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Yasuke: Big Cat

Jake And Jen And The Balloon Of Doom: Phase 5 (Big Cat Phonics For Little Wandle Letters And Sounds Revised Ser.)

Collins 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. Jake and Jen have a high-flying adventure in a hot air balloon over the African savannah. But will they make a safe landing? Find out in this funny adventure story by award-winning author Chris Bradford. Illustrated by award-winning illustrator Korky Paul. Green/Band 5 offers early readers patterned language and varied characters. The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ ay, ey, a-e /ee/ ie, ea /igh/ i, i-e /oa/ o, ow, ou, o-e /oo/ ue, ui, ew, ou, u-e /oo/ oul Pages 22 and 23 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.

Jake And Jen And The Castle Of Kings: Band 06/orange (Collins Big Cat Phonics For Letters And Sounds Ser.)

Collins 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. Jake is king of the castle. Jen is his brave fighter. But when a giant attacks, can she defend her king? Find out in this adventure story by award-winning author Chris Bradford. Illustrated by award-winning illustrator Korky Paul. Orange/Band 6 offers varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ a, eigh /ee/ e, y, ey /oo/ u /igh/ y, ie /ch/ tch, t /c/ ch /j/ g, ge, dge /l/ le /f/ ph /w/ wh /v/ ve /s/ se /z/ se Pages 22 and 23 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.

Jake and Jen in the Tomb of Ice: Band 07/Turquoise (Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds)

Collins 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. Join Jake and Jen on an exciting adventure through a dense tropical jungle filled with fierce animals and many obstacles – or at least that’s where they think they are…This exciting story was written by award-winning author Chris Bradford and illustrated by award-winning illustrator Korky Paul. Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. The focus sounds in this book are: /sh/ ti, ssi /m/ mb /n/ kn, gn /r/ wr, zh /s/ ce, sc /zh/ su Pages 22 and 23 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. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Mighty Max: A Bloomsbury Young Reader (Bloomsbury Young Readers)

Max is a monster with yellow eyes, pointed ears, a big, wide mouth, sharp teeth and a long, spiky tail. He's just like the rest of his family, except Max is a mighty show off. He's not really meant to, but sometimes he does tricks in front of the children who visit Blue Lake – and they love it! Then, one day, his showing off gets Max more than he bargained for...This warm-hearted adventure from picture book author Carrie Weston (author of the Oh, Boris series) is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. Features engaging illustrations and quirky characters young readers will find it hard to resist. Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. They are packed with gorgeous colour illustrations and include inside cover notes to help adults reading with children, as well as ideas for activities related to the stories.Book band: GoldQuizzed for Accelerated ReaderIdeal for ages: 5+

Super Dweeb and the Pencil of Destiny (Super Dweeb #1)

"With fast-paced action and absurd humor [...] Super Dweeb in an exciting new series for fans of Captain Underpants or Diary of a Wimpy Kid" - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL"A funny, fast-paced and zany adventure bursting with colourful cartoon-style illustrations" - BOOK TRUSTAndy wishes that he had *awesome powers*, like the heroes of his home-made comic stories. But instead, he's stuck in the real world, where he has an annoying little brother, a super-weird teacher ... and everyone says he's a total dweeb.Then one day, he discovers an oversized, glowing pencil on a school trip to the local toxic waste dump. He starts sketching and finds that he can redraw reality.Now, thanks to the power of doodling, Andy can bring to life anything that he can imagine, erase his problems, and doodle his way of sticky situations. He's not just a dweeb ... he's a SUPER DWEEB! Even Mona, the ice-cool new girl at school, seems impressed.But there's a twist in the tale.. because everything goes very wrong when little brother Oscar does some doodling of his own. Now there's a scribble monster on the loose! Run for it, Andy!The first of the hilarious new Super Dweeb series, this unpredictable, anarchic adventure story will have kids rolling on the floor. Featuring comic-strip-style storytelling in full-color, this chapter book is perfect for readers aged 7-9.

Super Dweeb and the Time Trumpet (Super Dweeb #4)

"With fast-paced action and absurd humor [...] Super Dweeb in an exciting new series for fans of Captain Underpants or Diary of a Wimpy Kid" - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL"A funny, fast-paced and zany adventure, bursting with colourful cartoon-style illustrations" - BOOK TRUST***Super-doodler Andy may have an awesome atomic pencil that brings his drawings to life, but he's still pretty new to the whole hero thing.The fourth book in the Super Dweeb series, this unpredictable, anarchic adventure story features comic-strip-style storytelling in full-colour and is perfect for readers aged 7-9.

Super Dweeb vs Doctor Eraser-Butt (Super Dweeb #2)

Andy may be a little socially awkward, but thanks to his awesome atomic pencil-which can bring doodles to life-he's far from an ordinary dweeb. Look out, evil-doers ... here comes SUPER DWEEB!Mona, the cool new girl at school, has somehow talked Andy into becoming a costumed crimefighter. Now, thanks to his snazzy superheroic stylings, he's gained both an army of fans, and an arch-enemy ... and he can't decide which is worse!The president-for-life of Andy's fan club is his little brother, Oscar, and while he may not have a superpower, Oscar's still super-determined to become Andy's sidekick. Andy is definitely not up for having a little kid following him around!Meanwhile, witness the diabolical origin story of Doctor Eraser-Butt - the sinister super-scientist, whose bulbous behind can obliterate objects from existence.The second of the Super Dweeb series, this unpredictable, anarchic adventure story features comic-strip-style storytelling in full-colour and is perfect for readers aged 7-9.

Super Dweeb vs the Evil Doodler (Super Dweeb #3)

"With fast-paced action and absurd humor [...] Super Dweeb in an exciting new series for fans of Captain Underpants or Diary of a Wimpy Kid" - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALAndy may seem like an ordinary dweeb, but he has an incredible secret. When he draws a picture with his ATOMIC PENCIL, it comes to life! And with awesome power comes awesome ... sneakiness!Andy wants to take the day off school to see the new Gamma Guys movie. His ingenious plan is to draw a clone of himself. There's only one problem: His carbon copy doesn't much like taking orders!In fact, Andy quickly starts to think that he's created his own EVIL TWIN. Uh-oh! Things quickly escalate into a crazy battle of doodlers.Look out ... it seems like Andy's really met his match!The third book in the Super Dweeb series, this unpredictable, anarchic adventure story features comic-strip-style storytelling in full-color and is perfect for readers aged 7-9.

When Saturday Comes

A young boy’s relationship with his struggling dad is strained when he is forced to choose between playing football and quality time in this sensitively told story from award-winning writer Tony Bradman. Daniel had a hard time when his parents split up and his dad started working abroad. He had to move and start at a new school, but things changed for the better when he started playing football for the Haybrook Rockets. This season the team are in with a chance of winning the Championship, but just as things are looking up for Daniel his dad comes back and the only time he can meet up is a Saturday morning – when Daniel plays football. He doesn’t want to let his dad or his team down, so what is Daniel going to do?

The Baker's Boy and the Great Fire of London (Short Histories #1)

This exciting story brings the tale of the great fire of London to life for young readers. When Will Farriner wakes to the sound of crackling flames and the smell of smoke, he knows something is terribly wrong! As his family escape the flames engulfing their bakery, Will realises he must stop the fire from spreading. But what can be done before all of London goes up in smoke?Full of adventure and danger, this short text is suitable for struggling readers but engaging enough to give confident readers a quick, fun read.Suitable for use in schools as guided reading texts or for reading independently.

Blast Off! (Space School)

Luke, Yasmin and Yuri have been stuck on the Buzz Aldrinspaceship for so long that they can barely remember what living onpolluted planet earth was like! So when the colony finally finds anearth-like planet that seems safe to land on, they can't believe theirluck. But when the trio of friends accidentally stumble across anabandoned alien city, tripping the planet's self-destruct system in theprocess, it seems that all their dreams of leaving life in space behindare about to go out with a bang. Can they save the planet, or at leastsave themselves, before blast off?

Crash Course (Space School)

Life can be pretty tough when you're stuck on a spaceship because pollution has destroyed Planet Earth. Especially when your mum is the stressed-out captain, and your grades are slipping at school. But Luke's boring world is about to change when he accidentally gives a dangerous virus to the spaceship's mainframe, sending the ship hurtling unstoppably towards a radioactive moon. Whoops! Can Luke and his friends stop the ship from crashing and killing them all?

Ice Breaker (Space School)

When the spaceship colony Buzz Aldrin spots an ice planet, although it's no good for long-term habitation, it isa great place for a winter holiday! Armed with skis, snowboards andsledges, the children are taken for a fun-filled fieldtrip, which quickly turns to disaster when an avalanche strikes.Luke, Yuri and Yasmin think that being trapped inan ice cave is bad enough, but then discover that actuallythey're inside the mouth of an enormous alien creature! Will the trioof young adventurers ever manage to escape? Or will they becomethe human equivalent of a frozen TV dinner?

My Brother's Keeper (National Archives Ser.)

A novel of the First World War. Alfie signs up for the army aged just 15, carried away by patriotic fervour at the start of the Great War. But life in the trenches is very far from his dreams of glory. It's hard, and cold, and it's boring. Alfie is desperate to see some action. But when he volunteers for a raid on the German trenches, against the advice of his comrades, Alfie begins to understand what war means, and to see the value of the lives that are being thrown away on the Western Front every day...

Titanic: Death on the Water (National Archives)

Fascinating fictional retelling of the events that led to the tragedy of the Titanic, based on documents from the National Archives and written by bestselling author Tony Bradman and his son Tom.A Belfast boy is terrified of getting a job in the dockyard where the Titanic is being built, and where his father died. Instead he gets a job on the ship, where he thinks his biggest problem is his rivalry with a fellow ship's boy who calls him a coward. On the night the unsinkable ship meets the iceberg, he must find out how brave he really is.

4u2read – Operation Banana (4u2read)

As World War ll drags on, Susan sets out on a mission to cheer up her mum in this heartwarming wartime tale from award-winning historical fiction writer Tony Bradman.

Attack of the Vikings (Flashbacks)

Finn wants to be a Viking warrior, and seek adventure and glory in far-off lands, not become chieftan of a farming village like his father. But then, when his father has been summoned away to another island, Finn is left in charge, and danger strikes. With the village under siege and only Finn and his friends to protect it, can he save the day and learn what it really means to have the blood of a Viking?

Attack of the Vikings (Flashbacks)

Finn wants to be a Viking warrior, and seek adventure and glory in far-off lands, not become chieftan of a farming village like his father. But then, when his father has been summoned away to another island, Finn is left in charge, and danger strikes. With the village under siege and only Finn and his friends to protect it, can he save the day and learn what it really means to have the blood of a Viking?

Bad Boys: Bad Boys

Sometimes - to survive - you have to FIGHT! Each year, City FC - known as 'the Hawks' - take on a group of thirteen-year-olds for the first tier of their special soccer school: training sessions in the evenings and weekends for truly talented players who are aiming to become professional players. It's a glamorous, exciting future for the few who succeed - with huge rewards. But the failure rate is also high - BAD BOYS, the second in the series, highlights a conflict between two players who want to play in the same position: Ben, who wants to be accepted as 'one of the lads', even if it means behaving badly; and Lee, who fights to make his own decisions, only to realize he's made the wrong choices...

Bruno and Frida

Friendship forms in the midst of war between a young German boy and a Russian bomber-dog, in this poignant and gripping historical adventure.

Bug Club Comprehension Year 5 Below Deck: A Titanic Story (PDF)

Below Deck: A Titanic Story Grace is sad to leave Auntie Nora, but she can't help feeling excited about living with Uncle Patrick in New York. As Grace climbs on board the Titanic, she is unaware of the difficult choice that awaits her. Will she make the right decision, and can she survive the ship's fateful voyage?

Bug Club Green B Epic Adventures (PDF)

Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong both had epic adventures. Columbus landed in America, and Armstrong landed on the Moon! They found very different things – but how were their adventures similar?

Daisy and the Unknown Warrior

Reluctant reader favourite Tony Bradman returns with a captivating historical tale inspired by the true story of Britain's Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

Duel In The Sky: World War One Short Stories: Duel In The Sky (EDGE: World War One Short Stories #1)

A new German fighter ace is terrorising British planes over the trenches of France. It will take the bravery and sacrifice of a Britsh ace and the courage of a hero to bring him down.This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books kids can't put down.