The Week Junior

The Week Junior is a brilliant current affairs magazine for children aged between 8 and 14. It’s filled with fascinating stories and information, written to engage curious young minds and encourage them to explore and understand the world around them.

Secret riches are revealed

Cyclone Shaheen hits Oman and Iran

IT’S ANAMAZING WEEK FOR…

Student builds Lego arm

New law helps allergy sufferers

WORD OF THE WEEK

BLACK HISTORY MONTH • 1972 Clive Sullivan becomes the first black captain of a major sport in the UK.

Party conferences under way

Climber tackles 83 routes

Circus clowns wanted

Statue celebrates historic teacher

Around the world

Are home robots a good idea? • Some people say they make our lives better but others disagree.

An adventure through space • Tim Peake reveals his thoughts on aliens.

Rare tortoises return to wild

HELP THE BIRDS THISWINTER

You are super readers! • Summer may be over but there’s no reason for you to stop reading.

Wight’s fearsome new dinos

Fussy eaters get a scientific excuse

Snakes thrived after dinos died

Tiny flying machines

Photos of the week

Peaty surprises young swimmers

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Find your inner calm • Peace of mind can help you to relax and boosts creativity.

Dance Umbrella is back • London’s festival celebrating modern dance opens to the public.

Three great UK dance venues

Instagram Kids put on hold • Facebook has paused work on its app for young people.

5 books about black culture • Celebrate Black History Month with this wonderful collection of fact-packed books.

Following Frankenstein

Catherine Bruton • The Following Frankenstein writer reveals her plans for Halloween.

A FESTIVAL FOR ALL BOOK LOVERS

Kayaking • Get down to the water, grab your paddle and go…

HOW, WHAT, WHERE?

“WE WENT OUT IN THE SEA”

Structure a story • Holly King-Mand is the nation’s favourite English teacher, having had thousands join her online lessons throughout lockdown. She loves Shakespeare and sharing her love of learning. Here she shares how to structure a story.

Puzzles

Dogs tie the knot in a US park

Rare biscuits selling for thousands

World’s oldest identical twins

Politician turns football hero

Editor’s note

UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)

Let’s look after our planet

My Twist on a Tale writing competition

YOUR PHOTOS • We’d love to see your snaps. Send them to us at hello@theweekjunior.co.uk Don’t forget to tell us why you took them.

Teacher OF THE WEEK

Puzzles page and quiz answers

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Quiz of the week

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