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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 – 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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The Cosmic Diary of a Future Space Explorer – Poster

Topic: Careers, Climate change, Non-Fiction, Science

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Cosmic Diary of our Incredible Universe

Book Creator: Tim Peake

Astronaut Tim Peake equips young space enthusiasts with everything they need to know for a new era of space exploration!

Themes: Space | Astronaut | Future Jobs | Space Travel | The Solar System | Science

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