Communities, Cultures and Beliefs

These great novels, plays and non-fiction titles allow you and your students to celebrate and explore cultural, personal and local identity, both within our own country and around the world.

 

Non-Fiction

Non-FictionOur Global Community| - Key Stage 1

Looking at familiar aspects of daily life in communities across the world.

We're from...| - Key Stage 1

What it's really like to live in another country.

World Cultures| - Key Stage 1/2

Ever imagined what life is like in the Australian Outback or the Amazonian Rainforest?

Celebrations!| - Key Stage 1/2

A lively look at the major celebrations of religions around the world.

China Focus| - Key Stage 2/3

Introducing China and Chinese culture ahead of this summer's Olympic Games.

World Beliefs and Cultures| - Key Stage 3

A fresh, accessible look at the world's major religions.

 

Novels and Plays

Novels and plays from New Windmills tackling personal and cultural themes.

 

WildernessWilderness| by Roddy Doyle

A gripping adventure story and family drama in one. Roddy Doyle's first novel for young people.

 

Face The PlayFace: The Play| by Benjamin Zephaniah and Richard Conlon

A vibrant, gritty adaptation of Benjamin Zephaniah's novel for young people.

 

The Other Side of Turth by Beverley NaidooThe Other Side of Truth| by Beverley Naidoo

A multi award-winning story tackling the issues facing asylum seekers.