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The Sky Beneath the Stone Blog Tour

Posted on 02/03/22 in Books, Fun Stuff

Ivy North is an adventurer and expert map reader, who can pitch a tent in four minutes flat. There’s just one problem. She’s afraid to go outside. Whe …

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Features for Teachers: The Sky Beneath the Stone

Posted on 26/02/22 in Books, Features for Teachers

Adventures Through the Portal Nature, art, map reading and storytelling activities; are you looking for rewarding reading resources that your pupils w …

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The Sky Beneath the Stone Poster

Posted on 14/02/22 in Books, Features for Teachers, Fun Stuff, Posters

Looking for something to brighten up your classroom, library or child’s bedroom? Download our free, printable The Sky Beneath the Stone poster, featur …

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The Sky Beneath the Stone Map

Posted on 14/02/22 in Books, Fun Stuff

Discover Underfell! Ivy North is an adventurer and expert map reader who can pitch a tent in four minutes flat. There’s just one problem. She’s afraid …

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Standing out from the crowd:

Posted on 18/11/21 in The Kelpies Prize

Kelpies Prize for Illustration submission tips to impress the judges! Entrants to the Kelpies Prize for Illustration are asked to submit five illustra …

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What is a synopsis…

Posted on 12/11/21 in The Kelpies Prize

… and how do I write one? As part of the Kelpies Prize for Writing, we ask entrants to send us a synopsis for a book they have written or could writ …

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Discover our Spooky Reads!

Posted on 29/10/21 in Books, Folk and Fairy Tales, Fun Stuff, Lari Don

Do you like scary stories? We do! (Well, nothing TOO scary…) This selection of some of our favourite spooky reads features magic, mystery, ghosts an …

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Secrets of the Last Merfolk: Video Extract

Posted on 26/07/21 in Books, Extract, Fun Stuff, Video

“They gave you the box, they gave me the key. The merfolk exist, and they want us to find them…” In the quiet seaside town of Dunlyre, new friends F …

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Features for Teachers: Velda the Awesomest Viking

Posted on 28/05/21 in Extract, Features for Teachers, Fun Stuff, Launches and Events

Are you ready for an AWESOME adventure? Well, ARE YOU? Velda is a small girl with a BIG axe, and a BIGGER attitude! Join her on her quest as she makes …

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Features for Teachers: Secrets of the Last Merfolk

Posted on 13/05/21 in Features for Teachers, Lindsay Littleson

Are you looking for rewarding reading resources that your pupils will relish? Then why not try this great resource pack for Secrets of the Last Merfol …

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