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.

Leaders agree global climate deal

Tributes paid to Nobel Prize-winning leader

IT’S ANAMAZING WEEK FOR…

Thousands stuck on EU border

Rafiq speaks out on racism in cricket

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Thames home to wildlife

Young people like subtitles

Walrus spotted on beach

UK marks Remembrance Sunday

Around the world

Should politicians be allowed second jobs? • Several Members of Parliament have more than one job.

What you need to know

Three reasons why MPs should be allowed second jobs

Three reasons why MPs should not be allowed second jobs

Making drawing for everyone • Illustrator Selom Sunu shares his top tips.

The unstoppable dancer

Hawkins the hurricane

THEY SAID IT!

Countries unite to protect seas

REHOME INSECT VISITORS

The magical world of a boy wizard • It’s been 20 years since Harry first came to life on screen.

New big-nosed dino discovered

Greenland’s dinosaur ancestor

Deepest quake raises questions

Scientists make Martian ketchup

NEW ISSUE ALERT!

Photos of the week

Nations net World Cup places

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

World Cup 2022 numbers to know

Getting into the groove • Dancing can make you feel happy, energised and closer to others.

Dancing around the world

Dedicated to dancing

Royal grounds light up • Pay a visit to the magical light show on display at Windsor Great Park.

Three other festive events

Gal Gadot is Snow White’s evil Queen

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Superstar partying • Compete against your friends and family.

5 books full of mystery • Play detective as you read these stories and work out what’s really going on.

Black and British

David Olusoga • The Black and British writer reveals his love of Star Wars and Indian food.

READERS RECOMMEND

Crochet • Loops, chains and magic rings – relax and create with…

HOW, WHAT, WHERE?

“I LIKE HOW RELAXING CROCHET IS”

Number fit • All of these numbers fit in the grid. Can you work out where they go? We’ve placed one to start you off.

Sudoku • Complete the grid by placing the numbers from 1 to 6 exactly once in each row, column and 2x3 bold-lined box.

Spot the difference • These two pictures appear to be the same, but take a closer look. There are actually five differences. Can you spot them?

Wordsearch

Word jumble • Rearrange the scrambled letters to form four words connected with things you sit on.

A TV channel made for dogs

Luggage replaced with frozen fish

World’s largest joystick

Car becomes tourist attraction

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

COP26 School Trip

GET INVOLVED

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

POPJAM

THE WEEK Junior SHOW

Quiz of the week

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