Greetings from across the Nine Realms!
Grab yourself a spot on the Settee of Interdimensional Contemplation, slick back those eyebrows, and prepare for science, adventure, curiosity and creativity.
The world of Wednesday Weeks is all about combining science with magic – and there’s nothing more magic than seeing students switched on to reading, thinking, creating and experimenting.
Our aim with this series was to create characters and stories that spark imagination – and to support a joyful relationship with science and innovation.
Whether you’re teaching literacy, technology, science, maths or HASS, there’s something in the Wednesday Weeks universe for you: from hands-on science to creative writing prompts and everything in between. You and your students will love diving deep into Wednesday’s world (and her slug swamp).
Please contact us with any questions, student work (we love to see it) and sausage donut recipes: childrens.books@hachette.com.au or use #WednesdayWeeks on social media!
Until the next adventure,
Denis and Cristy
Teachers Resources
The Wednesday Weeks teachers resources provide extensive material to inform discussion in the classroom. They unpack the key themes and outline activities that engage with material from the books.
Download the Wednesday Weeks and the Tower of Shadows teachers resources HERE.
Download the Wednesday Weeks and the Dungeon of Fire teachers resources HERE.
Activity Pack
Wednesday and Alfie encounter many obstacles as they travel the Nine Realms. They must put their heads together to come up with clever solutions, combining what they know of the world of magic with real-world STEM principles. Check out the downloadable STEM activities you can try at home or in the classroom. You'll also find video demonstrations of some of these fun STEM activities below!
Download the Wednesday Weeks activity pack HERE.
More Content
Check out Denis Knight & Cristy Burne's blog posts for more great content!
Books to Read This Science Week
Three Tips for Writing Your Own Magical Prophecy: The Science of Poetry
Are You a Sorcerer? Because True Magic Comes From the Heart
School Visits
If you are interested in having Denis Knight and Cristy Burne visit your school, please contact Emily Lighezzolo at emily.lighezzolo@hachette.com.au.
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A seriously smart and funny new series about a reluctant sorcerer's apprentice who would rather study science than magic, which asks the question: In a world of magic, can science save the day? Perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Artemis Fowl and The Witching Hours. -
With Gorgomoth the Unclean on the loose, it's up to Wednesday and Alfie to save the day - again! Book 2 in the wildly fun Wednesday Weeks series, which asks the question: In a world of magic, can science save the day? -
Gorgomoth the Unclean is back and he's up to no good, of course. Can Wednesday and the gang beat Gorgomoth to the long-lost Stone of Power, or will the world be plunged into Never-Ending Darkness?
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