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Leila and the Blue Fox – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, Geography, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Leila and the Blue Fox

A breathtaking story about one small fox’s journey across the Arctic … and one girl’s journey to find the mother she thought she’d lost.

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

Themes: Family relationships | Migration |  Animals in the wild | Home | Climate change | Memories

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Ghostcloud – Activity Sheets

Topic: English, Geography, History, Modern Classic, Race & identity, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Ghostcloud

Book Creator: Michael Mann

A riveting, magical adventure set deep underneath a richly reimagined London for 9+ readers.

Themes: History | Science | Identity | Fantasy | Ghosts

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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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Lost on Gibbon Island – Activity Sheets

Topic: Climate change, English, Geography

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Lost on Gibbon Island

Book Creator: Jess Butterworth

An adventure-filled survival story set on a lush Cambodian island! Meet 12-year-old Lark, who finds herself ship-wrecked with no one but a baby gibbon for company. Can she survive storms, lack of food and jelly-fish infested waters and find her way home?

Themes: Environmentalism | Conversation | Courage

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The Bird Singers and The Wildstorm Curse – Teaching Resources

Topic: English, Geography, History

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Wildstorm Curse

Book Creator: Eve Wersocki Morris

Key Stage 2 resources for two spine-tingling supernatural mysteries from Eve Wersocki Morris, The Wildstorm Curse and The Bird Singers.

Themes: Mystery and adventure | Family and friendship | Courage | Kindness | Polish myths and fairy tales | Dyslexia | Theatre and storytelling

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Nala’s World – Activity Sheets

Topic: Geography, Non-Fiction

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: Nala's World

A heartwarming picture book based on the incredible true story of social media sensation and round-the-world-cyclist Dean Nicholson and his trusty cat companion, Nala. Download a colouring sheet and wordsearch to entertain children aged 3-7.

 

 

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Global – Poster

Topic: Climate change, English, Geography, PSHE & Citizenship, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Global

A powerful graphic novel adventure exploring issues of climate change, from the team behind the award-winning Illegal and Artemis Fowl graphic novels.

Teaching notes also available.

Watch a video of the authors, Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin, and illustrator, Giovanni Rigano, here.

 

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Global – Teaching Notes

Topic: Climate change, English, Geography, PSHE & Citizenship, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Global

A powerful graphic novel adventure exploring issues of climate change, from the team behind the award-winning Illegal and Artemis Fowl graphic novels. These resources contain discussion questions, problem-solving tasks, writing tasks, speaking tasks and activities around climate change.

Themes: The Climate Crisis | The impact of global warming | Conservation | Taking action | Hope | Connection

Display poster also available.

Watch a video of the authors, Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin, and illustrator, Giovanni Rigano, here.

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