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The Last Resort by Erin Entrada Kelly Cover art by Alex Eckman-Lawn © Scholastic Inc., 2025 Now that October has arrived, the heating is coming on in the morning, the days are getting shorter and – of course – Hallowe&#8217…

A spooky middle grade story, perfect for Spooky Season, The Last Resort by Erin Entrada Kelly finds Lila trying to solve the murder of her Grandpa Clem after his ghost pays her a visit. Out now from @scholasticuk.bsky.social

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Medusa Gorgon's Bad Hair Day by Bethany Walker I Am Reading: Medusa Gorgon's Bad Hair Day by Bethany Walker

This week #IAmReading MEDUSA GORGON'S BAD HAIR DAY by #BethanyWalker, illustrated by @katieabey.bsky.social – godly shenanigans meet 21st century school drama in this funny and lovely tale. Fans of Loki, check it out!

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#ThisShatteredPromise is on tour! @sharadakeats.bsky.social has been going into schools to chat all things worldbuilding. The students have created some amazing worlds inspired by the fantasy & dystopian world of Sharada's books!

Thank you to all the wonderful school librarians for hosting!

Obsessed with Taylor Swift's new album, The Life of a Showgirl? Then you'll love The Taylors and The Taylors Version (Love Stories)! 🧡

A brand-new series following four best friends as they navigate starting school, getting Eras tour tickets, and romantic drama.

The Terrible Trio: The (Not So) Superheroes by Swapna Haddow, illustrated by Minky Stapleton Cover illustration © Minky Stapleton, 2025 When emails come offering me books to read and review, there are some titles that need a little bit of consideration and there are others to which I immed…

Brilliantly funny, The Terrible Trio: The (Not So) Superheroes is the 1st in a hilarious new #KidsGN series from @swapnahaddow.bsky.social & Minky Stapleton. Out now for KS2 readers from @scholasticuk.bsky.social

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Greek Myths, Folktales and Legends by Vicki Psarias-Broadbent Cover illustration © Paula Zorite, 2025 Today’s young readers are perhaps just as likely now to encounter the characters from ancient Greek myths in the many modern spinoff stories in which t…

A wonderful selection of 20 stories retold for middle grade readers, Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends by Vicki Psarias-Broadbent is out now from @scholasticuk.bsky.social

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Celebrate Halloween with Book Club Live this October, with brilliant writing workshops, draw-alongs and storytime sessions with your favourite authors and illustrators!

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On 15th October, join multi-award winning Lucy Edwards to talk all about her new fantasy adventure, Ella Jones vs the Battle Noise! This empowering event will show young people that disabilities don’t have to hold you back.

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If you've been enjoying Greek Myths, Folktales and Legends by @honestmum.bsky.social, then you'll love our accompanying activity pack! ✨

Test your Greek myths knowledge with fun quizzes, word search puzzles and more: bit.ly/48ynK8d

Join Liz Pichon for some online launch party of Tom Gates: Pesky Pets and Parties on the 9th October! Bring a pencil and paper and get ready to doodle along with Liz. With fun games, a reading and a chance to ask questions, it's unmissable!

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On 3rd October, join Emily Hibbs, author of Stories from the Wild, to celebrate World Animal Day! From the deepest oceans to peaks of the highest mountain, discover the awe-inspiring wildlife moments that take place all around the planet.

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How can Britain's Black history inspire epic fantasy? On October 1st, you can meet award-winning author Patrice Lawrence and learn about the historical research behind her critically acclaimed series THE ELEMENTAL DETECTIVES.

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The 2 books. The legends cover shows various Ancient Greek items such as masks and a lyre as well as the head of Medusa and Zeus holding a lightning bolt. The dog book shows what I think is a brown and white spaniel, standing proudly in front of a residential street.

A beautiful brace of books in the post today. Excited to read Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends by Vicki Psarias-Broadbent and A Dog Called Hero by Katy Birchall. Both out today for middle grade readers, enormous thanks go to @scholasticuk.bsky.social 😊

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A brilliant day with @sharadakeats.bsky.social at Newhaven School in Greenwich talking all about world building inspired by her books #TheseStolenLives & #ThisShatteredPromise - thank you to wonderful librarian Carole and the pupils there for all their brilliant ideas!

Get your copy of THE PUMPKIN WHO STOLE HALLOWEEN by Michelle Robinson and Tom Knight just in time for the spooky season - out now! 👻

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Next Wednesday, you can join author @sharadakeats.bsky.social for an interactive worldbuilding workshop – find out Sharada’s top tips on creating your own fantasy or dystopian world and discover how she created the world of This Shattered Promise!

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This book haul made my week!😍 Grabbed a few copies of my lovely friend @honestmum.bsky.social debut #kidlit book Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends from @waterstoneskids.bsky.social and it’s BEAUTIFUL.
Illustrations by #Paulazorite are STUNNING ✨
Perfect addition to any home or classroom library 📚

Nora Nightsky Nora NightskyRebecca Lewis-Oakes, illustrated by Becka MoorScholastic When I say Nora Nightsky is a star, I don’t mean a celebrity but an actual star in the sky. All her family members are part of …

Shining in the sky at night is #NoraNightsky Rebecca Lewis-Oakes ill. Becka Moor @scholasticuk.bsky.social - find out what happens when Nora comes to Earth. Her story is #RedReadingHub’s #fiction #kidlit book of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-drs

The book, the cover of which shows 4 excited girls all dressed up and standing behind a security banner, holding a sign with the book’s title on it, together with the book’s press release.

Just know that The Taylors by @jencalonita.bsky.social will be hugely popular with Swifties in school! Out now for 9-12 readers, huge thanks go to Rosie @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🎶

What would you do if a little dinosaur followed you home from the park? You'd look after him, wouldn't you?
But what if the dinosaur was missing his mum? Could you bear to let him go?

A DINOSAUR LIVES IN OUR SHED by Kaye Umansky and Pippa Curnick is out now!

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Welcome to the Ivy Hotel 🛎️

Within the walls of Dublin's oldest, most beautiful and beloved hotel, beyond its secret passageways, danger is lurking...

Murder at the Ivy Hotel by Emily Hourican is a charming cosy-crime children's debut. Out February 2026!🔍

Publication day!!! Hurrah…

Popcorn smelling Bearcat v Stinky Anteater ? Your choice!

Thanks @scholasticuk.bsky.social

And @belllomaxmoreton.bsky.social
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Get ready to learn about incredible animal opposites in this bright and colourful picture book!

#IAmBIGIAmSmall by @vickywoodgate.bsky.social is out today!

In a world where all animals have superpowers, Zeb, Margarine, and Barry have the WORST powers of all. Will they ever get to be superheroes for a day themselves?

The first instalment in a brand-new, fun and illustrated series from @swapnahaddow.bsky.social and Minky Stapleton is out now!

The Taylors are starting high school which means crushes are in the air. With all the romantic and school drama, will their friendship survive? 💕

The Taylors Version (Love Stories) by @elizabetheulberg.bsky.social is the second book in a brand-new series that will never go out of style!

Dear reader, it's time to meet Teffy, Taylor, Tay Tay and TS! Four girls all named after Taylor Swift; and four girls all determined to get their hands on the highly prized Eras tour tickets...

The Taylors by @jencalonita.bsky.social is the perfect gift for Swifties everywhere!

'Twas the night before Diwali, and all through the house, rich incense lulled us all to sleep... even the mouse! Join a little boy and his grandmother as they plan for the BEST DIWALI EVER!

The Night Before Diwali by @swapnahaddow.bsky.social and Darshika Varma is out today 🎆

The latest addition to the Scholastic Classics series is here! Explore the consequences of greed in The Midas Touch; fly too close to the sun in The Fall of Icarus; and follow a brave female warrior in The Tale of Atalanta.

✨Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends is out today! ✨

A Dog Called Hero is a heartwarming and powerful story about a young girl called Haley and her ex-police dog, Hero, as they bond over their grief and work together to solve a crime. Can they crack the Whittaker Diamond case?💎

Out now!🐶