Topic: English
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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
Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Race & identity
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
Topic: Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes, Sports
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.
Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship
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
Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health
Age Range: 14+
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Book Creator: Xena Knox
A ground-breaking YA novel that empowers teenage girls to take charge of their desires and find their own buzz.
Themes: Relationships | Sexuality | Friendship | Female empowerment
Topic: Life changes, Non-Fiction
Age Range: 14+
Related Book: How to Ace Your Exams
Book Creator: Matthew Burton
How to Ace Your Exams is a pioneering revision toolkit to help students. Featuring 25 tips and techniques to boost motivation, improve memory and support mental health. From inspirational headteacher and author of Go Big, Mr Matthew Burton.
Download this revision planner to help teens get started.
Topic: Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship
Age Range: 14+
Related Book: How to Ace Your Exams
Book Creator: Matthew Burton
A pioneering revision toolkit to help students ace their exams. Featuring 25 tips and techniques to boost motivation, improve memory and support mental health. From inspirational headteacher and author of Go Big, Mr Matthew Burton.
Read an extract.
Topic: History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Politics, Race & identity
Related Book: The Daughter of Auschwitz
Book Creator: Tova Friedman
The incredible true story of Holocaust survivor, Tova Friedman.
Inspire and educate your students with this extraordinary memoir of one girl’s fight for survival and eventual liberation of her and her parents. A sensitive retelling of the New York Times bestseller, The Daughter of Auschwitz, for children aged 12+; supported by curriculum-linked activity sheets.
This poster contains an extract and some discussion questions. Watch Tova’s video series here.
Themes: Holocaust | WWII | Family | Identity
Topic: English, History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Related Book: The Daughter of Auschwitz
Book Creator: Tova Friedman
The incredible true story of Holocaust survivor, Tova Friedman.
Inspire and educate your students with this extraordinary memoir of one girl’s fight for survival and eventual liberation of her and her parents. A sensitive retelling of the New York Times bestseller, The Daughter of Auschwitz, for children aged 12+; supported by curriculum-linked activity sheets.
Watch the video series with Tova Friedman here. Includes an introduction, reading and Q&A.
Themes: Holocaust | WWII | Family | Identity
Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Modern Classic
Related Book: CHERUB: The Recruit
Book Creator: Robert Muchamore
The Recruit is the first book in the popular CHERUB series by Robert Muchamore. It’s an action-packed tale, raising questions about bullying, violence and the morality of acting for the safety of a large number of people at a disadvantage to a smaller number of individuals. It also raises questions about the exploitation of the environment and people in order to provide affordable resources.
Themes: Characters and settings | Adventure | Plot | Language and style
Topic: English
Related Book: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Ghost Hunter
Book Creator: Michelle Paver
To fulfill his destiny, Torak seeks his lair in the Mountain of Ghosts. Accompanied by Renn and Wolf, Torak must defy demons and tokoroths, and find his way through the Gorge of the Hidden People. Wolf must overcome terrible grief and Renn must make an agonizing decision.
The final book in the internationally bestselling WOLF BROTHER (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness) series by renowned author Michelle Paver.
Themes: History | Adventure | Nature
Topic: English
Related Book: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Oath Breaker
Book Creator: Michelle Paver
When he was outcast, Torak was the hunted one. The following spring, he becomes the hunter when he swears to avenge the killing of one of his closest friends. To fulfil his oath he must brave the hidden valleys of the Deep Forest, where the clans have reverted to the savagery of an earlier time.
The fifth book in the internationally bestselling WOLF BROTHER (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness) series by renowned author Michelle Paver.
Themes: History | Adventure | Nature