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Features for Teachers: The Edge of the Silver Sea

Posted on 29/08/24 in Features for Teachers, Fun Stuff

Creative writing, art and environmental activities: are you looking for rewarding reading resources that your pupils will relish? Then why not try thi …

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Behind the Folklore at the Edge of the Silver Sea

Posted on 12/08/24 in Books, Fun Stuff, Guest posts

“One of the last places in the world where the human and fey realms still overlap…” Myths and stories about the fey — or fae, fay, faeries, fairies …

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The Edge of the Silver Sea: Character Art Activity

Posted on 06/08/24 in Features for Teachers, Fun Stuff

Character Art Activity Sheets When you meet a new character in a book, do you immediately start to form a picture in your head or what they look like? …

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Meet the Characters at the Edge of the Silver Sea

Posted on 05/08/24 in Books, Fun Stuff, Guest posts

“An island all alone at the edge of the silver sea. In a place like this, anything could happen…” Forced to move to the remote island of Roscoe, Bla …

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It’s Summer Time!

Posted on 20/06/24 in Books, Fun Stuff

Summer in Scotland means plenty of extra daylight hours – ideal for getting lost in a good book! Read on to explore our spectacular collection of deli …

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Author Interview: Lindsay Littleson

Posted on 21/05/24 in Authors, Lindsay Littleson

Ice Cream Boy is the latest heart-warming novel from Lindsay Littleson, author of Carnegie-nominated Guardians of the Wild Unicorns. Full of authentic …

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Ice Cream Boy: Teacher’s Resource Pack

Posted on 16/04/24 in Features for Teachers

Are you looking for rewarding reading resources that your pupils will relish? Then why not try this great resource pack for Ice Cream Boy by Lindsay L …

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Exploring Scotland’s Past with David MacPhail

Posted on 08/09/23 in Books, Fun Stuff, Guest posts

10 Free Historical Sites Perfect for Family Adventures Days out with the kids can cost an arm and a leg, but it doesn’t have to cost a penny. Let chil …

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Cloudlanders Activity Pack

Posted on 01/09/23 in Features for Teachers

Come for the giant mushroom, stay for the exciting and entertaining activity pack based on Cloudlanders! The Cloudlanders Activity Pack has been creat …

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Cloudlanders Top Trumps!

Posted on 01/09/23 in Features for Teachers, Fun Stuff

Get to know the Cloudlanders characters with these downloadable “top trumps” cards! Print and play with the pre-filled cards featuring the six main ch …

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