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Arthur's Journey

Classic Adventure

Embark on an epic quest with Arthur as he faces challenges and discovers courage.

Buck's Sled Challenge

by Jack London

Witness a brave dog attempting an impossible feat of strength and loyalty.

Cider with Rosie

by Laurie Lee

Immerse yourself in a vivid memoir of childhood in the English countryside.

Free

The Crystal Heart

CGP Style

Uncover the story of Mi Nuong, a lord's daughter trapped in a tower.

Nicholas Nickleby

by Charles Dickens

Follow the dramatic struggles of young Nicholas as he fights against injustice.

Northern Lights

by Philip Pullman

Enter a world of mystery where Lyra begins her adventure across universes.

Free

Saturday Mornings

Contemporary Fiction

Experience the simple joys and meaningful moments of family life.

The Secret Garden

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Discover the magic of a hidden garden and the transformation it brings.

The Storm

Contemporary Fiction

Explore family dynamics and symbolism as a raging storm mirrors emotional turmoil.

Free

Swiss Family Robinson

by Johann David Wyss

Join a shipwrecked family using ingenuity to build a life on a deserted island.

Tunnels

Mystery & Adventure

Navigate mysterious underground passages where every turn reveals secrets.

Voyage to Australia

Historical Fiction

Experience an epic voyage to a new land, filled with hope and challenges.

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Tobermory

by Saki

Chaos ensues at a dinner party when a cat is taught to speak human.

A Christmas Carol

by Charles Dickens

Journey with Scrooge on Christmas Eve in this timeless story of redemption.

The Midnight Intruder

Reigate Grammar School

Follow brave Sarah as she investigates a mysterious noise downstairs in the dead of night.

Lost at Christmas

Reigate Grammar School

Experience the wonder and terror of a child lost in a bustling Christmas market.

Free

From the Earth to the Moon

by Jules Verne

Witness the dramatic launch of a rocket to the Moon in this classic science fiction scene.

Emma Four

Emanuel School

An out-of-control aeroplane crashes into a horse race, creating spectacular chaos.

The Anti-Snoring Machine

Kent College

A hilarious school camp story where a ridiculous machine fails but a simple idea saves the day.

The Railway Children

by E. Nesbit

Three children face a terrifying train in a dark tunnel in this classic adventure.

Private Peaceful

by Michael Morpurgo

A soldier faces a terrifying gas attack in the trenches of World War One.

The London Blitz

Emanuel School

Two friends witness London burning during the devastating Blitz bombing raids.

The Crow Road

by Iain Banks

A darkly hilarious funeral where the grandmother explodes and nobody can be solemn.

The Wanderer

by Sharon Creech

A girl on a boat struggles with fear and trauma after a terrifying storm at sea.

Lizzie's Tiger

by Angela Carter

A caged tiger of terrifying beauty — burning bright, stripes like prison bars.

The Swan Rescue

NLIGSC 2014

A girl's prejudice melts away when she watches a brave swan rescue on a summer picnic.

Peter Cat

by Ian McEwan

A boy steps out of his body and becomes a cat — zipping himself into fur and purring.

Carrie's War

by Nina Bawden

Evacuee children wait to be chosen by strangers in a terrifying wartime cattle auction.

Two Playgrounds

Joyce & Hinton

Two cold playgrounds, two opposite experiences — isolation vs wonder, grey vs fire.

Graylake School 1717

Dulwich College

A freezing boarding school morning — Nathan thinks of his sister while nightmares cling like moths.

The Snow Goose

by Paul Gallico

A frightened girl brings an injured bird to a lonely lighthouse keeper with healing hands.

Just William: The Outlaws

by Richmal Crompton

William's outlaw afternoon is ruined when his mother makes him push a baby in a pram.

The Dover Road

by Charles Dickens

A terrifying coach journey through mud and mist in lawless 1775 England.

Fossil Beach

NLIGSC 2015

Two lonely children hunt for ammonites on a grey beach and discover friendship.

The Museum Mystery

NLIGSC 2016

Two boys spy on a mysterious sketching boy in the South Kensington Museum, 1895.

An Encounter with a Scorpion

Bancroft's 2017

Peony hides a scorpion in a jamjar — but Mum finds out, and things get painful.

The Wild Brumby

by Mary Elwyn Patchett

Wild Australian horses run free under moonlight — scarred, tough, and gloriously untamed.

The Incredible Journey

by Sheila Burnford

Three pets brave the Canadian wilderness at night — wolves howl, shadows freeze, and loyalty burns bright.

Thunder and Lightnings

by Jan Mark & Tim Bowler

A dull bomber becomes a volcanic roar — then a boy searches stormy cliffs for his missing brother.

Deep Secret

by Berlie Doherty

Identical twins tease a boy in the forest — but a chase to the river ends in disaster.

George the Baboon

by Gerald Durrell

A mischievous baboon escapes his tether, crashes a village dance, and tries to play the drums.

Horse Chestnuts

by D.J. Brindley

A boy's prized conker string sparks a tug-of-war with his teacher — and hilarious classroom chaos.

Anoushka & Rakesh

NLIGSC 2013

A girl's exciting evening with her favourite cousin takes a mysterious turn at the doorstep.

Ed & the Horse

by Dick Francis

A homeless man frees a horse in freezing winter — then gives it away to keep his freedom.

The First Haircut

NLIGSC 2015

A boy's first proper haircut, a new cap, and a father's quiet promise — a gentle story of growing up.

The Mothball Dance

by Margaret Atwood

A girl forced to dance as a mothball instead of a butterfly turns humiliation into a show-stopping rage.

Next Term, We'll Mash You

by Penelope Lively

A boy visits a boarding school and the friendly welcome melts into a terrifying circle of strange faces.

Jamie Oliver's Shopping

by Jamie Oliver

A five-year-old Jamie picks raspberries at the market with his dad — then invents ice-cream Smush Ins.

Cho Oyu & Hurricane

Tichy & James Berry

Two texts about the terrifying power of storms — a deadly blizzard on a mountain and a hurricane in Jamaica.

Black Harvest

by Ann Pilling

A family car trip to Ireland goes wrong with car sickness, old books, and memories of a gloomy London house.

Sikes's Flight

by Charles Dickens

After a terrible crime, a man flees across London — but the bright sun and his own guilt follow him everywhere.

The War of Jenkins' Ear

by Michael Morpurgo

A boy fakes hay fever and sneaks through a boarding school to eavesdrop on the headmaster's study.

Deep Secret

by Berlie Doherty

Identical twins tease a boy in the forest — but their playful chase to the river ends in a terrifying cliffhanger.

Emily's Crime

Perse Cambridge Specimen 2

A girl squeezes through a hedge into castle grounds with her sledge — trespassing has never felt so thrilling.

The Outlaw Varjak Paw

by S F Said

A silver-blue cat and his friends brave a winter city dump — but something is watching from the shadows.

The Barefoot Boy

by Carl Hiaasen

A mysterious barefoot boy sprints past the school bus — no shoes, no backpack, no explanation.

Grandpa's Tractor

by Michael Morpurgo

A boy drives an old Fordson tractor all over the farm — in his imagination. But Grandpa says it's very special.

Lundy Island

by Leslie Thomas

A man finally visits the blue island he dreamed of as a boy — and discovers it isn't blue at all.

The Jack-in-the-Box

by Neil Gaiman

A locked box hides in the nursery. The children whisper stories about Jack — but at night, he whispers back.

The Pass Through the Mountains

by Kenneth Ulyatt

A cowboy trapped between wolves and an avalanche makes a desperate gamble — biting his own horse.

The Coster Boy

ISEB 2006

A cheeky Victorian street seller tricks a customer into buying violets — with a wink and a smile.

The Beating

by Charles Dickens

A cruel tutor with a cane, a terrified boy, and a bite that changes everything — Dickens at his darkest.

Fagin's Treasure

by Charles Dickens

Oliver watches a thief count stolen jewels by candlelight — then a bread knife appears and everything changes.

The Carver House

MGS 2012

A family moves into a spooky old house — spiders, a sinister cat, and a garden of statues trapped in the undergrowth.

Carrie's War

by Nina Bawden

Two evacuees meet their terrifying host — but his false teeth click, and the little brother isn't scared at all.

Grammar & Vocabulary
Free

Arthur's Vocab

Word Quest

Test your understanding of the adventurous vocabulary from Arthur's journey.

Buck's Sled Vocab

Vocabulary Challenge

Master the rugged words found in the frozen Yukon.

Cider with Rosie Vocab

Vocabulary Builder

Test your understanding of the rich, descriptive language used by Laurie Lee.

Free

Crystal Heart Vocab

Fairytale Words

Learn the elegant and magical vocabulary from the story of Mi Nuong.

Nicholas Nickleby Vocab

Dickensian Words

Expand your lexicon with the sophisticated and characterful words of Dickens.

Northern Lights Vocab

Mystical Words

Explore the unique vocabulary of Lyra's world.

Free

Saturday Vocab

Everyday Words

Understand the nuanced vocabulary of family life and emotion.

Secret Garden Grammar

Grammar & Usage

Practice sentence structures and parts of speech inspired by the classic tale.

Storm Vocabulary

Weather Words

Learn powerful verbs and adjectives to describe atmosphere and tension.

Free

Swiss Family Grammar

Structure & Style

Build strong grammatical foundations while exploring the deserted island.

Tunnels Vocab

Underground Words

Uncover the meanings of mysterious words from the depths.

Australia Voyage Vocab

Nautical Words

Learn the vocabulary of sea travel and new beginnings.

Free

Tobermory Vocabulary

Witty Words

Learn the sharp, satirical vocabulary used in Saki's famous short story.

Christmas Carol Vocab

Victorian English

Master the classic and evocative language of Charles Dickens.

Midnight Intruder Vocab

Spooky Techniques

Master the eerie vocabulary and literary techniques from the midnight adventure.

Christmas Market Vocab

Festive Techniques

Learn the powerful vocabulary and literary techniques from Tom's Christmas adventure.

Free

Moon Rocket Vocab

Sci-Fi Techniques

Master the dramatic vocabulary and tension-building techniques from the rocket launch.

Emma Four Vocab

Action & Chaos

Learn the dramatic vocabulary and action-writing techniques from the aeroplane crash.

Snoring Machine Vocab

Comedy Techniques

Master the humorous vocabulary and comic storytelling techniques from the camp story.

Railway Children Vocab

Sensory Writing

Learn the vivid sensory vocabulary and tension-building from the tunnel adventure.

Private Peaceful Vocab

War & Personification

Master the powerful vocabulary and personification techniques from the gas attack.

London Blitz Vocab

Beauty in Horror

Learn how beautiful language can describe terrible destruction in the Blitz passage.

Crow Road Vocab

Dark Humour

Master the vocabulary of dark comedy and character description through physical details.

Wanderer Vocab

Fear & Trauma

Learn the vocabulary of fear, trauma, and powerful similes from the storm at sea.

Lizzie's Tiger Vocab

Vivid Imagery

Master the vivid imagery, similes, and metaphors from the caged tiger description.

Swan Rescue Vocab

Prejudice & Change

Learn about unreliable narration, bias, and how actions reveal character.

Peter Cat Vocab

Fantasy Techniques

Master the domestic similes and sensory details that make magic feel real.

Carrie's War Vocab

Emotion & Identity

Learn about showing fear through physical details and the power of loyalty.

Two Playgrounds Vocab

Contrast & Atmosphere

Compare how two writers use the same setting to create opposite experiences.

Graylake School Vocab

Gothic Imagery

Master the dark similes and atmospheric vocabulary of a freezing boarding school.

Snow Goose Vocab

Nature & Kindness

Learn the vocabulary of fear, beauty, and healing from the lighthouse story.

Outlaws Vocab

Comedy & Allusion

Master the mock-heroic vocabulary and classical allusions in Just William.

Dover Road Vocab

Dickensian Atmosphere

Learn Dickens' powerful vocabulary for building tension and atmosphere.

Fossil Beach Vocab

Landscape & Friendship

Master the vivid imagery and personification from the fossil-hunting adventure.

Museum Mystery Vocab

Victorian Mystery

Master the vocabulary of mystery, suspicion, and ornate description from the 1895 museum.

Scorpion Sting Vocab

Figurative Language

Master metaphors, similes, and personification from the scorpion encounter.

Wild Brumby Vocab

Nature & Freedom

Master the vivid imagery and ironic vocabulary from the wild horses passage.

Incredible Journey Vocab

Wilderness & Loyalty

Master personification, similes, and atmospheric vocabulary from the Canadian wilderness.

Thunder & Lightnings Vocab

Power & Atmosphere

Master metaphors, sensory writing, and contrast techniques from jets and stormy cliffs.

Deep Secret Vocab

Twins & Foreshadowing

Master similes, foreshadowing, and the vivid vocabulary from the twins' forest chase.

George Baboon Vocab

Wildlife & Humour

Master personification, contrast, and the rich vocabulary from the monkey camp story.

Horse Chestnuts Vocab

Chaos & Comedy

Master similes, metaphors, and the comic vocabulary from the conker chaos story.

Anoushka & Rakesh Vocab

Family & Mystery

Master personification, similes, and sarcasm from the family adventure story.

Ed & the Horse Vocab

Freedom & Hardship

Master personification, contrast, and the powerful vocabulary of homelessness and winter.

First Haircut Vocab

Nostalgia & Detail

Master similes, period detail, and the gentle vocabulary of a boy's first barber visit.

Mothball Dance Vocab

Irony & Understatement

Master irony, metaphor, and understatement from the ballet humiliation story.

Mash New Boys Vocab

Power & Vulnerability

Master similes, dramatic irony, and the vocabulary of fear from the boarding school story.

Jamie Oliver Vocab

Slang & Informal Style

Master the informal language, slang, and persuasive techniques from Jamie's food adventures.

Cho Oyu & Hurricane Vocab

Storms & Techniques

Master personification, metaphor, irony, and the powerful vocabulary of storms and survival.

Black Harvest Vocab

Family & Memory

Master similes, flashbacks, and the vivid vocabulary of car journeys and childhood memories.

Sikes's Flight Vocab

Guilt & Contrast

Master Dickensian vocabulary, pathetic fallacy, contrast, and the language of guilt and paranoia.

Jenkins' Ear Vocab

Suspense & Character

Master similes, metaphors, and the vocabulary of suspense and contrasting characters in a boarding school.

Deep Secret Vocab

Twins & Foreshadowing

Master similes, foreshadowing, and the vivid vocabulary from the twins' forest chase.

Emily's Crime Vocab

Snow & Imagery

Master similes, atmosphere, and the vivid vocabulary of Emily's snowy trespass into castle grounds.

Varjak Paw Vocab

Tension & Survival

Master onomatopoeia, simile, and the vocabulary of survival and tension from the city dump.

Barefoot Boy Vocab

Mystery & Character

Master similes, characterisation, and the vocabulary of mystery from the barefoot boy's sprint past the bus.

Grandpa's Tractor Vocab

Nostalgia & Family

Master foreshadowing, irony, and the vocabulary of farming, family roots, and city vs. country.

Lundy Island Vocab

Travel & Humour

Master personification, metaphor, and the vocabulary of island adventure and travel writing.

Jack-in-the-Box Vocab

Gothic & Horror

Master repetition, simile, and the gothic vocabulary of fear, secrets, and abandoned places.

Mountain Pass Vocab

Action & Survival

Master simile, onomatopoeia, and the vocabulary of danger, survival, and avalanches.

Coster Boy Vocab

Victorian London

Master simile, first-person voice, and the vocabulary of Victorian street selling and characterisation.

The Beating Vocab

Cruelty & Control

Master simile, metaphor, name symbolism, and the vocabulary of fear, cruelty, and Victorian punishment.

Fagin's Treasure Vocab

Secrets & Deception

Master dramatic irony, euphemism, and the vocabulary of secrecy, threats, and shifting character.

Carver House Vocab

Gothic & Comedy

Master simile, personification, and the vocabulary of mystery, family comedy, and Gothic atmosphere.

Carrie's War Vocab

Character & Idiom

Master simile, idiom, and the vocabulary of fear, bullying, and contrasting characters.

General Assessment

11+ Standard

A comprehensive mix of verbal reasoning and grammar questions.

Creative Writing
Free

Quest Writing

Arthur's Journey Theme

Write about a hero's journey or a brave escape.

Action & Adventure

Call of the Wild Theme

Write a thrilling scene involving survival, instinct, and the wild.

Describing Nature

Cider with Rosie Theme

Practice writing vivid descriptions of settings and childhood memories.

Free

Fantasy Writing

The Crystal Heart Theme

Create your own fairytale ending or describe a magical transformation.

Character Creation

Dickens Theme

Learn to write persuasive letters or describe a villainous character.

World Building

Northern Lights Theme

Create a fantasy world with its own rules and creatures.

Free

Personal Narrative

Saturday Mornings Theme

Write a recount of a memorable family event or tradition.

Atmosphere & Setting

Secret Garden Theme

Describe a hidden place and how it changes through the seasons.

Tension & Atmosphere

The Storm Theme

Write a story that builds suspense using the weather as a tool.

Free

Instructional Writing

Swiss Family Theme

Write a diary entry or a guide on how to survive on a desert island.

Mystery Writing

Tunnels Theme

Write a suspenseful scene set in a dark or enclosed space.

Diary Entry

Voyage Theme

Write a diary entry from the perspective of someone on a long journey.

Free

Dialogue & Humour

Tobermory Theme

Write a funny conversation between two unlikely characters.

Ghost Story

Christmas Carol Theme

Write a spooky scene with a moral lesson.

Suspense Writing

Midnight Intruder Theme

Build tension with spooky descriptions and write a story with a twist ending.

Emotion & Weather

Lost at Christmas Theme

Use weather to mirror emotions and describe a child's changing feelings.

Free

Sci-Fi & Tension

Moon Rocket Theme

Build dramatic tension, continue a space adventure, and create an alien world.

Chaos & Action

Emma Four Theme

Write about havoc-causing inventions and create eerie, mysterious atmospheres.

Comedy Writing

Snoring Machine Theme

Write funny stories about broken promises and absurd complaint letters.

Sensory Description

Railway Children Theme

Use all five senses to create atmosphere in dark, dramatic settings.

Fear & War Writing

Private Peaceful Theme

Show fear through physical reactions and write a soldier's diary entry.

Fire & Responsibility

London Blitz Theme

Describe fire with beauty and horror, and write about being responsible for others.

Character & Comedy

Crow Road Theme

Show character through physical details and write about uncomfortable situations.

Weather & Trauma

Wanderer Theme

Write about dramatic weather, first-time experiences, and physical vs emotional damage.

Animal Description

Lizzie's Tiger Theme

Describe animals vividly with similes and metaphors, and explore captivity and freedom.

Prejudice & Change

Swan Rescue Theme

Write about changing your mind about someone and show it through actions, not words.

Transformation

Peter Cat Theme

Write about becoming something else and experiencing the world through new senses.

Fear & Loyalty

Carrie's War Theme

Show emotions through physical details and write about waiting and uncertainty.

Setting & Mood

Two Playgrounds Theme

Describe settings that reflect mood and write about feeling like an outsider.

Historical Fiction

Graylake School Theme

Write about 1717 boarding school life — describe Maud, continue the story, and write a letter home.

Kindness & Healing

Snow Goose Theme

Write Rhayader's thoughts, create a water-saving leaflet, and a diary of the lighthouse visit.

Comedy & Adventure

Outlaws Theme

Continue William's chaotic story, describe a train journey, and translate formal English.

Tension & Atmosphere

Dover Road Theme

Continue Dickens' coach journey, describe a foggy night, and write a passenger's diary.

Friendship & Nature

Fossil Beach Theme

Continue the story when boys are waiting, write about loneliness, and describe a beach.

Mystery & Opinion

Museum Mystery Theme

Continue the museum mystery, argue whether museums are boring, and write the mysterious boy's diary.

Fear & Creatures

Scorpion Sting Theme

Continue Peony's story, describe a scary creature encounter, and write Mum's diary.

Wildlife & Freedom

Wild Brumby Theme

Write as a wild horse, describe an animal in its habitat, and argue about zoos vs freedom.

Night & Instinct

Incredible Journey Theme

Continue the wilderness journey, write from an animal's perspective, and build nighttime tension.

Senses & Suspense

Thunder & Lightnings Theme

Continue both passages, write a transport journey, and explore the theme of loss.

Twins & Danger

Deep Secret Theme

Continue the river rescue, write Colin's diary, and imagine Madeleine visiting Grace.

Monkeys & Mischief

George Baboon Theme

Write another George escape, a Guenon diary entry, and the night watchman's account.

School & Comedy

Horse Chestnuts Theme

Write another lesson with Egghead, continue the Headmaster scene, and describe a passion.

Family & Dialogue

Anoushka & Rakesh Theme

Continue a cliffhanger, write a diary entry, and create funny family dialogue.

Freedom & Winter

Ed & the Horse Theme

Tell the story of freeing the horse, describe a frozen landscape, and write Mr DuPont's diary.

Growing Up

First Haircut Theme

Describe the Sunday walk, write about a first-time experience, and show love through actions.

Humiliation & Triumph

Mothball Dance Theme

Write Joan's conversation with Mum, a diary entry, and a story about embarrassment turning to triumph.

Fear & New Beginnings

Mash New Boys Theme

Describe Charles's car journey to school, argue what makes a good school, and write his diary.

Food & Family

Jamie Oliver Theme

Invent your own smush-in recipe and write about cooking with family in Jamie's fun, chatty style.

Extreme Weather

Cho Oyu & Hurricane Theme

Compare two storm texts and describe your own extreme weather experience with vivid sensory language.

Journeys & New Places

Black Harvest Theme

Write as Oliver visiting Uncle Stanley's house, describe a chaotic car journey, or explore arriving somewhere new.

Guilt & Atmosphere

Sikes's Flight Theme

Use sunlight as a symbol, describe a restless journey, and master the contrast between beauty and darkness.

School & Secrets

Jenkins' Ear Theme

Describe a school building with vivid detail, write about breaking a rule, or tell the story of being the new person.

Games & Identity

Deep Secret Theme

Continue the twins' river story, write about a game that went wrong, or explore what makes identical things different.

Snow & Trespass

Emily's Crime Theme

Describe a castle in the snow, write about a journey across an icy landscape, or craft a persuasive letter.

Survival & Tension

Varjak Paw Theme

Analyse how the writer builds tension, continue the cliffhanger story, or write a diary as a wild city animal.

Mystery & Adventure

Barefoot Boy Theme

Write as the barefoot boy running past the bus, describe a journey under water, or craft a difficult decision letter.

Family & Memory

Grandpa's Tractor Theme

Drive a tractor around the farm, journey through a dark forest, or write about someone you deeply admire.

Dreams & Discovery

Lundy Island Theme

Arrive at a place you've dreamed of, describe a memorable day out, or write about the place you'd most like to visit.

Horror & Atmosphere

Jack-in-the-Box Theme

Analyse the writer's horror techniques, bring a toy to life, or describe an old abandoned room with sensory detail.

Danger & Survival

Mountain Pass Theme

Write as Fortune the horse during the avalanche, face two dangers at once, or describe a dramatic natural event.

Street Life & Character

Coster Boy Theme

Would you want Joey as a friend? Describe a busy market with all five senses, or write about a clever plan to earn money.

Fairness & Fear

The Beating Theme

Was David wrong to bite Murdstone? Write about unfair punishment, or describe a frightening person with vivid detail.

Secrets & Character

Fagin's Treasure Theme

Analyse Fagin's cunning, write about discovering a secret, or describe a room that reveals its owner's hidden life.

Mystery & Discovery

Carver House Theme

Explore the statue garden at night, describe a mysterious building, or write about discovering something unexpected in a new home.

Fear & First Impressions

Carrie's War Theme

Compare Carrie and Nick's reactions, write about a stranger's strict house, or describe someone who seems scary but isn't.

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