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Calling all mystery fans: The Werelock and Scratch Detective Agency needs you for their first case! Can you help Werelock – the world’s greatest (and only) werewolf detective – and his raven assistant, Scratch, solve the case before it’s too late?

Themes: Mystery | Friendship | Supernatural

Thirteen-year-old Yumna lives in a sleepy town where nothing ever happens. So when her friends start sneaking into the woods at night, curiosity gets the better of her and she follows. There, she discovers something unbelievable. Kareem can turn into a golden horse. Sami can touch fire without burning. Even her cousin Nafisa has a strange new power. Everyone’s changing . . . except Yumna.

But when Kareem vanishes and a mysterious new family, the Maidstones, seem to be hiding something, Yumna is the only one asking the right questions. As secrets unravel and danger creeps closer, it’s up to Yumna to rally her friends and uncover the truth.

Themes: Race & Identity | Magic | Life Changes

A ground-breaking poem on the legacy of Stephen Lawrence from national treasure Benjamin Zephaniah.

“The death of Stephen Lawrence
Has taught us to love each other…”

With extra information provided alongside Benjamin’s powerful words and Joelle Avelino’s striking illustration, this book is an indispensable tool for helping children aged 9+ to understand identity, diversity, justice, respect and racism.

Themes: Inclusion | Race and Identity | Social Issues

Return to the Wundrous world of Nevermoor in Silverborn, the unmissable new book in the​ bestselling series full of magic and mystery, from award-winning author Jessica Townsend. The accompanying resources, linked below, are full of classroom ideas and cross-curricular activities for KS2, ideal for use in literacy lessons or as extra-curricular activities.

Themes: Magic | Family | Literacy |

Also available: Resources for the series, book 1, book 2, book 3, a poster, a book quiz and a trial quiz

When Kamal and his friends are sent to a Smart School, they’re greeted by robot teachers, vending machines full of free snacks, and talking scooters. But when students begin to act strangely, Kamal wonders if his new school isn’t as perfect as it seems. With the Cheat Book by his side, can Kamal uncover the truth and save his friends before it’s too late? The third book in the sidesplittingly funny illustrated series from Marvel comic book writer RAMZEE.

Themes: Robots and AI | comedy | illustrations | growing up | school

Meet Kid Potato, your new favourite character! He’s a totally regular kid . . . except he’s a potato. Join him and his friends in FIVE spud-tacularly funny, bite-size and utterly pointless adventures, perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey and Jamie Smart! Bursting with illustrations on every page, this series is ideal for visual kids, newly confident and reluctant readers, or kids (and adults) who love to LOL.

Themes: Humour | Friendship | School

From the award-winning author of Pax, Sara Pennypacker, comes a story of unexpected courage and kindness as a young boy attempts a daring rescue during WWII. These resources and discussion questions are a starting point for conversations in class about this book and the themes within

Themes: History | Empathy | English | Adventure

The Famous Five are back as a new group of kids head to Smuggler’s Top to crack their second mystery. A brand-new adventure by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton and featuring original and new characters.

Host your own scavenger hunt with this downloadable activity pack, encouraging kids to solve puzzles and crack codes!

Slow down and see the big picture in this warm, witty and beautifully illustrated book for children and adults inviting us to see our precious time on Earth anew. 

Themes: Trees and the environment | mental health | slow living

Return to the Wundrous world of Nevermoor in Silverborn, the unmissable new book in the​ bestselling series full of magic and mystery, from award-winning author Jessica Townsend. Throw a library or classroom Halloween party with this event pack, with games, food & drink suggestions and more.

Themes: Halloween | Adventure | Fantasy | Party Games

Which Way to Anywhere is an out-of-this-world three-book adventure series from the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon.

Themes: Intelligence | Creativity | Empathy | Space travel | Adventure