Children & Teen Fiction Books
Faber & Faber Great Escapes
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£17.09
Yen Press Lycoris Recoil Vol. 3 Manga
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£11.60
HarperCollins Publishers The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
Book SynopsisThe classic story of Narnia, the fantastic land that lies beyond an ordinary wardrobe door.On the other side of that wardrobe door lies a world full of magic. A world frozen in the perpetual winter of the White Witch's enchantment. A world where Christmas never comes. Would you have the courage to stand shoulder to shoulder with Aslan, the Great Lion, and fight the Witch to free the land of Narnia? Are you brave enough to share the adventures that change the lives of Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy forever.This timeless novel provides many wonderful passages for the study of narrative, as well as complex characters and motivations ideal for class discussion.
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers The Gate of Angels
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Booker Prize.It is 1912, and at Cambridge University the modern age is knocking at the gate.Fred Fairly, a Junior Fellow at the college of St Angelicus, where for centuries no female, not even a pussy cat, has been allowed to set foot, lectures in physics. Science, he is certain, will explain everything.Until into Fred's orderly life come Daisy. Fred is smitten. Why have I met her? he wonders. How can I tell if she's quite what she seems? Fred is a scientist. To him the truth should be everything. But even scientists make mistakes.Trade Review‘Reading a Penelope Fitzgerald novel is like being taken for a ride in a peculiar kind of car. Everything is of top quality – the engine, the coachwork and the interior all fill you with confidence. Then, after a mile or so, someone throws the steering-wheel out of the window.’ Sebastian Faulks ‘Wise and ironic, funny and humane, Fitzgerald is a wonderful, wonderful writer.’ David Nicholls ‘A book which delights, amuses, disturbs and provokes reflection, in equal measure. It is a triumph of craftmanship, intelligence and sensibility.’ Scotsman ‘Contains more wit, intelligence and feeling than many novels three times its length.’ Observer ‘Formidable… no writer is more engaging than Penelope Fitzgerald.’ Spectator ‘Penelope Fitzgerald writes books whose imaginative wholeness and whose sense of what language can suggest is magical. Whichever way you twist the lens of this kaleidoscopic book, you see fresh things freshly.’ Evening Standard ‘The book is short and full of activity. The story moves swiftly in unexpected directions. It is inspiring, funny and touching.’ LRB ‘Gilbert could have written this and Sullivan set it to music. It shows an Edwardian university at Cambridge at its eccentric best. There are so many characters that are a delight. So many foibles and so much fancifying. Fitzgerald is the only author I know who regularly gets reviews pleading her to write longer books.’ Daily Mail
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers The Snakestone
Book SynopsisJames is adopted. He knows that to work out his future he has to make sense of his past. He embarks on a journey to find his birth-mother who tells her own story in this moving and powerful novel.James's adoptive parents are proud of his talent and determination. He's in training for the Junior National Diving Competition. But when he discovers the snake-stone in a box with his other belongings' from his time as an abandoned baby, he determines to set out on a quest to find his birth mother. He must make sense of his past if he is to work out his future. James travels to the Derbyshire Peak District to begin his search. Events leading up to James conception and birth are told in his birth-mother's own voice, in flashbacks, and the most moving, poignant and powerful story is told.Trade Review‘This story could not be bettered and can only be put down with a struggle before its unforgettable climax’Independent
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers JUST WHAT I ALWAYS WANTED
Book SynopsisThis text presents lively short stories by major authors, first published in the Young Telegraph.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Paddington Takes the Air The funny adventures of
Book SynopsisThe hilarious adventures of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star!I do wish I could see into Paddington's mind, said Mrs Brown, I know something's going on. I can recognise the signs.And there is plenty of cause for concern when Paddington takes an interest in detective work. Not to mention sewing and ballroom dancing!For more than sixty years, Paddington Bear has touched the hearts of adults and children worldwide with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures.Trade ReviewPraise for the Paddington series: 'I've always had great respect for Paddington… He is a British institution.' Stephen Fry 'Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children's literature.' The Teacher 'Michael Bond's accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children's characters.' The Bookseller Praise for Paddington’s Finest Hour: “…a delight throughout…” Financial Times Praise for Love From Paddington: “…a jolly ride through the best of the Paddington tales” The Times “…a delightful collection…” Sunday Express
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Tunnels of Blood
Book SynopsisDarren Shan and Evra Von follow a trail of corpses and confront a foul creature of the night. A new enemy or Mr Crepsley?When Mr Crepsley is called upon by the Vampire Generals, Darren and the snake-boy, Evra Von, leave the Cirque Du Freak and travel with him to the city. Whilst there, Darren meets Debbie and his life as a Vampire's Assistant fades into the background until corpes are found. Corpses drained of blood Suspicious of Mr Crepsley's secretive bahaviour, Darren and Evra shadow him across the city and confront a creature of the night who may be the end of them allTrade ReviewCirque Du Freak“…fast-paced and compelling book which leaves the reader hungry for more.”JK Rowling ‘Brilliant, macabre tale.’Guardian "I read Cirque Du Freak last week. I loved it. I love the way you manage to juggle the funny with the unpleasant, the affection with the hurt. It'sgreat story-telling."Roddy Doyle The Vampire’s Assistant“The Vampire’s Assistant blazes a thrilling, gruesome trail through a fascinating plot.”The Good Book Guide Vampire Mountain“Get your teeth into it!”Funday Times
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Oh Say Can You Say Dinosaur
Book SynopsisThe T. Rex was strong, with teeth sharp as knives. When most dinos saw him, they ran for their lives! And so Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat introduces young readers to the fiercest of all the many extinct reptiles featured in this exciting exploration of the Age of Dinosaurs.This title forms part of a series of books that takes an off-beat look at natural history through a fun combination of Seussian rhymes and zany illustrations. Aimed at early readers from four to seven year olds the books are designed to bridge the gap between concept books written for preschoolers and more formal non fiction titles that require fluent reading skills. By presenting the facts in a lively and rhythmic manner, they provide the critical foundation upon which complex facts and ideas can eventually be built.Trade ReviewPraise for Dr. Seuss: “[Dr. Seuss] has…instilled a lifelong love of books, learning and reading [in children]” The Telegraph “Dr. Seuss ignites a child’s imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses” The Express “The magic of Dr. Seuss, with his hilarious rhymes, belongs on the family bookshelf” Sunday Times Magazine “The author… has filled many a childhood with unforgettable characters, stunning illustrations, and of course, glorious rhyme” The Guardian
£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers Q Pootle 5 in Space
Book SynopsisA high-speed space-chase unfolds as QPootle5 and his friend, Oopsy, flee from three hungry bladder monsters.Q Pootle 5 is in a hurry.And so is his friend, Oopsy.They are being chased by three hungry bladder monstersBut Q Pootle 5 has a friend who is bigger and scarier than the bladder monsters. Dave is bigger than everyoneTrade ReviewPraise for QPootle5:“An alien story with a difference! There’s lots of laughs in this friendly, funny story and we loved the wonderfully low-tech DIY spaceship.”Practical Parenting Praise for Albert le Blanc''Nick Butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive.'' The Independent ‘’Butterworth’s drawings have a comforting clarity and his stories develop straightforwardly so the book works for just about everyone.’’ Sunday Times ‘’Triumphant’’ The Observer
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Lord of the Nutcracker Men
Book SynopsisA young boy gradually comes to understand the difference between his toy soldiers and the bloodshed of the First World War in this poignant story.Ten-year-old Johnny loves the army of nutcracker soldiers his toymaker father whittles for him. Johnny eagerly plays at war, demolishing imaginary foes. But in 1914, war with Germany looms, and all too soon Johnny''s father is swept up in the war to end all wars as he proudly enlists to fight at the front in France. Johnny believes his father will be back in a few months, in time to celebrate Christmas with him and his mum. But the war is nothing like any soldier or person at home expected. It is brutal and horrific.The letters that arrive from Johnny''s dad reveal the ugly realities of combat and the soldiers he carves and encloses begin to bear its scars. Still, Johnny adds these soldiers to his armies of Huns, Tommies, and Frenchmen, engaging them in furious battle out in the muddy garden. His war games bind him to the father he longs to Trade Review“War idealistic, brutal, awe inspiring, numbing, jingoistic and ultimately heartbreaking is the central theme of this thoughtful and thought-provoking novel… its timing and its message are eerily resonant.”Publishers’ Weekly “A poignant, believable tale told with the sure touch of someone who shapes his craft with the same precision, imagination, and intensity as Johnny's ingenious father.”Horn Book
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Beware Princess Elizabeth
Book SynopsisA matter of life and death and the Throne of EnglandCompanion volume to Mary, Bloody Mary. Set in the 16th Century, this tells of the danger and conflict Elizabeth Tudor faced after the death of her father, Henry VIII. Once again told from a young girl''s point of view, we follow Elizabeth''s teenage years through the turbulent reigns of her young brother Edward, and then her half-sister Mary who becomes her mortal enemy.Trade Review“All characters are flesh and blood, memorable and true.” VOYA “Gripping historical drama… Elizabeth’s intelligence, drive and independence will appeal to today’s readers.” School Library Journal
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Percys Bumpy Ride
Book SynopsisCelebrate thirty years of Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends with this funny story in the classic series from award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth!Percy the park keeper has been busy in his workshop for days. As his animal friends try to guess what he is making, Percy suddenly emerges sitting on top of a very strange machine. The animals jump aboard for what turns out to be a very bumpy rideIncludes a surprise fold-out page!More than 9 million Percy the Park Keeper books sold, worldwide!Trade ReviewOne Snowy Night‘A heartwarming bedtime tale…’ Susan Hill, The Independent ‘A lovely book to share at bedtime’ Children’s Book News ‘… it’s just right for reading aloud on a cold day’ Books for Keeps The Rescue Party:‘…it’s good for reading aloud to under-fives, and later the six-pluses will still want to read it themselves.’ The Independent on Sunday After the Storm:‘…look no further for the best present for any child from two to six.’ Susan Hill, The Sunday Times Percy’s Bumpy Ride:‘Imaginatively detailed illustrations and just the right amount of suspense.’ Practical Parenting
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers The Rescue Party Tales from Percys Park
Book SynopsisCelebrate thirty years of Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends with this funny story in the classic series from award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth!Percy the park keeper is having a day off. It is a perfect day for doing nothing. But Percy's peaceful picnic is disturbed when a little rabbit takes an unexpected tumble and needs helpIncludes a surprise fold-out page!More than 9 million Percy the Park Keeper books sold, worldwide!Trade ReviewOne Snowy Night‘A heartwarming bedtime tale…’ Susan Hill, The Independent ‘A lovely book to share at bedtime’ Children’s Book News ‘… it’s just right for reading aloud on a cold day’ Books for Keeps The Rescue Party:‘…it’s good for reading aloud to under-fives, and later the six-pluses will still want to read it themselves.’ The Independent on Sunday After the Storm:‘…look no further for the best present for any child from two to six.’ Susan Hill, The Sunday Times Percy’s Bumpy Ride:‘Imaginatively detailed illustrations and just the right amount of suspense.’ Practical Parenting
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Withering Tights
Book SynopsisWinner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2010 The first book in the hilarious series from the original Queen of Teen. You'll laugh your tights off . . .Picture the scene: Dother Hall Performing Arts College ,somewhere Up North, surrounded by rolling dales, bearded cheesemaking villagers (male and female) and wildlife of the squirrely-type.On the whole, it's not quite the showbiz experience Tallulah was expecting but once her mates turn -p and they start their FAME! I'm gonna liiiiive foreeeeeever, I'm gonna fill my tiiiiights' summer course things are bound to perk up. Especially when the boys arrive. (When DO the boys arrive?)Six weeks of parent-free freedom. BOY freedom. Freedom of expression cos it's the THEATRE dahling, theatre!The hilarious misadventures of Tallulah CaseyTrade Review"I don't know how, but Louise Rennison has done it again. Tallulah is even funnier, warmer, and sweeter than her cousin Georgia Nicolson. I fell in love with Withering Tights, and you will too!" – Meg Cabot, author of The Princess Diaries and Abandon series “Wickedly entertaining.” – Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian “It’s all a hoot.” – Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times Praise for Confessions of Georgia Nicolson: “Raucously fun.” – The Times '’You'll be falling about laughing at this.” – Mizz
£10.46
HarperCollins Publishers Lord of the Shadows Book 11 The Saga of Darren
Book SynopsisThe eleventh part of the Saga of Darren Shan one boy's terrifying journey from human to half-vampire to Vampire Prince.Darren''s going home. Back to where everything started. The town''s changed a lot in the years that he''s been away but then, so has Darren.Plagued by nightmares of what the future seems to hold, Darren feels uneasy revisiting the place where he was re-born as a child of the night, as though the universe (as though destiny) is plotting to throw something very nasty at him on the streets of his old home.It is.Trade Review'Stephen King for kids … Darren Shan has brought his own brand of vampire mythology into the heads and hearts of thousands of children with his vivid and compelling series The Saga of Darren Shan, about one boy's journey from ordinary lad to vampire prince. Once they're hooked, kids tend to rip into the flesh of these books, quickly draining them of their life blood. The covers, with images of ghouls, creeping hands and dripping fangs are terrifying alone. ' Metro Life, Evening Standard
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Mog on Fox Night
Book SynopsisShare in fifty years of a really remarkable catMog is everyone's favourite family cat! Join her in this warm-hearted and funny escapade about what happens when Mog doesn't want to eat her supperCelebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Mog the Forgetful Cat with special anniversary editions of her much-loved adventures.From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes a delightful family adventure about a really remarkable cat!One day Mog did not want to eat her supperIt's snowing and Mr Thomas is cross at having to take the rubbish out. Who would have thought that all this would lead to three foxes in Mog's kitchen?Mog the Forgetful Cat was first published fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children all over the world with her adventures ever since. These books are the perfect gifts for boys, girls and families everywhere!Trade ReviewPraise for Mog:‘Since her debut in 1970, Mog has become… a national hero.’ Junior Magazine ‘A firm favourite on children's bookshelves’ The Telegraph ‘Mog is a star, she really is. I can't recommend her highly enough. Someone should give that cat a medal, or an egg for breakfast.’ The Bookbag ‘Delightful stories about the family cat with attitude.’ The Guardian Praise for Judith Kerr:‘One of the best authors a child of 3+ could encounter.’ The Times “It’s no surprise Judith’s work is still popular. It owes nothing to the vagaries of style or fashion. Her warmth and humanity are timeless.” Michael Foreman
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Cat and Dog
Book SynopsisCat steps out through the cat flap, unaware that Dog is about to pounce. A frantic chase follows, which almost ends in catastrophe. But there is a suprise twist in the tale when Dog rescues Cat.
£7.66
HarperCollins Publishers Goldilocks and the three Bears
Book SynopsisThe story follows Goldilocks' journey through the bears' house as she samples their bowls of porridge and tries out their three differently-sized beds. When Goldilocks is discovered sleeping in Baby Bear's bed, however, the story takes a different twist and Goldilocks is invited to join them for breakfast.
£7.66
HarperCollins Publishers The Seesaw
Book SynopsisHippo wants to play on the see-saw. But who will play with him? In this humorous story a hippo wants to go on a see-saw, but no other animal is heavy enough to get hippo off the ground. It takes a group of animals to do it and in the end, it is a tiny mouse that makes the difference.Pink B/ Band 1B books offer emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions.Text type - A story with a predictable structure and patterned language.Pages 14 and 15 feature a flow chart, an ideal opportunity to retell the story in sequence.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers The New Kite
Book SynopsisThis story with a familiar setting is about Lenny's family who go to the local park to fly his new kite. Lenny takes great care to hold on to his kite, but then Mum has a turn. She holds on tightly too, but trips over the dog, and falls into the pond. The other children try to help, so they all arrive home soaking wet and muddy!
£8.36
HarperCollins Publishers Morris Plays Hide and Seek
Book SynopsisMorris wants to eat his kitty biscuits, but his mother sends him off to play hide and seek instead. When it's Morris's turn to hide, he finds the perfect place: the food cupboard, where the kitty biscuits are kept!Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.Text type A story with a familiar setting.A storyboard on pages 22 and 23 offers and opportunity for children to retell the story in their own words.Curriculum links Citizenship: Taking part.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.05
HarperCollins Publishers The Stone Cutter
Book SynopsisA poor stone cutter who wished he was a rich man has his wish granted. He then keeps changing his wish, and each wish is granted. Finally he wishes himself back as he was at the start of the story.
£9.05
HarperCollins Publishers A Letter to New Zealand
Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered what happens when you drop your letter in the postbox? How does a letter get from your home town to the other side of the world in just a few days? In this book you will see what happens at every stage of a letter's journey from Jack in England to his penpal, Tama, in New Zealand.Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.Text type A recount/ explanation text.At the end of the book is a useful timeline showing a summary of each step, which can be used to recap the procedure orally or to support children's writing outside the reading session.Curriculum links Geography: Other people and places; Citizenship: People who help us.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.Trade ReviewHave you ever wondered what happens when a letter is sent to the other side of the world? Find out in this explanation book.
£9.05
HarperCollins Publishers The Woman who Fooled the Fairies
Book SynopsisThere was once a woman who baked the best cakes in the whole world. The fairies loved her cakes. But they didn't want to buy them and the woman was far too clever to let anyone steal them. So the fairies decide to steal the cake-maker instead! What follows is a hilarious account of how the woman manages to escape the greedy fairies' clutches.This is a Band 09/Gold fiction book which offers developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. This is a traditional story with a story map on pages 22 and 23 that tracks the comings and goings of the unfortunate fairies to help children retell the story in their own words. This book supports learning around personal and social development and will encourage children to recognise what they like and dislike, what is fair or unfair and what is right or wrong. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery and quizzed for Accelerated Reader. For another story in this Collins Big Cat book band for guided reading, try A
£9.53
HarperCollins Publishers Star Boys Surprise
Book SynopsisFar, far away, in deep, dark space, was a star. A tiny twinkle. But it was Star Boy's home. Star Boy lived there all alone, with only his robot, Ace, for company. And although Ace was fun to play with, he was just a robot. For his birthday, all Star Boy wanted was a surprise - but how could a robot think of a surprise?
£9.53
HarperCollins Publishers Class Six and the Very Big Rabbit
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelIt's just a normal lesson on a normal day at school, except Mrs Bennet , who can do magic, has turned into a very big rabbit. The problems start when the class realise that Mrs Bennet can't change back into herself.White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language.Text type A story with a familiar setting.A school website report gives children the opportunity to recount the story of Class Six and the Very Big Rabbit on pages 30 and 31.Curriculum links Citizenship: Choices, Taking part.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.23
HarperCollins Publishers Think Again
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelAt the dawn of time, the Maker is having problems with the animals he makes. His beaver and his ants are too big, his moose is the same size as a mouse and his elephant can hide behind a blade of grass! Maker is forced to think again about the original plans for the animals, adjusting their size to the way they are today.Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.Text type A story by a significant author.An illustrated diagram on pages 30 and 31 reminds the reader of how the animals looked before and after the maker finished creating them, an ideal cue for children to retell the story in their own words.Curriculum links Citizenship: Choices; Science: Plants and animals in the local environment, variation.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Monster Mess
Book SynopsisA humorous story with simple, repetitive text about two little monsters painting spots, stripes, squares, zigzags and triangles. But what are they painting? Finally the reader discovers that the little monsters have actually been painting the shapes on their sleeping mum!Pink B/ Band 1B books offer emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions.Text type A story with predictable structure and patterned language.Pages 14 and 15 feature the fully painted mum-monster, with smaller pictures of the little monsters to remind children of the shapes painted.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£7.89
HarperCollins Publishers Cat and Dog Play Hide and Seek
Book SynopsisShoo Rayner''s comic duo play hide and seek, with hilarious consequences, in this lively story with a predictable structure and patterned language. Where is Cat? Dog is looking in all the wrong places: under the table, behind the chair. Finally, Cat's whereabouts become apparent when Dog switches on the light.Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.Text type - A story with a predictable structure and patterned language.A story map on pages 14 and 15 illustrates an aerial view of the route that Dog takes.A wordless text featuring Cat and Dog is also available.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£7.89
HarperCollins Publishers My Bike Ride
Book SynopsisThis simple non-fiction text recounts a girl''s journey by bicycle using symbols, maps and directions depicted by an engaging illustration-photo montage effect.Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.Text type A simple non-fiction recount.The map on pp14-15 is a useful summary of the journey, consolidating understanding, and providing a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Chicken Licken
Book SynopsisChicken Licken is worried the sky is going to fall on his head, so he sets off with an increasing band of followers to tell the King. But will he get that far?Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.Text type A traditional tale.A timeline of events retells this traditional tale for children to discuss and renact.Curriculum links Citizenship: Choices; Science: Plants and animals in the local environment.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.53
HarperCollins Publishers Stop That Robot
Book SynopsisEvery child's dream; a robot that tidies your room! But in this wordless picture book, the advantage-taking boy discovers his wised-up robot messing everything up again! Hiding the mess, the boy goes out to play before all is revealed and Mum turns to the robot herself.Lilac/Band 0 wordless book that tells a story through pictures and is designed to develop understanding about how stories work.Text type FantasyA picture summary on pages 14 and 15 provides an opportunity for children to recap and retell the story in their own words.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£7.66
HarperCollins Publishers Lord Loss Book One of The Demonata Book 1
Book SynopsisThe first book in the Demonata, the demonic symphony in ten parts by multi-million-copy bestselling horror writer Darren ShanWhen Grubbs Grady first encounters Lord Loss and his evil minions, he learns three things: the world is vicious, magic is possible, demons are real.He thinks that he will never again witness such a terrible night of death and darkness.He is wrong.Trade ReviewPraise for Lord Loss “Utterly unputdownable” The Times “The master of children’s horror at his blood-curdling best.” Publishing News Praise for Darren Shan Lord of the Shadows'Stephen King for kids … Darren Shan has brought his own brand of vampire mythology into the heads and hearts of thousands of children with his vivid and compelling series The Saga of Darren Shan, about one boy's journey from ordinary lad to vampire prince. Once they're hooked, kids tend to rip into the flesh of these books, quickly draining them of their life blood. The covers, with images of ghouls, creeping hands and dripping fangs are terrifying alone. ' Metro Life, Evening Standard Cirque Du Freak“…fast-paced and compelling book which leaves the reader hungry for more.”JK Rowling "I read Cirque Du Freak last week. I loved it. I love the way you manage to juggle the funny with the unpleasant, the affection with the hurt. It'sgreat story-telling."Roddy Doyle
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers A Classic Treasury
Book SynopsisA classic gift edition of best-loved Percy the Park Keeper stories.Percy the park keeper works hard looking after the park and his animal friends who live there. But Percy still likes to find time for some fun!Read about what happened when a badger was offered a bath. Laugh along as the animals help out while Percy is unwell with unexpected results! Enjoy these stories, and more, in this classic treasury.Includes:Everyone's Friend PercyThe Cross RabbitOne Warm FoxThe Owl's LessonThe Lost AcornsThe Fox's HiccupsOwl Takes ChargeThe Hedgehog's BalloonThe Badger's BathPercy's Friend the OwlPercy's Friend the MolePercy's Friends the SquirrelsTrade ReviewThe Rescue Party:‘…it’s good for reading aloud to under-fives, and later the six-pluses will still want to read it themselves.’ The Independent on Sunday After the Storm:‘…look no further for the best present for any child from two to six.’ Susan Hill, The Sunday Times Percy’s Bumpy Ride:‘Imaginatively detailed illustrations and just the right amount of suspense.’ Practical Parenting One Snowy Night‘A heartwarming bedtime tale…’ Susan Hill, The Independent
£21.25
HarperCollins Publishers Dudes the School is Haunted Book 7 Rotten School
Book SynopsisHilarious series of wacky stories from a US boarding school where naughty pranks and mischief rate much more highly than education. From bestselling US author, R.L. Stine.Welcome to Rotten School, founded 100 years ago by I. B. Rotten as a boarding school where students would grow and succeed intellectually, morally and physically as they prepared for a productive and happy future. However, today our standards are a little less rigorous we are simply happy if the students are still alive at the end of each day!We think rivalry is healthy for our pupils, thus, Rotten School is divided into two warring groups: Bernie Bridges and his friends in Rotten House vs. Sherman Oaks and his friends in Nyce House.Joe Sweety is the worst kind of bully big, mean and always ready to use his fists. Chipmunk is the shiest, clumsiest kid at Rotten School. When Chipmunk is paired with Joe on the class trip, Chipmunk spills his apple juice, barfs and pulls down Joe''s trousers. Joe beats up poor Chipmunk and Bernie decides to haunt Joe to get his own back, with spooky messages on the computer, green protoplasm in his room and a body-wrap in an eerie cocoon. Will Bernie''s payback work? Will it scare Joe into being nice for once?
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Somethings Drastic
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelA range of beautifully illustrated Michael Rosen''s poems, including many of his classic works such as ''Down behind the dustbin''. The poems resonate with children''s lives as they refer to everyday family life issues such as boredom on long car journeys. Many are appropriate for performance and can provide a framework for children''s own writing.Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type Poetry book.A feelings wheel' on pages 30 and 31 encourages children to match phrases from the poems to feelings such as happy' and cross'. This encourages them to scan back through the poems and reflect on how they should be read aloud.Curriculum links ICT: Combining text and graphics; Music: Play it again Exploring rhythmic patterns.
£10.23
HarperCollins Publishers Spiders Big Match
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelSpider McDrew gets the chance to play for the Parkfield school football team, in the end-of-season cup draw. As usual though, things are not plain sailing for Spider who lets his side down by giving away a crucial penalty kick. Poor Spider is a pitiful sight as he stands on the touchline all alone. Then, he is asked to take one last corner kick.Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.Text type A humorous story with a familiar setting.A reader response page provides lots of opportunities for speaking and listening and scaffolding writing.Curriculum links ICT: Combining text and graphics; PSHE: Developing good relationships.This is the second SpiderMcDrew tale by Alan Durant and Philip Hopman.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.23
HarperCollins Publishers Flash Harriet and the Loch Ness Monster
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelFlash Harriet , the famous girl detective, is on the trail of a crime and it has led her to the shores of Loch Ness. Find out what happens in this comic detective story.Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.Text type A humorous story.There are chapters, which give the book an adult feel.There is a reader response page, which gives important clues to the ''Mystery at Swag Hall''. These help young readers review the plot and know the importance of clues in their own adventure writing.Curriculum links Citizenship: Respect for property; DT: Moving monsters.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.23
HarperCollins Publishers Bungleman
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelBungleman is Pickleton''s very own local superhero. Dennis is his long-suffering son. When disaster strikes in Pickleton, it is Bungleman who everyone calls upon to save the day. Unfortunately, Bungleman is a rather useless superhero. When things go wrong, Dennis secretly always comes to his dad''s rescue.Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.Text type A story with a familiar setting.A reader response page provides lots of opportunities for speaking and listening and to scaffold writing.Curriculum links Art and design: People in action; Citizenship: People who help us the local police; ICT: Writing stories: communicating information using text.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.23
HarperCollins Publishers Moving Out
Book SynopsisWorld War 2 is over and things in Britain are changing. For Philip and his family this means moving out, from the grey, cramped city to wide open spaces. But Gran doesn't want to leave her home for so many years. What will the family do?
£10.69
HarperCollins Publishers Fearless Flynn and Other Tales
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelThree spooky tales from three peerless storytellers, perfect for telling around the fire on a dark, windy night. Read of Flynn, who battled with three skeletons; of Tom, who saw something so weird in the moonlight that it changed his life for ever; and of the terrifying thirteen crows who brought death wherever they wentDiamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.A selection of newspaper articles about Fearless Flynn give children the opportunity to explore other ways of presenting information and other points of view.Text type: Three fantasy stories.Curriculum links: Music: Stars, hide your fires Performing together.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.69
HarperCollins Publishers Tiger Dead Tiger Dead Stories from the Caribbean
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelIn these two animal stories from the Caribbean, find out in the first why Tiger wanted to get rid of all the other animals and keep the jungle for himself and what clever Anansi did about it, and in the second how shy Owl nearly lost everything because he didn''t have the courage to show his face.Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.Text type: Two stories from another culture.The feelings roller coaster for Owl on pages 30-31 help children to discuss the different emotions addressed in the story.Curriculum links: Geography: Passport to the world; Citizenship: Living in a diverse world; ICT: Combining text and graphics.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.23
HarperCollins Publishers Cat and Dog in a Mess
Book SynopsisWhen Cat and Dog play in the park, Dog gets into a mess. Cat tries to tidy him up, but ends up getting even messier! This funny story features the lively characters Cat and Dog and is written by Shoo Rayner, author of Red 2B Bot on the Moon.
£7.89
HarperCollins Publishers Bart the Shark
Book SynopsisBart the Shark is big and bad. Bart the Shark is feeling mad! Find out what happens to the little fish when Bart the Shark comes to visit, in this very funny rhyming story. The book is brightly illustrated with 3D cartoons by Jon Stuart. Also available in Kindle format (B07G3FFJ48).Yellow / Band 3 A humorous and rhyming storyText type FictionThe focus phonemes in this book are a-e, ea (sea), i-e and y.Use the labelled character profile on the final spread to discuss Bart the Shark.Paul Shipton also wrote Red 2A Ant and Snail; Yellow 3 The Sun and the Moon.This title is paired with the non-fiction recount about real monster-like animals: Real Monsters by Nic Bishop.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.36
HarperCollins Publishers A Fish Out of Water
Book SynopsisA fresh new cover for a classic story from the Beginner Book range.A little boy who overfeeds his goldfish begins an adventure that brings even the police and a fire engine to cope with a fish out of water. Beginning readers will delight in this fast-moving story.
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Destiny and the Wild Horses
Book SynopsisThe third Pony Club Secrets adventure by bestselling author of The Princess and the Foal.Issie and her horse, Blaze, are spending summer in the countryside instead of at pony club. But Issie doesn't mind because she'll be training horses for the movies!At her aunt's farm, Issie hears of plans to cull a group of wild ponies. She's determined to save them, especially the beautiful stallion Destiny.It's lucky that Issie can call on her pony-club friends because she is going to need all the help she can get
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Fancy Nancy
Book SynopsisThe fanciest New York Times No 1 best seller ever!Meet Fancy Nancy, who believes that less is definitely NOT more, when it comes to dressing up and being fabulous!From the top of her tiara down to her sparkly studded shoes, Nancy is determined to teach her family a thing or two about being fancy.How Nancy transformers her parents and little sister for one enchanted evening makes for a story that is funny and warm with or without the frills.Trade Review“It’s innocent and magical and just the book you want your little girl to read. Utterly charming” Mum reviewing Fancy Nancy “I will be buying more copies of this book for Christmas…my friends daughters would love [it]!” Mum reviewing Fancy Nancy
£7.59
