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Tree is a time machine

A Tree Is A Time Machine – Activity Sheets

Topic: Climate change, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, Science

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: A Tree is a Time Machine

Book Creator: Rob Sears, Tom Sears

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

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Silverborn Halloween Event Pack

Silverborn – Halloween Event Pack

Topic: English

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Nevermoor

Book Creator: Jessica Townsend

Return to the Wundrous world of Nevermoor in Silverborn, the unmissable new book in thebestselling 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

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Which Way to Anywhere sign

Which Way to Anywhere – Classroom/Library Sign

Topic: English

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Which Way to Anywhere

Book Creator: Cressida Cowell

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

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Jerusalem: The City That Changed the World – Teaching Resources

Topic: Geography, History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: Jerusalem: The City That Changed the World

A beautifully illustrated adaptation of the classic Jerusalem: A Biography. The capital of two peoples and the shrine of three faiths, the stories of Jerusalem belong to many. Many of history’s most powerful people have shaped Jerusalem over its 3,000-year history, from Cleopatra to Catherine the Great, Ben-Gurion to Arafat, and Napoleon to Churchill. For readers aged 11+.

Themes: Middle East | History | Geography | Religion

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Poems for Tortured Souls activity sheet

Classroom Activities for Taylor Swift Fans inspired by Poems For Tortured Souls

Topic: English

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: Poems for Tortured Souls

Book Creator: Liz Ison

This moody and melancholy anthology inspired by one of the twenty-first century’s greatest lyricists, Taylor Swift, features over 100 poems by William Wordsworth, Emily Dickinson, Lewis Carroll and many more. 

Themes: Poetry | Taylor Swift

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I Can't Even Think Striaght teaching resources

I Can’t Even Think Straight – Discussion Questions

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: I Can't Even Think Straight

Book Creator: Dean Atta

From Stonewall-Award-winning author of The Black Flamingo, Dean Atta, comes a must-read queer coming of age story written in verse. Big decisions, broken promises and messy relationships come to a head in this queer, coming of age story. 

Themes: Coming of age | In verse | Poetry | Queer stories | Pride

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Kickflip resources

Kickflip – Teaching Resources

Topic: Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes, Sports

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Book Creator: L.D. Lapinski

The debut YA graphic novel from bestselling author L. D. Lapinski and exciting new illustrator Logan Hanning. A powerful and uplifting story about self-discovery, acceptance and belonging. Perfect for fans of Heartstopper.

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Breakthrough – Discussion Questions

Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: Breakthrough

Book Creator: Omar Sharif

The ultimate mindset manual to empower young people to navigate challenges and achieve success, inspired by Omar Sharif’s unforgettable true story.

Themes: Non-Fiction | Mindset Manual | Self Belief | Achieving Potential

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The House at the Edge of the World – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, Growing up, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The House At The Edge of The World

Book Creator: Nadine Aisha Jassat

On a cliff far away is a house at the edge of the world: Hope House. But it isn’t like any other… A page-turning mystery exploring family, identity and belonging, from acclaimed writer Nadine Aisha Jassat. Perfect for KS2-3 readers.

Themes: ​Family | Identity | Belonging | Magic | Mystery

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50 Ways into Football – Teaching Notes

Topic: Careers, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Sports

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: 50 Ways Into Football

The ultimate playbook to dream jobs on and off the pitch. Inspiring stories from football legends and hidden heroes in the industry for football fans aged 9+

Themes: Careers | Football | Education | Sports

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