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.

Ukraine marks a year of war

Russia seizes Crimea

More earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

BAFTA awards celebrate films

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Sturgeon steps down as First Minister

The leadership race

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Storm Otto causes problems

Puffin rewrites Roald Dahl

Letter arrives a century late

Free school meal plan for London

Around the world

Is cash more useful than cards? • Keeping coins in piggy banks could soon be a thing of the past.

The writer of untold stories • World Book Day author A.M. Dassu shares some tips.

The cyclist with far to go

A plastic-waste warrior

Spoilt pups might be healthier dogs

Wolf-like dogs still howl

Find woodlice in damp places

Help needed for stranded turtles

Good week Bad week

Animal of the week

How long can an axolotl survive on land?

The royal title that is sparking debate • Some people say the title Prince of Wales should be given up.

Welsh symbols and what they mean

Tiny sea plants on the menu

Problem plants turned to profit

Curly hair protects people from the Sun

Building roads that can charge cars

A greener way to warm up your home

Photos of the week

Athletes battle in Birmingham

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Numbers to know

Value your achievements • Making healthy comparisons can inspire you to aim high.

Positive comparisons • Top tips for making positive, healthy comparisons.

“I could play like that one day too.”

A musical with flavour • The Great British Bake Off Musical brings a popular TV show to the stage.

Other stage shows that started on screen

Disney’s film favourites return

FILM CLUB • Mythical legend meets modern mayhem.

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Sporting wins • Sports Story mixes golf, tennis and… dungeon adventures.

CHANNEL OF THE WEEK

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

5 World Book Day books • Swap your £1 World Book Day voucher (handed out at school) for a brilliant read. Find out more at worldbookday.com

The Rescue of Ravenwood

Natasha Farrant • The Rescue of Ravenwood author shares her love of wildlife.

READERS RECOMMEND

Tenpin bowling

HOW, WHAT, WHERE?

“I’VE MADE LOTS OF FRIENDS”

Make Welsh cakes

Puzzles

Runaway dog’s 100-mile trip

Artist moves into a rubbish skip

Squirrels sniff out crime

Police foil dastardly egg plot

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Read for Turkey Read-a-thon

Crossing Continents 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

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Quiz of the week

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