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5 funny books for mid-grade readers, aged 8-12 18/10/2018
Chucklesome children's author Steven Butler gives us the lowdown on the funniest books ...
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Another story to tell: writing about cultural appropriation in Candy Gourlay's Bone Talk 17/10/2018
When author Candy Gourlay set out to write about the appalling "human zoos" of the past...
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School Library Pack
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Bookbuzz
Participating Year 7 and 8 students can choose a book to keep from 17 titles, selected by experts. What will they go for?
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Time to Read for Reception pupils
A free book is coming their way! What every teacher and home educator in England needs to know this autumn.
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