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The Raven’s Knot (Tales from the Wyrd Museum #2)
by Robin JarvisTimely reissue of the classic fantasy trilogy by Robin Jarvis, following on from the landmark publication of DANCING JAX, his first novel in a decade.
The Ravi Lancers
by John MastersIn his new novel John Masters returns to an old love, the Indian Army, but chooses a new setting: the trenches of Flanders in the early months of the Great War. The Ravi Lancers are an anomaly, the private regiment of an Indian prince, serving with the British. Their new commanding officer, Warren Bateman, a seconded Indian cavalryman, is determined to mould the regiment into a first-class fighting force, although like all the best officers of the old Indian Army he is sympathetic to his men. They, though, owe their allegiance to the second-in-command, Prince Krishna Ram, the Rajah's heir and a demi-god. It was Krishna's anglophile enthusiasm which brought the Lancers to the Western Front. But once there, bitter conflict becomes inevitable. The tension between these two men moves to a more personal level when, during leave in England, Krishna has a passionate affair with Warren's sister, while Warren learns of his wife's unfaithfulness with another man. Private and military pressures combine to harden and embitter Bateman. He becomes a tyrant to his men, suppressing their traditions and religious customs, without which they are more than ever demoralised. Only one living writer could have done justice to this subject: the clash between two men and their women; between two sorts of military tradition; between infinitely different cultures. As before in John Masters's novels East and West do meet, but the result is as tragic as it is poignant. The Ravi Lancers is a magnificent and moving novel: as powerful as anything its author has ever written.
Ravira, Ruler of the Underworld: Early Reader Ravira Ruler Of The Underworld Beast Quest: Early Reader Ravira R (Beast Quest Early Reader #6)
by Adam BladeA new Beast has risen from the Underworld! Ravira reeks of death and commands a pack of fearsome hounds. Tom must defeat Ravira before Taladon succumbs to the hounds' deadly bite, and is enslaved forever...Beast Quest Early Readers, adapted from the original bestselling Beast Quest Specials, are perfect for children learning to read and for families to enjoy reading together. The text is vetted by a literacy expert and there are bright new full-colour illustrations throughout.
Ravira Ruler of the Underworld: Special 7 (Beast Quest #7)
by Adam BladeBattle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!A new Beast has risen from the Underworld! Ravira reeks of death and commands a pack of fearsome Avantian Hounds. Tom must defeat Ravira before Taladon succumbs to the hounds' deadly bite, and is enslaved forever...If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
Ravi's Roar
by Tom PercivalMost of the time Ravi can control his temper but, one day, he lets out the tiger within … Being a tiger is great fun at first – tigers can do ANYTHING they want! But who wants to play with a growling, roaring, noisy, wild tiger who won't share or play nicely? Ravi is about to discover something very important about expressing his feelings and making amends.A clever and engaging book about temper tantrums, dealing with emotions and learning to express and understand your feelings. The perfect book for helping with bad days and noisy outbursts.
Ravi's Roar (Big Bright Feelings)
by Tom PercivalFrom the creator of Perfectly Norman and Ruby Finds a Worry comes a clever and engaging book about temper tantrums.Ravi never minded being the smallest in his family. Until one day, his short arms can't reach the monkey bars, he can't find anyone during hide-and-seek, AND he's too little to ride the big slide. Ravi is so mad--so furious--that he can't control his temper anymore . . . . . . and he becomes a ferocious, roaring TIGER! Being a tiger is great. Tigers can do anything they want! But who wants to play with a growling, wild tiger who won't share or behave? Ravi is about to discover something very important about voicing his feelings.The Big Bright Feelings picture books provide kid-friendly entry points into emotional intelligence topics--from being true to yourself, to worrying, to anger management, to making friends. These topics can be difficult to talk about. But these books act as sensitive and reassuring springboards for conversations about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence, and managing feelings.Read all the books in the Big Bright Feelings series!Perfectly NormanRuby Finds a WorryRavi's Roar
Ravi's Roar: A Big Bright Feelings Book (Big Bright Feelings)
by Tom PercivalLonglisted for the BookTrust StoryTime Prize 2020Most of the time Ravi can control his temper but, one day, he lets out the tiger within … Being a tiger is great fun at first – tigers can do ANYTHING they want! But who wants to play with a growling, roaring, noisy, wild tiger who won't share or play nicely? Ravi is about to discover something very important about expressing his feelings and making amends.A clever and engaging book about temper tantrums, dealing with emotions and learning to express and understand your feelings. From Tom Percival's bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, this is the perfect book for helping with bad days and noisy outbursts.A special edition where the words and pictures take you on a journey far beyond the page. This audio-enabled eBook comes with a gorgeous reading by Sam Newton, along with music and sound effects.
Ravi's Roar (Big Bright Feelings)
by Tom PercivalFrom the creator of Perfectly Norman and Ruby Finds a Worry comes a clever and engaging book about temper tantrums.Ravi never minded being the smallest in his family. Until one day, his short arms can't reach the monkey bars, he can't find anyone during hide-and-seek, AND he's too little to ride the big slide. Ravi is so mad--so furious--that he can't control his temper anymore . . . . . . and he becomes a ferocious, roaring TIGER! Being a tiger is great. Tigers can do anything they want! But who wants to play with a growling, wild tiger who won't share or behave? Ravi is about to discover something very important about voicing his feelings.The Big Bright Feelings picture books provide kid-friendly entry points into emotional intelligence topics--from being true to yourself, to worrying, to anger management, to making friends. These topics can be difficult to talk about. But these books act as sensitive and reassuring springboards for conversations about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence, and managing feelings.Read all the books in the Big Bright Feelings series!Perfectly NormanRuby Finds a WorryRavi's Roar
Razorbites: Book 3 (Robo-Runners #3)
by Damian HarveyMeet Crank and Al ... robots on the run.The Wastelands are a dangerous place to be. When the robot friends run out of fuel, they have to join a convoy making its way to the old coliseum. But the leader of the convoy is not all he seems. And his vicious robot pets, the Razorbites, are ready to take care of anyone trying to break free ...Why are robots so desperate to escape? And what's waiting for them at the coliseum?A refreshed cover look for this well-loved series, illustrated by the incomparable Mark Oliver. Read on with The Tin Man, Tunnel Racers, Powerball, The Ghost Sea and Aquanauts.
Re-Reading Harry Potter
by S. GuptaThis is the first extended text-based analysis of the social and political implications of the Harry Potter phenomenon. Arguments are primarily based on close readings of the first four Harry Potter books and the first two films - in other words, a 'text-to-world' method is followed. This study does not assume that the phenomenon concerns children alone, or should be lightly dismissed as a matter of pure entertainment. The amount of money, media coverage, and ideological unease involved indicates otherwise. The first part provides a survey of responses (both of general readers and critics) to the Harry Potter books. Some of the methodological decisions underlying this study itself are also explained here. The second part examines the presentation of certain themes, including gender, race and desire, in the Harry Potter books, with a view to understanding how these may impinge on social and political concerns of our world.
Re-Reading Harry Potter
by Suman GuptaThis book discusses the political and social presumptions ingrained in the texts of the Harry Potter series and examines the manner in which they have been received in different contexts and media. The 2nd edition also contains extensive new material which comments on the later books and examines the impact of the phenomenon across the world.
Reached (Matched #Bk. 3)
by Ally CondieThe final thrilling part of the New York Times bestselling trilogy, REACHED is the sequel to MATCHED and CROSSED by Ally Condie. After leaving the Society and desperately searching for each other - and the Rising - Cassia and Ky have found what they were looking for, but at the cost of losing each other yet again. But nothing is as predicted, and all too soon the veil lifts and things shift once again . . .In the gripping conclusion to the bestselling MATCHED trilogy Cassia, Ky, and Xander return to the Society to save the one thing they have been denied for so long: the power to choose.
Reaching for Sun
by Tracie Vaughn ZimmerJosie Wyatt knows what it means to be different. Her family's small farmhouse seems to shrink each time another mansion grows up behind it. She lives with her career-obsessed mom and opinionated Gran, but has never known her father. Then there's her cerebral palsy: even if Josie wants to forget that she was born with a disability, her mom can't seem to let it go. Yet when a strange new boy-Jordan-moves into one of the houses nearby, he seems oblivious to all the things that make Josie different. Before long, Josie finds herself reaching out for something she's never really known: a friend... and possibly more. Interlinked free verse poems tell the beautiful, heartfelt story of a girl, a family farm reduced to a garden, and a year of unforgettable growth.About the AuthorTRACIE VAUGHN ZIMMER's first teaching assignment was special education. She taught high school students with autism and middle school children with developmental and learning disabilities. She holds a master's degree in reading education and is the author of a book of poetry, Sketches from a Spy Tree (Clarion). She loves living in Waxhaw, North Carolina, with her family but will always consider Ohio her home. www.tracievaughnzimmer.com Reviews « "Josie's strength shines as she handles sadness and loss as well as recovery and progress. Readers living with a disability or trying to understand others seem like the target audience, but Josie's voice has a universal appeal," -Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Written in verse, this quick-reading, appealing story will capture readers' hearts with its winsome heroine and affecting situations." -Booklist "Garden imagery wends its way through this eloquent free verse novel. ...Zimmer infuses Josie's story with distinctive auxiliary characters." -Horn Book "An easy-reading drama that may particularly entice reluctant readers." -The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Readers of all levels will enjoy spending tim
Reaching the Stars: Poems About Extraordinary Women And Girls
by Michaela Morgan Jan Dean Liz BrownleeThis feisty collection of brand-new poems is a celebration of the achievements of women and girls throughout history. It includes poems about Malala Yousafzai, Rosa Parks, Margaret Hamilton, Ada Lovelace, Helen Keller, Mary Shelley, Edith Cavell and many more.
The Reaction: Book Two in the spellbinding Wars of Angels duology (The Wars of the Angels)
by Helena Coggan'The next JK Rowling' (Today Programme, USA)'Possibly the best out of the 17 books I've read this year! *****' - Reader Review____________________Fifteen-year-old Rose Elmsworth is alone. For the first time in her life. Her father, David, has been imprisoned and disgraced, a death sentence almost certain. She has been rejected by the Department, the amoral law-enforcement agency in which she grew up. Most dangerous of all is the terrible secret she and her father have been keeping all her life: if exposed, it has the power to destroy her. But Rose cannot stay hidden forever. Around her, the world is changing faster than either she or the Department can stop it. The laws which have for years maintained peace between magicals and non-magicals are breaking down, and two rival militias are gathering on the streets to prepare for a devastating war. As deeper, darker elements of her father's past emerge, Rose begins to understand that the rules of good and evil in which she has always believed will not protect her anymore.In a world of monsters, how long can trust, loyalty and justice survive? And how much will Rose herself have to change to stay alive?____________________PRAISE FOR HELENA COGGAN AND THE CATALYST'A phenomenal achievement . . . assured, frightening, action-packed' - Observer'A pulsing, labyrinthine, emotionally visceral plot' - Metro'The Catalyst is a complicated, rich world of magic and danger . . . Both fantastical and startlingly relevant and contemporary, it's tense, exciting, engaging and has at its heart a central character whose incredibly personal story becomes caught up in huge battles and some even bigger ideas.' - Claire North, author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August
Read Me Like A Book
by Liz Kessler'An important contribution to the YA literary canon and a welcome reminder that love is love, no matter what.' - Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling authorThe first YA novel from bestselling author Liz Kessler, Read Me Like A Book is a brave, honest and vital coming-out story that follows one girl's exploration of love, identity and sexuality.Ashleigh Walker is having a difficult year. She's struggling at school, and coming home to parents who are on the verge of divorce. She knows she should be happy spending time with her boyfriend - but, for some reason, being around him just makes her worry more. It's only in her English teacher, Miss Murray, that she feels she's found a kindred spirit. Miss Murray helps Ashleigh develop her writing skills and her confidence - but what happens when boundaries begin to blur? What will the repercussions be for Ashleigh? And how will she navigate her own sexuality?
Read, Scream, Repeat
by Jennifer KillickA spooktacular collection of scary stories by thirteen of the most exciting and diverse authors in children’s books today! Perfect for readers aged 9-12
Read This! (Rising Stars Reading Planet Ser.)
by Adam Guillain Charlotte GuillainWhen the school librarian asks for help in the library, Tess, Rav, Finn and Asha volunteer immediately! They begin sorting the shelves and recommending books to the pupils who come in, but they all like different things, which can be confusing … Will the friends work out a way to help in the library without putting everyone off? Read This! is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years
Read with Pride: Book 2 (The Paper & Hearts Society)
by Lucy PowrieThe much anticipated second book in The Paper & Hearts Society series by Booktuber Lucy Powrie. Will you be the next recruit for The Paper & Hearts Society book club? For fans of Holly Smale and Super Awkward. Olivia Santos is excited for her last year at secondary school. But when a parent complains about LGBTQ+ content in one of the books, the library implements a new policy for withdrawing books. Olivia is distraught - she's demisexual and knows how important it is for all readers to see themselves represented. Luckily, she's the mastermind behind The Paper & Hearts Society book club, and she knows exactly what to do: start a new club, find ways of evading the system, and change the policy for good! With two book clubs to run, exams to prepare for, and a girlfriend, just how long will it be before Olivia burns out? After all, creating a book club and trying to get the #ReadWithPride hashtag to get noticed is going to take a lot of energy.Sometimes, when you're in too deep, it's up to your friends to look out for you ...
Read Write Inc.: More sounds and blending (Read Write Inc Ser.)
by Ruth MiskinA specially developed kit to help your child become a confident reader and writer, based around Ruth Miskin's successful Read Write Inc. phonics programme. Click the 'find out more' link in the related items box for more information about the contents of the pack
Read Write Inc.: More sounds and blending (Read Write Inc Ser.)
by Ruth MiskinA specially developed kit to help your child become a confident reader and writer, based around Ruth Miskin's successful Read Write Inc. phonics programme. Click the 'find out more' link in the related items box for more information about the contents of the pack
Read Write Inc.: Set 2 & 3. Speed Sound Cards (PDF)
by Gill MuntonRead Write Inc Phonics is a proven synthetic phonics programme that ensures early success in reading, writing and spelling. It includes Speed Sound Cards, Word Cards, Ditty Photocopy Masters, Ditty Books, Storybooks, Non-fiction, Interactive Stories and Writing books. It is supported by teacher resources and a full training package to ensure its easy implementation. The children are taught the 44 sounds systematically using three sets of Speed Sounds Cards in lively fast paced lessons. A phrase and picture help children to read each of the sounds. Children are taught Speed Sounds Set 2 and 3 alongside the Ditties and Sets 1-4 of the Storybooks This pack contains one card for each sound in Speed Sounds Set 2 and 3. Speed Sounds Set 2 and 3 can also be bought as a pack of 10
Read Write Inc. Fresh Start: Module 11 A bad hair day (PDF)
by Gill MuntonThe Fresh Start Modules are specially written to help students to catch up on and develop their reading and writing skills. Each Module contains a fiction or non-fiction text and a range of comprehension and writing activities which provide practice in the sounds and graphemes taught in the phonics lessons. Detailed lesson plans for these Modules are provided in the Read Write Inc. Fresh Start Handbook. The Introductory Module focuses on phonics practice; 33 further Modules contain levelled fiction and non-fiction texts and activities.
Read Write Inc. Fresh Start: Module 13 A player to be proud of (PDF)
by Gill MuntonThe Fresh Start Modules are specially written to help students to catch up on and develop their reading and writing skills. Each Module contains a fiction or non-fiction text and a range of comprehension and writing activities which provide practice in the sounds and graphemes taught in the phonics lessons. Detailed lesson plans for these Modules are provided in the Read Write Inc. Fresh Start Handbook. The Introductory Module focuses on phonics practice; 33 further Modules contain levelled fiction and non-fiction texts and activities.