Welcome to Book Club Buddies®
Welcome to Book Club Buddies®, an online interactive book club for primary school children guided by teachers
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Our Aim
Our aim is to create online interactive book clubs for primary school children to develop and enhance their love of reading in a small, social and safe environment so that they can develop academically, mentally and socially
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Why Join Book Club Buddies®?

Book Club Buddies® is an online interactive book club for primary school children guided by teachers. We want to ignite children’s passion for reading, whilst also improving their literacy skills. It also provides an opportunity for children to have fun exploring, discussing and reading a complete book with a small group. Click below to find out more about how your child can benefit from joining one of our book clubs.

Nurtures...

a love of reading in a small and safe environment

Encourages...

 and enhances critical thinking and reasoning

Improves...

comprehension and ultimately writing skills

Develops...

your child's vocabulary and grammar

Enhances...

their communication and social skills.

What some of the Authors say about Book Club Buddies®

Tom MclaughlinThe Accidental Prime Minister
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I’m absolutely delighted that The Accidental Prime Minister has been chosen by Book Club Buddies. I hope it makes you chuckle! It’s was great fun to write and draw. Happy reading to one and all!
Helen RutterAuthor of The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh
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Hi all you Book Club Buddies! I hope you enjoy reading The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh! Fingers crossed there is a joke in there that should make you smile. Happy reading!
Michael RosenLiterary Legend
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Book Club Buddies sounds like a great idea to me. Reading loads of books on all sorts of things, written in all sorts of different ways, is a great way to be in this world. It helps us think, care about others, know about what's going on, how people tick, and how to have fun. Book Club Buddies is a terrific route to getting into the world of books. Have a great time.
Sam CopelandAuthor of Charlie Changes into a Chicken
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I’m delighted that Charlie Changes into a Chicken has been chosen as Book Club Buddies first book. Anything which helps increase literacy skills and promote a love of reading gets my vote!
Ross Montgomery Author of Max and the Millions
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I love the sound of Book Club Buddies - I would have absolutely loved an online book club as a child, and the chance to dive into a book and discuss it with other kids.
Andy ShepherdAuthor of The Boy Who Grew Dragons
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I'm delighted that the dragons have been welcomed into Book Club Buddies, I hope everyone has fun and enjoys the story and that the dragons behave themselves! Just remember to keep your eyes open and your oven gloves and water pistols handy! I wonder what kind of dragon you’d grow?
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Meet the Founder of Book Club Buddies®

Meet our founder Lizzy Laymond who will tell you more about Book Club Buddies®.

What will we be reading next?

We spend a long time carefully choosing the books we read with the children. Choose one of our books below to find out more.

Years 1 & 2 (ages 5-7)

Bella Donna - Coven Road

by Ruth Symes

Daisy and the trouble with London

by Kes Gray

Years 3 & 4 (ages 7-9)

The Day the Screens went Blank

By Danny Wallace

Iguana Boy Vs. the 30 Second Thief!

By James Bishop

Years 5 & 6 (ages 9-11)

Kick

by Mitch Johnson

Seed

By Caryl Lewis

Song of the Dolphin Boy

By Elizabeth Laird

Ready for you child to join?

Just some of our amazing Google reviews

Book Club Buddies®
5.0
Based on 6 reviews
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Shelley FarmerShelley Farmer
09:35 11 Jan 22
As a parent that has always had to nag her daughter to read, I was thrilled to learn about Book Club Buddies. It is such a brilliant concept! Lizzy chooses fabulous books that are engaging and ensures that the sessions are fun and interactive, which makes my daughter want to read and join in. She enjoyed it so much that she couldn't wait to participate in a second book club and will most definitely be signing up for a third!
Krasimira TahmezianKrasimira Tahmezian
22:35 27 Dec 21
The Book club buddies came to my attention as I wanted to get my son intrested in reading. He really enjoyed the book and he found it very entertaining. Lizzy is a very proffessional and experienced teacher and the session are very organised and made fun for children.I already signed him up for the next book club.
Nicholas RybNicholas Ryb
12:57 23 Dec 21
Our 10 year old loved her weekly book sessions.Knowing that she is was actually reading a whole book was the one brilliant reason we signed her up.Given her focus and a good start for the week.Bring on January, for the next book.
My 9 year old really enjoyed the whole process and Lizzie facilitated a very lovely group that was both fun and educational 🙂
Emma LivingstoneEmma Livingstone
21:44 12 Dec 21
My 11 year old daughter really loved attending book club buddies with Lizzie. In fact I have never seen her so enthusiastic about finishing a book. I would highly recommend it for any child, both those that love reading and want to share their enjoyment of books and those like my daughter who are perhaps a little more reticent to read. I will definitely be signing up for the next book and I am also encouraging her little brother to join too. Such a great concept.
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