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How to Create a Beastly Monster by Jack Meggitt-Phillips

Published: Fri 20th October 2023

Jack Meggitt-Phillips, author of The Beast and the Bethany books, writes a guest blog on how to create your very own monster!

By Jack Meggitt-Phillips | Activities, Author, Competitions, Fiction, Kids, Writing Tips

The Big Halloween Blog!

Published: Fri 13th October 2023

Halloween is here! We've put all of our amazing resources into one big blog including a Halloween Hunt and spooky poetry tips.

By Jenni Harrison | Competitions, Event, Holiday activities, Kids, Recommended Reads, Games, Halloween

Summer Literacy: Fun Creative Writing Activities for Kids in the Summer Holidays

Published: Mon 7th August 2023

Keep your children entertained over the summer holidays with these fun activities that will engage and inspire them whilst supporting literacy learning.

By Jenni Harrison | Activities, Annual Showcase, Book Reviews, Competitions, Holiday activities, Kids, SPaG Monsters

Create your own Impossible Ice Cream Challenge ???

Published: Fri 3rd February 2023

We have a fun and creative challenge for you! Inspired by the book "The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams" by Shane Hegarty.

By Callum Elsom | Activities, Author, Holiday activities, Kids

Hayley Hoskins Guest Blog - The Whisperling

Published: Fri 4th November 2022

Hayley Hoskins gives us an inside look on all things 'The Whisperling'. From where the idea for the book came from through to a description of the published book! Plus a fun writing challenge for you at the end of the read...

By Hayley Hoskins | Activities, Author, Guest Blog

Halloween Writing Challenge from Eva Frantz

Published: Fri 28th October 2022

We have a spooky challenge for you this Halloween! Inspired by the book "The Mystery of Raspberry Hill" by Eva Frantz...

By Callum Elsom | Activities, Author

Creative Writing Tips: How to Write a Book Review

Published: Fri 30th September 2022

Ever thought about writing a book review but unsure where to start? Here are our top tips for writing a book review, with practical advice for budding young writers - why not give it a try?

By Lynsey | Activities, Book Reviews, Top Tips, Writing Tips

Creative Writing Tips: How to Write a Script

Published: Mon 22nd August 2022

Ever thought about writing a script but not sure where to start? Here's Jenni's top tips for script writing, with practical advice for budding young writers - why not give it a try?

By Jenni Harrison | Activities, Annual Showcase, Holiday activities, Top Tips, Writing Tips

Creative Writing Tips: How to Write an Article

Published: Mon 15th August 2022

Ever thought about writing an article but not sure where to start? Here's Jenni's top tips for writing articles, with practical advice for budding young writers - why not give it a try?

By Jenni Harrison | Holiday activities, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Annual Showcase