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Aquila Magazine

Intelligent reading for curious kids:

Top-quality writing, Amazing puzzles & Brain-busting facts

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Award-winning AQUILA magazine is designed for children of 8 – 14 years.

With over 30 years' experience in educational publishing, every new topic contains a whole book’s-worth of reading.

Children’s Magazine Editor of the Year 2021 & 2022 —  AQUILA’s Editor Freya Hardy, “Gets adults as excited as children…” The British Society of Magazine Editors.
 
Written by experts, AQUILA’s monthly topics are designed to inspire children’s interest and imagination: thoughtful readers will develop a deeper understanding of our complex world.
 
Dive into AQUILA’s archive of 90+ fantastic back issue topics!
 
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  • Witches & Wizards
    October issue

    Witches & Wizards

    What is a Witch? In this fun topic, AQUILA discovers how ideas about Witches have changed over the centuries. From toad magic and potions to cauldron cakes and crazy puzzles, it’s a multi-layered and mysterious issue!

  • Fireworks
    November issue

    Fireworks

    It’s November 5th! The smell of bonfires and hot dogs is in the air; overhead sparks fizz and whoosh over an awestruck crowd. From gunpowder to modern-day drones, AQUILA explores the science and history of fireworks!


Followed by: Vikings! - Cats V dogs

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT AQUILA?

  • Delivered to your door each month
  • Exciting new topic every issue
  • Supports the school curriculum
  • Stimulating & creative screen-free fun
  • Witty & intelligent writing
  • Advert free

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Witches and Wizards content
What is witch
Witch Brainfeeders
King James Witches
Witches Cauldron

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About us

AQUILA HQ is right by the sea in sunny Eastbourne, East Sussex. We're a family-run business with a small editorial team expanded by expert writers and artists from around the globe and all working together to produce a special, quality publication each month. 

By subscription only, AQUILA is now in its 30th year with readers in around 100 countries. A new topic arrives 11 times a year with the summer holiday double-issue delivered in July.

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