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Super STEM

Super STEM

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths and we think these subjects are super! We have created a list of our favourite STEM books, filled with lots of fun activities and ideas, to help you get as excited about STEM books as us…. read more

10 April 2018

Have an egg-cellent Easter break!

Have an egg-cellent Easter break!

The Easter holidays are here!

There's plenty to keep you busy right here on the Summer Reading Challenge website:

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26 March 2018

Happy Reading! Books to make you smile

Happy Reading! Books to make you smile

With all of the cold weather at home, and work at school, you may feel a little on the grumpy side.

On the 20th March it is the International Day of Happiness and to help you get into the spirit we have created a list of books that will help … read more

1 March 2018

World Book Day 2018: £1 Books

World Book Day 2018: £1 Books

There's not long to go now until World Book Day on Thursday 1st March

Will you be dressing up as your fave book character, or celebrating at school or the library?

There are ten brilliant books made specially for World Book Day and each one … read more

22 February 2018

Enter the Wicked Young Writer Awards

Enter the Wicked Young Writer Awards

Do you like writing your own stories? Then this is the creative competition for you!

The Wicked Young Writer Awards give you the chance to win some amazing prizes.

All you have to do is submit an original piece of creative writing of up to … read more

12 February 2018

How are you spending this half term?

How are you spending this half term?

Are you looking forward to a whole week off school?!

There’s lots of fun to be had right here on the Summer Reading Challenge website…

Tell us about your pets and their special skills for your chance to win a set of hilarious Piggy Handsom… read more

7 February 2018

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