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'Lockwood has written a useful, supportive book which will help teachers and librarians…He describes the background and summarises the research and then proposes thoroughly practical programmes' - Carousel

'Michael Lockwood has produced an excellent, practical overview and analysis of what works in the primary school to promote reading for

pleasure….Lockwood's work is grounded and valuable to those who need it most - teachers in the classroom working hard to engender a love of reading' - English Drama Media

In the times when reading is considered ‘uncool’ and ‘boring’ and is taught at school with the focus on passing the Reading Comprehension Test, this book emphasises the love of reading and offers valuable advice on how to ignite passion for books in the hearts of all pupils. A must-have for primary practitioners.

Mrs Malgorzata Hirst

* I thought that it was strong in how it contextualises its research upon recent government initiatives.

* Case studies and Action Points mean that it is accessible and useful to Students, Lecturers and SLT/Literacy Coordinators too

* A great focus on promoting reading with those children who are switched off with plenty of suggested approaches - great

Mr Mathew Tobin

Lots of excellent ideas to take into the classroom in order to promote reading for pleasure. There is a balance between theory and practical examples and the text would be beneficial for trainees and teachers of reading. An engaging and motivating text.

Mrs Suzanne Horton

Really useful book for students has been included in reading lists for PGCE and Year 2 and 3 students.

Some PGCE individuals found it very useful for their dissertations this year if they were related to reading. Will be continuing to recommend this for next year's course too.

Mrs Nesta Wynne Elliott

Useful book i.e. for reference for myself as an English lecturer to Trainee Students in Yrs 2, 3 and PGCE
Has been ordered for the University Library and included on student booklists. Will be used next year as well.

Mrs Nesta Wynne Elliott

At a time when an instrumental approach to reading is in danger of reducing readers to technicians of the printed word, this book places the joy of reading at the heart of children's experience of text.

Dr Alastair Daniel

A timely and well balanced text which refocuses the attention within the teaching of reading.

Mrs Susan Barrett

This book deals very clearly with an important aspect of teaching Literacy.

Anne Bradley

Wide-ranging and interesting topics addressed within this book. It is very practically based, with theoretical underpinning, which makes it very relevant and readable for student teachers. I particularly like the case studies, action points and pause for thought sections.

Jill Dunn

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