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  • Magpie Girl - Creative Writing Activity

    Magpie Girl is inspired by myths and folklore. Write your own story inspired by these tales.

    Key Stages: KS2, KS3
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  • Girls of Dark Divine Discussion Notes

    Engage with this series of discussion questions about E.V. Wood's enthralling debut Gothic fantasy Girls of Dark Divine.

    Key Stages: KS4
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  • The Girl, the Ghost and the Lost Name Teaching Resource Pack

    In this resource pack for The Girl, the Ghost and the Lost Name, you will find extras from the book with discussion questions. There are also activities and video challenges from the author, Reece Carter.

    Key Stages: KS2, KS3
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  • The Book of Stolen Dreams Teaching Resource Pack

    Four themes from The Book of Stolen Dreams for that teachers can get their students to complete as tasks. 

    Key Stages: KS2
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  • Kids of 2020 Letter Writing Project

    Why is 2020 such a significant year in our history? Encourage your pupils to think about the impact of the events of 2020 through discussion questions, letter writing, creating a collage and more.

    Key Stages: KS2, KS3
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  • A Darkness of Dragons
    A thematic exploration of the novel that encourages students to analyse key literary devices and respond creatively to the text – great for KS3.
    Key Stages: KS3
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  • The Train to Impossible Places
    Get to grips with letter writing through a fun range of activities that encourage pupils to consider purpose, audience and format, all with the help of fictional Postmaster Wilmot – ideal for KS2 and KS3.
    Key Stages: KS2, KS3
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  • The House With Chicken Legs
    Reading group questions covering key themes including loss, journeys, culture and destiny, and a creative task aimed at KS2 and KS3.
    Key Stages: KS2, KS3
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  • The Peculiar Peggs of Riddling Woods
    These KS2 literacy focused resources explore the genre of fairytales through comprehension questions and activities including reading by torchlight, creating suspense and mystery and sending postcards from peculiar dreams.
    Key Stages: KS2
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  • The Wild Folk
    Explore key themes including nature, humanity, strength, prejudice and freedom through discussion and analysis tasks and creative activities – aimed at KS3.
    Key Stages: KS3
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