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.
Prizes to save the planet
Thousands flee major floods in south of India
Little Amal arrives in the UK
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
Tributes for MP Sir David Amess
WORD OF THE WEEK
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Digital first for Scotland
School celebrates 50 years
Dolphins’ Welsh “accent”
Oldest star map on display
Around the world
Is formal dancing the best kind? • Some people favour traditional dances, others prefer freestyle.
The magic of everyday stuff • Maddie Moate chats about her new book.
Honouring Krio heritage
Big mountain challenge
Penguins can remember pals
GET READY FOR A BIG WILD WALK
Building a tweeting forest
Snowshoe hare
Wonder Woman’s 80 years of adventure • Celebrate the superhero’s strong and powerful history.
Three of Wonder Woman’s weapons
Flying through English history
Henrietta Lacks statue unveiled
Britain’s oldest meat-eating dino
Photos of the week
NFL touches down in London
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
Quick American football guide
Connecting through kindness • Being kind to other people can make you feel happy and positive.
Random acts of kindness
“BEING KIND MAKES ME FEEL WARM INSIDE.”
Science takes over city • Learn about sound at Bradford Science Festival.
Three more science festivals around the UK
First look at new Home Alone film
FILM CLUB • This funny film has a powerful message to it.
THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST
5 books about fictional creatures • Get ready for Halloween with this magical selection of weird and wonderful critters.
Great Britons
Imogen Russell Williams • The Great Britons writer reveals a love of afternoon tea and libraries.
READERS RECOMMEND
Fencing • Prepare for a spectacular duel in the sport of…
HOW, WHAT, WHERE?
“FENCING HELPED MY CONFIDENCE”
Make a spooky shadow bottle
Puzzles
Garden sphinx statue surprise
The world’s fastest lawnmower
Space rock crashes through roof
Man builds house that rotates
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
Fundraising for Team Peter
Write a nature story
YOUR PHOTOS • Don’t forget to tell us why you took them. We’d love to see your snaps. Send them to us at hello@theweekjunior.co.uk
Teacher OF THE WEEK
POPJAM
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Quiz of the week
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