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."

Catholics mourn Pope Francis

How the Pope is chosen

Rival government declared in Sudan

Christians celebrate Easter

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Schools trial free breakfast club

New law to help families with uniform costs

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Girls want uniform change

Solar-powered lifesaving kit

Exhibition kicks up a stink

Book awards judges revealed

Around the world

Is Superman the greatest superhero? • There are lots of newer heroes who are just as exciting.

Caring for animals great and small • Karla Berry is a vet nurse at the UK’s largest zoo.

The scientist saving lives

A hero helping children

THEY SAID IT!

Mapping the world’s rainforests

The layers of a rainforest

Bloody-nosed beetles trundle along grassy paths

REACH FOR THE STAR

The hidden network deep below the waves • The oceans are criss-crossed by below the waves cables carrying digital data.

Family welcomes miracle baby

First ever womb-transplant birth

Scientists track down the bitterest flavours

The secret to a top bowling score

FIND OUT MORE

Photos of the week

Winning sisters go for goals

Football figures

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Coping with school test stress • Try these positive ways to control your worries and build up resilience.

“It wasn’t as hard as I thought.”

Top tips for coping with test worries

Asterix and Obelix are back • A plucky pair of Gauls face up to the Romans again in a new Netflix series.

A pair of comic book friends

Record results at Gladiators final

FILM CLUB • A boy and his dog each have a mission.

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

5 superhero stories with a twist • Enjoy a new spin on the comic character in time for National Superhero Day (28 April).

The Last House in the Row

Lesley Parr • The author shares the real-life inspiration behind her book.

READERS RECOMMEND

Get lost in a magical world • A treasure trove of brilliant books awaits.

BOOK BITES

ON MY SHELF

Playful planet • Crashlands 2 is an alien adventure with lots of fun crafting.

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

QUIZ OF THE WEEK

Get creative with nature •  Craft these decorative letters using just sticks and wool to spell out a name or place.

Puzzles • Read the clues carefully and write the answers into the grid.

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

The Land of the Hiffity Giffity Poxes

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

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