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A Super Weird! Mystery: Attack of the Haunted Lunchbox
by Jim SmithIt's the new funniest mystery detective series ever, from the genius behind the bestselling Barry Loser books! Super Weird Mysteries is a hilarious new series, perfect for readers aged 7 and up, and fans of DogMan, Pamela Butchart and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Superheroes: Inspiring Stories of Secret Strength
by Sophia Thakur___________________________________What do you want to be when you grow up?Discover the new daring tales of inspiration from over fifty iconic British icons today, who have each harnessed their curiosity and ambition and turned it into their own superhero power.With a special introduction by Stormzy!Every inspirational figure has something that makes them special, just like you. Just look at:· Princess K, who went from tapping her foot under the desk at school, to dancing centre stage at Glastonbury· Dina Asher Smith, who started out crawling at lightning speed and became the fastest British woman in history· Reggie Yates, who used his power of empathy to connect instantly both in person and through the TV· Riz Ahmed, whose ability to code-switch between cultures and creative outlets let him excel as a scholar, actor, activist, and rapper· Liam Charles, who followed his childhood passion in the kitchen to become a Bake Off masterThis is a book filled with inspiring journeys, to encourage and empower you to harness your power, and become your own superhero. 8% of the RRP for all print sales in the UK of Superheroes will be donated to MERKY FOUNDATION LIMITED (Registered Charity No. 1186891)
Supporting Children and Young People Who Experience Loss: An Illustrated Storybook and Guide (Supporting Children and Young People Who Experience Loss)
by Juliette TtofaThis beautifully illustrated storybook and accompanying guide has been designed to be used by adults supporting children through loss. The attractive and engaging story describes a young girl who searches high and low for the light that is missing from her eyes. The storybook can be used therapeutically with children to explore feelings of loss, and provides a medium through which the adult can begin to work alongside or support their emotional literacy. The accompanying guidebook has been created to provide additional ideas for an adult supporting a child or young person through loss using the storybook. With an emphasis on a relational approach, the guide explores the themes of the story and can support the adult in using the expressive arts safely and sensitively with a child or young person, to help them journey through the grieving process. This set includes: A colourfully illustrated and sensitively written storybook, designed to encourage conversation and support emotional literacy A supporting guidebook that promotes the safe use of creative expression as a way through loss Perfectly crafted to spark communication around a difficult topic, this is an invaluable tool for practitioners, educators, parents, and anybody else looking to support a child or young person through loss.
The Swallows' Flight
by Hilary McKayFrom the Costa Award-winning author Hilary McKay, comes a moving WWII story of family and friendship on opposite sides of a devastating conflict. The Swallows' Flight is the stunning companion novel to The Skylarks' War.Erik and Hans are German boys. Ruby and Kate are English girls. They grow up in worlds that would never meet, until war tumbles their lives together. Then one September afternoon there are choices to be made.How is courage lost, and found?Who is really the enemy?And what does friendship truly mean, in the middle of a war?Meanwhile Rupert and Clarry work secretly for peace – and a brighter future for them all . . .
Swan Song
by Gill LewisDylan is struggling but when he's out on the water with his Grandad his mind clears and everything seems simpler. But his Grandad's beloved Whooper swans are under threat and it feels like everything that has made him feel safe is slipping away … A profoundly moving novel on the redemptive, healing power of nature from bestseller Gill Lewis.
Swarm Rising (Swarm Rising #1)
by Tim Peake Steve ColeFor fans of Alex Rider, Young Bond and Cherub, this exciting action-adventure is the first children's book by astronaut Tim Peake and bestselling author Steve Cole, and it's based on space-age science and technology.When Danny is kidnapped by Adi - who can run through brick walls and make cars drive on water - he realises that all humans are in danger. Adi is part of a super-advanced hive mind, the Swarm, which intends to protect the Earth from the environmental catastrophe caused by the human race. Adi - Alien Digital Intelligence in the form of a girl - can bend the laws of physics and control digital data, but as a digital being she wants to know what it's like to be human. Which is where Danny comes in.But what exactly is the 'help' the secretive Swarm is offering? Can Danny and his friend Jamila help Adi stop the Swarm Agents and give humanity a second chance?
Sweetblossom and the New Baby: Special 4 (Unicorn Magic #4)
by Daisy MeadowsA secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed author in UK libraries.Join best friends Emily and Aisha for a springtime adventure in a secret world full of unicorns, magic and friendship! Journey with them to the wonderful land of Enchanted Valley, where the beautiful Queen Aurora rules kindly over the unicorns and all other magical creatures.The girls are thrilled to find themselves on a new adventure in Enchanted Valley. Everyone is looking forward to springtime, but the creatures' traditional Springtime Beginning celebration is put at risk when the wicked unicorn Selena steals the magical springtime lockets. Now the sun won't be strong enough to lengthen the days, plants and flowers won't grow properly and - worst of all - no new animal babies will be born. Can Emily and Aisha, together with their unicorn friends, find the stolen lockets and stop Selena's horrible plan?
The Swiss Family Robinson (HarperCollins Children’s Classics)
by Johann David WyssThis beautiful HarperCollins Children’s Classics edition of Johann David Wyss’s The Swiss Family Robinson is the perfect addition to any bookshelf.
Swordswoman!: The Queen of Jhansi in the Indian Uprising of 1857 (True Adventures)
by Devika RangachariThe true story of the fearsome Rani of Jhansi, the Indian Queen who took on the East India Trading Company in the Indian Rebellion of 1857The British first came to India as traders. Now they're here as soldiers, taking over new territories, and they've got their eye on the small kingdom of Jhansi. But they aren't prepared for the kingdom's courageous queen. Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi, rides a magnificent horse and wields her own sword; she trains other women to fight alongside her; she is determined that the kingdom will pass from her to her adopted son.So when the British demand that she hand over control, she refuses. And when an uprising begins to stir, the Rani will have to decide whether or not to join the fight. Devika Rangachari is an award-winning writer whose book, Queen of Ice (Duckbill), was on the White Raven list, won the Neev Young Adult Book Award and has been optioned to be made into a movie/TV series. Her other books include 10 Indian Monarchs Whose Amazing Stories You May Not Know, Tales of Love and Adventure, Swami Vivekananda - A Man With A Vision, Harsha Vardhana, The Merry Mischief of Gopal Bhand, The Wit of Tenali Raman and Growing Up. She is currently the recipient of a prestigious national fellowship awarded by the ministry of culture in India to research aspects of gender and historical fiction in Indian children's literature.
Tabitha Plimtock and the Edge of the World
by Erika McGannTabitha Plimtock lives in a house at the very edge of the world. She is a go-getter – that is, a dogsbody forced to go and get things – for her nasty relatives, Gower, Gristle, Bertha and Cousin Wilbur. One of Tabitha’s endless chores involves descending the cliff face, via a net that hangs from the back of the house, to collect eggs, nuts and other things from the inhabitants of the wall. When rumours begin to circulate of monsters climbing from the base to gobble up unsuspecting wall-dwellers, Tabitha is worried for all her friends. Determined to save them, Tabitha seeks out the elusive and eccentric Dr Sherback. The doctor introduces her to a whole new world at the base – one that is dark, dangerous and absolutely thrilling – but not even Dr Sherback’s vast knowledge can slow the terrible creatures climbing to the top of the wall. With a clever plan, and not a small amount of courage, can Tabitha stop the monsters and keeps the people she loves safe for good?
A Tale of Magic: A Tale of Sorcery (A Tale of Magic #3)
by Chris ColferThe thrilling third book in Chris Colfer's No.1 New York Times bestselling A Tale of Magic... seriesBrystal Evergreen is running out of time. It's almost been a year since she made a deal with Death to find and destroy the Immortal in exchange for her life and she still hasn't found a single clue about who or where the Immortal is.To make matters worse, something dark and malignant has risen from deep within the earth, threatening life as we know it. To stop this new evil, the fairies and witches must work with all the kingdoms and territories, including the Righteous Brotherhood and their Army of the Dead.But is the threat more familiar than they expected? And why are a secretive group of Sorcerers convinced Xanthous Hayfield is connected to it?Have you discovered the rest of the series: A Tale of Magic and A Tale of Witchcraft? Chris Colfer is also the author of the million-copy bestselling series The Land of Stories.
The Talkative Tiger (Zoe's Rescue Zoo #21)
by Amelia CobbAt Zoe's Rescue Zoo only the cutest, cuddliest animals need apply!Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals!Zoe is thrilled to welcome a new animal to the rescue zoo - an adorable tiger cub! The talkative cub loves to make friends but his stories are keeping the other animals awake all night. Can Zoe come up with a sleepover solution that makes everyone happy?Another fantastic title in the perfect series for young animal lovers, beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams.Have you read Zoe's other adventures?The Lonely Lion CubThe Puzzled PenguinThe Silky Seal PupThe Eager ElephantThe Lucky Snow LeopardThe Pesky Polar BearThe Cuddly KoalaThe Wild Wolf PupThe Happy HippoThe Sleepy Snowy OwlThe Scruffy Sea OtterThe Picky PuffinThe Giggly GiraffeThe Curious KangarooThe Super SlothThe Little LlamaThe Messy MeerkatThe Helpful HedgehogThe Rowdy Red Panda
Tap It Tad!: Phase 2 (Big Cat Phonics For Little Wandle Letters And Sounds Revised Ser.)
by Natasha Paul Amy Zhing Collins Big CatCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. Tad the tadpole is bored. What will happen when he taps the lilypad above him? Pink A- Pink A/Band 1A offers emergent readers very simple, highly predictable texts and provides direct support through illustrations. The focus sounds in this book are:/s/ /a/ /t/ /p/ /i/ /n/ /m/ /d/ Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
Tap Tap Nap: Band 01a/pink A (Collins Big Cat Phonics For Letters And Sounds Ser.)
by Clare Helen Welsh Leesh Li Collins Big CatCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. Pink A/Band 1A offers emergent readers very simple, highly predictable texts and provides direct support through illustrations. The focus sounds in this book are: Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
Teknos the Ocean Crawler: Series 26 Book 1 (Beast Quest #128)
by Adam BladeFree the Beasts. Live the Adventure.Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!Tom and Elenna are celebrating the safe return of Prince Rotu after their successful Quest to rescue him from the Evil Wizard Zargon ... but Evil never rests, and news soon reaches them that Zargon has disappeared and the tombs of the legendary Four Masters have been ransacked. It's time for a new Quest, and this time they must tackle four ancient Beasts in the places they were originally killed. First on the list is Teknos, an armoured turtle-Beast with a razor-sharp beak!There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Four Masters series - don't miss out! Teknos the Ocean Crawler, Mallix the Silent Stalker, Silexa the Stone Cat and Kyron, Lord of Fire.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
Ten Minutes to Bed: Baby Unicorn (Ten Minutes to Bed)
by Rhiannon FieldingAn adorable new story in the no.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series, written specifically to help little ones settle down for bedtime and a perfect book for children with new siblings. All Twinkle wants is to be a big sister. When her wish comes true and there's a surprise at the end of the rainbow, Twinkle must get her new baby brother Fizz back home before bedtime. But with the forest filled with so much magic and adventure, will Twinkle and Fizz manage to get to sleep in time?Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, this heartwarming bedtime tale is perfect for children with new siblings and will calm sleepy unicorns everywhere!This bestselling bedtime series has sold one million copies worldwide! Do you have all the books in the Ten Minutes to Bed series?Ten Minutes to Bed: Little UnicornTen Minutes to Bed: Little MermaidTen Minutes to Bed: Little MonsterTen Minutes to Bed: Little DinosaurTen Minutes to Bed: Little DragonTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's ChristmasTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Birthday
Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dragon (Ten Minutes to Bed)
by Rhiannon FieldingThis is the perfect book to calm little sleepy dragons everywhere, just in time to go to bed. Soaring high in the skies to find adventure, little dragon siblings Flicker and Flash are doing their best to avoid going to bed.But then they spot a lost egg that they need to get back to its mother - will they get back in time? This bestselling bedtime series has now sold nearly 300,000 copies in the UK! Do you have all the books in the series? Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn Ten Minutes to Bed: Little MermaidTen Minutes to Bed: Little Monster Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas Ten Minutes to Bed; Little Unicorn's Birthday
THE LOST SKETCHBOOK: Band 08/Purple
by Imam Baksh Illustrated by Stacey Byer Prepared for publication by Collins Big CatCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. This charming, humorous and imaginative story tells of two friends who find a sketchbook and realise that it can bring drawings to life. At first this seems too good to be true, but they're soon faced with a problem they didn't expect! Set in the Caribbean, this is a colourful and amusing story which will delight young readers and encourage imagination and discussion. Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
There's a Unicorn in Your Book (Who's in Your Book?)
by Tom FletcherA brand new 'Who's In Your Book?' story from bestselling children's book author Tom Fletcher.WHOOSH! A unicorn has galloped right into your book - how exciting!But - oh dear! This Unicorn doesn't look very excited at all. In fact, he looks quite worried. Can you help to cheer him up?This brilliant new story combines interactive fun with an important message about the power of friendship, and how helpful it can be to share your worries with others.Who's in Your Book?Interactive adventures for big imaginationsAlso in this series:There's a Monster in Your Book: makes reading interactive and funThere's a Dragon in Your Book: explores empathy and responsibilityThere's an Alien in Your Book: explores acceptance and inclusionThere's an Elf in Your Book: explores following instructions and good/bad behaviourThere's a Superhero in Your Book: explores the power of kindnessThere's a Witch in Your Book: makes tidying up fun
These Unlucky Stars
by Gillian McDunnFrom the highly acclaimed author of Caterpillar Summer comes a sweet and heartfelt story of a girl's unexpected friendship that changes her forever, perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt.Ever since her mother left a few years ago, Annie has felt like the odd one out in her family. Her dad and brother are practical and organized--they just don't understand the way she thinks, in lines and color. Everywhere she turns, she feels like an outsider, even at school, so she's been reluctant to get close to anyone.When a "Ding-Dong-Ditch" attempt goes wrong, Annie finds herself stuck making amends with Gloria, the eccentric elderly lady she disturbed. As she begins to connect with Gloria and her weird little dog, it becomes clear that Gloria won't be able to live on her own for much longer. But it's this brief and important friendship that gives Annie the confidence to let people in, and see how rich life can be when you decide to make your own luck and chart your own path to happiness. In this heartwarming novel, acclaimed author Gillian McDunn shows us that even the most unexpected friendship has the power to change us forever.Acclaim for Caterpillar SummerAn Indies Introduce PickA Texas Bluebonnet SelectionA Parents Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Book of the Year
These Unlucky Stars
by Gillian McDunnEver since her mother left a few years ago, Annie has felt like the odd one out in her family. Her dad and brother are practical and organised - they just don't understand the way she thinks, in lines and colour. Everywhere she turns, she feels like an outsider, even at school, so she's been reluctant to get close to anyone.When a "Ding-Dong-Ditch" attempt goes wrong, Annie finds herself stuck making amends with Gloria, the eccentric elderly lady she disturbed. As she begins to connect with Gloria and her weird little dog, it becomes clear that Gloria won't be able to live on her own for much longer. But it's this brief and important friendship that gives Annie the confidence to let people in, and see how rich life can be when you decide to make your own luck and chart your own path to happiness. In this heartwarming novel, acclaimed author Gillian McDunn shows us that even the most unexpected friendship has the power to change us forever.Acclaim for Caterpillar SummerAn Indies Introduce PickA Texas Bluebonnet SelectionA Parents Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Book of the Year
These Unlucky Stars
by Gillian McDunnEver since her mother left a few years ago, Annie has felt like the odd one out in her family. Her dad and brother are practical and organised - they just don't understand the way she thinks, in lines and colour. Everywhere she turns, she feels like an outsider, even at school, so she's been reluctant to get close to anyone.When a "Ding-Dong-Ditch" attempt goes wrong, Annie finds herself stuck making amends with Gloria, the eccentric elderly lady she disturbed. As she begins to connect with Gloria and her weird little dog, it becomes clear that Gloria won't be able to live on her own for much longer. But it's this brief and important friendship that gives Annie the confidence to let people in, and see how rich life can be when you decide to make your own luck and chart your own path to happiness. In this heartwarming novel, acclaimed author Gillian McDunn shows us that even the most unexpected friendship has the power to change us forever.Acclaim for Caterpillar SummerAn Indies Introduce PickA Texas Bluebonnet SelectionA Parents Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Book of the Year
Think Like an Elf: Think Like An Elf (Clarice Bean)
by Lauren ChildJoin the one and only Clarice Bean and ‘Think Like an Elf’ in this irresistible and spectacularly sparkling Christmas story from the inimitable Lauren Child.
This Book is Cruelty-Free: Animals And Us
by Linda NewberyIf you've ever wondered how you can make your diet cruelty-free, whether it's ethical to own a pet, or if insects are actually important – this book is for you. Learn how to make the right choices to live a cruelty-free life and demystify the morals and ethics around animals and wildlife.
This is not Rubbish: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Pink 1a (Reading Champion #515)
by Katie WoolleyThis book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE)This is not Rubbish is a non-fiction text exploring how different objects may be reused and recycled. The repeated sentence structure offers readers the opportunity for a very first independent reading experience with the support of the illustrations.Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.This non-fiction text is accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.