Category: World Book Day

Extreme Reading Competition at Merry Hill

Where is the most extreme place you have ever read a book? Whether it is up a tree, on top of a mountain or stood on your head – we want your photos! Your challenge is to take a photo of yourself reading somewhere extreme and send it to school via your class email by …

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Look Up! by Nathan Byron

When you dream big, anything can happen… Meet Rocket, stargazer extraordinaire! She’s on a mission to show everyone a spectacular sight.. But will they LOOK UP in time to see it? Choose this story to hear the inspiring tale of Rocket  – a young girl on a mission. During a time where many of us …

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Muhammad Ali

When he was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen. He wanted to fight the thief, but a policeman told him to learn how to box first. After training hard in the gym, Muhammad developed a strong jab and an even stronger work ethic. His smart thinking and talking earned him the greatest title in …

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Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted by Mairi Hedderwick

Katie Morag is mightily put out when her new baby sister is born and grabs all the limelight. She is so cross that she even kicks her trusty old one-eyed teddy bear into the sea in a fit of rage! But she soon starts to regret what she’s done and misses dear old ted dreadfully. …

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The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali

With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It’s the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it’s her older sister Asiya’s first day of hijab – a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But …

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