Welcome educators to the world of Quicksmiths
More about teaching the series
Are you looking for something to get your class back into reading, while meeting your curriculum requirements? Inspired by real science, bursting with lifelore, and sprinkled with riddles and critical thinking, the Quicksmiths books bridge the gap between imaginative adventures and fun topics for discussion in the classroom. Multiple subjects are covered in the resources download, including STEM, history, geography, and social studies.
Ideal for the classroom: The Quicksmiths series will resonate with fans of Big Hero 6, Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, The Mysterious Benedict Society, Gravity Falls, and more. It’s a great addition to bookshelves featuring clean fiction, science fantasy, riddle books, plot twists, lovable animals, bookish puzzles, and action adventure for kids. Class reading is suited to core readership ages of 10-12, and strong readers aged 8 & 9 will enjoy this as an individual recommendation.
“An ideal choice for whole class reading” – readingzone.com
Perfect for teaching: Designed for KS2 and early KS3 students (US grade 5, and middle school grades 6 & 7), Quicksmiths is packed with suspense, laugh-out-loud moments, and well-pitched vocabulary.
“I chose Loris Owen’s ‘The Ten Riddles of Eartha Quicksmith’ in the Year 6 into 7 sessions because it’s engaging, funny and paints great characters and I know it will appeal to a wide variety of students and inspire them to be creative. It has been a delight to work with Loris, to learn more about her book, her inspiration and her writing process.” – Mrs Hughes, Impress the Examiner
Get in touch with Loris, using the details in the footer, to organise a dedicated postcard or poster for your class, or a signed bookplate for your library book.
Short online readings for your students are free, as well as free workshops for schools in deprived areas. For more details and other options for workshops head over to the Visits and Talks page, where you can also contact Loris using the form.
Resources for educators:
On this page and the links provided, you’ll find a wealth of resources to
make integrating Quicksmiths into your class easy and effective. Explore lesson plans, engaging videos, free games and puzzles, classroom activities, and testimonials from other educators. If you’re looking for the next exciting book to inspire young readers, Loris’s book
recommendations will help you find that just-right title to keep kids
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While there are tough moments and realistic life lessons found throughout the series, friendship and family always wins in the end and each book closes with a heartwarming ending.
Clean fiction: The series is clean, with no strong language or romance.
Diverse: Quicksmiths features a cast of characters of various nationalities and with many different abilities, as well as strong role models of different genders.
Quicksmiths is more than just a book series; it’s an adventure that encourages grit, imagination, and the power of friendship. Dive into this epic journey with your students and discover your own strange energy.
Classroom resources
To make life easy we’ve created a comprehensive classroom resource with chapter-by-chapter lesson materials, discussion prompts and activity suggestions. Neatly integrate all your classroom subjects into your reading time with prompts for Vocabulary, Creative Writing, Science, Art, Music, Design & Technology, PSHE, Drama, Maths, History & Geography.
Ready-made lesson plans are also available for ages 10-12.
All classroom materials are created and/or reviewed by teachers.
Complement your classes with fun activities, riddles and puzzles, to keep your students engaged and wanting more!
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