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Starting from the basics, \u003ci\u003eLet's Roll \u003c\/i\u003eis a practical guide to delivering a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) in a school or public library, all within the time constraints imposed on library sessions. 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The second section has a range of inspiring and inexpensive activities that use films, novels, manga, poetry, LEGO®, and other media to improve students' reading engagement. With quizzes, scavenger hunts, literary charades, and creative writing, each activity features step-by-step guidance and is designed to be adaptable to different students' needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369150230901,"sku":"9781783307432","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781783307432_8d245625-5252-4a07-a36c-2942f9cd8c47.jpg?v=1786034614"},{"product_id":"9781917171397","title":"A Million Tiny Missiles All At Once","description":"Being a teen's a tough gig, but what if one gig could      save your family?      'Heart-rending and hilarious, Elias is a memorable creation.'FINANCIAL      TIMES, best books of the summer      'This debut explores family pressures, neurodivergence and      resilience with heaps of humour and heart.'THE i, top      children's books of spring 2026      '[A] beautifully understated novel ... This is a great story      for teenage boys, about healing, hope and the joy of bad jokes.'THE      TIMES, children's book of the week      'Wry, hilarious and acutely observed, this 12+ debut boasts      a unique and special voice.'THE GUARDIAN      'Heartfelt and extremely moving' THE BOOKSELLER,      top 10 titles not to miss       Elias's brain is a swamp of fears and bad things. His once-loving      brother Bo has become a stranger, and his parents are at breaking      point.         When Bo falls in with dangerous people, Elias decides he's the      only one who can bring his family back together. 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The 80's friendships of Stand By me meets the      grit of Lord of the Flies and the quirkiness of Holes.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57555352519029,"sku":"9781917171939","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"the-beginner-s-guide-to-tabletop-roleplaying-games-for-neurodivergent-players","title":"The Beginner’s Guide to Tabletop Roleplaying Games for Neurodivergent Players","description":"From Dimension 20 fandom to homebrewed campaigns, the game of Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons offers neurodivergent players a space to create and celebrate new systems of thinking, connect with others, and have fun. The Beginner’s Guide to Tabletop Role­ playing Games for Neurodivergent Players is for anyone—neurodivergent or neuro­typical—who has ever wanted to give D\u0026amp;D a try but felt overwhelmed by its scope. 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