Are these stories fake news or the real deal? Test your instincts with some of the most unbelievable news stories on the planet in this fascinating book for curious children from multi-award-winning children's magazine The Week Junior.
Did a boy seriously invite a bear to his birthday party?
Was there really a robot dog delivering pizzas on the beach?
Have flying cars actually been invented?
Are these stories real... or rubbish?
The Week Junior Real or Rubbish is packed full with fascinating stories taken directly from the news... or are they? Take your best guess and then find out if you were right!
Perfect for developing critical thinking skills, encouraging reading for pleasure and engaging curious minds, this book is a must-have for a child's bookshelf.
With a section that teaches readers how to spot fake news in the real world, understand bias and top tips on how to fact check, this is an essential dip in-and-out book for children aged 8+!
Each story, whether real or partially untrue, includes interesting facts and colourful images.
| ISBN: | 9781801999052 |
| Publication date: | 8th October 2026 |
| Author: | The Week Junior |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Education an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 160 pages |
| Series: | The Week Junior |
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Are these stories fake news or the real deal? Test your instincts with some of the most unbelievable news stories on the planet in this fascinating book for curious children from multi-award-winning children's magazine The Week Junior.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Week Junior Real or Rubbish? and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-12 years old
The Week Junior Real or Rubbish? features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Non-Fiction Books of the Month, General Knowledge & Trivia, People / Places, Politics, Law, Philosophy & Ethics, Educational: Media studies, Recommendations, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Work / Industry, Educational: Humanities and social sciences, general, Educational material
Paperback. £8.99, down from the £9.99 cover price. Pre-order. 8th October 2026.
The Week Junior Real or Rubbish? was written by The Week Junior and published by Bloomsbury Education an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
The Week Junior Real or Rubbish? has 160 pages
Yes it is part of The Week Junior series
£8.99, reduced from £9.99. Pre-order. 8th October 2026.
