BOOK OF THE WEEK
3 November 2026
Hello Bookworms!
We have more books for you to read this week!
Do take a look at our Lion Print magazine, under our Further Resources tab. Here are some of the stories our younger pupils have written at the beginning of the magazine and give you inspiration for your own writing. There is also some incredible art work from our pupils.
If you’d like some more ideas of great books to read, do check out our Reading List.
Goblins by Philip Reeve
The squabbling goblins who live in the great towers of Clovenstone spend their time fighting and looting. Only clever young Skarper understands that dark magic created by a vanquished sorcerer is rising again.
From the lands of men come fortune-seekers – and trolls, giants, cloud-maidens, boglins, swamp monsters, tree-warriors and bloodthirsty goblins are swept into a fabulous magical conflict to thrill all fantasy fans.
The Family From One End Street
THE FAMILY FROM ONE END STREET by Eve Garnett is the story of everyday life in the big, happy Ruggles family who live in the small town of Otwell. Father is a dustman and Mother a washerwoman. Then there’s all the children – practical Lily Rose, clever Kate, mischievous twins James and John, followed by Jo, who loves films, little Peg and finally baby William.
WORDS OF THE WEEK
Here are two new words for you!
Learn them, spell them, then see if you can you use them in your writing or, even better, can you use them when talking to someone?
Discombobulate
[dis-kuhm-bob-yuh-leht]
To confuse, upset or frustrate.
Mimesis
[muh-mee-sis]
Imitation, mimicry
Reading List
Reading is dreaming with open eyes.
Looking for a good read? Take a look at some of our recommendations in our book list below:
Hampton School teachers and pupils have been helping celebrate National Storytelling Week 2023 by reading extracts from their favourite stories. From Douglas Adams to Agatha Christie and John Grisham to Isaac Asimov, why not give one of their recommendations a read?
Take a look below at their favourite books:
Further Resources
Discover Hampton Podcast – The Power of Poetry
In this episode, we marvel at the power of poetry. Join English teacher Mr Baker with our Third Years and Lower Sixth discussing how poetry reflects the complexities of real life. Click on the link below to listen.
Lion Print
Take a look at the publication below to get a flavour of what our pupils produce:
Why not have a go at our Maths Wizard challenge too? Click on the link below to find out more:
