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."

The big picture

Something worth talking about • Lost for words? Try starting a conversation with one of these questions, inspired by stories this magazine.

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

WORD OF THE WEEK

Editor’s note

Listen to it! • This week, Bex, Eve and Joe talk about which flower should be the UK’s national emblem.

Lula wins presidential election

Jair Bolsonaro

AI detects a global security problem

World’s best footballers named

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

New gas drilling to go ahead

What is Rosebank?

Help for homeless people

Cities bid for culture prize

Scouts earn flood badge

Two storms sweep across UK

Around the world

Should Halloween costumes be creepy? • Some think the spookiest day of the year is a bit too frightening.

Performing with a head for figures • Strictly dancer says counting is central to her job.

Getting the news right

An inspirational granny

THEY SAID IT!

Accidental find could help corals

What is coral cloning?

Look out for the common dor beetle

Wildlife bridges show early success

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

Uniting against climate change • In 2016, a plan to protect the planet became a reality.

Reading boosts mood and brain

Checking the news

Low power mode can lead to longer life

Twin planets surprise scientists

AMAZING INVENTIONS

Photos of the week • ROYAL SOCIETY OF BIOLOGY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

Top gymnasts go for glory

Brilliant Biles

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Choose to be curious • Asking lots of questions helps you to understand others.

Curiosity sparks

Draw your family tree

Settle in for some thrills and chills • There’s a feast of witches, monsters, pumpkins and strange adventures on TV this Halloween.

Spine-tingling specials

Host a Halloween film night with these classics

Create our festive cover

5 more new books for Halloween • These spooky, supernatural or magical stories are perfect Halloween reads.

Kiki and the New Magic

Eiko Kadono • The author talks about visiting her old home and shares her writing tips.

READERS RECOMMEND

Writing spine-chilling stories • Jack Mackay on channelling fear into his books.

BOOK BITES • “I want to be good and have people love me. People don’t love witches’ cats.”

ON MY SHELF

Zelda’s musical adventure • Ocarina of Time is a famous Legend of Zelda adventure.

APP OF THE WEEK

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Weave spooky spider webs • They’re perfect for hanging in a window or as fun table decorations.

That’s unbelievable!

Puzzles

Safe water, stronger futures

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

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