The Hunger Games
Now a major motion picture
Read the books before you see the film.
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Start your We Are Writers book today!
Turn your pupils into published authors this World Book Day
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3 January 2012
Dystopian adventure triumphs for debut author
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28 November 2011
CBBC TV series wins fourth Children’s BAFTA
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Author of the month
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.
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Book of the month
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
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Anything can happen in Henry’s House.
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A drowning land holds a dark secret, in The Well Between the Worlds.
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An underground comic becomes a little too convincing in Malice.
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The Hunger Games: winning will make you famous, losing will cost your life.
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The multi-award-winning series by Philip Reeve.
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The Joshua Files: one boy, one deadly prophecy, one heart-stopping adventure.
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It's squishy, it's squelchy and sometimes it smells…it's brand new Horrible Science.
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Ways to Live Forever: a powerful story of making every minute count for a lifetime.
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Tom Becker's award-winning supernatural suspense thriller, Darkside.
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More gruesome than you can possibly imagine – the wicked world of Horrible Histories.
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Fast-paced football action and off-pitch drama! Follow Jamie Johnson straight to the premier league.
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They're rich. They're famous. They're glamorous... And they're only two feet tall!
This month
January 2012
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Monday 23
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Tuesday 24
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Wednesday 25
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Thursday 26
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Friday 27
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Saturday 28
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Sunday 29
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Chinese New Year
The start of the Chinese Year of the Dragon, this is the biggest public holiday of the Chinese year, lasting three days.
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Winston Churchill dies (1965)
On this day in 1965, Sir Winston Churchill, former Primer Minister, died at the age of 90.
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Burns' Night
Burns suppers are held to celebrate the life and work of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns, born on this date in 1759. Take a look at our Burns activities and resources.
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Australia Day
The national day of Australia marks the date on which the First Fleet from Britain landed at Sydney Cove in 1788.
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Holocaust Memorial Day
Today is a day to remember all those who lost their lives in genocide. Discover the poignant story of the Kindertransport that carried thousands of Jewish children to safety.
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Challenger
On this day in 1986, the American space shuttle, Challenger, exploded just over a minute into its flight. Its crew included teacher Christa McAuliffe.
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Food Allergy & Intolerance Week
Ending today, this week aims to raise awareness of diet and allergy issues. www.allergyuk.org
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January 2012 / February 2012
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Monday 30
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Tuesday 31
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Wednesday 01
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Thursday 02
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Friday 03
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Saturday 04
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Sunday 05
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Charles I is beheaded
On this day, in 1649, King Charles I was beheaded in Whitehall, in front of the Banqueting House. It was reported that he wore two shirts to prevent the cold weather causing shivers that the crowd may have mistaken for weakness or fear.
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National Bug Busting Day
Today is one of three annual dates devoted to clearing up headlice! More at www.chc.org
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Grow Your own Potatoes
Last week to register for FREE GYOP growing kit. Find out more about getting involved at www.potatoes
forschools.org.uk
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World Wetlands Day
Visit this website for more information on wetlands
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UNICEF’s Day for Change
This year aims to help change the lives of children in Uganda. www.unicef.org.uk/
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End of National Storytelling Week
Introduce children to the pleasure of storytelling this week. www.sfs.org.uk/
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National Heart Month
Support the British Heart Foundation’s awareness month by wearing red! Find out more at www.bhf.org.uk
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February 2012
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Monday 06
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Tuesday 07
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Wednesday 08
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Thursday 09
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Friday 10
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Saturday 11
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Sunday 12
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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
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Charles Dickens's Birthday
Famous author of many works including Oliver was born on this day in 1812.
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Nirvana Day
Also known as Parinirvana, on this day Buddhists remember the death of the Buddha, when he reached Nirvana.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Charles Darwin born (1809)
Charles Darwin – the naturalist who first described the process of evolution was born on this day in 1809. Darwin resources.
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February 2012
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Monday 13
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Tuesday 14
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Wednesday 15
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Thursday 16
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Friday 17
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Saturday 18
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Sunday 19
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Catherine Howard executed
On this day in 1542, Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII of England, was executed.
Check out our Tudor resources.
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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.
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English Decimal Currency (1971)
On this day in 1971, decimal currency was introduced to Britain.
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First British cheque written
Today is the 350th anniversary of the first cheque to be written.
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National Nest Box Week
Get involved with the conservation of birds in your local area between 14–21 February. www.bto.org
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Discovery of Pluto
The dwarf planet was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh in 1930. Originally thought to be a planet, it was reclassified in 2006.
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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.
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