Educational: First / native language: School editions of literature texts
Oxford University Press Oxford Playscripts The Garbage King
Book SynopsisAn engaging classroom playscript. Seeking shelter in a desolate graveyard, Mamo stumbles upon Dani, a fellow fugitive in the dangerous city of Addis Ababa. Both boys are desperately trying to outrun their past: Mamo has escaped the horrors of slavery while Dani has sacrificed a life of luxury by running away from his domineering father. Forced to live and work on a dumpsite in order to survive, just how long can they run before their pasts catch up with them?
£15.85
ReadZone Books Limited Jane Eyre
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£5.94
Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc. Richard Scarrys a Day at the Fire Station
Book SynopsisDrippy and Sticky the house painters have come to paint the Busytown Fire Station. But with Smokey and the other brave firefighters rushing in and out to rescue people, there are quite a few wet paint mishaps! Filled with information about firefighters and Scarry's sense of fun, this book is sure to delight young readers everywhere.
£5.90
Random House USA Inc The Cat in the Hat Cooking with the Cat Dr. Seuss
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£5.99
Random House USA Inc Hoot
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£9.99
Penguin Putnam Inc What Pete Ate from A to Z
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£16.14
Penguin Young Readers Group I Wanna Iguana
Book SynopsisAlex just has to convince his mom to let him have an iguana, so he puts his arguments in writing. He promises that she won't have to feed it or clean its cage or even see it if she doesn't want to. Of course Mom imagines life with a six-foot-long iguana eating them out of house and home. Alex's reassurances: It takes fifteen years for an iguana to get that big. I'll be married by then and probably living in my own house. and his mom's replies: How are you going to get a girl to marry you when you own a giant reptile? will have kids in hysterics as the negotiations go back and forth through notes. And the lively, imaginative illustrations show their polar opposite dreams of life with an iguana.
£13.29
Pearson Education Limited Tales with a Twist
Book SynopsisThese stories with a twist have been chosen to motivate all Key Stage 3 students - especially boys. Including stories by well-known and popular authors, this exciting collection covers topics such as horror, science-fiction, sport, the supernatural, mystery and computers.Table of ContentsThe Secret of City Cemetery - Patrick Bone Even Stevens FC - Michael Rosen Smart Ice-Cream - Paul Jennings Just a Guess - Dick King-Smith An Alien Stole My Brain - Maggie Powell Riding the Silver Wave - Ben Bo Man From The South - Roald Dahl Karate for Kids - Terence Blacker Gone Fishing - Jean Richardson Dan, Dan the Half-Time Man - Janet Burchett and Sara Vogler The Amazing Mr Endicott - Eric Brown
£16.32
Heinemann Educational Books Harriets Daughter Caribbean Writers Series
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£15.14
Scholastic US The Class Election from the Black Lagoon 3
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£6.61
Random House USA Inc The Cay
Book SynopsisFor fans of Hatchet and Island of the Blue Dolphins comes Theodore Taylor’s classic bestseller and Lewis Carroll Shelf Award winner, The Cay. Phillip is excited when the Germans invade the small island of Curaçao. War has always been a game to him, and he’s eager to glimpse it firsthand–until the freighter he and his mother are traveling to the United States on is torpedoed. When Phillip comes to, he is on a small raft in the middle of the sea. Besides Stew Cat, his only companion is an old West Indian, Timothy. Phillip remembers his mother’s warning about black people: “They are different, and they live differently.” But by the time the castaways arrive on a small island, Phillip’s head injury has made him blind and dependent on Timothy.“Mr. Taylor has provided an exciting story…The idea that all humanity would benefit from this spec
£7.59
Random House USA Inc Half and Half
Book SynopsisFIONA CHENG IS half and half: Her father is Chinese and her mother is Scottish. Fiona looks more like her father than her mother, so people always expect her to be more interested in her Chinese half than her Scottish half. Lately even Fiona’s confused about who she really is.“A realistic, gentle and funny tale.”—Detroit News & Free Press“Readers will identify with Fiona’s struggle to fit in.”—Publishers Weekly
£9.09
Penguin Putnam Inc Holy Enchilada 6
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£6.99
Pearson Education Limited Im the King of the Castle
Book Synopsis"Hooper had known, from the very first moment he had looked into Kingshaw’s face, that it would all be easy, that he would always be able to make him afraid.” This tragic tale of two isolated children explores the nature of cruelty and the power of evil.
£16.32
Pearson Education Limited Animal Farm
Book Synopsis“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” George Orwell’s modern fable on the way power corrupts is as apt as ever in the twenty-first century. Educational edition of this much-loved classic from Longman.
£17.24
Pearson Education Limited Roald Dahl Collection
Book SynopsisNine intriguing and astonishing stories by one of the most outstanding storytellers of our time. Stories include: Man from the South, Lamb to the Slaughter, The Landlady, The champion of the World, Galloping Foxley, Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat, The Ratcatcher and The Hitchhiker.
£16.78
Pearson Education Limited The Tulip Touch ne
Book SynopsisNobody wants to be around Tulip but her outlandish behaviour doesn't matter to Natalie. At first she finds Tulip exciting and she doesn't care that other people are upset by her pranks. But then Natalie realises that Tulip is going too far.
£16.32
£17.96
Young Cam Jansen and the Pizza Shop Mystery
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£14.23
Houghton Mifflin Jack Tales Folk Tales from the Southern
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£13.11
Houghton Mifflin Uncommon Traveler Mary Kingsley in Africa
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£7.99
Houghton Mifflin Ducky
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£7.59
Cengage Learning, Inc TwentyOne Elephants and Still Standing
Book SynopsisUpon completion of the Brooklyn Bridge, P.T. Barnum and his twenty- one elephants parade across to prove to everyone that the bridge is safe.
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Corduroys Valentines Day
Book SynopsisJoin this classic teddy bear for a Valentine’s Day celebration. It''s almost February 14th, so Corduroy and his friends decide to celebrate Valentine''s Day by making their own beautiful cards. Then Corduroy walks to the mailbox and sends his letters. When he gets home, he finds a wonderful surprise--special valentines just for him! This brightly colored, festively shaped board book is perfect for the youngest fans of Corduroy, one of the best-loved characters in children''s books for fifty years.
£7.48
Random House Children's Books Junie B Jones Smells Something Fishy 12 Stepping Stone Books
Book Synopsis“Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park’s #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold! Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! There’s going to be a pet day at school, only guess what? No dogs allowed! And that’s the only kind of pet Junie B. has! If Mother and Daddy won’t buy her a new pet, Junie B. will just have to find one on her own. Like maybe a jar of ants. Or a wiggly worm. Or—could it be—something even better? USA Today: “Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.” Publishers Weekly: “Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—a
£7.81
Alfred A. Knopf sammykeyesandthehotelthief
Book SynopsisSammy Keyes must be a magnet for trouble... I mean it's bad enough that she has to live illegally in a seniors-only building with her grandmother while her mother tries to make it as a move star. And worse that she witnessed a burglary in progress--and that the thief saw her. And worse still that nosy neighbor Mrs. Graybill is onto her, and that the thief is after her. But on top of all that, she also manages to make an enemy of the queen of mean at her new school and get suspended on the first day.Welcome to the wild world of Sammy Keyes! Praise for the Sammy Keyes series: “Sammy Keyes is feisty, fearless, and funny. A top-notch investigator!” —New York Times bestselling author Sue Grafton “The sleuth delights from start to finish. Keep your binoculars trained on Sammy Keyes.” —Publishers Weekly “Sammy Keyes is the hottest sleu
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Inc How Many Stars in the Sky
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£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Roses are Pink Your Feet Really Stink
Book SynopsisThis Valentine''s Day favorite read-aloud will prompt lots of giggles, as well as discussions on kindness and forgiveness.Gilbert is all set to write fifteen friendly valentine cards to his classmates. But how can he write a nice poem for the boy who tweaked his nose, or the girl who made fun of his glasses? Instead, Gilbert writes two not-so-nice valentines...and signs the wrong name on both!When his classmates read his poems, their feelings are hurt, and Gilbert''s prank quickly turns into pandemonium. But with the help of a friend and an honest apology, there''s always time for a change of heart on Valentine''s Day.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen Reading rainbow
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£7.98
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Danitra Brown Class Clown
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£15.29
Simon & Schuster Hatchet
Book SynopsisAfter a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian spends fifty-four days in the Canadian wilderness, learning to survive with only the aid of a hatchet given him by his mother, and learning also to survive his parents' divorce.
£15.99
Simon & Schuster Ltd Hilda Must Be Dancing
Book SynopsisNone of her jungle friends can find Hilda Hippo a quieter, less disruptive replacement for dancing, her favorite hobby, until Water Buffalo suggests an activity that allows Hilda to express her dance creativity in a new way.
£17.99
Simon & Schuster Wiggle Bccb Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards
Book SynopsisRhyming text describes the many ways to wiggle.
£15.99
Simon & Schuster Amelias 6thGrade Notebook Amelias Notebook
Book SynopsisProblems arise for Amelia when she starts sixth grade at the same middle school where her older sister Cleo is an eighth-grader, and she gets the school's meanest teacher for three of her classes.
£12.74
Penguin Putnam Inc A Hero Aint Nothin But a Sandwich
Book SynopsisBenjie can stop using heroin anytime he wants to. He just doesn't want to yet. Why would he want to give up something that makes him feel so good, so relaxed, so tuned-out? As Benjie sees it, there's nothing much to tune in for. School is a waste of time, and home life isn't much better. All Benjie wants is for someone to believe in him, for someone to believe that he's more than a thirteen-year-old junkie. Told from the perspectives of the people in his life-including his mother, stepfather, teachers, drug dealer, and best friend-this powerful story will draw you into Benjie's troubled world and force you to confront the uncertainty of his future.
£7.59
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. 26 Fairmount Avenue
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£6.64
Scholastic Macbeth Annotation Edition
Book SynopsisThis annotation edition of Shakespeare's well-known tragedy is perfectfor students and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike. Extra widemargins and double spacing leaves lots of room for notes. Containstop tips on effective annotation and different revision techniques.
£7.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Mission to Marathon
Book SynopsisA story set in Ancient Greece. When news reaches Athens that Persianships are about to invade Greece, Philip knows that his uncle andgrandmother are in great danger. As his brothers and father are busypreparing for war, he is the only one who can cross the mountains andwarn his family. The race is on... but will he reach them in time?Trade Review"Suitable for reading or being read the books are attractively designed, accessible and include a Glossary and Historical Notes. At just GBP4.99, they are a valuable addition to any school library." Special Children (May 2006)
£8.11
Aladdin Paperbacks The Lost City of Faar Volume 2 Pendragon
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£9.89
Usborne Publishing Ltd A Midsummer Nights Dream Gift Edition Young
Book SynopsisLesley dreamed of being a writer, but studied law as her mother insisted she had something to fall back on. Since joining Usborne Publishing, she has written and edited hundreds of books, from funny rhyming stories to an award-winning history book. Nowadays, she is often found recording books, too, in Usborne's very own recording studio.Trade Review'Irresistible for children learning to read' - Child Education Plus; 'The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming' - The Irish Sunday Independent; 'Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme' - Julia Eccleshare
£6.93
Candlewick Press,U.S. Owl Babies Big Book
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£22.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. Owl Babies
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£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Owl Babies
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£7.59
Jane Eyre Blooms Guides
Book SynopsisWritten by Charlotte Bronte and published in 1847, ""Jane Eyre"" is the story of a governess who, despite her plainness, catches the eye of her employer, the mysterious Edward Rochester. This ""Bloom's Guides"" reference offers insights into the themes and motifs that dominate this brooding masterpiece.
£25.46
Ken Keseys One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest
Book SynopsisFeaturing a collection of cohesive critical essays, this book includes an introduction by Harold Bloom, a chronology, a bibliography, and an index.
£38.21
Moody Press,U.S. Raiders from the Sea
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£10.87
Moody Publishers Mystery of the Silver Coin 02 Viking Quest
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£9.59
Facts On File Inc Critical Companion to Nathaniel Hawthorne
Book SynopsisOffers critical entries on Hawthorne's novels, short stories, travel writing, criticism, and other works, as well as portraits of characters, including Hester Prynne and Roger Chillingworth. This reference also provides entries on Hawthorne's family, friends - ranging from Herman Melville to President Franklin Pierce - publishers, and critics.
£60.00
