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.

Lula elected as Brazil’s president

Brazil factfile

Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

New Zulu king crowned

Centre for migrants overcrowded

WORD OF THE WEEK • SNOT

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Security rules broken

Schools given hair guidelines

Underground superbins

Stinky plant blooms

Activities to help mental health

Around the world

Are climate protests going too far? • Some people think protesters’ actions are not acceptable.

A magic presenter • Joel Mawhinney hopes to conjure up new fans.

School’s swimming star

Britain’s kindest plumber

THEY SAID IT!

Many animals “talk” together

Listen for the sound of redwings arriving

Animals have accents

Create our front cover

MEET THE JUDGES

Finding a pharaoh • King Tutankhamun’s tomb was discovered 100 years ago.

Treasures in the tomb

Good news for gamers

Prescribing video games

Photos of the week

NFL matches light up London

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Game Guide

The power of positivity • Build self-belief and confidence with affirmations.

Positive reminders

“I am capable”

Free film festival opens • Into Film Festival wants more young people to experience the magic of cinema.

Three more great films at Into Film

David Beckham Save Our Squad

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Hopping good fun • Super Mario and Rabbids team up in Nintendo’s strategy game.

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

APP OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

5 books about wild creatures • Bring the outdoors up close, no matter what the weather, with these five nature reads.

What Do YOU Think?

Matthew Syed • The author talks about debating, chocolate bars and bedtime.

READERS RECOMMEND

Food-waste warrior • Care about food and become a…

HOW, WHAT, WHERE?

“I MAKE LISTS – AND SOUP!”

Create Futurist fireworks art

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

The Asians forced to leave Uganda

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Teacher OF THE WEEK

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Quiz of the week

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