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Welcome to The Reading Jackdaw. I hope to feed hungry readers and create an appetite for reading through a range of reading resources, book lists, recommendations, reviews, expertise, support and creativity.

Welcome to The Reading Jackdaw. I hope to feed hungry readers and create an appetite for reading through a range of reading resources, book lists, recommendations, reviews, expertise, support and creativity.
Summer Reading Challenge
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Summer Reading Challenge

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Travel the world or stay at home try this Summer Reading Challenge for any age, simply read a book linked to the various summer holiday activities. Download the accompanying booklist for ideas of what to read.
Olympic Sports Fiction Book List  YR to 14+
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Olympic Sports Fiction Book List YR to 14+

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A comprehensive list of fiction to match over half of the Olympic sports at Paris 2024. For all school ages from Reception to 14+ this list includes information on Olympians and Paralympians who have written fiction and will complement any Olympic display that you are planning for the library or classroom.
My Bookshelf- Template
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My Bookshelf- Template

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A fun template for readers to fill in with their favourite reads, current reads, this term’s reads or whatever books they would like to use.
Book Quest 12+
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Book Quest 12+

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24 Book related challenges, activities and questions that require no previous reading, perfect for a class or group activity in the classroom or library. Get them to complete a line, a diagonal or a full house for added entertainment.
Book Quest (9-12)
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Book Quest (9-12)

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A book quest for 9 to 12 year olds that does not necessarily require the pupil to have read the books so perfect for class or group activities. Individuals or groups can work at researching a line, diagonal or a full house.
Book Quest 14+
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Book Quest 14+

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24 Book related challenges, activities and questions that require no previous reading, perfect for a class or group activity in the classroom or library. Get them to complete a line, a diagonal or a full house for added entertainment.
Year 7 Fiction Menus, Sept 2024 starters
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Year 7 Fiction Menus, Sept 2024 starters

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A Year 7 Fiction Menu designed specifically for your 2024 Y7 starters to taste some of the best fiction around. Designed in the style of a restaurant menu it has 6 categories and is a 6 sided, free standing resource. The 2023 starter Fiction Menu is also included for free and so the 2 Menus include 60 titles to choose from. Simply print in landscape double sided on the short side and fold. The 2024 menu categories are: Starters: shorter reads School Snacks: fiction set in school A Taste of the Past: Historical fiction A Feast of Fantasy: Fantasy, Sci-fi & Horror World Cuisine: Fiction set in places other than the UK Chef’s Choice: Some of my favourite titles If you are looking for other booklists for Y7&8 check out https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/45-books-to-rock-your-world-year-7-and-8-booklist-13001793
Ooops You Got Caught Reading certificates
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Ooops You Got Caught Reading certificates

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Fun certificates to reward reading for pleasure where you might not necessarily expect it, award a small prize along with the certificate when you find a child reading in the playground, walking around school, in the lunch queue. I have found that they start reading in the hope to be caught!