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The mysterious tales of the Mabinogi 27/06/2022
The tales of the Mabinogion are thought to be almost a thousand years old, but they're ...
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What to read after... The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey 23/06/2022
We've got lots of tips and ideas about what to read after the fabulously funny The Bad ...
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Storytime is sacred: Why reading aloud is the most non-negotiable of non-negotiables 14/06/2022
Esther Brown for Reading for Pleasure UK shares some top tips for Primary School teache...
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