilarious and often unsettling rant from an actor adrift in front of an audience, re-imagining Twelfth Night from the point of view of its most notoriously abused steward.

Xuefei Yang: By Candlelight

Experience the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse filled with the warm sounds of guitar music, as acclaimed classical musician Xuefei Yang draws together an evening of winter songs.

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Big questions answered!

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The Home of Big Questions

Oxplore is an engaging digital resource from the University of Oxford. As the 'Home of Big Questions', it aims to challenge those from 11 to 18 years with debates and ideas that go beyond what is covered in the classroom. Big questions tackle complex ideas across a wide range of subjects and reflect the kind of critical thinking students undertake at university. Our goal is to raise aspirations, promote broader thinking and encourage intellectual curiosity, so everything you see is underpinned by the latest discoveries and research from the University of Oxford.
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Join our Community

Did you know that you can vote and comment on our Big Questions? To join the conversation all you need to do is register for a free account today.

Oxplore is more than just a website. Throughout the school year we host live streamed events featuring exciting guest speakers, quizzes and thought-provoking Q & A's. Check out our previous events. We also run regular Big Question competitions with suitably big prizes, so keep your eyes peeled for these on social media. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube - we love it when you get in touch!

Thought of a Big Question?

Don't keep it to yourself! Pretty much everything you see - from our name and design to the questions you can explore has been shaped by our users. If you've got a Big Question that you'd like us to tackle, send it to us.

Teachers, Parents and Guardians

We've made some free resources just for you. Download our Big Question activity sheets and workshops to accompany some of our most popular content. To keep up with our latest news, events and competitions, why not join our teacher mailing list.

Meet the Oxplore Team

Sarah

"I develop new Big Questions and creative activities for students to use the Oxplore site in their learning. My background is in secondary school teaching and educational research looking at how young people use the internet in their studies".

Fun fact: "I once rode a camel in the Sahara Desert!"

Steph

"My role is fun, creative and varied! I produce online resources for Big Questions and take care of Oxplore's social media and marketing. Most of my previous jobs have been in marketing and consumer research."

Fun fact: "I grew up in a haunted house..."

Anna

"I develop new Big Questions and activities to help students and teachers use Oxplore and support the university's outreach activities. Before working on Oxplore, I was a researcher and lecturer in the Oxford Faculty of English."

Fun fact: "I was once interviewed by the Hairy Bikers about J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis when they made a programme about pubs in Oxford!"

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All the latest BBC Bitesize content about year 7 and s1 lessons.

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Every Monday live, or catch up on You Tube.

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Welcome to the official PBS KIDS Channel on YouTube. PBS KIDS believes the world is full of possibilities, and so is every child. As the number one educational media brand for kids, PBS KIDS helps children ages 2-8 learn lessons that last a lifetime.

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In this opening chapter of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, the forthcoming prequel to the bestselling Hunger Games trilogy, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow - the future president of Panem - prepares to attend the reaping ceremony, where the competitors ("tributes") who will fight in the 10th annual Hunger Games will be chosen. Read by author Suzanne Collins.

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes will be published worldwide on 19 May.

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Hunger Games prequel: exclusive extract from The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - audio

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Hetty Feather and her little brother live at the Foundling Hospital in 1800s London.

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Wizarding World: The Official Home of Harry Potter

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How to Train Your Dragon & How to Be a Pirate

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Jamie Johnson - Series 4: 1. Field of Dreams

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This is a significant year for us at the National Literacy Trust as we celebrate our 30th birthday. Over the past three decades, we have been supporting families and children to change their life stories through the power of literacy and we are ready to celebrate!

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Open to all UK schools and launching on 29 January 2024, Wicked Writers: Be the Change asks 9 to 14-year-olds to harness the power of persuasive writing to think about any environmental issue they feel passionately about.

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Gnod is a self-adapting system that learns about the outer world by asking its visitors what they like and what they don’t like. In this instance of Gnod all is about literature. Gnod is kind of a search engine for literature you don’t know about. It will ask you which authors you like and then thin…

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Short story on the theme of "Vision", closing date 6 July, £1000 prize, 1500-500- words.

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The Graveyard Book & Coraline

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Videos - MouseCircus.com - The Official Neil Gaiman Website for Young Readers

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The adventures of four children on holiday in the Lake District. With Virginia McKenna.

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Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

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Chapter 1 of his new book Where Seagulls Dare.

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WHERE SEAGULLS DARE

I'm shocked.

The last time I wrote a Diamond brothers novel was actually 18 years ago - back in 2002 and it wasn't even a full novel. It was called The Blurred Man and it was only 80 pages long.

I've been so busy with Alex Rider that I've completely ignored Tim Diamond, the world's most stupid private detective, and his smarter younger brother, Nick.

But with the whole world in lockdown and young readers forced to stay away from school and their friends, I was wondering what I could do to help and suddenly the Diamond brothers came to mind.

What we need right now is jokes. So I'm writing a new story: Where Seagulls Dare.

But I'm doing it in a very different way. Normally when you read one of my stories, I may have written it half a dozen times. It's been edited. All the spelling mistakes (and unnecessary violence) have been taken out. It's been put into a nice cover with illustrations beside the text. It is, in other words, a book.

This time, what you're going to read is "work in progress". As I sit here, locked down in London, I have almost no idea what's going to happen in the story. I'm not even sure I know what to write in Chapter Two! The whole thing may go hopelessly wrong and it's quite possible that I won't ever get to the end.

If you want the truth, I very much hope that this whole virus thing will be over before I've written too many chapters and I can stop and bring out the whole book at some time in the future (with all author profits going to support our brilliant NHS.)

In the meantime, though, I hope you'll enjoy the story...even with the typos and the speling mistakes. You can let me know what you think as I continue - and it's even possible I may have to ask for help.

Anyway, here is Chapter One. And Chapter Two...?

Help!

Anthony Horowitz
Click here to read Chapter One of Where Seagulls Dare!

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​WHERE SEAGULLS DARE - Diamond Brothers - Read the first Chapter Now! | News | Anthony Horowitz

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WHERE SEAGULLS DARE I'm shocked. The last time I wrote a Diamond brothers novel was actually 18 years ago - back in 2002 and it wasn't even a full novel. It was called The Blurred Man and it was only 80 pages long. I've been so busy with Alex Rider that I've completely ignored Tim...

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by Philip Pullman

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Star-studded adaptation of Philip Pullman's fantasy trilogy.

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Hello! I'm Cressida Cowell, the Waterstones Children's Laureate and the author and illustrator of How to Train Your Dragon and The Wizards of Once. On my channel, you will find readings, creativity tips, book recommendations and story writing ideas. #ReadingisMagic and magic is for everyone!

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BookTrust HomeTime

Looking for something fun as a family? Enjoy storytime with our free online books and videos, play games, win prizes, test your knowledge in our book-themed quizzes, or even learn how to draw some of your favourite characters.
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Mark Earth Day's 50th anniversary by winning a set of Green Puffin Classics

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Find out how you could get your hands on a set of Green Puffin Classics - The Wind in the Willows, The Call of the Wild, The Adventures of Robin Hood and The Jungle Book - which are being published to mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.

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Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins

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From Swindon Libraries

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If you are using BorrowBox for the first time, you will need to ensure: If you already have a BorrowBox account and are a library member, you will be taken straight to the main page. You can download eAudiobooks and eBooks on your tablet, smartphone, PC or Mac.

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by Enid Blyton

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Darrell begins her first term at Malory Towers, there is adventure around every corner!

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Author of Caroline, The Graveyard Book and more - reading, writing tips & activities.

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Meet Neil Gaiman

Sometimes, when he was smaller, people used to tell Neil Gaiman not to make things up. He never listened. Now he's written more than twenty-five books and has been given dozens of awards, many of them been given dozens of awards, many of them astonishingly ugly. He's written television drama and for movies, and for comics. He's even written "non-fiction", which he learned is only marginally less made-up than the fiction.

Sometimes he thinks about finding some of those people who warned him of all the awful things that would happen if he kept making things up, and finding out if it's happened yet, or is still going to happen, and whether he should buy a tin hat and thick boots for protection. In the meantime, he grows pumpkins and keeps on making things up.

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MouseCircus.com - The Official Neil Gaiman Website for Young Readers

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Meet Neil Gaiman Sometimes, when he was smaller, people used to tell Neil Gaiman not to make things up. He never listened. Now he's written more than twenty-five books and has been given dozens of awards, many of them been given dozens of awards, many of them astonishingly ugly.

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Books for Year 8 - looking for a great book for the classroom, the school library or your child's collection? The following book list contains titles to appeal to children aged 12-13 in secondary school. The books consist of a range of titles to cover all ability ranges including the more able. Updated termly, this list of books includes authors such as Adeline Yen Mah, Louis Sachar, Jamila Gavin, Anne Fine, Mark Haddon, Susan Hill, Lois Lowry, and John Wyndham.

As an Amazon Associate schoolreadinglist.co.uk earns from qualifying purchases.

Books for Year 8 - our recommendations
Click the button below to buy all the books in this Year 8 book list, or class sets of any of these books and many more from Bookshop.org UK.
Schools & teachers: please respect copyright and don't copy our Year 8 reading list. If you find our book recommendations useful, please consider sharing on social media or linking to this page instead. Thanks.

Looking for something to read on holiday? Have a look at our children's and teen novels inspired by travel locations.

For less demanding books, try our Year 7 reading list or our Year 6 suggestions. For even more books for 12-13-year-olds, see this list.

For more demanding material, try out Year 9 reading list, or Year 10 suggestions.

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Year 8 recommended reading list for children aged 12-13

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Books for Year 8 - looking for a great book for the classroom, the school library or your child's collection? The following book list contains titles to appeal to children aged 12-13 in secondary school. The books consist of a range of titles to cover all ability ranges including the more able.

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To be in with a chance to win this book and a Just Eats voucher!

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BookTrust HomeTime

Looking for something fun as a family? Enjoy storytime with our free online books and videos, play games, win prizes, test your knowledge in our book-themed quizzes, or even learn how to draw some of your favourite characters.
Go to the HomeTime hub

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Win Eating Chips with Monkey... and a takeaway to go with it

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Looking for something fun as a family? Enjoy storytime with our free online books and videos, play games, win prizes, test your knowledge in our book-themed quizzes, or even learn how to draw some of your favourite characters. Go to the HomeTime hub

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By Tom Palmer

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The Spitfire Fund Story

The RAF Museum's Children's Author in Residence, Tom Palmer, has written a time-travelling short story commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Join Yusra, Lily and Danny on their amazing adventures which will be revealed - one chapter at a time - between 29 April and 7 May 2020.

Reading comprehension activities and writing challenges accompany each chapter. Written for children aged 7+.

Next chapter released here on Wednesday 6 May. The adventure continues...

Downloadable Resources for Museum Visits

A selection of resources are available to download for free which will support your visit to the Museum. These can be used as part of a pre/post visit session, or used during your visit.

Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary

We have created a free downloadable trail for schools to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain! It is aimed at Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 students.
Battle of Britain Trail - Questions (138kb) Battle of Britain Trail - Answers (140kb)
Foundation & Key Stage 1

Download resources in Microsoft Word (.doc) format or Adobe Reader (.pdf) format.

Let's Fly (3,025kb)
Cross curricular activities to support your visit

Let's Fly (2,678kb)
Cross curricular activities to support your visit

Cosford Calculations (2mb)
Use your mathematical skills to connect with our collection

Download resources in Microsoft Word (.doc) format or Adobe Reader (.pdf) format.

National Cold War Exhibition

This website is a unique resource for you to use and together with the other artefacts in our collection. We also have a selection of resource packs available to download which are designed to assist with studies in History, including links to the AQA and OCR Exam Boards:

Second World War Loan Boxes

Our Second World War loan boxes help to paint a picture of life during war time and contain a variety of original and reproduction artefacts. Boxes can be loaned for up to half a term. Each box also includes a resource pack with links to National Curriculum, Key Stage 2 History.

Information

Make a booking School visits available 10:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday. Workshops/activities must be pre-booked.
Please book online.

Contact us

T: 01902 376 200
learning-cosford@rafmuseum.org

Access & Learning,
Royal Air Force Museum Cosford,
Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8UP

Keep in touch:

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The RAF Museum's Children's Author in Residence, Tom Palmer, has written a time-travelling short story commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Join Yusra, Lily and Danny on their amazing adventures which will be revealed - one chapter at a time - between 29 April and 7 May 2020.

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by David Walliams

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One-off family comedy. Father and son Len and Joe Spud have very little, but they become overnight billionaires when Len invents a new toilet roll.

One-off family comedy. Father and son Len and Joe Spud have very little, but they become overnight billionaires when Len invents a new toilet roll. Joe now has everything he ever wanted - except a friend.

Len starts dating Sapphire Diamond - a 40-something-year-old hand model who claims to be 21 - who is only with him for his money, and he neglects Joe. The butler helps Joe to transfer to the local comprehensive, where Joe is sure he will make some friends.

Joe meets Bob and they become good friends, but Joe hides the fact that he's so wealthy. When Len turns up at the school with Joe's forgotten homework, the cat is out of the bag.

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One-off family comedy. Father and son Len and Joe Spud have very little, but they become overnight billionaires when Len invents a new toilet roll. One-off family comedy. Father and son Len and Joe Spud have very little, but they become overnight billionaires when Len invents a new toilet roll.

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A celebration of the 300th anniversary of the English language novel exploring 100 novels that have shaped our world

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The Austen Girls by Lucy Worsley. Closing date 21 May 2020.

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We have THREE copies of The Austen Girls to give away! Best-loved TV and historian Lucy Worsley delivers another fine historical novel exploring the romantic Georgian era through the eyes and experiences of Jane Austen's young nieces.

Please note that this draw is open only for UK residents and is free to enter, multiple entries from the same email address will only be counted once. The draw closes on 21 May 2020. The winners will be notified by 5 June 2020.

Good luck!

Win a copy of The Austen Girls by Lucy Worsely!

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Free To Enter Competitions From LoveReading4Kids

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We have THREE copies of The Austen Girls to give away! Best-loved TV and historian Lucy Worsley delivers another fine historical novel exploring the romantic Georgian era through the eyes and experiences of Jane Austen's young nieces.

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The new Marvel HQ Published by StoryToys App includes games, videos, books, comics, activities, and more cool stuff featuring your favorite Marvel characters. The new Marvel HQ App is available now.