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Fighting Ruben Wolfe (Underdogs #2)
by Markus ZusakI say, 'Don't lose your heart, Rube.' And very clearly, without moving, my brother answers me. He says, 'I'm not tryin' to lose it, Cam. I'm tryin' to find it.'The Wolfe brothers know how to fight. They've been fighting all their lives. Now there's something more at stake than just winning.A powerful, poignant novel from the author of the international bestseller, The Book Thief.
Getting the Girl (Underdogs #3)
by Markus ZusakRube never loved any of them. He never cared about any of them. He just wanted each one because she was next, and why not take the next thing if it was better than the last? Needless to say, Rube and I aren't too much alike when it comes to women.Cameron and Ruben have always been loyal brothers, but that loyalty is about to be tested to the limit when Cam falls for Octavia - Rube's latest girlfriend. Will he get the girl? Will his love for her tear their brotherly bond apart? And would Octavia ever go for a guy like him anyway?
I Am the Messenger
by Markus ZusakFrom the author of The Book Thief comes this darkly funny and ultimately uplifting thriller which proves that anyone can be extraordinary.Ed Kennedy is just your less-than-average Joe who is hopelessly in love with his best friend, Audrey. But after he single-handedly manages to catch a bank robber, he receives a playing card in the mail: the Ace of Diamonds. This is the first message. Four more will follow. But before this particular card game can end, Ed will be changed forever . . .Will Audrey love the man he has become?
The Underdog (Underdogs #1)
by Markus ZusakMy name’s Cameron Wolfe. I have a little bit of sense. I don’t have much sense. My older brother Ruben gets me into plenty of trouble. I get Rube into as much trouble as he gets me into. I have a family, yes, that doesn’t really function without tomato sauce. That’s me.Cameron and Ruben Wolfe are brothers. They spend most of their time throwing one-handed boxing matches (they only have the one pair of gloves) and plotting to rob the local dentists. But what Cameron really wants is to meet a girl – a real girl, not like the ones in the lingerie magazines. But who could ever love an underdog like Cameron Wolfe?
The Giant's Almanac
by Andrew ZurcherFitz thinks he is an ordinary eleven-year-old and loves to turn simple things into mini-adventures, like sneaking next door and filching books from Mr Ahmadi's vast library of mysterious tomes, and goading the guard dog into giving breakneck chase. But one tranquil evening three sharp knocks on the front door change everything . . . 'I said I would come for him. He is my jewel. It is time. It is past time.'Now on the run from a threat that has been waiting his entire life, Fitz's only hope is to put his life in the hands of his enigmatic neighbour, Mr Ahmadi. Taken on as an apprentice in a secret society who keep all they really do cloaked in mystery, Fitz has to quickly learn the ropes within the most skilful, most powerful, most dangerous and wealthiest organisation in the world . . .
Twelve Nights
by Andrew ZurcherTwelve Nights is the perfect fantasy novel for fans of the magical worlds of Philip Pullman and Terry Pratchett. **********Kay felt everything change in the room around her. Everything. Kay's father is working late- as usual. Fed up, her mother bundles Kay and her sister into the car, and drives to his Cambridge college to collect him. But, the staff say nobody by his name has ever worked there. When they return home, Kay discovers a card left on her pillow: Will O. de Wisp, Gent. F.H.S.P. and Phillip R. T. Gibbet, Gent. F.H.S.P. K.Bith. REMOVALS.That night, Kay is woken by voices at her window: the voices of Will and Phillip, the Removers. But they are not human. And Kay shouldn't be able to see them. Except she can... **********Andrew Zurcher has created a world as captivating as Lyra's Oxford and Alice's Wonderland. Join Kay and the Removers on their incredible journey.
Grandpa Cacao: A Tale of Chocolate, from Farm to Family
by Elizabeth ZunonThis beautifully illustrated story connects past and present as a girl bakes a chocolate cake with her father and learns about her grandfather harvesting cacao beans in West Africa.Chocolate is the perfect treat, everywhere! As a little girl and her father bake her birthday cake together, Daddy tells the story of her Grandpa Cacao, a farmer from the Ivory Coast in West Africa. In a land where elephants roam and the air is hot and damp, Grandpa Cacao worked in his village to harvest cacao, the most important ingredient in chocolate. "Chocolate is a gift to you from Grandpa Cacao," Daddy says. "We can only enjoy chocolate treats thanks to farmers like him." Once the cake is baked, it's ready to eat, but this isn't her only birthday present. There's a special surprise waiting at the front door . . .
Grandpa Cacao: A Tale of Chocolate, from Farm to Family
by Elizabeth ZunonThis beautifully illustrated story connects past and present as a girl bakes a chocolate cake with her father and learns about her grandfather harvesting cacao beans in West Africa.Chocolate is the perfect treat, everywhere! As a little girl and her father bake her birthday cake together, Daddy tells the story of her Grandpa Cacao, a farmer from the Ivory Coast in West Africa. In a land where elephants roam and the air is hot and damp, Grandpa Cacao worked in his village to harvest cacao, the most important ingredient in chocolate. "Chocolate is a gift to you from Grandpa Cacao," Daddy says. "We can only enjoy chocolate treats thanks to farmers like him." Once the cake is baked, it's ready to eat, but this isn't her only birthday present. There's a special surprise waiting at the front door . . .
Dot.: Untangling Our Wired Lives
by Randi ZuckerbergDot is a clever little girl, well-versed in how to use electronic devices. Dot knows a lot. She knows how to tap . . . to swipe . . . to share . . . online, but she's forgotten how to do things in the world surrounding her . . .Dot's tech-savvy expertise, mingled with her resourceful imagination, proves Dot really does know lots and lots.
Oxford Reading Tree, TreeTops Greatest Stories, Oxford Level 11: The Swallow and the Nightingale (PDF)
by Jonny Zucker Oscar WildeTwo stories full of love, devotion and sacrifice. A mournful statue is helped by a swallow to carry out acts of charity around the city. A nightingale longs to find a red rose for her friend, but the rose bush asks a high price. Both these feathered creatures pay the ultimate price to help others, showing that true love is selfless. These retellings of Oscar Wilde's tragic short stories will reduce you to tears with their beauty and magic. TreeTopsGreatest Stories offers children some of the worlds best-loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children's authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritagefor a new generation, engaging and delighting children. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting their reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Greatest Stories: Oxford Level 11: The Swallow and the Nightingale (Oxford Reading Tree Treetops Fiction Ser.)
by Jonny Zucker Oscar WildeThese two tragic tales of sacrifice and love from Oscar Wilde will bring a tear to your eye. TreeTops Greatest Stories is a series of timeless classics for children aged 711. Its much-loved stories, beautiful artwork and careful levelling make it easy to select books that children will love.
Project X Comprehension Express: Thrills and Chills (PDF)
by Jonny Zucker Paul Stewart Steve Cole Di Hatchett Gill Jordan Dylan Gibson Loic Billiau Pete Williamson Daniela TerrazziniThe Thrills and Chills collection of texts provides children with the perfect foundation for practising the 10 comprehension strategies in Project X Comprehension Express. There are 9 texts in the collection covering highly-engaging fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Each text is carefully levelled to be accessible to every child - including those just behind age-related expectations. This collection of texts is part of Project X Comprehension Express. It is a whole-class teaching programme specially built to help children in Years 4-6 (P5-P7) master comprehension and excel in the new National Reading Test. It includes Handbooks, Workbooks, Expert Tip flashcards and an Expert Tip poster. Online teaching resources and best practice films are available on www. oxfordowl. co. uk to ensure its easy implementation.
Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Fiction: Robot Childminder (PDF)
by Jonny Zucker Sarah McconnellDale and Katie's mum has got a new job in Robot Childminder. But there is a problem. Who will be Dale and Katie's childminder? Will it be bossy Mrs Smart or Clarence the robot?TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal forintroducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at a href="http://www. oxfordowl. co. uk/"www. oxfordowl. co. uk/a. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.
The Battle of the Undersea Kingdom (Toxic Ser.)
by Jonny ZuckerWhen the local mayor is kidnapped, the people suspect other villages of taking him. But Danny's dad, Tyler, knows more. He thinks that creatures from under the sea are to blame - and he decides he's going to prove it! Join Danny and his dad on a (literally) breathtaking underwater rescue mission. Action! Adventure! Danger! This standalone book from Jonny Zucker's Toxic series is a fast-moving chapter book, filled with high-quality black and white illustrations to grab readers' attention. The Toxic series reads are ideal for reluctant and struggling readers who are enthused by short, fast-paced adventure stories. The cliff-hanger at the end of nearly every chapter certainly helps!
By Royal Order or Death (Toxic Ser.)
by Jonny ZuckerMiles is a member of the Royal Protection Hub. His job is to protect the Royal family. When Princess Helena and Miles are both kidnapped and locked in a high-tech vault, Miles uncovers a cunning and dangerous plot. But it seems the kidnappers are not after money. At least not yet. Miles must use all his skills to outwit the kidnappers and save the princess's life. Action! Adventure! Danger! This standalone book from Jonny Zucker's Toxic series is a fast-moving chapter book, filled with high-quality black and white illustrations to grab readers' attention. The Toxic series reads are ideal for reluctant and struggling readers who are enthused by short, fast-paced adventure stories. The cliff-hanger at the end of nearly every chapter certainly helps!
Crash Land Earth (Toxic Ser.)
by Jonny ZuckerThe world's first school trip to Mars goes terribly wrong. Now the kids are trapped on a strange planet. It certainly looks like Earth, but why is everyone they meet acting so strangely? Jed and his fellow explorers find themselves in a race against time to save planet Earth. Action! Adventure! Danger! This standalone book from Jonny Zucker's Toxic series is a fast-moving chapter book, filled with high-quality black and white illustrations to grab readers' attention. The Toxic series reads are ideal for reluctant and struggling readers who are enthused by short, fast-paced adventure stories. The cliff-hanger at the end of nearly every chapter certainly helps!
Demon Dribbler: Football Star Power: Demon Dribbler Edge Football Star Power: Demon Dri (EDGE: Football Star Power)
by Jonny ZuckerLeo's football skills are...well let's just say he's not his team's star player. But when he visits a football museum everything changes in a flash. He can talk to football superstars - and they help to coach him!In Demon Dribbler, Leo is transported to Brazil where he is coached on a beach by Pelé, the world's greatest football player. He picks up some skills, and then actually helps Pelé out in the 1970 World Cup Semi-Final. A fantasy football tale from another dimension!This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children can't put down.
Driving Force: Football Star Power: Driving Force (ebook) (EDGE: Football Star Power)
by Jonny ZuckerLeo's football skills are...well let's just say he's not his team's star player. But when he visits a football museum everything changes in a flash. He can talk to football superstars - and they help to coach him!In Driving Force, Leo is transported to Steven Gerrard's childhood home in Liverpool where he is given tips on how to drive an attack forward. Leo has to learn fast, because before he's ready he has to help Steven fight back against Milan in the 2005 Champions League Final - and Liverpool are 3-0 down! A fantasy football tale from another dimension!This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children can't put down.
Football Force (Toxic Ser.)
by Jonny ZuckerIt's 2066 and football has changed. Players now wear lightweight body armour. Logan Smith wants to play for the best local team - Vestige United. Their players are fantastic, but Logan thinks that the team has a dark secret. He decides to go undercover to try to discover their secret. Action! Adventure! Danger! This standalone book from Jonny Zucker's Toxic series is a fast-moving chapter book, filled with high-quality black and white illustrations to grab readers' attention. The Toxic series reads are ideal for reluctant and struggling readers who are enthused by short, fast-paced adventure stories. The cliff-hanger at the end of nearly every chapter certainly helps!
Free Kick Pro (EDGE: Football Star Power #1)
by Jonny ZuckerLeo's football skills are...well let's just say he's not his team's star player. But when he visits a football museum everything changes in a flash. He can talk to football superstars - and they help to coach him!In Free Kick Pro, Leo is transported to David Beckham's past where he is given dead ball tips by the England legend himself! Leo has to learn fast, because before he's ready he has to help David take his crucial free kick against Greece in 2001. It's a last gasp chance for England to get to the World Cup Finals! A fantasy football tale from another dimension!This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children can't put down.
Gladiator Revival (Toxic Ser.)
by Jonny ZuckerNick and Kat are on holiday in Rome with their parents. So how do they end up facing the dangers of the Coliseum in ancient Rome - as gladiators? Is somebody making a film, or is this for real? When they are forced to fight a mythical half-wolf, half-lion beast, they realise that they really are fighting for their lives. Action! Adventure! Danger! This standalone book from Jonny Zucker's Toxic series is a fast-moving chapter book, filled with high-quality black and white illustrations to grab readers' attention. The Toxic series reads are ideal for reluctant and struggling readers who are enthused by short, fast-paced adventure stories. The cliff-hanger at the end of nearly every chapter certainly helps!
Hottest Shot: Football Star Power: Hottest Shot (ebook) (EDGE: Football Star Power)
by Jonny ZuckerLeo's football skills are...well let's just say he's not his team's star player. But when he visits a football museum everything changes in a flash. He can talk to football superstars - and they help to coach him!In Hottest Shot, Leo is transported to Geoff Hurst's past where he is given shooting tips by the England World Cup winner himself! Leo has to learn fast, because before he's ready he has to help Geoff beat West Germany at the 1966 World Cup Final.A fantasy football tale from another dimension!This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children can't put down.
Island Shock (Toxic Ser.)
by Jonny ZuckerMike Chen wakes up on a beach on a deserted island. The last thing he remembers is waiting for a flight at the airport. How did he get here? Where are his friends? Mike soon finds that he is surrounded by danger on all sides. Can he survive the attacks of wild creatures and find out what is going on? Action! Adventure! Danger! This standalone book from Jonny Zucker's Toxic series is a fast-moving chapter book, filled with high-quality black and white illustrations to grab readers' attention. The Toxic series reads are ideal for reluctant and struggling readers who are enthused by short, fast-paced adventure stories. The cliff-hanger at the end of nearly every chapter certainly helps!
Oxford Reading Tree, Story Sparks, Oxford Level 10, Molly Meacher, Class 2 Teacher (PDF)
by Jonny Zucker8-year-old Molly Meacher is the teacher of Class 2 at Hill Top Primary . . . and her pupils are adults! Her class are very excited to be taking part in a biscuit competition, but then their biscuits go horribly wrong. Will they make it to the final? Molly Meacher, Class 2 Teacher is an engaging tale of role-reversal and baking excitement!Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children'simaginations. These 36 original stories will get children thinking, and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children's reading experience, with somethingto appeal to every child. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it's easy to match every child to the right book for them. They also contain inside cover notes, to enable parents and teachers to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development is also available at www. oxfordowl. co. uk.
Robots v Humans (Toxic Ser.)
by Jonny ZuckerWho is a robot and who is human? Only one person knows.