The Daily Mail (London, England), January 31st, 2006
Byline: GRAHAM GRANT THEY are popular among adults keen to combine socialising with a deeper interest in literature. And now school- based book groups are being introduced in an attempt to encourage more children to read. Teachers hope 'literature circles' will make reading a more social activity, building on the huge success of the Harry Potter books. The decline of reading as a pastime is often blamed for appalling literacy standards among Scottish pupils. Video games and TV are seen as 'cooler' options - but new research suggests that children's book groups could help to make reading mu...
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