Award-winning children's author of Slugboy Saves the World, plus full-time primary school teacher. Rep'd by Kate Scarborough @TyildS
Scotland
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The main theme of Slugboy Saves the World is #resilience.
Slugboy is the world's worst #superhero, but he always does his best and never gives up.
A great class read for #KS2 classes after #lockdown!
Also hilarious and action-packed!
#FFBWednesday
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What’s the funniest MG book you’ve ever read?
Looking for something that’s going to have my Year 6 class rolling around the floor laughing!
@mrTteaching @BookSuperhero2 @Sarah_and_Books @TJGriffiths @SerenaKPatel @RobCrossley4 @one_to_read @mrsd_bookshelf @KateHeap1 @MrEPrimary @signe_rudovica @smerchant13 @erinlynhamilton @jacquiS21 @karen_wallee @Lou_Bookmarks
Mornin all!
Looking for book recommendations for a group of Year 6 children. Boys and girls. Needing some small group support to help develop their reading skills. Thinking something funny and fast-paced, with reasonably short chapters.
All suggestions much appreciated, thanks!
@smerchant13 @TJGriffiths @KateHeap1 @SlatteryMr @stoomio @Alibrarylady @jacquiS21 @mrsd_bookshelf @MrsKirstBarrett @lucasjmaxwell @scottishbktrust @MrEPrimary @one_to_read @BookSuperhero2 @RuddickRichard @richreadalot @rcharlesworth @MissNCleveland @booksfortopics @roaringreads
Loved the book launch for Skyfleet: March of the Mutabugs tonight.
Amazing action-packed reading of ch.1 - mutant cockroaches vs. fighter jets!
Great host, brilliant 80s cartoon quiz and fab to hear from James about the book’s phenomenal illustrations!
@strangelymagic
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🚀🛩️ Skyfleet: March of the Mutabugs — out tomorrow!
Join Amberley and her Ric as they attempt to fix the Firehawk and help the Skyfleet fend off a mutant bug swarm that plagues their home. A thrilling MG adventure! 💥
👉 amzn.to/3YRe7gi
@strangelymagic @jb_illustrates
ALT Cover of Skyfleet: March of the Mutabugs on a yellow background
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Like the sound of a middle grade fantasy with amazing aeroplanes, giant bugs & lots of adventure? Join me,
@ErinLynHamilton & @TinyTreeBooks for the online launch of Skyfleet: March of the Mutabugs at 7pm, 23rd Oct! Sign up: bit.ly/3TQ6FP9 @jb_illustrates @The_WriteReads
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🚨HAPPY HILLS GIVEAWAY 🚨
@simonkids_UK have given me 2 sets of the Happy Hills series to win 🤩
To enter:
📖 Follow @sophyhenn
📖 Like & share this post
📖 Tag a friend for an extra entry
UK only. Closes 20/10/24 at 7pm. Good luck 🤞
My P7 / Year 6 class are really looking forward to learning about WW2 next term, so I want to kick off the topic with a bang and get off to the most engaging, most exciting start.
Any suggestions, please? Thanks!
#Year6 #teachertwitter #edutwitter #worldwar2 #school
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Remember this last year? When 13,576 kids across Scotland read Scottish children's books at the same time, to celebrate St Andrew's Day?
DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES - we're doing it again! And as St Andrew's Day falls on a Saturday, we are going for FRIDAY 29TH NOVEMBER.
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Book Giveaway!
Thanks to @simonkids_UK & @nicwilkinsonpr, TWO winners will receive a set of the Happy Hills #graphicnovel series!
🍄Tag a Friend
🐱RT
🦄FW @sophyhenn & @KateHeap1
🐲Closes 8pm 16.10.24 (UK only)
Today I'm celebrating the publication of the second brilliant book in the Happy Hills graphic novel series by the incredibly talented @sophyhenn - Happy Hills: Knick Knacks Attack!
Come back after school for a fantastic giveaway!
@simonkids_UK
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Two phenomenal books from Irish authors, both dealing with loss and family, both with fabulous settings, terrifying, sinister villains, engaging protagonists and exciting, magical adventures.
Looking forward to reading more from Catherine Doyle and Pádraig Kenny.
Watched Hot Fuzz last night for the first times in YEARS. Forgot how BRILLIANT it is! Absolutely hilarious. Crazy this came out 17 years ago…
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Today is #BookshopDay, a perfect time to start supporting local independent bookshops. There are over 250 children's bookshops listed on the map below so there's bound to be one in your area. They'll be able to make some fantastic book recommendations. padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/readin…
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Happy #BookshopDay! Here's to the mighty handful of Indie Bookshops in Edinburgh - why not pay a visit to @PortyBooks, @argonaut_books, @GoldenHareBooks, @tweetwronger, @Lighthousebks, @EdinburghBooks, @tillsbooks & other wee, hidden gems if books are your bag... @booksaremybag
Fast-paced, futuristic, science-fiction fun!
Love the dystopian Edinburgh setting & the timely, eco-themed premise of life under an all-encompassing, unforgiving toxic cloud. Characters are brilliant. Action scenes are amazing. Kids will love this. Cannot recommend highly enough!
Fab visit to @Wstones_Perth this week. Lovely shop & many thanks to the brilliant book seller - very knowledgeable, made terrific recommendations and kept the kiddos entertained with activity sheets & Pokémon cards.
6YO left with another Isadora Moon to add to her collection!
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You're invited to the 'Skyfleet: March of the Mutabugs' online launch!
October 23rd 2024. Live on Zoom from 7pm w/ author @strangelymagic.
Hosted by @erinlynhamilton
Sign up here: bit.ly/3TQ6FP9
ALT promotional graphic for the Skyfleet: March of the Mutabugs online launch event
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📚A group of authors, educators, and publishers has called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to prioritise children's reading for pleasure. With a decline in reading habits post-pandemic, they urge for a national reading strategy to support literacy.
👉 buff.ly/4eH1JUC
