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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

6 Top Tips For Getting Over Writer's Block
Published: Tue 31st January 2023
In this post we share 6 tried and tested methods for getting over writer's block (and one weird bonus trick). So, if you’re stuck with your writing, give these a try!
By Ross | Kids, Toolkit, Top Tips, Writing Tips

Death Cloud (Sherlock Holmes: The Legend Begins Series #1) by Andrew Lane
Published: Sun 20th November 2022
Read Verushka's in-depth book review of this compelling story...
By Verushka Anand | Book Reviews, Kids

The Kane Chronicles: The Serpents Shadow by Rick Riordan
Published: Sun 13th November 2022
Read Thomas' review of this amazing book!
By Thomas Whitting | Book Reviews, Kids, Libraries

As Long As The Lemon Trees Grow By Zoulfah Katouh
Published: Sun 9th October 2022
Check out Mariam's review of this YA page-turner...
By Mariam Zaheer | Book Reviews, Family, Kids, Teachers

Free Summer Holiday Activities for Kids
Published: Mon 15th August 2022
A huge bundle of free summer holiday activities for young writers aged 4-12... get creative, be inspired, have fun!
By Lynsey | Activities, Family, Guest Blog, Holiday activities, Kids, Parents, SPaG Monsters, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Annual Showcase

7 Top Tips for Young Writers from Author Lesley Parr
Published: Tue 19th July 2022
Lesley Parr, Boase Award nominated author of 'The Valley of Lost Secrets' has given her top 7 writing tips for budding authors...
By Lesley Parr | Author, Guest Blog, Kids, Top Tips, Writing Tips