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The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams – Activity Sheets

Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams

Book Creator: Jeff Crowther, Shane Hegarty

Welcome to the Shop of Impossible Ice Creams! Step inside to discover a delicious world of magical adventure, from bestselling author Shane Hegarty. First in a comic, heart-warming illustrated series, for 7+ readers.

Theme: Comic | Humour | Family | Anxiety | Identity

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Kòkú Àkànbí and the Heart of Midnight – Teaching Notes

Topic: Disability, English, Geography, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 14+, 7-11

Related Book: Koku Akanbi: The Heart of Midnight

Book Creator: Maria Motunrayo Adebisi

When Koku accidentally unleashes an ancient demon, he must enter the magical world of Olori to claim his power. Full of action, magic, and eye-catching comic book-style illustrations, this 9+ series draws on West African mythology and is perfect for fans of Amari and the Night BrothersPercy Jackson, and Dragon Mountain.

This resource pack contains cross-curricular activites and discussion questions for use in the classroom or library reading group.

Themes: Belonging | West African Mythology | Magic | Friendship | Adventure Writing | Superpowers

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Wings of Glory – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, History

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Wings of Glory

Set during the Battle of Britain in 1940, Dermot O’Leary’s brand new book, Wings of Glory, tells the story of the war effort from the point of view of the animal kingdom, in an accessible, child-friendly way with lots of action-adventure, humour and bird poo! Perfect for KS2 classrooms and those studying World War Two and the Battle of Britain.

Watch a video of Dermot reading an extract here: https://youtu.be/I6G8iuQD_Bg

Download our fun activity sheet pack, including quizzes, extracts, wordsearch and more here.

Themes: WW2, Battle of Britain | History | Courage | Animals

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Ember Shadows – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship, Science

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Ember Shadows and the Fates of Mount Never

Book Creator: Rebecca King

In a land where your fate is decided before your twelfth birthday, Ember Shadows alone faces an unknown future. With a heart full of courage and a head full of inventions, Ember must traverse the enchanted realms of Mount Never in order to confront the mysterious fate-maker and save her sister’s life.

Themes: Fate | Family and Friendship | Creativity | Magic | Women in STEM

Watch the video series from author and primary school teacher Rebecca King here.

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Wider Than The Sea – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, Neurodiversity

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Wider Than The Sea

Book Creator: Serena Molloy

The powerful tale of a girl who feels broken, and the dolphin who makes her whole. A story of friendship, hope and self-discovery, perfect for readers aged 9+, and beautifully illustrated in black and white by George Ermos.

Themes: Neurodiversity | Friendship | Self Belief | The Power of Poetry & Art

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Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Jamie

Book Creator: L.D. Lapinski

Download this engaging resource pack for Jamie – a beautiful and uplifting story from L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, about how to make your own place when the world doesn’t think you fit anywhere.

Themes: friendship | Justice | Inclusion | Gender | Pride | Creating Positive Change

Jamie – Teaching Notes

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Jamie

Book Creator: L.D. Lapinski

Download this engaging resource pack for Jamie – a beautiful and uplifting story from L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, about how to make your own place when the world doesn’t think you fit anywhere.

Themes: friendship | Justice | Inclusion | Gender | Pride | Creating Positive Change

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The Stories Grandma Forgot (And How I Found Them) – Teaching Notes

Topic: Empathy, English, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Stories Grandma Forgot (and How I Found Them)

Book Creator: Nadine Aisha Jassat

From acclaimed poet Nadine Aisha Jassat comes a captivating mystery about memory loss, identity, and the unbreakable bond between grandmother and granddaughter. This resource pack contains cross-curricular activites and discussion questions for use in the classroom or library reading group.

Themes: Identity | Heritage | Memory | Family | Stories

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Skellig – Poster

Topic: English, Life changes, Modern Classic

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Skellig: the 25th anniversary illustrated edition

Book Creator: David Almond

David Almond’s timeless classic Skellig about love, loss and hope, now available in a stunning 25th anniversary edition featuring illustrations by Tom de Freston.

Discussion questions also available.

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Skellig – Discussion Questions

Topic: English, Life changes, Modern Classic

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Skellig: the 25th anniversary illustrated edition

Book Creator: David Almond

David Almond’s timeless classic Skellig about love, loss and hope, now available in a stunning 25th anniversary edition featuring illustrations by Tom de Freston. These discussion questions also contain links to other available teaching resources.

Themes: Family | Grief | New beginning | Friendship | Siblings

Display poster also available.

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Crookhaven – Poster

Topic: English

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Crookhaven The School for Thieves

Book Creator: J.J. Arcanjo

Download this A3 poster for your classroom/ library.

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