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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · 12d

Just finished this lovely book this afternoon - The Boy in the Suit by James Fox. I really loved it. Reminded me of The Wrong Shoes and Katya Balen a little. A relatable, ‘real’ story that makes you think. What next?! @jonbiddle.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Aug 9

Visited York Castle museum today - we loved it! I particularly liked the fact that at several points there were lots of fabulous books to relate to that section. Lovely idea! Great place to
Visit @openuni-rfp.bsky.social #readingforpleasure @booksfortopics.bsky.social

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Jul 18

One of my boys read your book in 24 hours - not a voracious reader but adored your book! He’s onto my signed copy of the First year now. He’s produced this scrapbook page in response. Hope you like it! @mattgoodfellow.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Jul 18

One of my boys read your book in 24 hours - not a voracious reader but adored your book! He’s onto my signed copy of the First year now. He’s produced this scrapbook page in response. Hope you like it! @mattgoodfellow.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thank you for looking. You have made his year! High fives from his mates all round.

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Jul 10

One of my boys in y5 loved Looshkin and has spent many hours completing this book review for our reading scrapbook! I thought you Might like it @jamiesmart.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Jul 9

When your 11yr old goes to their first opera and loves it - and is asked to make notes! Love these so much… 🤣 @garsingtonopera.bsky.social @writingrocks.bsky.social #WritingforPleasure for reference - our yr 6 play is Matilda.

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Jun 5

A snapshot-2025, 2021 and 2018 from yr 5,4&6 respectively. Interesting to see which books appear in each &how their choices changed! can see how our Reading For Pleasure work has expanded range&genre. Always sparks a great session of book talk too! @jonbiddle.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Jun 6

It’s all about HTTYD by @cressidacowell.bsky.social -Y5 applied to be dragon trainers today - will they be accepted?! Next up - training guide creation! Can’t wait for Cressida to visit later in June. What an author visit to finish the year! @writingrocks.bsky.social @piecorbett.bsky.social

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Jun 6

It’s all about HTTYD by @cressidacowell.bsky.social -Y5 applied to be dragon trainers today - will they be accepted?! Next up - training guide creation! Can’t wait for Cressida to visit later in June. What an author visit to finish the year! @writingrocks.bsky.social @piecorbett.bsky.social

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Jun 5

A snapshot-2025, 2021 and 2018 from yr 5,4&6 respectively. Interesting to see which books appear in each &how their choices changed! can see how our Reading For Pleasure work has expanded range&genre. Always sparks a great session of book talk too! @jonbiddle.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Jun 4

Will loves the Dungeon Runners series &created a double page review of books 1&2 for our reading scrapbook! I promised I’d show @kieranlarwood.bsky.social .They are working their way round our class quickly. Highly recommended by William! @sparkbookaward.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social

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Christopher Edge @christopheredge.bsky.social · May 5

The success of Escape Room owes so much to teachers, school librarians, reviewers and readers sharing their love of the story, so if you know someone who enjoyed Escape Room, please let them know that Escape Room: Game Zero is coming soon! One month to go! linktr.ee/edgechristop...

The cover of Escape Room by Christopher Edge.

The cover of Escape Room: Game Zero by Christopher Edge.

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Apr 25

I can hear my step daughter relaying so many details from your presentation to her Dad as she is going to sleep. Usually school doesn’t get too much of a mention - but it has stuck! She’s starting the book tonight. Thanks again.

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Apr 25

A real treat today with @andygbooks.bsky.social visiting us. Almost all of the kids have read at least one of his books and he did not disappoint! They loved every moment. Funny, engaging and a real celebration of silly! Thank you so much for stopping by Andy! @openuni-rfp.bsky.social #UkKidsLit

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Apr 1

Today we launched the Spark shortlists to the wider school-children who had pre read them gave reviews in assembly and the buzz is growing! Here are some of their thoughts so far: @sparkbookaward.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social @kieranlarwood.bsky.social

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Apr 8

My last few months of listening is a myriad great children’s literature. I love the narration - imagining the voices and losing time - makes the km of running go faster that’s for sure! What your fave? What else must I add to my list?! @openuni-rfp.bsky.social #ReadingForPleasure #EduSky

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · Apr 14

The Wrong Shoes, written and illustrated by Tom Percival, was one of my favourite books of last year. It explored several important themes and was a great read. I created some free resources based on it for @teachprimarymag.bsky.social, which can be found here: www.teachwire.net/teaching-res...

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Apr 8

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Apr 5

My day just got better!
Wandered into the bookshop and found this gem waiting - obviously had to get it there and then! Perfect for my train journey. Quarter of the way in and love it just as much as Final Year.Can’t wait to share with the kids! #EduSky #UKKidsLit #ReadingForPleasure

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Apr 8

My last few months of listening is a myriad great children’s literature. I love the narration - imagining the voices and losing time - makes the km of running go faster that’s for sure! What your fave? What else must I add to my list?! @openuni-rfp.bsky.social #ReadingForPleasure #EduSky

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Apr 5

My day just got better!
Wandered into the bookshop and found this gem waiting - obviously had to get it there and then! Perfect for my train journey. Quarter of the way in and love it just as much as Final Year.Can’t wait to share with the kids! #EduSky #UKKidsLit #ReadingForPleasure

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Apr 1

@sparkbookaward.bsky.social a few more reviews!

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Mrs Burton-Gardner @mrsb-g.bsky.social · Apr 1

Today we launched the Spark shortlists to the wider school-children who had pre read them gave reviews in assembly and the buzz is growing! Here are some of their thoughts so far: @sparkbookaward.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social @kieranlarwood.bsky.social

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