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.
Iranian women demand rights
Iran’s government
Russian missiles strike Ukrainian cities
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
Makeover for Hong Kong parks
Food prices affect school dinners
WORD OF THE WEEK • PORRIDGE
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
Why is food so expensive?
Liverpool to host Eurovision
The lifeboat of loved ones
Conker champs crowned
Calls for law to protect nature
Around the world
Should more people live off-grid? • Living off-grid helps the planet but some say it isn’t practical.
The friends having fun and fundraising • Eleven-year-old friends run – and write – for charity.
A litter-picking hero
Uganda’s cycling star
THEY SAID IT!
Australia’s plan to save 110 species
Field maples turn fantastic colours
Australia’s special species
Dogs can sniff out stress
Good week
Bad week
Harvest mouse
Why do spiders have eight legs?
Celebrating our super readers • Rewarding our Summer of Reading champions.
Why mice “catch” an itch
Other contagious behaviours
Biodegradable backpack is the future of fashion
Frizzy hair mystery is finally solved
NEW ISSUE ALERT!
Photos of the week
Rugby World Cup kicks off
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
Rugby League World Cup
Learn to be accountable • Taking responsibility can make you feel happy and confident.
Tips for owning up to your mistakes
The circle of control
England’s spookiest places • Get into Halloween this half-term with English Heritage.
More Halloween events around the UK
Build an adventure… • Test your creative construction skills with latest lego game.
APP OF THE WEEK
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
CHANNEL OF THE WEEK
5 books in your favourite series • Don’t miss the latest instalments in five series of books that readers love…
The Book of Legends
SIR LENNY HENRY • The Book of Legends author tells us why he wrote his magical new book.
READERS RECOMMEND
Learn about CPR
HOW, WHAT, WHERE?
“IT COULD SAVE A FRIEND’S LIFE”
Stay safe when it gets dark
Puzzels
That’s unbelievable!
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
My trip to Edinburgh with BYC
Inspire a new podcast
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
THE WEEK Junior SHOW
Quiz of the week
The Week Junior