The Week Junior

"When you are young, you’re naturally curious about the world and everything in it. But the world seems made for grown-ups; complex and unknowable. That’s why we’ve created The Week Junior. It explains the news and events in ways that children understand; immediate, colourful, exciting. From news to nature, science to geography, and sport to books, The Week Junior explores an extraordinary array of topics from around the globe. Written to engage a young person’s point of view, without spoon-feeding or patronising, it explains events in a safe, accessible and inspiring way."

Boat sinks off Greek coast

Safety support

Bronze Age sword found in Germany

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Swiss vote for a green future

MPs agree that Johnson lied

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Covid Inquiry calls ex-PM

Protest against uniform rules

Baked beans to grow in UK

Kite festival draws a crowd

Kids’ PM calls for online safety

Around the world

Is AI bad for new music? • Some people say that computers could replace real-life musicians.

The star student with big dreams • Graduating at 14 is just the start for Kairan Quazi.

Kaija Saariaho 1952–2023 • The Finnish composer who was inspired by the natural world.

Myna birds tested for freedom

Kick-start your summer adventures

Hazel dormice into the wild

Ants use landmarks to get home

Burmese peacock softshell turtle

Giving everyone a say in their country • Discover how parliamentary democracy gives people a voice.

Four important steps to modern democracy in Britain

Satellite shows heat loss from space

How buildings can be insulated

Photos of the week

The Ashes series starts

Ashes history

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Open your heart • Compassion helps to build connections with others and boosts wellbeing.

Three ideas to help build compassion

“Understand us”

A joyful museum • Visitors step into a world of wonder and creativity at the new Young V&A.

Three other museums for young people in the UK

Elio’s mission among the stars

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

5 thrilling new adventures • These adventure stories are new to the shelves and perfect for summer holidays.

Fablehouse

E.L. Norry • The Fablehouse author tells us about her hero and the magic in the universe.

READERS RECOMMEND

Fantastic fiction for younger readers • The shortlisted books in the Younger Fiction category are a brilliant way into reading.

MEET THE JUDGES • Say hello to the people who will decide which of the eight books wins this award.

Trouser power! • Celebrate Wallace and Gromit with these sites and apps.

GAME OF THE WEEK

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Map your neighbourhood

Puzzles

The deepest sleep in the world

Tropical jungle in the back garden

Bendy teenager rolls for records

A sculpture good enough to eat

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

My charity run

GET INVOLVED

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Teacher OF THE WEEK

READERS RESPOND

THE WEEK Junior SHOW

Quiz of the week

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