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.
Aid arrives in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s fault lines
Zelensky urges G7 to end war by winter
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
Glastonbury’s record-breaking return
Windrush statue unveiled
DORMOUSE
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
The Windrush scandal
Losses put pressure on PM
Scottish sea swim is back
Parliament has new kitten
Teen students make STEM history
Around the world
Should Minnie ditch her famous frock? • Some people think Minnie Mouse needs a change of outfit.
A winner with words • Phil Earle talks about his prize-winning new book.
The rainbow artist
A chef bringing hope
THEY SAID IT!
Tropical birds pack more colour
Black garden ants take flight
Join a summer scavenger hunt
Northern Irish woodlands
Siberian tundra
Konik pony
How many animals are endangered?
A summer of football • As the Euros come to England, here’s what you need to know.
Ancient giraffes evolved for fighting
Photos of the week
Cardiff hosts epic Urba Games
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
School sports days
Create a calm corner • Finding a quiet space can help you relax and unwind.
Readers’ calm corners
Ten things you could put in your activity basket
Minions: The Rise of Gru • The next chapter in the Minions story takes viewers back in time.
Three fun facts about the Despicable Me series
Toon time for gamers • Disney Mirrorverse has characters from Toy Story, Frozen and more…
5 books about unusual animals • These fascinating fictional creatures are like nothing you’ve ever seen in real life.
Trixie Pickle Art Avenger
Olaf Falafel • The Trixie Pickle Art Avenger writer reveals why creativity is important.
WIN! • We’re giving away five copies of Trixie Pickle Art Avenger
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Wakeboarding • Ride the water and perhaps try some tricks when you are…
HOW, WHAT, WHERE?
“IT MAKES YOU FEEL GREAT”
Make origami corner bookmarks
Puzzles
Bruised bananas become art
Big bird causes terror at teatime
Spanish council bans sea wees
Flying dinghy takes to the sky
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
Cycling for the NHS Trust Name: Shaunav
Win festival tickets
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Teacher OF THE WEEK
POJAM
THE WEEK JNINOR SHOW
Quiz of the week
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