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The Highway Rat

Brand new from the creators of The Gruffalo

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Horrible Histories World

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The Hunger Games

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Read the books before you see the film.

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Scholastic News

3 January 2012

Blood Red Road wins the 2011 Costa Children’s Book Award

Dystopian adventure triumphs for debut author

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28 November 2011

Another gong for Horrible Histories

CBBC TV series wins fourth Children’s BAFTA

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Author of the month

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Ally Kennen

She’s descended from bare-knuckle boxers, and once fell in a septic tank…

A master of off-beat thrillers for teens, Ally Kennen is back this month with another electrifying adventure, Bullet Boys.

Find out more about Ally Kennen

Book of the month

Bullet Boys

Bullet Boys

This month sees the publication of a new dark and quirky thriller from Ally Kennen, author of BEAST and QUARRY.

In Bullet Boys, three friends, a group of soldiers and a cache of buried weapons form a deadly combination.

Find out more about Bullet Boys

Exciting mini-sites

  • Henry’s House

    Anything can happen in Henry’s House.

  • The Well Between the Worlds

    A drowning land holds a dark secret, in The Well Between the Worlds.

  • Malice

    An underground comic becomes a little too convincing in Malice.

  • The Hunger Games

    The Hunger Games: winning will make you famous, losing will cost your life.

  • Mortal Engines

    The multi-award-winning series by Philip Reeve.

  • The Joshua Files

    The Joshua Files: one boy, one deadly prophecy, one heart-stopping adventure.

  • Horrible Science

    It's squishy, it's squelchy and sometimes it smells…it's brand new Horrible Science.

  • Ways to Live Forever

    Ways to Live Forever: a powerful story of making every minute count for a lifetime.

  • Darkside

    Tom Becker's award-winning supernatural suspense thriller, Darkside.

  • Horrible Histories

    More gruesome than you can possibly imagine – the wicked world of Horrible Histories.

  • The Kick Off

    Fast-paced football action and off-pitch drama! Follow Jamie Johnson straight to the premier league.

  • The Minivers

    They're rich. They're famous. They're glamorous... And they're only two feet tall!

  • The Phoenix Files

    There are 100 days left until the end of the world...

This month

February 2012

Monday 06 Tuesday 07 Wednesday 08 Thursday 09 Friday 10 Saturday 11 Sunday 12
Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne

Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne

On this day in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne. Have you seen The Queen one of our Scholastic Readers
Charles Dickens's Birthday

Charles Dickens's Birthday

Famous author of many works including Oliver was born on this day in 1812.
Nirvana Day

Nirvana Day

Also known as Parinirvana, on this day Buddhists remember the death of the Buddha, when he reached Nirvana.
Prince Charles announces engagement

Prince Charles announces engagement

On this day in 2005, Clarence House announced the engagement of Charles, the Prince of Wales and heir to the throne, to Camilla Parker-Bowles
Chess champion loses to a computer

Chess champion loses to a computer

On this day in 1996, after three hours, world chess champion Gary Kasparov loses the first game of a six-game match against Deep Blue, an IBM computer.
Nelson Mandela released from prison (1990)

Nelson Mandela released from prison (1990)

South African anti-apartheid campaigner, Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years. Find out more about Mandela.
Charles Darwin born (1809)

Charles Darwin born (1809)

Charles Darwin – the naturalist who first described the process of evolution was born on this day in 1809. Darwin resources.

February 2012

Monday 13 Tuesday 14 Wednesday 15 Thursday 16 Friday 17 Saturday 18 Sunday 19
Catherine Howard executed

Catherine Howard executed

On this day in 1542, Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII of England, was executed. Check out our Tudor resources.
Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day

A day on which we celebrate love and friendship by giving each other cards and gifts. Find ideas for Valentine’s Day activities.
English Decimal Currency (1971)

English Decimal Currency (1971)

On this day in 1971, decimal currency was introduced to Britain.
First British cheque written

First British cheque written

Today is the 350th anniversary of the first cheque to be written.
National Nest Box Week

National Nest Box Week

Get involved with the conservation of birds in your local area between 14–21 February. www.bto.org
Discovery of Pluto

Discovery of Pluto

The dwarf planet was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh in 1930. Originally thought to be a planet, it was reclassified in 2006.
Thomas Edison patents the phonograph

Thomas Edison patents the phonograph

Thomas Edison patented the phonograph on this day in 1878. It was the first device for recording and playing back sounds.

February 2012

Monday 20 Tuesday 21 Wednesday 22 Thursday 23 Friday 24 Saturday 25 Sunday 26
Edward VI is Crowned King of England

Edward VI is Crowned King of England

On this day, in 1547, Edward VI was crowned the King of England at the age of nine in Westminster Abbey.
Shrove Tuesday

Shrove Tuesday

Also known as Pancake Day, rich foods are used up to prepare for fasting during Lent, which lasts for 40 days.
Start of Lent

Start of Lent

Today is Ash Wednesday and signals the start of Lent. Some people give up a luxury during this time.
Samuel Pepys born (1633)

Samuel Pepys born (1633)

Samuel Pepys, famous for his diaries, and an eye-witness to the Great Fire of London, was born on this day in 1633.
Birth of Kellogg

Birth of Kellogg

On this day in 1852, co-inventor of the breakfast cereal staple, corn flakes, John Harvey Kellogg was born.
Sir Christopher Wren

Sir Christopher Wren

Sir Christopher Wren British architect, astronomer, and geometrician died this day in 1632.
'Buffalo Bill' born (1846)

'Buffalo Bill' born (1846)

On this date in 1846 William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody, American cowboy, frontier explorer and showman was born.

February 2012 / March 2012

Monday 27 Tuesday 28 Wednesday 29 Thursday 01 Friday 02 Saturday 03 Sunday 04
Fairtrade Fortnight

Fairtrade Fortnight

From today until 11 March, find out more about what Fairtrade means. Check out www.fairtrade.org.uk
Kalevala Day (Finland)

Kalevala Day (Finland)

Named so after the epic poem compiled from Finnish folklore by Elias Lönnrot, Kalevala Day is a celebration of Finnish Culture.
Leap year day!

Leap year day!

Today is a special extra day that only occurs once every four years. This keeps our calendar and astronomical years aligned.
St David's Day

St David's Day

Commemorating the patron saint of Wales, on this day a number of parades take place throughout the country. Find out more about St David’s Day in our online resource bank.
National Doodle Day!

National Doodle Day!

Invite your class to do a doodle to raise money for Epilepsy Action. www.national doodleday.org.uk doodleday.org.uk
The Barbican

The Barbican

On this day in 1982, Queen Elizabeth opened the Barbican Centre in London. Visit the Barbican education website.
Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

On this day in 1975, this legend of silent film received a knighthood.

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