Books by Linda Chapman

Book SynopsisIn the third adventure in the trilogy, Alex and Olly must find King Arthur's missing sword. But the sword, Excalibur, is hidden on the deadly Island of Serpents and an evil army is approaching King Arthur''s castle. Will Alex and Olly reach the sword in time? The Island of Serpents is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. 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

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Book SynopsisAlex and Olly are on a camping holiday when they visit a castle and travel back in history to the time of King Arthur! The King has been imprisoned in the castle by his enemy, Morgana. Can the children help him to find his shield, sword and helmet and help to escape fom the castle? The Castle of Dangeris part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. 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: 5-6 years

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Book SynopsisAlex and Olly have travelled back in time for their second adventure with King Arthur. Now, he needs them to find his helmet and sword. Can the children find them and survive the Tower of Doom? The Tower of Doom is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. 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

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Book SynopsisDo you believe in magic? Lexi and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of magical adventure unfolds in this exciting new chapter book from the Star Friends series featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout.When strange things begin to happen in Westport, Lexi, Mia, Violet, and Sita suspect that someone is doing dark magic. Mia has a scary dream about someone casting spells in the girls'' special clearing in the woods. The adults seem to have forgotten about their responsibilities. And one night, the girls all notice that ivy begins crawling up the windowsill in their bedrooms! Can the Star Friends--with the help of their beloved Star Animals--figure out who is behind the dark magic before it is too late?In the Star Friends chapter book series, Mia and her friends Lexi, Sita, and Violet all discover that they are Star Friends -- they can communicate with the animals that have traveled from the Star World. The animals show the girls how to use their unique magic abilities to do good. A whole world of magical adventures awaits!

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Book SynopsisWhen she doesn?t hear from her scientist dad for a couple of days, despite his promise to check in from the Artic every day while on a solitary research mission, Marina worries that something has happened and she and her mermaid friends set out to find him before it?s too late. Simultaneous. Illustrations.

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Book SynopsisIn this fourth installment of the popular Mermaids Rock series, which features black-and-white illustrations throughout, ocean animals start disappearing from the reef into the mysterious midnight realm?and it?s up to Naya and her friends to find out why!When ocean animals start disappearing from the reef and end up in the mysterious midnight realm?Naya and her mer-friends decide to find out why. The group sets out to investigate, and when they reach the midnight realm, they find a glowing cave inhabited by a tentacled monster. Then the monster traps Luna, and Naya and her friends need to use all of their creativity to pull off a rescue mission. Features black-and-white illustrations throughout and informational back matter on preserving our oceans.Join Marina and her mermaid friends in the beautiful coral reef at Mermaids Rock! Whether they''re working together to help sea animals in danger or solving a mystery of the deep, there''s always an adventure to be had with the best friends of Mermaids Rock.

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Book SynopsisIn this latest installment of the popular Mermaids Rock series, Kai and his friends take a trip to the Red Sea and explore a shipwreck?but when a group of divers shows up, will the friends be able to make it back to Mermaids Rock before being discovered?Kai, Marina, and their friends decide to use the whirlpool at Mermaids Rock to take a trip to the Red Sea. They find a shipwreck, and Kai is enthralled with the human artifacts that they find there. But Coralie is worried that they?ll be discovered and urges the group to return home. Then a group of divers arrives at the shipwreck, and the friends find themselves in a tricky situation. Will they be able to return to Mermaids Rock without being seen by the humans?Join Marina and her mermaid friends in the beautiful coral reef at Mermaids Rock! Whether they''re working together to help sea animals in danger or solving a mystery of the deep, the friends at Mermaids Rock will do anything to protect their ocean home and if there is a ripple of adventure, they will find it!

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Book SynopsisThis two-in-one book includes Mirror Magic and Wish Trap, the first two booksin the best-selling Star Friends chapter book series. With black-and-white illustrations throughout.This two-in-one book includes Mirror Magic and Wish Trap, the first two booksin the bestselling Star Friends chapter book series. With black-and-white illustrations throughout.In the Star Friends chapter book series, Mia and her friends Lexi, Sita, and Violet all discover that they are Star Friends?they can communicate with the animals that have traveled from the Star World. The animals show the girls how to use their unique magic abilities to do good. A whole world of magical adventure awaits!

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Book SynopsisThis two-in-one book includes Secret Spell and Dark Tricks, books 3 and 4 in the bestselling Star Friends chapter book series. With black-and-white illustrations throughout.This two-in-one book includes Secret Spell and Dark Tricks, books 3 and 4 in the bestselling Star Friends chapter book series. With black-and-white illustrations throughout.In the Star Friends chapter book series, Mia and her friends Lexi, Sita, and Violet all discover that they are Star Friends?they can communicate with the animals that have traveled from the Star World. The animals show the girls how to use their unique magic abilities to do good. A whole world of magical adventure awaits!

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Book SynopsisDo you believe in magic? Mia and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of magical adventures unfolds in this new chapter book from the Star Friends series featuring black and white illustrations throughout.Ever since Mia and her friends stopped Aunt Carol from using dark magic to cause trouble in their small town, life has been peaceful for the girls and their Star Animals. But it seems that peace was only temporary as the girls and their Star Animals are going to have to use all of their Star Magic skills to battle the latest threat....In the Star Friends chapter book series, Mia and her friends Lexi, Sita, and Violet all discover that they are Star Friends -- they can communicate with the animals that have traveled from the Star World. The animals show the girls how to use their unique magic abilities to do good. A whole world of magical adventures awaits!

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Book SynopsisIn this new chapter book series featuring the mermaids of Mermaids Rock, Marina has just moved to Mermaids Rock and is thrilled to make friends right away. She and her friends soon face a mystery when the coral caves nearby are damaged. But who--or what--could have caused the destruction?Marina is new in Mermaids Rock. She has traveled the world with her scientist dad, and she can''t wait to settle down and make friends! She meets some mermaids who love animals and the environment as much as she does. Soon, the group faces their first challenge: The beautiful coral caves nearby have been damaged. Who--or what--could have caused the destruction? And are the creatures dangerous?Join Marina and her mermaid friends in the beautiful coral reef at Mermaids Rock! Whether they''re working together to help sea animals in danger or solving a mystery of the deep, the friends at Mermaids Rock will do anything to protect their ocean home and if there is a ripple of adventure they will find it!

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Book SynopsisIn this new chapter book series featuring the mermaids of Mermaids Rock, when Coralie finds a mysterious treasure map in a kelp forest, she and her friends can''t wait to explore. But the forest has been destroyed! They''ll have to do everything they can to save the forest creatures before it''s too late....Coralie is overjoyed when she visits a beautiful kelp forest with her pet dolphin, Dash. She meets adorable sea lions and otters, and she even finds a mysterious treasure map! After telling her friends about it, they''re excited to help her search for the treasure. But when they arrive in the kelp forest, they find that it has been destroyed. Without the plants for protection, the animals that live there are in danger--and the friends must do everything they can to save the sea creatures before it''s too late....Join Coralie, Marina, and their mermaid friends in the beautiful coral reef at Mermaids Rock! Whether they''re working together to help sea animals in danger or solving a mystery of the deep, the friends at Mermaids Rock will do anything to protect their ocean home and if there is a ripple of adventure they will find it!

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Book Synopsis Grace and Jack have a plan - to find purrfect homes for purrfect pets!Nine-year-old twins Grace and Jack run the Forever Homes rehoming service. Whether it's a cheeky puppy or a shy kitten, they're determined to pair every animal with their perfect person - and have lots of adventures along the way!Luna is a beautiful kitten who loves cuddles but runs away from loud noises. Can the twins find her perfect owner before she runs into trouble?Fans of Zoe's Rescue Zoo and Holly Webb will love Forever Homes! Beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams, Forever Homes is the ideal series for animal-mad readers aged 5+.Have you read the other Forever Homes stories?A Forever Home for TillyA Forever Home for PipAnd look out for:A Forever Home for FluffyA Forever Home for BellaA Forever Home for Tiger

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Book SynopsisDo you believe in magic? Ionie and her friends do! When they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of adventure unfolds. The Star Friends are enjoying the holidays, but it’s not all fun and games as they try to discover who summoned the Shades that caused chaos in Westcombe. During their investigations, they notice that the village is strangely quiet – even the popular café is empty! Could the two be connected? The girls need to pull together to solve this mystery before it spirals out of control! Perfect for fans of MY SECRET UNICORN and THE RESCUE PRINCESSES, and for RAINBOW MAGIC readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Mermaids Rock! The entrance to the mermaid realm in the deep, blue ocean… Kai is really excited that Marina is coming to stay while her dad goes on a research trip to the Arctic – they’re going to have so much fun! But when they don’t hear from him for a few days they start to worry. Travelling through the whirlpool to see if they can find him, the friends are amazed by the icy scene and enchanted by the walruses they meet. But with no sign of Marina's dad and time running out, can the team work together to save the day? The third book in an exciting new series about the wonders of the ocean, perfect for fans of RAINBOW MAGIC, AMELIA FANG and Holly Webb.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Mermaids Rock! The entrance to the mermaid realm in the deep, blue ocean… When animals start disappearing from the reef into the mysterious Midnight Realm, Naya and her friends investigate! There they find a glowing cave with a tentacled monster lurking within. Then it traps Luna and the friends launch into action. Naya will have to get inventive if she’s going to pull off her rescue mission... The fourth book in an exciting new series about the wonders of the ocean, perfect for fans of RAINBOW MAGIC, AMELIA FANG and Holly Webb.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Mermaids Rock! The entrance to the mermaid realm in the deep, blue ocean… When the magic whirlpool malfunctions, it sends Marina and her friends to a dark, underground river. Exploring the caves and adventuring along the tunnels, they discover a jungle with amazing wildlife. But then the whirlpool disappears – they’re stuck! Stranded, the friends have to use all their skills to return home… The fifth book in an exciting series about the wonders of the ocean, perfect for fans of RAINBOW MAGIC, UNICORN ACADEMY and Holly Webb.

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Book SynopsisMeet the new protectors of magic! Ava and her friends are determined to learn everything they can about the curios left by her Great-Aunt Enid, and to make sure the magic doesn’t break free and cause chaos again. But when a strange figure is seen roaming the rooftops and Lily’s five-year-old sister Mai insists that a monster is visiting her, it looks like the girls (and Ava’s Tibetan terrier, Pepper) have another magical mystery to solve...

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Book SynopsisMeet the new protectors of magic!Ava and her friends have been practising magic so that they're ready to protect the powerful curios left by her great aunt. But when her mum's friend Jo comes over to take a picture of them, Ava is nervous. The artefacts can be unpredictable!Then the town is met with a sudden stream of accidents, including a tree collapsing, burst water mains leading to roads being blocked off, and falling set pieces from the local theatre almost injuring the staff. Ava suspects that the curios have something to do with it, but can she, Sarah, Lily and Pepper the puppy find out what is causing the town's sudden spate of bad luck?

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Book SynopsisDo you believe in magic? Maia and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of adventure unfolds. The Star Friends are very excited to be going on a camping trip in the forest where they’ll learns all sorts of survival skills. But when they arrive, strange things start to happen – equipment is broken, the girls’ shoes are thrown into the lake and something seems to be following them in the bushes... Could someone be trying to sabotage the camp using magic? If so, the Star Friends are determined to stop it! Perfect for fans of MY SECRET UNICORN and THE RESCUE PRINCESSES, and for RAINBOW MAGIC readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.

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Book SynopsisDo you believe in magic? Sita and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of adventure unfolds. The school term is ending for the Star Friends and there are some exciting events planned. The only person in their year who isn't having a great time is new girl Maddie Taylor, who hasn’t made any friends yet and wishes she could be popular. Then suddenly, everyone is fighting to spend time with her. The Star Friends suspect something magical is at play, but is Maddie really behind it all? The girls set out to solve the mystery! Perfect for fans of MY SECRET UNICORN and THE RESCUE PRINCESSES, and for RAINBOW MAGIC readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.

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Book SynopsisDo you believe in magic? Ionie and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of adventure unfolds. Westcombe is hosting a scarecrow competition and the Star Friends are all excited to be taking part. But then almost everybody in the village suddenly becomes extremely sleepy, refusing to leave their homes or even get out of bed. The girls and their Star Animals know that it must be down to dark magic, but how can they help to stop it when they’re being affected too? Perfect for fans of MY SECRET UNICORN and THE RESCUE PRINCESSES, and for RAINBOW MAGIC readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.

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Book SynopsisDo you believe in magic?Lottie and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of adventure unfolds.The Star Friends are determined to help stop the unlikeable Mr Patterson from destroying the clifftop habitat to build two massive mansions. The residents of Westcombe have even formed a committee to help save the wildlife, but just as their plans get underway, everyone becomes suspicious of each other, and no one can agree on anything.The girls think Mr Patterson is using dark forces to distract the town, but can they use their magic to discover the truth before they begin to suspect each other?Perfect for fans of MY SECRET UNICORN and THE RESCUE PRINCESSES, and for RAINBOW MAGIC readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.

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Book SynopsisDo you believe in magic? Ionie and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of magical adventure unfolds. Ionie and her star animal, a wildcat called Sorrel, must use their special powers to stop the forces of dark magic. When a run of bad luck hits the local gym team, the Star Friends suspect that dark magic is behind it. But are their Star Magic skills strong enough to fight back? Perfect for fans of My Secret Unicorn and The Rescue Princesses, and for Rainbow Magic readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.

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