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Scholastic Lightning Girl 2: Superhero Squad
The second book in a laugh-out-loud, high-voltage, action-packed adventure series for 8+ readers from hugely popular TV personality, Alesha Dixon, written in collaboration with Katy Birchall. Aurora Beam is finding this saving-the-world lark isn't all its cracked up to be. World-famous overnight after she foiled the Blackout Burglar's plot to steal a precious stone, she's living in the full glare of the media's flash bulbs: everyone wants a piece of the coolest new superhero in town. When she attends a global gathering of superheroes, will she find support from new friends who know exactly what she's going through? Or will there be rivalries and sabotage to deal with? And what on earth is Grandma Beam - who Aurora thought was running a home for retired alpacas deep in the countryside - doing turning up at this top-secret summit? Laughs on every page fantastically funny illustrations throughout Alesha Dixon is one of the judges on Britain’s Got Talent Alesha's latest book, Girls Rule, will release on the 19 August 2021 Alesha Dixon says: My inspiration to create a superhero called Lightning Girl began with wanting my young daughter to feel empowered. It’s been a dream to create a strong role model that any child can look up to – I want my readers to see themselves in Aurora, who is dealing with trouble at home and trouble at school alongside her new powers. I also have a love of precious stones and their healing properties; I have always been fascinated with their spectacular colours and the positive energy that they bring. As human beings we are always searching for something greater within ourselves and a deeper meaning to life and it’s my belief that we all have a light within us that can affect change and bring good to the world… we just have to harness it! :) Enter Aurora Beam!
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Scholastic The Surface Breaks: a reimagining of The Little Mermaid
30 years after Disney's The Little Mermaid movie was released, it's time for a feminist reimagining for a new generation. "A masterpiece" Marian Keyes "A fierce torrent of a book, raging and forceful and gripping. I was swept away" Kiran Millwood Hargrave "Her prose cuts and rages and her vision of the Sea Witch is truly transformative" The Observer. Think you know the story of the Little Mermaid? Think again... Deep beneath the sea, off the cold Irish coast, Gaia is a young mermaid who dreams of freedom from her controlling father. On her first swim to the surface, she is drawn towards a human boy. She longs to join his carefree world, but how much will she have to sacrifice? What will it take for the little mermaid to find her voice? Hans Christian Andersen's original fairy tale is reimagined through a searing feminist lens, with the stunning, scalpel-sharp writing and world building that has won Louise her legions of devoted fans. A book with the darkest of undercurrents, full of rage and rallying cries: storytelling at its most spellbinding.
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Scholastic A Sky Painted Gold
"Gorgeous inside and out" The BookActivist A gorgeously dreamy coming-of-age romance set against a stunning Gatsby-esque backdrop. Growing up in her sleepy Cornish village dreaming of being a writer, sixteen-year-old Lou has always wondered about the grand Cardew house which has stood empty for years. And when the owners arrive for the summer - a handsome, dashing brother and sister - Lou is quite swept off her feet and into a world of moonlit cocktail parties and glamour beyond her wildest dreams. But, as she grows closer to the Cardews, is she abandoning her own ambitions... and is there something darker lurking at the heart of the Cardew family? this sweeping and evocative romance is perfect for fans of I Capture the Castle and Eva Ibbotson stunning foiled cover perfectly captures the deco time MORE PRAISE FOR A SKY PAINTED GOLD "As elegant and energising as a flute of fine champagne... Exuberantly entertaining, breezily romantic and shimmering with the delicious anticipation of pastures new, this is jubilantly fine fiction in the vein of I Capture the Castle" - LoveReading 4 Kids
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Scholastic Noah Can't Even
"A riotous, real-feeling debut" - The Guardian Poor Noah Grimes! His father disappeared years ago, his mother's Beyonce tribute act is an unacceptable embarrassment, and his beloved gran is no longer herself. He only has one friend, Harry, and school is... Well, it's pure hell. Why can't Noah be normal, like everyone else at school? Maybe if he struck up a romantic relationship with someone - maybe Sophie, who is perfect and lovely - he'd be seen in a different light? But Noah's plans are derailed when Harry kisses him at a party. That's when things go from bad to utter chaos. One of the UK's leading writers of LGBTQ+ teen fiction, Simon James Green is the author of Alex in Wonderland, Gay Club and the Noah Can't Even books. A perfect next read for fans of Heartstoppers and Adam Silvera Noah Can't Even was Longlisted for the Branford Boase Award, won the Wirral Paperback of the Year, was shortlisted for the Leeds Book Awards and got Bronze in the Amazing Book Awards! Simon's book You're The One That I Want won the Bristol Teen Book Award 2022 & has been shortlisted for the YA Book Award in association with Edinburgh International Book Festival 2022 MORE PRAISE FOR NOAH CAN'T EVEN 'I loved Noah's voice: warm, loveable, awkward'. The Bookseller 'Slapstick but wonderfully funny' Jewish Chronicle 'A debut I very much loved' Juno Dawson, author of The Gender Games and role model for Stonewall UK 'Sweet, barmy, charming, unexpectedly romantic delight of a YA novel. I smiled the whole way through.' Lisa Williamson, author of The Art of Being Normal 'A riotous, real-feeling YA debut' - The Guardian
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Scholastic Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling - Year 5
Just like the real thing - only shorter! Help your child prepare for the SATS with these bite-sized National test papers. This book offers 10 complete Grammar and Punctuation tests and 10 Spelling tests in a flexible format for use at any time of the day. Question types and mark schemes match the format of the National tests and offer an authentic SATs experience. A handy progress chart is also supplied to give you some indication of the scores your child is likely to attain.
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Scholastic Mine!
Down in the forest . . . creak, snap, BUMP! A pinecone falls to the ground. Good Wolf is thrilled with his new toy . . . until Bad Bird steals it from him. But there's a twist in this tale: with a bit of quick thinking, Wolf not only nabs his pinecone back - he gets a tasty Bad-Bird snack as well! Much-loved illustrator Sharon Rentta has developed a dramatic and eye-catching new style for her latest picture book. Featuring superb black-and-white pencil drawings with dramatic spot colour, MINE! is a wickedly funny, Tom-and-Jerry-style caper.
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Scholastic Tiara Friends 4: The Hunt for Hidden Treasure
The fourth title in the illustrated chapter book series, Tiara Friends - perfect for growing children's reading skills and confidence. Best friends Millie and Jess look just like twins! Millie is a princess and Jess is a maid so they have lots of fun swapping dresses and going on adventures around Peveril Palace. When a priceless painting is stolen, can the girls work out why and who is responsible? COLLECT ALL THE TIARA FRIENDS BOOKS Case of the Stolen Crown (book 1) The Secreet of the Silk Dress (book 2) The Mystery of the Lake Monster (book 3) The Hunt for Hidden Treasure (book 4)
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Scholastic Dr Christian's Guide to You
Dr Christian, TV's favourite doctor, tackles all the awkward questions head-on, helping young people grow up to be healthy in mind and body. Coping with stress Being healthy and happy Your changing body Getting active Looking after yourself Eating well Dealing with anxiety Teenage years see many changes to young people's bodies and lifestyle. In his usual frank and straightforward fashion, Dr Christian tackles all your worries about growing up stress-free and healthy. Not just facts - Dr Christian also answers real questions he's been asked in real life. Perfect for parents and their children alike!
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Scholastic Pet Poems
This Pet themed anthology of poems is written by various authors. The anthologies in this series are updated and revised versions of previously published titles, each with several brand new poems in them. There's an anthology for every place and topic. Make sure you've always got a verse rehearsed! Roaring dinosaur rhymes, silly school rhymes: even some revolting rhymes to get you groaning. You can rap or rhyme them, mime them out or tackle fiendish tongue-twisters. Heaps of rib-tickling rhymes to send you poetry potty, and it all supports the school curriculum. A matching Teacher Resource Book, written by Paul Cookson, features workshop-style lessons based on different poetry types/genres. Each lesson focuses on a specific poem from one of the anthologies.
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Scholastic Disgusting Poems
This "disgusting" themed anthology of poems is written by various authors. The anthologies in this series are updated and revised versions of previously published titles, each with several brand new poems in them. There's an anthology for every place and topic. Make sure you've always got a verse rehearsed! Roaring dinosaur rhymes, silly school rhymes: even some revolting rhymes to get you groaning. You can rap or rhyme them, mime them out or tackle fiendish tongue-twisters. Heaps of rib-tickling rhymes to send you poetry potty, and it all supports the school curriculum. A matching Teacher Resource Book, written by Paul Cookson, features workshop-style lessons based on different poetry types/genres. Each lesson focuses on a specific poem from one of the anthologies.
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Scholastic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Transform your literacy outcomes and engage your whole school in reading. Inspire and delight your children with contemporary, diverse and engaging texts that will spark a lifelong love of reading for pleasure. Get the most out of best-loved children's books with our bestselling Read & Respond series - the perfect way to explore favourite stories in your classroom. This resource book brings you a wealth of inspiring activities, discussion ideas and guided reading notes based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Stimulating content mapped to curriculum objectives Grammar, punctuation and spelling section Shared reading and whole-class guided reading section including non-fiction extracts Time-saving lesson plans, activities and assessments Huge variety of speaking, listening and creative activities. Our Read & Respond series now has a dedicated online space containing: Curriculum and teaching overviews with recommendations on books to read for pleasure Classic small-group guided reading notes and resources Teaching reading resources such as ideas for vocabulary and fluency Access to the additional content referenced in the teacher's book. Including media resources and interactive activities (this content was previously available via a CD-ROM, it is an installable desktop program for Windows). Read & Respond helps you build a whole-school literacy programme based on timeless children's stories, chosen to inspire reading for pleasure. Fun-filled activities help children to fully engage with each story, encouraging a love of reading and building a range of skills. Underpinned by a wealth of research the teacher's guides provide activities with a strong focus on all of the 'big five' plus oracy and reading for pleasure, as well as concentration on grammar, punctuation & spelling and writing Foster reading for pleasure with stories from acclaimed and award-winning authors Prepare with confidence with essential teacher's books and supportive resources Save hours of preparation time with ready-to-use print and digital resources Boost guided reading in every year group with detailed teachers notes. PRAISE FOR READ & RESPOND 'The resources are wonderful. I like the fact that it has a mix of fiction and non-fiction activities ... and how material can link to other areas of the curriculum, not just literacy.' Miss North, teacher 'Reading for enjoyment and writing for enjoyment are two of the most powerful ways of getting children interested in books. Read & Respond provides exactly this.' Michael Morpurgo, author '[Read and Respond] makes it easy to explore texts fully and ensure that the children want to keep on reading more.' Chris Flanagan, Primary teacher.
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Scholastic Dr Christian's Guide to Dealing with the Tricky Stuff
A no-nonsense child's guide to everyday problems by TV's Doctor Christian. Finally, TV's Dr Christian, comes to the rescue of parents, boys and girls to answer all their questions about adolescence, sexuality and puberty. In his assured, no-nonsense fashion Dr Christian allays the fears and uncertainties of growing youngsters (and helps parents find answers) about personal and emotional health, body image and building self-confidence. A perfect companion book to Dr Christian's Guide to Growing Up. Leave it on the kitchen table or sit down and go through it together - this full-colour, fully-illustrated book will help every family household with children under the age of 15. subjects covered include: Staying healthy - healthy diet - teeth - having healthy bones and hair - looking after your eyesight (issues over screen-time) - plus needing eye-tests, wearing glasses vs contact lenses - hearing problems - effects of loud music/tinnitus - looking after your skin - sun sense, plus spots/acne, alcohol and smoking issues (covering other drugs as an insert box) Common health problems such as tonsilitis, tummy ache, period pains, ear ache, hayfever/allergies, asthma, veruccas/warts/blisters -bunions/high heels issues, sprains, headaches/migraines. First-aid tips - burns, cuts/scrapes, fainting, broken bones etc. Staying active - all-round fitness tips, need for regular exercise - ideas for non-sporting activities that still keep you fit - including playground games - things you can do with your friends to stay active Real-life skills - Money management - planning for your future - making new friends Online safety - tips for how to behave online Bullying - online & in the real world - who to turn to, what to do Learning how to be your own person - how to say 'no' and mean it - keeping your self-respect Stress-busters - including exam techniques - tips for coping, including ideas from well-known academics - revision tips/skills, improving concentration, dealing with stress - general stress issues for children and how to deal with them · Emotional health - self-esteem issues & confidence-boosting tips. Each section is interspersed with an advice-column with questions real children have asked Dr Christian.
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Scholastic Fluffy and Scruffy
From the creator of the Tom Gates series, comes a very funny tale of two very different cats. Fluffy is a sleek and lovely kitty. Her claws are manicured and her home is spotless. Her neighbour, Scruffy, is NOTHING like Fluffy. His fur is smelly and his claws are grimy - and his house is messy and disgusting! But when the neighbours are both invaded by a large group of mice, the cats must work together to reclaim their homes... This fabulously funny picture book is by the creator of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates which was winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and now a TV series features friendship found in the most unlikely places the perfect gift for toddlers who love cats OTHER PICTURE BOOKS BY LIZ PICHON My Big Brother, Boris My Little Sister Doris
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Scholastic Spelling and Vocabulary Practice Ages 7-8
Subject: Spelling and Vocabulary Type: Workbook Ages: 7-8 "Fun and useful." Amazon customer This workbook helps to break down the skills children need to master to meet their curriculum objectives in a clear and fuss-free way. It supports children to develop their their their spelling skills through fun and engaging activities. Covering rules and exceptions, inflectional endings, prefixes and suffixes, tricky spellings and much more! Practice activities to use at home or in school Matched to National Curriculum requirements Quickly builds confidence and understanding Includes extra notes and tips to reinforce skills All answers available online Please visit www.scholastic.co.uk/learn-at-home for more information and to see other titles in this series.
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Scholastic The Meanwhile Adventures
"Riotously funny" - The Times "Brilliant" Irish Independent Gloriously silly comedy for children from Booker prize winner and bestselling Irish author, Roddy Doyle. Mr Mack's inventing career has got off to a bad start - he's been arrested! It's up to Jimmy, Robbie, Kayla and Rover the wonder-dog to: - Rescue Mr Mack from prison - Avoid the orphan catchers - Save the world from an army of stroppy slugs Will they succeed? There's only one way to find out... Look out for more cheeky runaway comedies starring the Mack family and Rover the wonder-dog: Rover Saves Christmas, and The Giggler Treatment. with very funny line illustrations throught PRAISE FOR THE GIGGLER TREATMENT "Packed full of bizarre humour, imagination and a whole lot of poo..." - The Bookseller "Roddy Doyle is a genius!" - J. K. Rowling
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Scholastic If You Lived During the Plimoth Thanksgiving
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Scholastic The School for Wicked Witches
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Scholastic Five Nights at Freddys The Week Before
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Scholastic Baa Baa Black Belt PB
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Scholastic G.O.A.T PB
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Scholastic Dads Bum is So Smelly PB
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Scholastic Moving Up
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Scholastic Phantom Hearts
A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER meets HEARTSTOPPER with a supernaturalmurder mystery twist.
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Scholastic Diary of a Minecraft Wolf Underwater Heist
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Scholastic 11 Practice Papers for the GL Assessment Ages 0910
Designed for practising under test conditions, these papers willhelp to develop the essential skills students need to succeed inthe GL 11+ tests. Contains two complete tests (each test containstwo papers - papers A and B), along with answer sheets and shortanswer grids.
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Scholastic 11 Verbal Reasoning Practice and Test for the GL Assessment Ages 0910
Prepare for the GL 11+ tests with targeted practice and opportunitiesfor children to test their understanding and develop their verbalreasoning skills for the GL 11+ Test. Packed with opportunitiesfor children to master different question types, includingword meanings, making words, codes and more.
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Scholastic Escape From Stalingrad
From the author of Escape from Chernobyl comes another fast-paced historical thriller about a city caught between an enemy army and their own brutal government. Artem lives in the sleepy city of Stalingrad, which has mostly been cut off from war with Nazi Germany – until the summer of 1942. That July, martial law is declared as the Nazis begin their unprecedented march toward the city. Artem’s older brother is a soldier in Stalin’s Red Army, so Artem is worried for his brother’s safety once he and his family have evacuated the city. From Andy Marino, author of The Plot to Kill Hitler series A fast-paced historical thriller abouh a city caught between an enemy army and their own brutal government For readers aged 8+
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Scholastic The Pumpkin Who Was Afraid of the Dark CBB
A sweetly spooky Halloween story about a little pumpkin with big fears, by a best-selling picture book duo! The way every pumpkin is meant to behave is fearless and feisty and spooky and brave. It's what every pumkpin is brought up to do . . . apart from the littlest pumpkin, named Boo. Boo does NOT like Halloween. She isn't spooky, she's small and sweet. And she does NOT like trick-or-treating. Why? Because she's afraid of the dark. So, when Halloween comes around Boo is especially worried. All the noise, and scary costumes, and people running around in the dark... Boo does not like it one bit! But when she meets a little boy who also shares his fears, Boo realises that perhaps Halloween - and the dark - aren't quite as scary as she thought. And is Boo ready to shine? You bet she is! Children will love this brilliantly fun picture book - especially those who find Halloween a little bit too spooky! A must-have Halloween gift! Fun and heartfelt story, with brightly-coloured illustrations showing all the fun and magic of halloween Created by award-winning author Michelle Robinson and bestselling illustrator Mike Byrne
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Scholastic Nina Peanut
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Scholastic The Adventures of Invisible Boy
Think your wildest wish can't come true? Just wait! It's his first day at a new school, and Stanley wishes he could disappear. He can hardly believe it when, after a big spill at the science fair, POOF! Stanley is invisible! It's awesome! He can do anything he wants, and no one will know! But Stanley isn't the only one who turned invisible. The inventor of the potion is not happy about the accident and takes his anger out on kids all over town. Stanley wants to use his power for good ... which means going up against the one person who can make him visible again. Get ready for a battle of the ages. Introducing a brand new graphic novel superhero star! Full colour illustrations throughout Feauturing themes of loneliness, struggling to make friends, starting school and science Packed full of humour, perfect for fans of MY BROTHER IS A SUPERHERO and DEXTER'S LABORATORY
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Scholastic The Leaf Thief Colours CBB
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Scholastic Twenty Elves at Bedtime (CBB)
Mixing elves, counting and bedtime, children will love this brilliantly fun board book with a shiny foiled cover! The night before Christmas Eve, Santa could NOT sleep. So, a couple of his reindeer chums, said, "You should count some sheep!" Now, Santa's counted sheep before but something by the shelf made Santa want to NOT count sheep, and count gold buttoned... ELVES! What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introduce them to super cute elves, of course! And with cute, cuddly and helpful elves on every page, and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty, this chunky, child-friendly book is set to become every child's new favourite. The perfect board book for all children, especially elf-loving ones! Chunky board book with shiny silver on the cover Helps children learn how to count from one to twenty Brilliantly fun story and beautiful, full-colour illustrations The perfect first-gift for children Encourages children to love counting as much as they love elves!
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Scholastic By the Time You Read This I'll Be Gone (Murder, She Wrote #1)
A suspenseful, modern update of the classic mystery TV series that's perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, Sadie, and Gossip Girl. "A gripping thriller with a winning protagonist that sets the stage for more." Kirkus Reviews Small town murders. Big time thrills. Killers walk among us. Statistically, at least one of them knows your name... Beatrice Fletcher is obsessed with unsolved murders in her small town of Cabot Cove, Maine like her great-aunt Jessica, the famous mystery writer. But when her best friend Jackson goes missing, this time the mystery is personal. Then Jackson fails to show up for a late night meet-up, and instead, Bea stumbles upon three students from the elite Broadmoor Academy: overly-friendly and slightly vicious Leisl, her aloof twin brother, Leif, and Carlos, who knows more about, well, everything than he's letting on. They're worldly, secretive, and big on playing games like tenace, the hush-hush Broadmoor tradition where anything or anyone can be a clue to future fame and fortune, and players will stop at nothing - including murder - to get ahead. If Bea wants to find Jackson, she too must join the game and play to win. Everyone in Cabot Cove has secrets, and it's up to Bea to ferret them out before it's too late in this thrilling modern update of the classic television show. Perfect for fans of the original TV series A thrilling and fast-paced murder mystery guaranteed to keep you on your toes! If you enjoyed this, watch out for the super suspensful second installment; Carry My Secret To My Grave More praise for Murder She Wrote: By The Time You Read This I'll Be Gone: 'Kuehn's Murder, She Wrote-inspired novel will turn a new generation to cozy mysteries!' -Booklist "Fully fleshed out backstories empathetically cover topics of grief, privilege, and suicidal ideation, and Kuehn's elaborately plotted narrative stays true to the inspiration’s format, culminating in a briskly paced resolution that handily concludes these mysteries while leaving plenty of clues behind to set the stage for the next." Publishers Weekly
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Scholastic The Big Six Get an Email Set 12
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Scholastic Stampede Set 10
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Scholastic Up in the Peaks Set 09
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Scholastic Ships in the Deep Set 08
This title is part of a series that includes phonically decodablediverse and inclusive stories and topics, accompanied by age appropriatecontemporary photographs and humorous illustrations thatwill engage and inspire striving readers.
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Scholastic Urban Art Set 06
This title is part of a series that includes phonically decodablediverse and inclusive stories and topics, accompanied by age appropriatecontemporary photographs and humorous illustrations thatwill engage and inspire striving readers.
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Scholastic To the Top Set 05
This title is part of a series that includes phonically decodablediverse and inclusive stories and topics, accompanied by age appropriatecontemporary photographs and humorous illustrations thatwill engage and inspire striving readers.
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Scholastic Top Tips Be Fit and Well Set 04
This title is part of a series that includes phonically decodablediverse and inclusive stories and topics, accompanied by age appropriatecontemporary photographs and humorous illustrations thatwill engage and inspire striving readers.
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Scholastic The Big Six Get Jobs Set 04
This title is part of a series that includes phonically decodablediverse and inclusive stories and topics, accompanied by age appropriatecontemporary photographs and humorous illustrations thatwill engage and inspire striving readers.
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Scholastic Excuse Me Are You a TRex
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Scholastic Revenge of the Killer Worm
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Scholastic Olly Brown, God of Hamsters
For any kid who ever wanted a hamster: careful what you wish for! Olly Brown is hamster obsessed, but he never gets to take home the Year 6 class hamster. His dad won't allow any pets. But then the most amazing thing happens: a hamster shows up in Olly's house anyway! And it seems smart. Like, really smart. This new hamster, Tibbles, is in awe of Olly, and it turns out Tibbles is one of many: there's a whole civilization of super-advanced, intelligent hamsters who seem to be worshipping Olly ... as a god? THIS IS SO AWESOME! But how is this possible??? A laugh-out-loud story that will also melt readers' hearts Perfect for fans of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken and Pamela Butchart's books! Hilarious illustrations throughout by illustrator Jack Noel
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Scholastic Worry Boots PB
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Scholastic The Oak Tree
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Scholastic The Castle Rock Mystery Crew
The first laugh-out-loud, twisty mystery for young readers by amazing actress and dementia campaigner, Vicky McClure. 10 year old Jase is spending the summer holidays at the Castle Rock caravan park with his auntie and grandma, who has dementia. Expecting to be totally bored, he meets three other curious, brave, funny kids and together they solve the mystery of a series of thefts happening across the site. The finger of blame has started pointing at the children - they must find the true culprit to clear their names and see justice done! A warm-hearted, everyone's-welcome, wonderfully plotted and page-turning mystery with an authentic, kind depiction of a relative with dementia at its heart. A mystery story that's a modern-day Secret Seven for fans of Tom Fletcher's The Danger Gang and Marcus Rashford's The Breakfast Club Adventures. The brilliant best mates chemistry of classic movie Stand By Me Warm, witty, cleverly plotted storytelling - kids will love following the clues to catch the culprit! Vicky's story written in collaboration with Kim Curran.
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