"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."
The big picture
Something worth talking about • Lost for words? Try starting a conversation with one of these questions, inspired by stories this magazine.
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
WORD OF THE WEEK
Editor’s note
Listen to it!
Hope for the planet’s wildlife
The story of the WWF
French protesters call for education funding
Stray Kids drop out of awards
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
Plan to pay for new care service
Party conferences
Changes to NI driving laws
Black History Month murals
Win for world-class porridge
Bayeux Tapestry draws crowds
Around the world
Is it ok to boo sports stars? • Some athletes have spoken out but others think it’s part of sport.
The secret to being a scientist • Brian Cox offers his top tips to get into science.
A winning young artist
Swimming classes for all
THEY SAID IT!
Go wildlife spotting this autumn
What is PTES?
NATURE SPY • Listen out for this large, loud goose
Back to basics to protect the bees
GOOD WEEK
BAD WEEK
Created and written specially for kids • Explore the fascinating and colourful world of magazines.
SpaceX rocket blasts into orbit
What is Starlink?
WORD OF THE YEAR 2026
Photos of the week • 1839 AWARDS
Speedgolfers race to success
“I love speedgolf”
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
Help friends to feel heard • Support friends with their mental health by being open and listening.
Share your feelings
How to get talking about mental health
A magical story about friendship • A new film follows Jo and Raissa on an adventure to the island of Nakali.
Meet the actors in Forgotten Island
Netflix’s Narnia movie revealed
THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST
5 books to read in autumn • These cosy seasonal stories are perfect to curl up with at this time of year.
The Week Junior: Real or Rubbish?
PUT YOUR SKILLS TO THE TEST • The Week Junior: Real or Rubbish? is filled with lots of fun and slightly unbelievable stories like this one…
READERS RECOMMEND
A story that grows with its readers • Beloved characters Rene and Glumfoot are back.
BOOK BITES
ON MY SHELF
FC 27’s big kick-off • EA Sports FC 27 brings gameplay changes and a brand new section.
APP OF THE WEEK
PODCAST OF THE WEEK
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Create autumn leaf art • Use nature to make a masterpiece.
That’s unbelievable!
Puzzles
Cycling for good
TEACHER OF THE WEEK
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
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