Topic: Empathy, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship, Politics, Race & identity
Ghost Boys, the New York Times bestselling novel about a Black boy killed by a white police officer from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes, is brought to a new audience in this heartbreaking and powerful graphic novel with striking colour artwork by Setor Fiadzigbey.
Themes: Social issues | Race and identity | Empathy
Topic: Growing up
Age Range: 7-11
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Book Creator: Neil Coslett
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
Topic: Empathy, English, History
Age Range: 7-11
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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
Topic: English
Age Range: 7-11
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Book Creator: James Lancett, Chris Smith
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!
Topic: English
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Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice like you’ve never seen it – or read it – before, in pitch-perfect graphic novel form. Follow the fate of Antonio, Bassiano and Portia, who exist at the mercy of the fickle sea and fierce, unrelenting personal grudges.
Themes: Classics | Shakespeare | English Literature
Topic: English
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Shakespeare’s King Lear like you’ve never seen it – or read it – before, in pitch-perfect graphic novel form. You’ll be sure to get swept up in the wild family drama that swirls across each page – as Lear’s daughters drive him towards madness …
Themes: Classics | Shakespeare | English Literature
Topic: Growing up, Modern Classic
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Book Creator: Cariad Lloyd
Topic: English
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Book Creator: Jessica Townsend
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
Topic: English
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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
Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up
Age Range: 3-6
Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field
A heartwarming tale about each of us, no matter how small, has the power to change things for all.
Themes: Family | Courage | Growing up | Empathy
Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes
Age Range: 7-11
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Book Creator: Onjali Q. Raúf
From Onjali Q. Raúf, bestselling author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, comes another incredible story, told with humour and heart, about the challenges of living with a relative experiencing dementia, and the unbreakable bond between a child and a grandparent.
Themes: Family Relationships | Dementia | Hope
Topic: English, Geography, Life changes, Modern Classic
Age Range: 7-11
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The heart-filled wildlife adventure series from bestselling author Lauren St. John, beloved by readers aroundthe world.
Themes: Animal Adventure | Conservation | Friendship