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by Benjamin ZephaniahMartin was on top of the world. His credibility was sealed and Natalie was proud of him. If there's one thing that Martin is sure about, it's that life is pretty good to him. But life - as Martin is about to find out - has a habit of throwing the unexpected at you. At this point Martin knew something terrible had happened to his face. His heart pounded in his chest. He shifted his eyes to the left and saw his father standing over him 'Are you OK, son?' Martin's life is about to change forever. In his debut novel, poet Benjamin Zephaniah tackles the story of a young man whose life is completely changed when his face is badly scarred in a joyriding accident.
Oxford Reading Tree, Level 13, TreeTops Fiction, Pack B: Cat Out of the Bag (2014 edition) (PDF)
by Irene YatesBook band 13 grey. Oxford level 13, pack B. Kirandip is sure that she saw a cat in the window of Mrs Weston's house in Cat Out of the Bag. But everyone knows pets aren't allowed and Mrs Weston says there isn't a cat. Then Kirandip hears a strange noise. . . TreeTops Fiction is a series of funny, age-appropriate stories with wide appeal to both girls and boys. These motivating chapter books with engaging colour illustrations build stamina, fluency and comprehension across a rich range of vocabulary. Ideal for independent reading, the wide variety ensures there's something for every young student to enjoy, including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. Levelled to provide clear and gradual progression with carefully controlled words per page. Written by leading children's authors who offer truly boy-friendly stories with gripping plots. Alternate ISBN 9780199183999
Developing Fiction Skills: Book 4 (PDF)
by Wendy Wren John JackmanThe Developing Fiction Skills and Developing Non-Fiction Skills pupil books explore a wide range of texts using parallel themes. Each book contains twelve units offering four units per term. The parallel themes common to both the Fiction and Non-Fiction strands allow for comparison, an exploration of the same theme in different text types and effectively integrates the teaching of non-fiction.
Nelson Comprehension: Pupil Book 3 (PDF)
by Wendy Wren John JackmanA pupil book designed to meet the comprehension needs of the renewed framework and primary children's literacy assessment needs, providing a range of extracts, teaching support, discussion and drama activities and differentiated comprehension questions.
Nelson Comprehension: Pupil Book 4 (PDF)
by Wendy Wren John JackmanA pupil book designed to meet the comprehension needs of the renewed framework and primary children's literacy assessment needs, providing a range of extracts, teaching support, discussion and drama activities and differentiated comprehension questions.
Nelson Comprehension: Pupil Book 2 (PDF)
by Wendy WrenA pupil book designed to meet the comprehension needs of the renewed framework and primary children's literacy assessment needs, providing a range of extracts, teaching support, discussion and drama activities and differentiated comprehension questions.
Wellington Square, Level 2, Set B: Get that cat!
by Wendy WrenKevin has a cat in his bag. The cat enjoys the trip to school but Mr Belter and the Head are not so happy! Wellington Square is designed to meet the needs of children aged 7-13+ who are having difficulty in learning to read. It provides straightforward progression through all 5 levels of the scheme, from wordless picture books to storybooks with full-text. Wellington Square widens your pupils' reading experience through imaginative and stimulating support material.
Maths Inspirations: Teacher's Notes (PDF)
by Andrew J. WoodsProvides opportunities to use and apply mental calculation strategies through sets of graded mental exercises, including a variety of formal questions and informal activities. The series offers ideas for building children's mental maths ability in a structured way. These photocopiable resources provide practice opportunities where they are needed.
Oxford Reading Tree, Level 13, TreeTops inFact: Time Zone (PDF)
by Jane WoodBook band 13 grey. Oxford level 13. Meet children from different time zones all around the world in Time Zone. TreeTops inFact is an exciting non-fiction series for children aged 711. Its range of subjects and careful levelling make it easy to select books that children will love.
Oxford Reading Tree, Level 13, TreeTops Graphic Novels: The Golden Scarab (PDF)
by Barbara WinterBook band 13 grey. Oxford level 13. The Golden Scarab is a detective story set in ancient Egypt. Princess Meri and the rescued slave girl, Layla, don't believe that bad fish is making the Pharaoh ill and they decide to investigate. TreeTops Graphic Novels bring historical periods to life. These 24 action-packed graphic novels combine fiction and non-fiction texts in the one theme - from Vikings to gladiators and pirates to code-breakers. Non-fiction pages throughout give context and add depth to the stories to support comprehensionA different kind of reading challenge to engage your readers, especially the boys. Short captions of text, closely linked to the pictures, are perfect for second-language learners. Incredible stories are woven around amazing characters and events, exciting themes and stunning artwork to engage both independent and reluctant readers. Cross-curricular topics in history and geography stimulate discussion and inspire creative writing.
Bug Club: White, Animal Self-Defence (PDF)
by Jo WindsorYou are a possum, and you are about to be attacked by a predator - what do you do? You roll over on your back and play dead, of course! But what would you do if you were a pufferfish, or a lizard? Animals have amazing ways of defending themselves!p>
Buried Alive! (PDF)
by Jacqueline WilsonTim can't wait to go on holiday - especially as he gets to bring his friend Biscuits along. But their trip unexpectedly becomes truly, terribly adventurous when an encounter with two local bully-boys threatens to disrupt the fun. Narrated by Tim and interspersed with revealing, illustrated extracts from Tim and Biscuits's holiday diaries, this is a wondefully enjoyable story from one of the most popular writers around that both girls and boys will love.
Buried Alive! (PDF)
by Jacqueline WilsonTim can't wait to go on holiday - especially as he gets to bring his friend Biscuits along. But their trip unexpectedly becomes truly, terribly adventurous when an encounter with two local bully-boys threatens to disrupt the fun. Narrated by Tim and interspersed with revealing, illustrated extracts from Tim and Biscuits's holiday diaries, this is a wondefully enjoyable story from one of the most popular writers around that both girls and boys will love.
Cliffhanger (1995 edition)
by Jacqueline WilsonFrom climbing and abseiling to canoeing and a Crazy Bucket Race, the adventure holiday promises to be full of action. There's just one problem as far as Tim is concerned: he is hopeless at sports of any kind. Can Tim survive the horrors of a week absolutely packed with activity? Can his team - the Tigers - be the overall champions? There are some surprises in store for everyone!
Cliffhanger (1995 edition) (PDF)
by Jacqueline WilsonFrom climbing and abseiling to canoeing and a Crazy Bucket Race, the adventure holiday promises to be full of action. There's just one problem as far as Tim is concerned: he is hopeless at sports of any kind. Can Tim survive the horrors of a week absolutely packed with activity? Can his team - the Tigers - be the overall champions? There are some surprises in store for everyone!
The Dinosaur's Packed Lunch
by Jacqueline WilsonDinah meets a friendly iguanodon at the museum and is given a very special packed lunch, and a huge surprise.
The Dinosaur's Packed Lunch
by Jacqueline WilsonDinah meets a friendly iguanodon at the museum and is given a very special packed lunch, and a huge surprise.
The Lottie Project (PDF)
by Jacqueline WilsonHi! I'm Charlie (DON'T call me Charlotte - ever!). History is boring, right? Wrong! The Victorians weren't all deadly dull and drippy. Lottie certainly isn't. She's eleven - like me - but she's left school and has a job as a nursery maid. Her life is really hard, just work work work, but I bet she'd know what to do about my mum's awful boyfriend and his wimpy little son. I bet she wouldn't mess it all up like I do... Alternate ISBNs 9780440863663 9781407045122
Mark Spark in the Dark
by Jacqueline WilsonTwo charming stories featuring the mischievous Mark Spark. Mark is bursting with bright ideas for raising money for a guide dog. His friends laugh at his hare-brained schemes, but it is Mark who finally steals the show with a truly extraordinary performance! In the second story, Mark Spark has to face his fear of the dark when an overnight stay with his Great Gran leads him into an adventure far more daring that he could have dreamed.
Mark Spark in the Dark (PDF)
by Jacqueline WilsonTwo charming stories featuring the mischievous Mark Spark. Mark is bursting with bright ideas for raising money for a guide dog. His friends laugh at his hare-brained schemes, but it is Mark who finally steals the show with a truly extraordinary performance! In the second story, Mark Spark has to face his fear of the dark when an overnight stay with his Great Gran leads him into an adventure far more daring that he could have dreamed.
The Suitcase Kid (PDF)
by Jacqueline WilsonWhen Andy West's parents get divorced, the plucky 10-year-old is left without a home to call her own. Both her parents have remarried, and Andy finds herself shuttling back and forth between their houses-one week with Mom and Bill the Baboon, one week with Dad and Carrie. Living out of a suitcase is tough, but having five new stepbrothers and sisters is even tougher. Her parents say Andy should be happy to have two wonderful new families. But Andy wants her old family back. She wants to live with her mom and dad in their beloved Mulberry Cottage. Andy knows that's not going to happen, though, because real life isn't a fairy tale.
Lighthouse Year 2, Gold: Grandpas Bright Ideas (PDF)
by Bob WilsonThis collection of infant reading books works as the skills-focused backbone of guided reading resources, with step-by-step skills coverage and the full range of genre. The scheme correlates to the NLS and the Scottish 5-14 Attainment targets for children. The readers in this scheme feature a wide range of genres (including non-fiction) and are levelled to Book Bands, the grading system recommended by the NLS. Within each Lighthouse band the books are organized in order of challenge, so each session moves children on. Each reader has an accompanying teaching notes booklet which gives guidance on teaching a range of reading skills.
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: Puss in Boots (PDF)
by Anna WilsonA fun, lively retelling of the traditional tale of Puss and how he helps the miller's son when he's given a bag and a pair of boots. Find out how he changes Sam's fortunes in a series of clever, cunning tricks.
Oxford Reading Tree, Level 18, TreeTops Chucklers: Hysterical Historicals (PDF)
by Jeanne WillisBook band 15 dark red. Oxford level 18. With 35 hilarious novels, short stories, anthologies and comics, TreeTops Chucklers has something for everyone. Guaranteed to make reading a pleasure!Fantastic award-winning authors, funny stories and amusing artwork to make children laughPerfect for convincing even the most reluctant readers that reading is funGreat way to extend your high achieversA variety of text types, including comics, perfect for engaging reluctant readers