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.
Sweden and Finland seek security
NATO in numbers
New French PM tells girls to “follow your dreams”
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
Ukraine wins Eurovision
Government delays new junk food rules
MEGALODON
Obesity and inequality
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
Queen attends Jubilee show
Big Issue produced by pupils
Railway carriage classroom
Wildlife sculptures made from rubbish
Around the world
Should shoes be worn indoors? • Some people say all outdoor footwear belongs at the door.
Working on a fart together • This sibling duo paired writing with drawing.
Platinum prize-winner
Young snowman artist
THEY SAID IT!
Tasmania’s carbon breakthrough
Fox cubs come out to play
Tasmania’s island wonders
Bees get a buzz stop boost
Good week
Bad week
Mangalitza pig
How do penguins keep warm?
The UK’s favourite meal • Unwrap the tasty history of this famous British dish.
Monster black hole snapped
Photos of the week
Squash stars shine
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
Summer of squash
Build healthy habits • Building helpful new routines can make you feel happy and confident.
Anne of Green Gables • A classic tale starring 51 young dancers.
Three more ballets to watch
BTS fans react to new release
FILM CLUB • The first animated version of the hit books.
THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST
Explore the galaxy • Astrophysics is fun in Adios Amigos: Galactic Explorers.
MYSTERY RECIPE
SUPER CITYCON
LEARNING SYNTHS
5 books full of mayhem • Nothing goes according to plan in these wild tales of adventure and chaos.
Seed
Caryl Lewis • The Seed writer reveals the truth behind magic and country living.
Keep chickens
HOW, WHAT, WHERE?
“WE FEED THEM CORN TREATS”
Sound super smart
Puzzles
That’s unbelievable!
Editor’s note
Groundswell
Cornish charisma
The Empathy Superpower Challenge
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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