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.

World unites to support Ukraine

President Zelensky, servant of the people

WHAT TO DO IF THE NEWS IS UPSETTING YOU

How the UK is helping Ukraine

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

A reader’s view

Games festival for Midlands

Radio show sent to space

Snowdrop earns high price

Giant eye planting begins

Around the world

Should parents track their children? • Some parents feel safer knowing where their children are at all times.

The knight of gaming history • Sir Ian Livingstone talks about his favourite titles.

A kindness ambassador

Collecting for the future

Red squirrels get pine marten guards

BE A GREENER GARDENER

World Wildlife Day

Rescue effort for vital corals

African wild dog

Why do cats hang their mouths open?

Battling for world cricket glory • Find out about the action-packed contest in New Zealand.

Dino killer struck in spring

Tanis: frozen in time

Part of the brain tuned for singing

The world’s oldest trousers

NEW ISSUE ALERT!

Photos of the week

Rascal revs up in rugby

Say what?

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

The spirit of adventure • Getting out of your comfort zone can make you feel happy and confident.

National Geographic’s tips for outdoor adventures

“It was just a crazy idea”

Red alert • Prepare for pandemonium with Pixar’s new film.

Three more great animated films for 2022

BTS stay on top of the world

FILM CLUB • Music and comedy combine in this fun hit.

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Arctic adventure • Wrap up warm for Inua – A Story in Ice and Time.

5 stories of crazy adventures • Go on a wild ride with the heroes of these escapade-packed books.

New From Here

Kelly Yang • The New From Here author reveals a love of beaches and dancing.

READERS RECOMMEND

Stand with Ukraine • Here are three simple things you can do to help the people of Ukraine.

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.

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

My poem: Yr Eirlys – The Snowdrop

Worcester Litfest 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

POPJAM

Quiz of the week

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