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The Smashing Saxons
by Terry Deary Martin BrownThe smashing Saxons were a rough tough bunch who liked nothing better than a bloody battle. They had great fun bashing the Brits... until they got nobbled by the Normans. Read on to shudder at the warlike ways of their pillaging people, and to find out... * who got cow pats as Christmas presents * why wearing a pig on your head was lucky * what disgusting diseases the Saxons suffered from * how to make a dead Saxon happy So read all about the savage Saxons. It's smashing fun!
The Smashing Scroll (Library of Doom)
by Michael DahlAn ancient curse sends a stone silo crashing across the countryside. Houses, barns, and cars are crushed in its path. The silo contains a giant scroll, sent by the foul Spellbinder to imprison the entire earth within its vast, unrolling page. Even the mighty Librarian is overpowered by the Spellbinder's steamrolling magic. Can anyone stop the smashing scroll?
Smek for President (The\smek Smeries Ser.)
by Adam RexJ.Lo made a gargantuan mistake and the Boov were banished from Earth. Now he is hated by them all. But certain that his fellow aliens will forgive him, J.Lo journeys to New Boovland to prove his loyalty to them. With the sharp eye and stealth of his human friend Gratuity, can J.Lo really go head-to-head for power with the supreme HighBoov Captain Smek – and win?This brilliant, original comic sci-fi adventure from New York Times bestselling author Adam Rex gives us more of the madcap antics and laugh-out-loud lines that we loved about The True Meaning of Smekday, the book that inspired the major motion picture HOME
The Smell of Other People's Houses
by Bonnie-Sue HitchcockSHORTLISTED for the CILIP Carnegie Medal and the UKLA Book Award.Love, tragedy, luck and salvation in the interweaving stories of four teenagers in this extraordinary 1970s Alaskan set debut novel.Alaska, 1970: growing up here is like nowhere else. Ruth wants to be remembered by her grieving mother.Dora wishes she was invisible to her abusive father.Alyce is staying at home to please her parents. Hank is running away for the sake of his brothers. Four very different lives are about to become entangled. Because if we don't save each other, how can we begin to save ourselves?Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock's extraordinary, stunning debut is both moving, and deeply authentic. These intertwining stories of love, tragedy, wild luck, and salvation on the edge of America's Last Frontier introduce a writer of rare and wonderful talent.'Gorgeous.' Spectator'An exceptional coming of age novel for young adults - or indeed just adults.' Sunday Times'Ambitious and original, this transports the reader effortlessly both in time and space.' Metro'This book reaches through the mêlée of voices in YA; its smell, or scent, fresh and alluring.' The Independent'Intoxicating . . . will resonate with readers of all ages.' Publishers Weekly'Excellent.' School Library Journal'A nice and different read.' Telegraph'A piercing look at life lived at 40 below.' The Financial Times
The Smelliest Day at the Zoo
by Alan RusbridgerSlap bang in the middle of the hottest day of the year, the zoo’s drains have blocked up and there’s nowhere for the animals' poo to go! Mr Pickles the zoo keeper (who is looking distinctly green) must decide what to do with it all . . . Before the naughty chimps beat him to it!
Smells Like Dog (Smells Like Dog Ser. #1)
by Suzanne SelforsMeet Homer Pudding, an ordinary farm boy who's got big dreams-to follow in the footsteps of his famous treasure-hunting uncle. But when Uncle Drake mysteriously disappears, Homer inherits two things: a lazy, droopy dog with no sense of smell, and a mystery.Why would his uncle call this clumsy dog his "most treasured possession?" And why did he put a gold coin on the dog's collar?And who will continue Uncle Drake's quest-to find the most coveted pirate treasure in the world?Join Homer, his sister Gwendolyn, and Dog on an adventure that will test their wits and courage as they leave their peaceful farm and head into a world where ruthless treasure hunters hide around every corner. Where they discover that Dog has a hidden talent and that treasure might be closer than they ever imagined...
Smelly Louie
by Catherine RaynerLouie the dog has just had a bath - and he is NOT happy about it. He smells all wrong. Determined to get his Special Smell back, he goes on a hunt for it and meets lots of smelly things along the way - a fox, some interesting dustbins and a marvellously muddy puddle to roll in. Will he ever get his smell back? And, more importantly, will he be able to keep it this time . . . ?Catherine Rayner is the Kate Greenaway Medal-winning creator of Solomon Crocodile and Ernest. Smelly Louie is full of her trademark humour and richly textured artwork. Shortlisted for the Greenaway medal, this funny canine tale will be a sure-fire hit with children and adults alike.
The Smidgens
by David O'ConnellGafferty Sprout is a Smidgen. A Smidgen looks like a human, sounds like a human, and loves chips with curry sauce like a human – if humans were three inches tall. If you took a human and shrunk it in the washing machine on a very hot spin cycle, you might get something like a Smidgen. Generations ago there were lots of them, living in a maze of tunnels beneath the human village of Dundoodle. But then something happened and they just … disappeared. Now Gafferty, her parents and her little brothers Gobkin and Grub are the only ones left, and the tunnels are forbidden territory.And then Gafferty finds an old map. A map that shows a place deep within the maze where Smidgen tribes can go to meet. Smidgen tribes! Gafferty knows that she has to try to find them. But the tunnels are dangerous. And soon Gafferty discovers she's not the only one looking for the lost tribes, and that three inches of Smidgen hold more power than she ever imagined.The first book in a funny, magical adventures series for 7+ readers who love Terry Pratchett, Max and the Millions and The Borrowers.
The Smidgens
by David O'ConnellGafferty Sprout is a Smidgen. A Smidgen looks like a human, sounds like a human, and loves chips with curry sauce like a human – if humans were three inches tall. If you took a human and shrunk it in the washing machine on a very hot spin cycle, you might get something like a Smidgen. Generations ago there were lots of them, living in a maze of tunnels beneath the human village of Dundoodle. But then something happened and they just … disappeared. Now Gafferty, her parents and her little brothers Gobkin and Grub are the only ones left, and the tunnels are forbidden territory.And then Gafferty finds an old map. A map that shows a place deep within the maze where Smidgen tribes can go to meet. Smidgen tribes! Gafferty knows that she has to try to find them. But the tunnels are dangerous. And soon Gafferty discovers she's not the only one looking for the lost tribes, and that three inches of Smidgen hold more power than she ever imagined.The first book in a funny, magical adventures series for 7+ readers who love Terry Pratchett, Max and the Millions and The Borrowers.
The Smidgens Crash-Land
by David O'ConnellEver since Gafferty Sprout's last adventure, she's been VERY GOOD. No more finding lost Smidgen clans, no more pudding fights, definitely no more GHOSTS. She knows there's another clan still out there – The Burrow – and maybe they know the secrets of the MAGICAL knife that saved her from the ghosts. But it'll have to wait until she's less … grounded.Then a strange Smidgen steals her knife and sets out for The Burrow, and there's nothing for it. Gafferty has to follow. But the Smidgens of The Burrow aren't the new friends Gafferty expected, and soon the Smidgens are in BIG, BIG trouble.The second book in a funny, magical adventure series for 7+ readers who love Terry Pratchett, Max and the Millions and The Borrowers.
The Smidgens Crash-Land
by David O'ConnellEver since Gafferty Sprout's last adventure, she's been VERY GOOD. No more finding lost Smidgen clans, no more pudding fights, definitely no more GHOSTS. She knows there's another clan still out there – The Burrow – and maybe they know the secrets of the MAGICAL knife that saved her from the ghosts. But it'll have to wait until she's less … grounded.Then a strange Smidgen steals her knife and sets out for The Burrow, and there's nothing for it. Gafferty has to follow. But the Smidgens of The Burrow aren't the new friends Gafferty expected, and soon the Smidgens are in BIG, BIG trouble.The second book in a funny, magical adventure series for 7+ readers who love Terry Pratchett, Max and the Millions and The Borrowers.
The Smidgens United
by David O'ConnellThe third book in David O'Connell's funny and magical series about tiny people having ENORMOUS adventures! Perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett, Max and the Millions and The BorrowersThe final battle to save the Smidgens has begun! In order to defeat the evil Claudia Slymark and her ghosts once and for all, Gafferty and her friends must reunite the three Smidgen clans, and stop anyone piecing back together the legendary Mirror of Trokanis. The race is on to find the remaining fragment. Will Gafferty save the day?
The Smidgens United
by David O'ConnellThe third book in David O'Connell's funny and magical series about tiny people having ENORMOUS adventures! Perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett, Max and the Millions and The BorrowersThe final battle to save the Smidgens has begun! In order to defeat the evil Claudia Slymark and her ghosts once and for all, Gafferty and her friends must reunite the three Smidgen clans, and stop anyone piecing back together the legendary Mirror of Trokanis. The race is on to find the remaining fragment. Will Gafferty save the day?
Smile (Clarice Bean)
by Lauren ChildClarice Bean is back with all her trademark humour in this heartwarming story by former Children’s Laureate Lauren Child
Smiling Heart Meditations with Lisa and Ted (and Bingo) (PDF)
by Lisa SpillaneEven during a sunny, fun-filled day of biking and playing on the beach, Lisa and Ted have times when they feel annoyed and impatient. Bingo, their dog, tells us about how they use special tricks to feel happy again. And, he surprises them with a special trick of his own! Smiling Heart Meditations with Lisa and Ted teaches effective techniques for overcoming feelings of impatience, frustration and anger. Joining in with Lisa and Ted is a fun way for children to see how meditation can help them. Combining deep breathing with smiling, visualization, gentle movements, touch and sound vibrations, the techniques are based on the Healing Heart Sound, an ancient form of qigong meditation that has its roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This engaging and brightly illustrated picture book is perfect for children aged 4 to 8 and will teach healing techniques to use whenever impatience and frustration strikes, helping them to be calm, happy and healthy.
Smith (A Puffin Book #36)
by Leon Garfield Kenny McKendryYoung Smith was a pickpocket - a very accomplished one. But one day his pick-pocketing was to lead him into a sinister and dangerous web of murder, intrigue and betrayal.
The Smoke Thieves (The Smoke Thieves #1)
by Sally Green**The first book in the new historical fantasy series from the author of Half Bad**A princess, a traitor, a soldier, a hunter and a thief.Five teenagers with the fate of the world in their hands.Five nations destined for conflict.In Brigant, Princess Catherine prepares for a political marriage arranged by her brutal and ambitious father, while her true love, Ambrose, faces the executioner's block.In Calidor, downtrodden servant March seeks revenge on the prince who betrayed his people. In Pitoria, feckless Edyon steals cheap baubles for cheaper thrills as he drifts from town to town.And in the barren northern territories, thirteen-year-old Tash is running for her life as she plays bait for the gruff demon hunter Gravell.As alliances shift and shatter, and old certainties are overturned, our five heroes find their past lives transformed and their futures inextricably linked by the unpredictable tides of magic and war.Who will rise and who will fall? And who will claim the ultimate prize?****** The perfect new YA fantasy series for fans of The Red Queen, Game of Thrones and Sarah J Maas.
Smoke Trail
by June OldhamCora lives with her mother and grandmother in a hamlet in the Yorkshire dales. The three are close, but Cora longs to meet her father, whom she has never seen. She likens him to an unknown man who is reported to have disappeared - 'vanished in a puff of smoke'. Chance events lead Cora to build a fantasy that, in the past, her father has come back to the neighbourhood in order to contact her. A burnt-out car on the moor; burglaries; stolen food - all convince her that her father is nearby and wants to meet her. But the moor is prohibited, and to search for him she has to ignore her loyalty to her mother and grandmother, the warnings given by her mother about her father, and the sensible caution of her friend, Emma ...
The Smoking Hourglass (THE UNCOMMONERS #2)
by Jennifer Bell Karl James MountfordFollowing Ivy Sparrow’s discoveries in The Crooked Sixpence, the adventures continue in the second instalment of The Uncommoners trilogy, The Smoking Hourglass. As soon as Ivy and her brother Seb set foot back in the mysterious underground city of Lundinor, they know that something has changed . . . Where before there were cobbled streets, now the squares and lanes between the city’s enchanted shops are lush with spring blooms – but something dark is stirring just below the surface, and uncommon traders are uneasy. Ivy and Seb have stumbled into a plot that could condemn every uncommoner to a disastrous fate . . . With the help of Valian, their extraordinary friend – and some exceptional uncommon objects – can Ivy and Seb put a stop to the sinister Dirge’s plans?
SMP GCSE Interact 2-tier Foundation 2 (PDF)
by The School Mathematics ProjectThis series is an excellent preparation for the linear and modular mathematics GCSE specifications offered by AQA, Edexcel and OCR. The books have been especially praised for helping raise the confidence of students, who as a result have a better understanding of the mathematics and a clearer self awareness of what they've learned. The book continues the confidence-building style of the preceding books, approaching the hardest topics in a straightforward way that takes account of students' known learning difficulties and matches the level of demand of the exam papers.
SMP Interact Book 7C: for the Mathematics Framework (PDF)
by The School Mathematics ProjectSMP Interact: Framework Edition supports a teacher-led, discussion-based approach as the framework promotes. With three differentiated tiers providing coherance and clear progression it has been extensively trialled to ensure effectiveness and excellent value. The series comprises pupils' books: with one book per year and carefully graduated and supportive texts have clear explanations and layout. Teacher's guides: Chapter-by-chapter advice on activities and discussion that throw light on misconceptions and build understanding. Optional practice booklets: linked to each pupils' book with the same structure.
SMP Interact Book 7S: for the Mathematics Framework (PDF)
by The School Mathematics ProjectSMP Interact: Framework Edition supports a teacher-led, discussion-based approach as the framework promotes. With three differentiated tiers providing coherance and clear progression it has been extensively trialled to ensure effectiveness and excellent value. The series comprises pupils' books: with one book per year and carefully graduated and supportive texts have clear explanations and layout. Teacher's guides: Chapter-by-chapter advice on activities and discussion that throw light on misconceptions and build understanding. Optional practice booklets: linked to each pupils' book with the same structure.
SMP Interact Book 8t: For The Mathematics Framework (PDF)
by The School Mathematics ProjectSMP Interact: Framework Edition supports a teacher-led, discussion-based approach as the framework promotes. With three differentiated tiers providing coherance and clear progression it has been extensively trialled to ensure effectiveness and excellent value. The series comprises pupils' books: with one book per year and carefully graduated and supportive texts have clear explanations and layout. Teacher's guides: Chapter-by-chapter advice on activities and discussion that throw light on misconceptions and build understanding. Optional practice booklets: linked to each pupils' book with the same structure.