Age 7-11 Videos & Resources

BOOK: ‘Where The River Takes Us’ by Lesley Parr

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of working-class families during the 1970s miners’ strikes; the impact of grief, loss and bereavement; family; friendship; urban myths and legends; the Welsh countryside

RESOURCES MADE BY: Bloomsbury

BOOK: ‘InvestiGators Braver and Boulder’ by John Patrick Green

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: A riotous, zany mystery full of laughter, wordplay and thrills; newspaper articles; play scripts and role-play; designing gadgets; secret spy letters; rocks and fossils; joining Mango and Brash as they defeat their most STONE-cold nemesis yet!

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Dread Wood’ by Jennifer Killick

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: A spooky, thrilling adventure from the queen of middle grade horror; writing in role; animal adaptation; spider sculptures and poetry; joining four brave children as they battle terrifying creatures and learn about friendship, team work, honesty, and facing their fears.

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Spectaculars’ by Jodie Garnish

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of fantasy, adventure, magic and friendship

RESOURCES MADE BY: Usborne

BOOK: ‘Bob vs the Selfie Zombies’ by Andy Jones

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 8+

PERFECT FOR: Those who love funny books with musical elements and time-travelling twists; exploring themes of family, friendship, time travel, selfies, grief, childhood, consequences and music.

RESOURCES MADE BY: Piccadilly Press

BOOK: ‘The Lost Whale’ by Hannah Gold

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: A thrilling, magical story about friendship, family, and the ocean; drama and role-play; poetry; exploring sound, volume and pitch, whale sculptures, music and sea-themed soundscapes; joining two brave children as they battle to save a whale and the ocean they love.

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Jayben and the Golden Torch’ by Thomas Leeds

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Creating your own memory jar and thinking about the power of memory; discussing the impact of epilepsy; exploring dreams and goals; reflection questions and a word search

RESOURCES MADE BY: SHAPES for Schools

BOOK: ‘Skandar and the Unicorn Thief’ by A.F. Steadman

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 10+

PERFECT FOR: A thrilling adventure full of magic, hope, excitement and friendship; role-play and drama; newspapers and diaries; mythical creatures and science reports; poetry; unicorn art and much more. Soar into a world of heroes and unicorns . . . as you’ve never seen them before!

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘All Four Quarters of the Moon’ by Shirley Marr

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of emigration, change, travel, sisterhood, starting a new school, culture and traditions, adapting to a new country, sharing, gratitude and love

RESOURCES MADE BY: SHAPES for Schools

BOOK: ‘The Bird Singers’ and ‘The Wildstorm Curse’ by Eve Wersocki Morris

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of mystery and adventure, family and friendship, courage, kindness, Polish myths and fairytales, Dyslexia, theatre and storytelling

RESOURCES MADE BY: SHAPES for Schools

BOOK: ‘The Bird Singers’ by Eve Wersocki Morris

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of mystery, friendship, family, sisterhood and Polish folklore

RESOURCES MADE BY: Hachette

BOOK: ‘Albi’ by Georgia Byng

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of magic, animal welfare, looking after the natural world, loneliness, believing in yourself, and the bond between animals and humans

RESOURCES MADE BY: UCLan

BOOK: ‘Saving Neverland’ by Abi Elphinstone

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Students aged 9+ and exploring themes of adventure, magic, danger, friendship and families

RESOURCES MADE BY: Puffin

BOOK: ‘The Arctic Railway Assassin’ by M.G. Leonard & Sam Sedgman

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Students aged 9+; themes including travel, adventure, the Arctic Circle, Northern Lights, The Stockholm Metro, and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: SHAPES for Schools

BOOK: ‘Leila and the Blue Fox’ by Kiran Millwood Hargrave & Tom De Freston

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Students aged 9+ and exploring themes of family relationships, migration, animals in the wild, home, climate change and memories

RESOURCES MADE BY: Hachette Children’s Group

BOOK: ‘Pizazz’ by Sophy Henn

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Students aged 7+; a lighthearted tale told from the perspective of a young superhero; saving the world; the environment; comic strips and illustrations; dealing with everyday school issues such as bullying, friendships and moving to a new school.

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Tyger’ by SF Said

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Students aged 9+; a thrilling historical adventure full of magic and heart; role-play and drama; poetry; tiger art; music and soundscapes; Islam and Muslim culture; joining two children and an enchanting, mystical tyger as they battle evil forces and unite their home.

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Cosmic Diary of our Incredible Universe’ by Tim Peake and Steve Cole

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of space, Earth, STEM, inspiring individuals, the history of planet Earth, the future of planet Earth, the solar system and the universe

RESOURCES MADE BY: Hachette Children’s Books

BOOK: ‘Firborn’ by Aisling Fowler

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Students aged 9+; a fast-paced fantastical adventure; exploring themes of family, forgiveness, friendship, and finding your inner strength; magical monsters and a frozen forest; researching gemstones and the five elements; joining a fiery female protagonist on her epic quest across a terrifying pre-historic landscape.

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Which Way To Anywhere’ by Cressida Cowell

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Students aged 9+; imagining fantasy worlds; character summaries; creating magical objects; writing to persuade; maps; and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: Hachette Children’s Group

BOOK: ‘Dragon Mountain’ by Katie & Kevin Tsang

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Students aged 9+; an exciting adventure full of magic and danger; writing in role; creating non-fiction texts about dragons; diary entries; soundscapes and music; persuasive travel brochures; tiger art; dragon-themed poems; joining four brave children as they battle evil dragons and save the world!

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Story of Green River’ by Holly Webb

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Extracts, discussion questions and extra activities around character development, the natural world, river wildlife, family and home

RESOURCES MADE BY: Hachette Children’s Group

BOOK: ‘Hope on the Horizon’ by Onjali Q. Rauf

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for an inspiring and practical handbook of hope; discovering your superpower; exploring the lives of hopeful people from the past and present; learning about empathy, kindness, friendship, refugees, feminism and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Ember Shadows and the Fates of Mount Never’ by Rebecca King

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Extracts, discussion questions and extra activities around themes of fate, family bonds, friendship, creativity, magic, women in STEM, and more.

RESOURCES MADE BY: Hachette Children’s Group

BOOK: ‘The Book of Stolen Dreams’ by David Farr

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Discussion questions and extra activities that explore themes of adventure, books and stories, libraries, values and morals, justice, leadership and tyranny, democracy and courage

RESOURCES MADE BY: SHAPES for schools

BOOK: ‘When The Sky Falls’ by Phil Earle

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’ by Emma Carroll

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for a thrilling mystery woven into historical fiction, World War II, understanding the experiences of evacuees and refugees, exploring the importance of empathy and what it means to be human

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Secrets of a Sun King’ by Emma Carroll

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for learning about Ancient Egypt, learning about Tutankhamun, dual narratives, feminism, analysing the importance of bias and viewpoint in writing, documenting historical events, stories within stories, and more

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘While The Storm Rages’ by Phil Earle

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Adventures on Trains’ by M.G. Leonard & Sam Sedgman

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities that follow a fast-paced adventure on board a royal train that’s full of mystery and mayhem, creative writing opportunities including poetry, monologues and newspaper articles, researching the development of transportation, creating maps, diagrams and train timetables, researching Scotland, learning about sound waves and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Chime Seekers’ by Ross Montgomery

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Comprehension questions and cross-curricular activities around ‘The Chime Seekers’

RESOURCES MADE BY: The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE). These resources have been made to provide schools with ideas to develop comprehension and cross-curricular activities around this text. CLPE provide a wide range free teaching resources for primary schools. Please visit www.clpe.org.uk to find out more.

BOOK: ‘The Midnight Guardians’ by Ross Montgomery

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Varjak Paw’ by SF Said

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ by Cressida Cowell

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Noah’s Gold’ by Frank Cottrell-Boyce

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Ghostcloud’ by Michael Mann

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good’ by Louie Stowell

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 8+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Christmas Carrolls’ by Mel Taylor-Bessent

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7-12

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities around a beautiful Christmas-themed story about kindness and helping others. Activities include festive poetry, role-play, designing gadgets and inventions, making decorations, Christmas artwork, snowy dances, and exploring ways to spread festive cheer and happiness.

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Christmas Carrolls’ by Mel Taylor-Bessent

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7-12

PERFECT FOR: Some simple classroom activities based around the festive season and spreading cheer

RESOURCES MADE BY: Mel Taylor-Bessent

BOOK: ‘Wizards of Once’ by Cressida Cowell

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 8+

PERFECT FOR: Boosting imaginations using three key superpowers: creativity, empathy and intelligence

RESOURCES MADE BY: Hachette

BOOK: ‘Nura and the Immortal Palace’ by M.T. Khan

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Discussion guide on the book

RESOURCES MADE BY: The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE). These resources have been made to provide schools with ideas to develop comprehension and cross-curricular activities around this text. CLPE provide a wide range free teaching resources for primary schools. Please visit www.clpe.org.uk to find out more.

BOOK: ‘The Wild Way Home’ by Sophie Kirtley

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities including learning about timelines and history, exploring artwork of Fran Marc, researching Stone Age tools, writing scientific reports about Stone Age animals, creating 3D models and maps, and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Valley of Lost Secrets’ by Lesley Parr

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for a gripping and moving story set in Wales during the Second World War, role-play and writing in role, poetry and performance, researching coal mining, exploring the reasons for the start of the war, understanding the experience of evacuees, joining three children on an exciting journey full of bravery and adventure.

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Last Wild’ by Piers Torday

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Sky Song’ by Abi Elphinstone

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for spells and poetry, learning about world continents, settlements and landscapes, animals and habitats and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Jungledrop’ by Abi Elphinstone

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for a thrilling story full of heart, magic and danger, diary writing, drama and role-play, exploring plant growth, researching the effects of global warming, understanding the structure of a rainforest and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Nothing To See Here Hotel’ by Steven Butler & Steven Lenton

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for character development; fantastical fiction; magical creatures; humour; creative writing opportunities including reviews, recounts, comic books, manuals, menus and newspaper articles.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The 1000 Year Old Boy’ by Ross Welford

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for recognisable characters and settings; lots of cross-curricular links to history and PSHE; creative writing opportunities including poems, sagas, museum display cards, newspaper reports and biographies.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Football School’ by Alex Bellos & Ben Lyttleton

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for studying non-fiction, non-chronological and chronological reports, match reports, learning about the world through the medium of football, class projects and reluctant readers

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Wild World’ by Angela McAllister

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for studying poetry, learning about habitats, conservation, ecosystems, animals and the wild world

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The House With Chicken Legs’ by Sophie Anderson

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for studying folktales, reimagining fairytales, mastering the art of personification, PSHE links to friendship and more

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Peril in Paris’ by Katherine Woodfine

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for setting stories in the past, exciting mystery stories, dual narratives, the Edwardian era, and ground-breaking women

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Witch for a Week’ by Kaye Umansky

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for magical realism, modern day fairytales with a twist, creating potions, reimagining characters, letter writing and writing in non-standard English

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Wild Folk’ by Sylvia V.Linsteadt

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 10+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for a timeless and magical fantasy adventure, creative world-building, learning about dual narratives, a fast-paced narrative, an introduction to philosophy, and projects on the environment.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Amelia Fang’ by Laura Ellen Anderson

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for a Halloween-themed adventure in the spooky world of Nocturnia, exploring the importance of family and friendship, encouraging empathy, world-building, breaking stereotypes, the printing / publishing process.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Girl of Ink and Stars’ by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect a beautifully-crafted tale that blends magical realism and myth, themes of friendship, sacrifice and redemption, lyrical prose, world-building, and an accessible literary masterpiece

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Island at the End of Everything’ by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for introducing the topic of leprosy – particularly relating to the leprosy community on Culion Island in the early 1900s, universal themes of love, loss and friendship, modelling descriptive writing, art and design inspired by island landscapes, and exploring the symbolism of butterflies

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Way Past Winter’ by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for magical journeys filled with adventure, mystery, tension and empathy, magical realism, friendships and families, world building, lyrical prose, modern fairytales and more

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The 104-Storey Treehouse’ by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for reading for pleasure, engaging reluctant readers, injecting humour into writing, making inferences from illustration, drama, and understanding different book genres and writing styles.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Our Castle by the Sea’ by Lucy Strange

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for studying World War II; Britain during wartime; analysing the Dunkirk evacuation; learning about internment camps; letter writing; emotive language; magical realism; newspaper reports; breaking codes; creating empathy; using maps; discussing the importance of family; plus boats, storms, secret tunnels and sea monsters.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ by Michael Morpurgo

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 8+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for an epic adventure story full of heart, maps, navigation and survival skills, famous explorers, learning about Japan’s involvement in WWII, writing diary entries and letters, Japanese-inspired art, and PSHE topics relating to friendship and empathy.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘War Horse’ by Michael Morpurgo

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for learning about WWI / WWII, PSHE topics relating to empathy, friendship and animals, writing from different points of view, diary entries, newspaper reports, letter writing, and more.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Flamingo Boy’ by Michael Morpurgo

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 8+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for learning about WWI / WWII, PSHE topics relating to empathy, friendship and animals, writing from different points of view, diary entries, newspaper reports, letter writing, and more.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘A Pinch of Magic’ by Michelle Harrison

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, based on the pros and cons of being famous, family bonds, considering points of view and shifting perspective, script writing, characterisation, finding ideas, research and studying the use of comedy.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Bee Book’ by Charlotte Milner

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Studying informative and engaging non-fiction texts; learning about bees and how to protect them; creative writing including diary entries, persuasive leaflets, fact files and poetry; adaptation and food chains, the impact of humans on nature and animals and more.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Sea Book’ by Charlotte Milner

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Studying informative and engaging non-fiction texts; learning about the sea; creative writing including diary entries, persuasive leaflets, fact files and poetry; plastic pollution; the impact of humans on nature and animals and more.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow’ by Benjamin Dean

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Learning about LGBTQ+ history, celebrating difference, family life, discussion questions, thought clouds and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: Simon & Schuster

BOOK: ‘Nura and the Immortal Palace’ by M.T. Khan

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Pre-reading notes, chapter-by-chapter talking points and after-reading activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE). These resources have been made to provide schools with ideas to develop comprehension and cross-curricular activities around this text. CLPE provide a wide range free teaching resources for primary schools. Please visit www.clpe.org.uk to find out more.

BOOK: ‘Grimwood’ and ‘Grimwood: Let The Fur Fly’ by Nadia Shireen

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Comprehension questions, writing and illustration opportunities, reading group questions and creative activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Simon & Schuster

BOOK: ‘Kiki Kallira’ by Sangu Mandanna

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Extracts, discussion questions and extra activities around themes of children’s mental health, anxiety, overcoming challenges, confidence and empowerment, myths and legends, Hindu mythology and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: SHAPES for schools

BOOK: ‘She Wolf’ by Dan Smith

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for learning about the Vikings and Saxons; enjoying an emotional and compelling adventure set in the Dark Ages; discovering Norse Mythology; figurative language; creating empathy and exploring emotions; and going on a journey with a spirited and original heroine.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Pages & Co’ by Anna James

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for promoting reading for pleasure and the magic of books, travelling through literary worlds, meeting famous book characters, lots of creative writing opportunities and more.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Space Race’ by Ben Hubbard

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for learning about cosmonauts and men on the moon; the history of space travel; the solar system and light; creative writing including poetry, adverts, speeches, diary entries, fact-files, posters and sci fi stories; beautiful space-themed artwork and considering life beyond the solar system.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Umbrella Mouse’ by Anna Fargher

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for a thrilling adventure story set in WWII; creating writing opportunities including biographies, diary entries, adverts and poetry; understanding the impact of war on humans and animals; code-cracking; learning about the events of World War Two, Alan Turing, air resistance and forces.

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BOOK: ‘Malamander’ by Thomas Taylor

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, including biographies, diary entries, police reports and adverts, creating three-dimensional dioramas, exploring myths and legends, designing mythical beasts and more

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BOOK: ‘The Boy at the Back of the Class’ by Onjali Q. Rauf

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for a moving, heartwarming, poignant exploration of friendship, displacement and what family means; understanding the experience of refugees; creating empathy; writing poetry, newspaper articles and formal letters; and going on an adventure with a group of plucky, courageous, passionate children.

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BOOK: ‘The Wolf Wilder’ by Katherine Rundell

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for exquisitely written prose; figurative language; creative writing opportunities including poetry, diary entries, monologues, instructions, newspaper articles and more; exciting adventure stories; and researching Russia

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BOOK: ‘The Good Thieves’ by Katherine Rundell

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for exquisitely written prose; figurative language; creative writing opportunities including poetry, diary entries, monologues, instructions, newspaper articles and more; exciting adventure stories; themes of family, justice and friendship, and more

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BOOK: ‘The Explorer’ by Katherine Rundell

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for exquisitely written prose; figurative language; creative writing opportunities including poetry, diary entries, monologues, instructions, newspaper articles and more; exciting adventure stories; studying the Amazon Rainforest and more

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BOOK: ‘Knights and Bikes’ by Gabrielle Kent

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 8+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for an exciting adventure with evil knights, cursed treasure, underwater lairs and a honking pet goose; building friendships; myths and legends; comedy; breaking stereotypes; the importance of diversity; learning about magnets and force; direction and map work; and having fun with two brave female characters.

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BOOK: ‘Plastic Sucks!’ by Dougie Poynter

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for studying non-fiction texts; learning about plastic and the environment; the wonders of the ocean and the fragility of our ecosystems; powerful nature-themed artwork and considering how we can all make small changes to using plastic-alternatives.

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Children Who Changed The World’ by Marcia Williams

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for an informative exploration of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; map and atlas work; creative writing opportunities including diary entries and newspaper reports; learning about refugees and immigrants; an insight into different cultures and the struggles children face around the world; a colourful celebration of all the brave, determined children who are changing the world every day.

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BOOK: ‘Uki and the Outcasts’ by Kieran Larwood

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for exploring the importance of storytelling and memory; creative writing opportunities including playscripts, instructions, poetry, limericks and reports about imaginary characters; and a gripping adventure full of myths, legends and danger.

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BOOK: ‘Picklewitch and Jack’ by Claire Barker

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for studying non-standard English; eccentric characters; creating potions and spells; exploring themes of friendship and family; discovering the beauty of the natural world; writing opportunities including newspaper reports and poems.

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BOOK: ‘Potkin and Stubbs’ by Sophie Green

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for fans of mystery and adventure stories; exquisite examples of personification, similes and metaphors; planning and writing newspaper articles; learning about the free press and different styles of journalism; a thrilling ‘Noir’ style story with magic, grit and a brave female lead.

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BOOK: ‘The Pearl in the Ice’ by Cathryn Constable

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, including researching the history if code-breaking; exploring a range of poems and poetic devices; discussing and challenging traditional gender roles; creating a dance based on Vivaldi’s ‘Storm’; lyrical language and a curious, impulsive, brave heroine.

*Please note, there are sensitive themes in this story. It is advised that you read it before sharing it with your class.

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Nothing Ever Happens Here’ by Sarah Hagger-Holt

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for exploring relationships and character connections; considering different points of view; researching issues surrounding the LGBTQ+ community; themes of love, family, change, acceptance, gender and sexuality.

*Please note, there are sensitive themes in this story. It is advised that you read it before sharing it with your class.

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Asha & The Spirit Bird’ by Jasbinder Bilan

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, including learning about the River Ganges and Himalayas, creating a dance based on the story of Rama and Sita, learning about Diwali and traditional Indian culture, creative writing opportunities including poetry, writing in role, play scripts and monologues

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BOOK: ‘The Missing’ by Michael Rosen

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, including learning about a moving, heartbreaking and hopeful exploration of the impact of war on families, analysing newspaper articles, history research into WWII, and learning about the Holocaust

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World’ by Konnie Huq

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, including following a British-Bangladeshi girl and her love for science, experiments and explosions, links to science – the solar system, digestive system and chemical reactions, writing newspaper articles and diaries, and exploring issues of friendship, family and acceptance

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Agent Zaiba Investigates’ by Annabelle Sami

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 8+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, including following an inquisitive and intelligent British Pakistani protagonist, exploring traditional bhangra music and henna art, writing secret codes, newspaper articles and persuasive job applications, exploring themes of jealousy, fame and family

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Evernight’ by Ross MacKenzie

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, including creating imaginary maps, writing spells and poetry, comparing and contrasting creation stories, exploring Ancient Greek artwork and urs, drama and role-play, performing bewitching soundscapes, and exploring themes of magic, witches, greed and war

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Demelza and the Spectre Detectors’ by Holly Rivers

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, including designing gadgets, learning about the Fibonacci sequence, creating imaginary maps, and exploring themes of family, friendship and death. NOTE: this story features ghosts and the afterlife, so please keep religious beliefs in mind before reading with your students

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Starfell’ by Dominique Valente

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, including writing spells and poetry, creating leaflets about imaginary monsters, making and measuring potions, descriptive writing, original characters and voices, changing points of view, reflecting on today’s society, and themes of memory, loss and feeling different

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Vampirates’ by Justin Somper

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 10+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, including diary writing, newspaper articles, composing stormy seascapes, exploring starry artwork, comparing and contrasting texts, exciting dual narratives, learning about rising sea levels, enjoying a perilous journey with a set of brave, curious, quick-thinking twins

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Vanishing Trick’ by Jenni Spangler

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities including folklore and illusions, studying the Victorian era, creating spooky soundscapes and compositions, diary writing, exploring fairy tales, drama and role-play, timelines and historical research and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Hope Jones Saves The World’ by Josh Lacey

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, including persuasive letters, writing blogs, poetry, representing plastic using bar graphs and pie charts, biographies, and exploring climate change and different environmental issues

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Wonderscape’ by Jennifer Bell

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, including researching real-life heroes such as Frida Kahlo, Tomoe Gozen and Issac Newton, writing newspaper articles and diaries, learning about the effects of deforestation, creating ominous soundscapes, and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Land of Roar’ by Jenny McLachlan

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities including mermaids and ninja wizards, drama and role play, diary writing, creating sensory poems, designing and writing about magical lands, learning about world-building and the fantasy genre, and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Agent Asha’ by Sophie Deen

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities around critical thinking, coding, gadgets, algorithms, writing and cracking codes, studying fake news and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Boy Who Grew Dragons’ by Andy Shepherd

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘A Year of Nature Poems’ by Joseph Coelho

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Zombierella’ by Joseph Coelho

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 8+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Dream Snatcher’ by Abi Elphinstone

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Rumblstar’ by Abi Elphinstone

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for an exciting adventure full of magic, friendship, inventive characters and original settings, a masterclass in world building, magical realism, creating empathy and exploring emotions, promoting an interest in the natural world, lots of creative writing opportunities and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Clock of Stars’ by Francesca Gibbons

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Orphans of St Halibuts’ by Sophie Wills

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Good Bear’ by Sarah Lean

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Max ad the Millions’ by Ross Montgomery

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Miracle on Ebenezer Street’ by Catherine Doyle

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Stolen Spear’ by Saviour Pirotta

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Wild Before’ by Piers Torday

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Musical Truth’ by Jeffrey Boakye

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Agents of the Wild’ by Jennifer Bell & Alice Lickens

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘How To Be A Hero’ by Cat Weldon

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Mystery of the Night Watchers’ by A.M. Howell

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Who Let The Gods Out?’ by Maz Evans

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Lightning Falls’ by Amy Wilson

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Primrose Railway Children’ by Jacqueline Wilson

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Libby and the Parisian Puzzle’ by Jo Clarke

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 8+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘Beetle Boy’ by M.G. Leonard

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions, writing opportunities and cross-curricular opportunities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Chicken House

BOOK: ‘A Girl Called Justice’ by Elly Griffiths

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Extracts, discussion questions and extra activities around themes of WWII, mystery, friendship, family bonds, espionage and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: Hachette

BOOK: ‘Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun’ by Tola Okogwu

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Discussion questions, managing emotions, superheroes, an exciting adventure with a British-Nigerian girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers

RESOURCES MADE BY: Simon & Schuster

BOOK: ‘Sindu and Jeet’s Detective Agency’ by Chitra Soundar

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Comprehension questions, thinking aloud, close reading, visualising, empathising, close reading and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE). These resources have been made to provide schools with ideas to develop comprehension and cross-curricular activities around this text. CLPE provide a wide range free teaching resources for primary schools. Please visit www.clpe.org.uk to find out more.

BOOK: ‘Greta’s Story’ by Valentina Camerini

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Comprehension questions, writing opportunities and cross-curricular objectives that cover letter writing, debates, climate change, protests and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: Simon & Schuster

BOOK: ‘Mr Penguin’ by Alex T Smith

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Discussion questions and suggested activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Hachette

BOOK: ‘October, October’ by Katya Balen

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Comprehension questions and cross-curricular activities around ‘October, October’. Includes themes of the wild, October, city life, and stories.

RESOURCES MADE BY: SHAPES for schools

BOOK: ‘Prisoners of Geography’ by Tim Marshall

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 8+

PERFECT FOR: Studying maps, learning about the geography of Russia, China, USA, Canada, Europe, Africa, The Middle East, India and Pakistan, Korea and Japan, Latin America, Australia, and the Arctic

RESOURCES MADE BY: Simon & Schuster

BOOK: ‘When I See Blue’ by Lily Bailey

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Discussion questions and extra activities around themes of mental health, OCD, empathy, friendship, family and overcoming challenges

RESOURCES MADE BY: Hachette

BOOK: ‘Running on the Roof of the World’ by Jess Butterworth

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Comprehension questions, language highlights and cross-curriculum links

RESOURCES MADE BY: Hachette

BOOK: ‘Ruby Ali’s Mission Break Up’ by Sufiya Ahmed

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 10+

PERFECT FOR: Comprehension questions, predicting, close reading, visualising, empathising and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE). These resources have been made to provide schools with ideas to develop comprehension and cross-curricular activities around this text. CLPE provide a wide range free teaching resources for primary schools. Please visit www.clpe.org.uk to find out more.

BOOK: ‘When Stars Are Scattered’ by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 8+

PERFECT FOR: Comprehension questions, writing opportunities and cross-curricular opportunities around themes of refugees, graphic novels, empathy and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: Faber

BOOK: ‘My Friend The Octopus’ by Lindsay Galvin

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions, writing activities and cross-curricular opportunities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Chicken House

BOOK: ‘The Night The Moon Went Out’ by Samantha Baines

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Comprehension questions, empathising, comparing, visualising, summarising and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE). These resources have been made to provide schools with ideas to develop comprehension and cross-curricular activities around this text. CLPE provide a wide range free teaching resources for primary schools. Please visit www.clpe.org.uk to find out more.

BOOK: ‘Where The World Turns Wild’ by Nicola Penfold

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions, writing opportunities and cross-curricular opportunities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Little Tiger Group

BOOK: ‘Indigo Wilde’ by Pippa Curnick

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Comprehension questions, writing tasks and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: SHAPES for schools

BOOK: ‘Paper Boat, Paper Bird’ by David Almond

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Discussion questions, writing tasks and origami activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Hachette

BOOK: ‘Zeina Starborn and the Sky Whale’ by Hannah Durkan

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Extracts, discussion questions and extra activities around themes of world-building, creating characters, descriptive writing, explorers and inventors

RESOURCES MADE BY: Hachette

BOOK: ‘When The War Came Home’ by Lesley Parr

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Comprehension questions and cross-curricular activities around the themes of World War One, family and friendship, social justice, and mental health

RESOURCES MADE BY: SHAPES for schools

BOOK: ‘What’s New Harper Drew?’ by Kathy Weeks

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Extracts and corresponding reading questions and activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: SHAPES for schools

BOOK: ‘Darwin’s Dragons’ by Lindsay Galvin

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions, writing activities and cross-curricular opportunities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Chicken House

BOOK: ‘Children of the Quicksands’ by Efua Traore

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions, writing activities and cross-curricular opportunities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Chicken House

BOOK: ‘Perfectly Weird, Perfectly You’ by Dr Camilla Pang

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Extracts and activities that explore themes of identity, neurodiversity, self-respect and peer pressure

RESOURCES MADE BY: Hachette

BOOK: ‘Ping and the Missing Ring’ by Emma Shevah

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 10+

PERFECT FOR: Comprehension questions, empathising, visualising, close reading and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE). These resources have been made to provide schools with ideas to develop comprehension and cross-curricular activities around this text. CLPE provide a wide range free teaching resources for primary schools. Please visit www.clpe.org.uk to find out more.

BOOK: ‘Become an App Inventor’ by Karen Lang and Selim Tezel

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Pre-reading notes, chapter-by-chapter talking points and after-reading activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE). These resources have been made to provide schools with ideas to develop comprehension and cross-curricular activities around this text. CLPE provide a wide range free teaching resources for primary schools. Please visit www.clpe.org.uk to find out more.

BOOK: ‘Maggie and the Moonbird’ by Katya Balen

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Comprehension questions, verbal recall, visualising, predicting and making links

RESOURCES MADE BY: The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE). These resources have been made to provide schools with ideas to develop comprehension and cross-curricular activities around this text. CLPE provide a wide range free teaching resources for primary schools. Please visit www.clpe.org.uk to find out more.

BOOK: ‘Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup’ by Andy Sagar

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Discussion questions and suggested activities based on themes including feeling different, belonging, friendship, identity, potential, self-belief, magical creatures, spells and tea

RESOURCES MADE BY: Hachette

BOOK: ‘Fantastically Great Women: Artists and their Stories’ by Kate Pankhurst

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Learning about influential female artists from history such as Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun, Frida Kahlo, Amrita Sher-Gil, Kathe Kollwitz, Dame Laura Knight, Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Faith Ringgold and Peggy Guggenheim

RESOURCES MADE BY: SHAPES for schools

BOOK: ‘Climate Action’ by Georgina Stevens

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Creative ideas for tackling the climate crisis

RESOURCE MADE BY: Little Tiger Press

BOOK: ‘Brain Power’ by Dr Rang

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Comprehension questions and activities that explore themes of the brain and nervous system, multiple intelligences, neurodiversity, brain training, learning styles and mental health

RESOURCES MADE BY: SHAPES for schools

BOOK: ‘The Fire Cats of London’ by Anna Fargher

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Learning about the Great Fire of London and The Great Plague in 1066; converting old money into our current currency; learning about apothecaries, the Vermin Act, Elizabethan entertainment, health and hygiene during the Tudor times; and more

RESOURCE MADE BY: Macmillan Children’s Books

BOOK: ‘Brain Power’ by Dr Ranj

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Extracts and extra activities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Hachette

BOOK: ‘The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure’ by Jacqueline Wilson

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 6+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of magical worlds, instructional writing, storytelling, imagination and creativity, exploring the natural world

RESOURCE MADE BY: Hachette

BOOK: ‘The Wondrous Prune’ by Ellie Clements

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of identity, superpowers, drawing, friendship, bullying, feelings, bereavement and moving house

RESOURCES CREATED BY: SHAPES for Schools

BOOK: ‘The Thief Who Sang Storms’ by Sophie Anderson

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of conflict and division, grief, kindness, empathy, love, courage, community and working together

RESOURCES CREATED BY: SHAPES for Schools

BOOK: ‘Between Sea and Sky’ by Nicola Penfold

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions, writing opportunities and cross-curricular opportunities

RESOURCES MADE BY: Little Tiger Group

BOOK: ‘The Unstoppable Letty Pegg’ by Iszi Lawrence

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Learning about real suffragettes, hunger strikes, mental health, propaganda and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE). These resources have been made to provide schools with ideas to develop comprehension and cross-curricular activities around this text. CLPE provide a wide range free teaching resources for primary schools. Please visit www.clpe.org.uk to find out more.

BOOK: ‘Julia and the Shark’ by Kiran Millwood Hargrave & Tom de Freston

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of family, friendship, mental health, racism, the environment, marine biology and more

RESOURCES CREATED BY: SHAPES for Schools

BOOK: ‘The Incredible Record Smashers’ by Jenny Pearson

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 8+

PERFECT FOR: A guide to ‘The Incredible Record Smashers’ assembly pack

RESOURCE MADE BY: Usborne

BOOK: ‘The Incredible Record Smashers’ by Jenny Pearson

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 8+

PERFECT FOR: An assembly on the importance of being kind, happiness, mental health and wellbeing

RESOURCE MADE BY: Usborne

BOOK: ‘The Unstoppable Letty Pegg’ by Iszi Lawrence

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Displaying a poster on the unstoppable suffragettes

BOOK: ‘Billie Swift Takes Flight’ by Iszi Lawrence

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: A WWII poster to display in your classroom or library

BOOK: ‘The Space We’re In’, ‘October, October’, and ‘The Light in Everything’ by Katya Balen

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Printable posters

BOOK: ‘Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts’ by Katie & Kevin Tsang

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for a spooky, fun adventure story; dealing with issues of bullying and diversity; learning about Chinese culture; creating tension and drama; creative writing opportunities including scriptwriting, recounts and instructions.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘A Glasshouse of Stars’ by Shirley Marr

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 8+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of big feelings, imagination, self expression, communication, displacement, heritage, celebrating difference and more

RESOURCES CREATED BY: SHAPES for Schools

BOOK: ‘Edie Eckhart’ by Rosie Jones

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes such as inclusion, celebrating differences, disabilities, friendship and identity

RESOURCES MADE BY: SHAPES for Schools

BOOK: ‘The Way To Impossible Island’ by Sophie Kirtley

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of the natural world, gender equality, myths and legends, hopes and dreams

RESOURCES CREATED BY: SHAPES for Schools

BOOK: ‘Digger and Me’ by Ros Roberts

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Comprehension questions and cross-curricular activities around ‘Digger and Me’

RESOURCE MADE BY: Little Tiger Group

BOOK: ‘Twitch’ by M.G. Leonard

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Comprehension questions and cross-curricular activities around ‘Twitch’

RESOURCES MADE BY: The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE). These resources have been made to provide schools with ideas to develop comprehension and cross-curricular activities around this text. CLPE provide a wide range free teaching resources for primary schools. Please visit www.clpe.org.uk to find out more.

BOOK: ‘You Are Awesome’ by Matthew Syed

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Discussion questions, extra activities and further reading suggestions

RESOURCES MADE BY: Hachette

BOOK: ‘Maria’s Island’ by Victoria Hislop

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

RESOURCES MADE BY: The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE). These resources have been made to provide schools with ideas to develop comprehension and cross-curricular activities around this text. CLPE provide a wide range free teaching resources for primary schools. Please visit www.clpe.org.uk to find out more.

BOOK: ‘The Lightning Catcher’ by Clare Weze

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of home, weird weather, incredible creatures and adventure writing

RESOURCES CREATED BY: SHAPES for Schools

BOOK: ‘Pop!’ by Mitch Johnson

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring environmental issues, sustainable design, global citizenship and more

RESOURCE MADE BY: Hachette

BOOK: ‘The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates’ by Jenny Pearson

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 8+

PERFECT FOR: Writing newspaper articles, exploring themes of being ‘proud’ and what makes a superhero, links to reading, writing PSHE, Art, Design & Technology and drama.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Usborne

BOOK: ‘Climate Action’ by Georgina Stevens

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Learning about the causes of climate change and how it is affecting our world

RESOURCE MADE BY: Little Tiger Press

BOOK: ‘Cardboard Cowboys’ by Brian Conaghan

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 10+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of bullying, body confidence, homelessness, unexpected friendships and more

RESOURCES CREATED BY: SHAPES for Schools

BOOK: ‘Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going’ by Clare Balding

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of patience, finding your voice, embracing challenges and developing resilience

RESOURCE MADE BY: Hachette

BOOK: ‘The Storm Keeper’ trilogy by Catherine Doyle

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Descriptive writing, creating mythical creatures, writing about memories and using the five senses, plus links to art & design, history, geography and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: SHAPES for schools

BOOK: ‘Fantastically Great Women: Scientists and their Stories’ by Kate Pankhurst

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Learning about female scientists and discovering things that are out of this world…

RESOURCES MADE BY: SHAPES for schools

BOOK: ‘The Weather Weaver’ by Tamsin Mori

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 8+

PERFECT FOR: Designing book covers, creating your own myths and legends, researching cloud types, writing diary entries

RESOURCE MADE BY: UCLan Publishing

BOOK: ‘The Shark Caller’ by Zillah Bethell

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+

PERFECT FOR: Studying themes of identity, home, religion and rituals, sharks, Papa New Guinea, the ocean, grief, loss and more

RESOURCE MADE BY: SHAPES for schools

CLASSROOM RESOURCES

BOOK: ‘Strangeworlds Travel Agency’ by L.D. Lapinski

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 8+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes such as travel and exploration, magic, world building and environmental issues

RESOURCE MADE BY: Hachette

BOOK: ‘The Night Bus Hero’ by Onjali Q. Rauf

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 9+