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.

Sri Lanka’s president resigns

From Ceylon to Sri Lanka

Tributes are paid to former Japanese PM

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

International festival returns

Conservatives to pick new PM

Labour leaders cleared

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Bloom wins poetry prize

Oldest book returns home

Lessons in a rubbish truck

Health warning as UK swelters

Around the world

Are emojis a good way to communicate? • Some people think emojis are ruining how people interact.

A lover of libraries • Sir Lenny Henry’s book is funny and heartfelt.

Unearthing a magic tale

Prom boy inspires others

THEY SAID IT!

Tree-climbing toad surprise

What’s the difference?

Harbour seals come ashore

Birmingham’s festival of sport and culture • A sporting event starring athletes from all over the world.

Events at the Birmingham 2022 Festival

Earth’s core boosted life

Before the explosion

Bad news for astronaut skeletons

Sand battery to store green energy

The robot finger covered in living skin

Photos of the week

Wimbledon’s ace champions

Roblox WimbleWorld

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Read to boost empathy • Reading makes it easier to connect with and understand other people.

Empathy-boosting books

“The project began with reading.”

The Railway Children Return • This new sequel is a story of family, friendships and kindness.

Three fascinating transport museums

Actors’ children join Thor cast

FILM CLUB • A giant panda has even bigger dreams.

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Be a shipwreck detective • A new app offers a chance to work out why the Tudor warship, Mary Rose, sank nearly 500 years ago.

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

GAME OF THE WEEK

5 activity books for holidays • You’ll never be bored with these entertaining and interactive books

The Misunderstandings of Charity Brown

Elizabeth Laird • Our Book of the Week author is inspired by her family.

The House with Chicken Legs

Roller derby • Get your skates on and race in a…

HOW, WHAT, WHERE?

“I LOVE BEING IN A TEAM”

Make a smoothie bowl

USE UP YOUR LEFTOVERS

Puzzles

World’s ugliest dog announced

Public poo rules are challenged

“Rock snot” causes concern

Human hair mops up oil spills

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

How I wrote a book

Take on an obstacle course to conquer cancer

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Teacher OF THE WEEK

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Quiz of the week

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