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A beautifully told, sensitive, often funny and very moving storythat shines a light on families in tough circumstances. For fansof Jacqueline Wilson, Helen Rutter and The Boy at the Back of theClass.

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This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure and humor a young gamer could wish for! The first in a new series featuring classic Minecraft characters, creatures, and quests! Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission! The problem is that he's not very good at fighting crime, and the infamous Baby Turtles are forever scheming, creating all manner of chaos across the Overworld. Then Winston has the brilliant idea of taming a Minecraft player to be his secret weapon. Can Winston and his pet player finally reveal the true evil nature of the Baby Turtles, or will they be defeated by these lovable critters over and over again? Read and find out in this unofficial Minecraft series that features illustrations throughout! An adventurous and fun story Features classic Minecraft characters Perfect for young gamers

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Meet Renee and Herta, two sisters who faced the unimaginable – together. This is their true story. RENEE: I was ten years old then, and my sister was eight. The responsibility was on me to warn everyone when the soldiers were coming because my sister and both my parents were deaf. I was my family's ears. As Jews living in 1940s Czechoslovakia, Renee, Herta and their parents were in immediate danger when the Holocaust came to their door. As the only hearing person in her family, Renee had to alert her parents and sister whenever the sound of Nazi boots approached their home so they could hide. But soon their parents were tragically taken away, and the two sisters went on the run, desperate to find a safe place to hide. Eventually they, too, would be captured and taken to the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen. Communicating in sign language and relying on each other for strength in the midst of illness, death and starvation, Renee and Herta would have to fight to survive the darkest of times. This gripping memoir, told in a vivid 'oral history' format, is a testament to the power of sisterhood and love, and now more than ever a reminder of how important it is to honour the past, and keep telling our own stories. A memoir of the Holocaust Perfect for those who want to learn more about the experiences of people during this period of time in history Written with Joshua M. Greene, a renowned Holocaust scholar.

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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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A super sweet count-to-twenty board book filled with cute and cuddly bunnies - perfect for little hands! Once upon a bouncy bed . . . What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? By counting super fluffy bunnies, of course! With hopping, jumping and leaping bunnies on every page, and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty, this cute and cuddly counting board book is set to become every child's new favourite. This chunky board book with shiny silver on the cover is the perfect first-gift Gentle rhyming story that's perfect for bedtime, by bestselling author Mark Sperring Gorgeously cute artwork by smash-hit illustrator Tim Budgen Children will love learning to count with the help of twenty super cute and fluffy bunnies! Also available: Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime, Twenty Unicorns at Bedtime and Twenty Elves at Bedtime

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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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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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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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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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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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Double the trouble! An original novel by Michael Rosen, told alongside the Dickens classic that inspired it: Oliver Twist. Shona and her dad are moving house, and at Shona's new school, the rules are pretty confusing; she keeps getting into trouble without realizing! It's a lot like how it is for Oliver Twist, that boy she's reading about in English class. After Shona is unexpectedly given a mobile phone, she begins to suspect there's something fishy about the new boys she's met. Where did the phone come from? And some gifts, she soon learns, aren't exactly free... Read two stories at once - both illustrated by Tony Ross. Great way for kids to access Dickens' classic Oliver Twist By much-loved children's author, Michael Rosen!

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A brilliantly funny picture book from the hilarious duo behind the phenomenal I Need A New Bum! series It's Halloween and I'm so excited! It's my favourite time of the year. I'd like to be scary, to wear something hairy. Or be a pirate my friends would fear. It's Halloween and one little boy is feeling VERY SPOOKY - WOOOOOOO! With all of his friends ready for trick-or-treat fun, and with brilliant costumes galore, this might just be the best Halloween ever! Children and parents will love this book – no ifs, ands, or butts about it! Ross Kinnaird’s bright illustrations are laugh-out-loud funny, with lots of details for children to spot The New Bum! series is a global bestseller! This next book in the New Bum series is a brilliantly funny - and cheekily spooky - picture book like no other! Perfect for Halloween! PRAISE FOR I NEED A NEW BUM “I can assure you right now that your kids will love this book. They will giggle, they will laugh, and they will want this book to be read over and over again because it is just plain silly and funny … the perfect kid-combo.” Storywraps

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Three amazing full-colour Agent Moose adventures in one bumper book! Previously published as individual books: Agent Moose, Moose on a Mission and Operation Owl Meet Agent Moose: the best (worst) secret agent in the Big Forest. BOOK 1: Agent Moose - Agent Moose and his sidekick Owlfred are on the case in this full colour graphic novel series. Something fishy is going on at the South Shore. Folks just disappear and are never seen again. But when Agent Moose learns that a key witness has gone missing, he and Owlfred ride to the rescue. Will they find the missing turtle before time runs out? BOOK 2: Moose on a Mission - There's big news in the Big Forest! The circus is in town, Granny Moose is coming to visit, and someone is stealing from innocent animals. Agent Moose and Owlfred rush to investigate, with Granny along for the ride! Can they solve this mystery and catch the crook? BOOK 3: Operation Owl - Strange flash floods are making waves all over the Big Forest! When Madame HQ is nabbed right out of a very wet Woodland HQ, Agent Moose and Owlfred must wade through clues to get her back and stop the mystery criminal making a big splash in Big Forest! Can they find this fiendish villain before Big Forest floats away? Fans of Dog Man, Cat Kid Comic Club and Captain Underpants will love this series Hilarious full-colour pictures on every page Brilliantly illustrated by the winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Best Book with Facts Award for A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You. PRAISE FOR AGENT MOOSE "This brilliantly funny and accessible graphic novel stars quirky, likable characters and has just the right amount of witty spy humour to entertain and engage young readers." - BOOKTRUST "Mixing a hint of danger with a lot of humor, O’Hara and Bradley create a winsome forest-animal spin on traditional espionage tales" - Publishers Weekly "The beautiful illustrations, clever word play and twists in the tale make this a recommended read for KS2 readers, particularly for children who may feel overwhelmed with long pages of text." - Just Imagine

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Discover all the foul facts about the history of the Bard's hometown with history's most horrible headlines: Stratford-upon-Avon edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the historical town of Shakespeare's birthplace. From why fleabites turned fatal and what bloody battles took place there to why locals lob cheese in the river. It's all in Horrible Histories: Stratford-upon-Avon: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

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A laugh-out-loud picture book full of elves, perfect for bedtime reading! This book is full of Christmas Elves - that cheery little crew Who bake and make and roll and wrap elf-tastic gifts for you! But when the Christmas rush is done, do you know where they're found? Elves are everywhere - oh yes - right there in the park, building sandcastle on the beach and even causing chaos at the library! Can you spot any near you? Explore this bright and bold picture book and see elves running around all year long causing mischief. A fantastic beginning to a series from picture book superstars, Gareth Peter and Mike Byrne Filled with lively and fun text that's sure to be fun for the whole family Packed with bold and bright illustrations from superstar illustrator Mike Byrne Perfect for fans of THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS ELVES and TWENTY ELVES AT BEDTIME

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A heartwarming tale of friendship and forgiveness In two little houses, on two little hills, lived two best friends... Every day Rita and Ralph go down the hill, and up the hill, and down the hill, and up the hill to meet beneath their favourite apple tree to play all kinds of games! But one day they play a new game - sticks and stones - and it doesn't end well... Will Rita and Ralph learn to say sorry so they can meet back at the apple tree to play again? Brilliant storytelling from Carmen Agra Deedy Pete Oswald's spirited illustrations bring the tale to life

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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 Look Up! by Nathan Bryon. 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 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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Board: GL 11+ Subjects covered: Verbal Reasoning Type: Skills Practice For Ages: 10 to 11 "Great quality, imaginatively written" Dr Samina Rashid, 11+ tutor Prepare for the GL 11+ tests with targeted practice and opportunities for children to test their understanding and develop their verbal reasoning skills for the GL 11+ Test. Packed with opportunities for children to master different question types, including word meanings, making words, codes and more. Contains a range of verbal reasoning question types Contains short answers at the end of the book. Extended answers online.

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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 Ellie and the Cat by Malorie Blackman. 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 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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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 The Smeds and the Smoos by Julia Donaldson. Stimulating content mapped to curriculum objectives Phonics 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 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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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 The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali. 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 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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A novel in two acts - told eighteen years apart - gives voice to both mother (Ayesha) and daughter (Mira) after an unplanned teen pregnancy led Ayesha to place Mira up for adoption. Coming to the US to study, Ayesha is swept up in a whirlwind romance with Suresh – an Indian boy who reminds her of home. Mere months away from starting university, she falls pregnant and finds herself alone. She makes the difficult decision to hide her pregnancy and put her daughter up for adoption, before returning to India. Years later, seventeen-year-old Mira Fuller-Jensen has had a comfortable childhood but has never felt quite like she fit in their majority white community. All she knows is that her mums adopted her when she was born and that her biological mother was a student who went back to India. When she comes across letters addressed to her from her birth mother, she sees a way to finally capture that feeling of belonging. Her mother writes that if Mira can forgive her for having to give her up, she should find a way to travel to India for her eighteenth birthday and meet her. Mira knows she'll always regret it if she doesn't go. But is she actually ready for what she will learn? Perfect for fans of Sabina Khan's other books Zara Hossain is Here and The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali Deals with relatable teen issues and portrays the intersection of teen pregnancy with Muslim and Indian culture Compelling dual perspectives – Ayesha is brave and loving, Mira is curious but lost and both make engaging narrators

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Discover all the foul facts about the history of leadership with history's most horrible headlines: Rotten Rulers edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the awful authorities. From who gave the job of high priest to a donkey and who choked to death while eating a crow to who celebrated victory by eating his enemy's head. It's all in Horrible Histories: Rotten Rulers: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

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A wondrous nature search and find book, perfect for sharing with little ones. Written and illustrated by Kaja Kajfez, The Secret Mountain will take you and your child on a magical journey. Across the world's highest peaks, an awe-inspiring day unfolds. Animals are foraging, flying and finding their way. Can you find each hidden creature as their days begin and end? a beautiful gift for parent and child to look at together sure to provide hours of enjoyment, along with an appreciation of the natural world a peaceful read that's perfect for soothing little ones before bedtime full of charming moments to discover with your child. Starting with the beautiful sunrise across Mount Everest, you will meet a young snow leopard and her mum as they hunt for food. Across the day, you'll also spot red pandas, snow buntings, llamas and more. With facts to fascinate young minds, this is the perfect book to share. What else will you see? Praise for The Secret Forest: "THE SECRET FOREST is dreamily beautiful and sure to enchant any child at bedtime." —David Walliams

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A laugh-out-loud picture book adventure about Mrs Claus finally leaving the snow (and her husband) behind to see the world! 'Snow, snow and more snow!' she told Santa. 'Well, I'm tired of it! You get to see the see the whole world every year. Now it's my turn.' Mrs Claus is fed up with the endless snow at the North Pole, she needs a change. Come to think of it, what she really needs is a vacation! So, she hitches up a reindeer and takes off to travel the world. But while Mrs Claus is making new friends, eating exciting foods and sunning herself on the beach, Santa is starting to feel a little lonely. As Christmas approaches, Mrs Claus starts to miss Santa as much as Santa misses her ... but will she get home in time for Christmas? A festive and brilliantly fun picture book, perfect for any child (or grown-up!) who loves Christmas With adorable full-colour illustrations by Linas Alsenas

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A funny, big-hearted novel about loving yourself for being exactly who you are! When a mega-famous pop group announces a competition for fans to be part of their next music video, Erin decides to go for it. She wants to show her younger brother that in life, there are no limits - even if you don't look like most other kids. But making an audition video is proving more difficult than Erin expected; it's almost like her best friend is trying to ruin it! And when an opportunity comes up that might increase her chances, Erin begins to wonder: can she stay true to herself and pursue her dreams? Erin's character is inspired by co-author Cara Mailey, who has achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism) and was featured on CBBC's documentary "My Life: Made to Measure" and BBC One's "Keeping Up with the Maileys" Co-author Chrissie Sains is also the author of An Alien In the Jam Factory Perfect for fans of The Amazing Edie Eckhart by Rosie Jones, A Kind of Spark and Can You See Me? PRIASE FOR I GOT THIS "One of the manifest strengths of this novel is the way telling details about achondroplasia are mentioned in the most natural and unforced way [...] It is an impressive accomplishment for these two authors (Mailey herself has achondroplasia) to have produced a work of seamless integrity, a work which leaves the reader aching for Erin to find her place" - Books For Keeps "I Got This is not just about life with achondroplasia, it’s about how limitless life can be with positivity, empathy, and support from the people who love us." - Books For Topics

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Written by comedy legend Celeste Barber and illustrated by bestselling Heath McKenzie, this gorgeous picture book has humour and heart by the boatload! Celeste the flamingo LOVES wearing colourful clothes. Gold trinkets one day, a green dress the next, gorgeous shoes for every occasion - the more colours and the more extravagant the outfit, the better! Except... Celeste's friends do NOT feel the same. In fact, all they want is for her to blend in. But what if Celeste's flamboyant flamingo outfits are more than just being pretty to look at? What if they actually help Celeste save a friend in distress? Well, maybe - just maybe - that would change everything... Brilliantly funny story written by multi-talented comedian, Celeste Barber Flamboyantly fabulous illustrations by top illustrator, Heath McKenzie With themes of friendship, self-confidence, uniqueness and resilience

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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder meets I May Destroy You, this dark YA thriller will have your heart in your mouth from the very first page! "Gina Blaxill weaves together a dark and engrossing tale that will grip readers from start to finish." Ann Sei Lin, author of Rebel Skies. "Brilliantly twisty and intense!" Kat Ellis, author of Wicked Little Deeds. "It asks us to look at ourselves. You won't be able to put it down until the tense final pages let you go." Bryony Pearce, author of Little Rumours. Tragedy hits a teenage New Year’s party . . . When Alana's best friend is found drowned in a pool, the forensic reports discover date-rape drug GHB in her blood. GHB from a drink Alana knows was meant for her. Despite the swirling rumours, the suspected group of boys seem untouchable. To investigate, Alana allows herself to be pulled into their glittering orbit. But among shifting alliances, changing alibis and buried secrets, can she pinpoint which of the boys is responsible before she becomes their next target? Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson, Karen McManus and Chelsea Pitcher. From the Carnegie nominated author, Gina Blaxill. A bold feminist read with a pacy thriller plot that YA fans will love. Carnegie-nominated author Gina Blaxill looks head on at privilege, bias and sexual assault in a way that will resonate with Young Adults today. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson, Karen McManus and Chelsea Pitcher.

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“Remarkable writing: courageous and dangerous as the best art should be.” The Times “Only Rankin can light and photograph faces with such intensity and drama. I'm delighted with this vision of my story.” Philip Pullman The first volume in the ground-breaking His Dark Materials trilogy, now with a breath-taking new cover creatively directed and photographed by the legendary Rankin. Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world... Rankin’s lens has exquisitely captured the bond between character and daemon; the soul of the stories The His Dark Materials trilogy is award-winning, internationally bestselling and a modern classic. Now a major BBC/HBO television series, with an all-star cast of Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy, Anne-Marie Duff and Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Join an incredible mynah bird on an adventure as he makes his way in the big city. When a little mynah bird is stolen from the jungle, he uses his amazing gift of mimicry to fool everyone in his path. This funny and charming book by Uwe Timm features fabulous illustrations by Axel Scheffler A celebration of a small bird doing big things! Axel Scheffler is the illustrator of a whole host of beloved classic children's books such as Stick Man and The Gruffalo

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Board: CEM 11+ Subjects covered: Mathematics Type: Skills Test For Ages: 10 to 11 "Great quality, imaginatively written" Dr Samina Rashid, 11+ tutor Prepare for the CEM 11+ tests with authentic multiple-choice Non Verbal Reasoning tests. Packed with 7 mini-tests to check understanding on key topics including 3D and spatial reasoning. Use this Skills Test book to discover gaps in your knowledge and then use the matching practice book for more support on the problem areas. Contains a range of non-verbal reasoning question types Also contains short answer grids. Authentic multiple choice format Can be used as a stand-alone resource or in partnership with the matching practice book (ISBN 9781407183787)

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This box of comprehension cards covers: High-interest short passages of text along with five comprehension questions that prompt students to identify and effectively cite text evidence A variety of genres Comprehension-helper cards that provide kid-friendly definitions, tips, and examples to help students master reading skills On each of the 100 text cards there is a passage of age-appropriate text with an illustration and five comprehension questions related to the passage. The 10 different questions types in this fiction box are: Cause and Effect - Questions focused on an event or action that makes something happen in a story and the result or consequence of that event or action. Character - Questions focused on the characters of a story Compare and Contrast - Questions focused on looking closely at two or more things (characters, settings, plots, etc.) to see how they are similar. And looking closely at two or more things to see how they are different. Conflict and Resolution - Questions focused on the main problem of a story and the solution to, or outcome of, the problem or conflict. Not all resolutions are happy ones. Inference - Drawing a conclusion about a story based on clues in the text and your own background knowledge. Point of view - Questions about the story perspective i.e. looking at pronouns etc. Prediction - Using what you know from the text to make a sensible guess about what will happen later on in a story. Setting - Questions focused on the settings of a story. Theme - Questions focused on the big idea or message of a story. A theme is conveyed by title, setting and symbols. It can also be conveyed by how its characters act, learn and change. Tone - Questions focused on the way the narrator feels about the events, settings and characters in a story. The fifth question on each card will be a S-T-R-E-T-C-H question, a creative thinking question such as writing sentences using words/phrases from the story, describing something from the story, explaining what might happen next, describing a real-life event that's connected to the story, asking an opinion on the story or character from the story. Age-appropriate helper cards provide background information to help children respond knowledgeably to the comprehension questions. There are 14 helper cards in this box covering: Cause and Effect Character Compare and Contrast Conflict and Resolution Context Clues Fiction Text Figurative Language Inference Point of View Prediction Setting Text Evidence Theme Tone Also includes a Teacher's Booklet to provide ideas on how to use the cards and answers.

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This box of comprehension cards covers: High-interest short passages of text along with five comprehension questions that prompt students to identify and effectively cite text evidence A variety of genres Comprehension-helper cards that provide kid-friendly definitions, tips, and examples to help students master reading skills On each of the 100 text cards there is a passage of age-appropriate text with an illustration and five comprehension questions related to the passage. The 10 different questions types in this fiction box are: Cause and Effect - Questions focused on an event or action that makes something happen in a story and the result or consequence of that event or action. Character - Questions focused on the characters of a story Conflict and Resolution - Questions focused on the main problem of a story and the solution to, or outcome of, the problem or conflict. Not all resolutions are happy ones. Figurative Language - Questions focused on words and phrases that mean something different from what the words actually say. Inference - Drawing a conclusion about a story based on clues in the text and your own background knowledge. Prediction - Using what you know from the text to make a sensible guess about what will happen later on in a story. Setting - Questions focused on the settings of a story. Text Evidence - Questions focused on exact words, phrases or sentences in a text that provide information, answer a question or support a claim. Theme - Questions focused on the big idea or message of a story. A theme is conveyed by title, setting and symbols. It can also be conveyed by how its characters act, learn and change. Vocabulary - Hints that readers use to work out the meaning of an unknown word in a text. Context clues can come before or after the unknown word. The fifth question on each card will be a S-T-R-E-T-C-H question, a creative thinking question such as writing sentences using words/phrases from the story, describing something from the story, explaining what might happen next, describing a real-life event that's connected to the story, asking an opinion on the story or character from the story. Age-appropriate helper cards provide background information to help children respond knowledgeably to the comprehension questions. There are 10 helper cards in this box covering: Cause and Effect Character Conflict and Resolution Context Clues Figurative Language Inference Prediction Setting Text Evidence Theme Also includes a Teacher's Booklet to provide ideas on how to use the cards and answers.

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This box of comprehension cards covers: High-interest short passages of text along with four comprehension questions that prompt students to identify and effectively cite text evidence A variety of genres Comprehension-helper cards that provide kid-friendly definitions, tips, and examples to help students master reading skills On each of the 100 text cards there is a passage of age-appropriate text with an illustration and four comprehension questions related to the passage. The 10 different questions types in this fiction box are: Cause and Effect - Questions focused on an event or action that makes something happen in a story and the result or consequence of that event or action. Character - Questions focused on the characters of a story Details - Literal questions, which you may remember from reading the text and can answer straight away. Questions to show that you have read/understood the text. Inference - Questions focused on drawing a conclusion based on clues in the text and your own background knowledge. Prediction - Questions focused on using what you know from the text to make a sensible guess about what will happen later on in a story. Problem and Solution - Questions focused on the main problem of a story and the solution to, or outcome of, the problem or conflict. Not all resolutions are happy ones. Sequence of Events - Questions focused on the plot and the order of events in a plot (beginning, middle, end) Setting - Questions focused on the settings of a story. Text Evidence - Questions focused on exact words, phrases or sentences in a text that provide information, answer a question or support a claim. Vocabulary - Questions focused on hints that readers use to work out the meaning of an unknown word in a text. Context clues can come before or after the unknown word. The fourth question on each card will be a S-T-R-E-T-C-H question, a creative thinking question such as writing sentences using words/phrases from the story, describing something from the story, explaining what might happen next, describing a real-life event that's connected to the story, asking an opinion on the story or character from the story.Age-appropriate helper cards provide background information to help children respond knowledgeably to the comprehension questions. There are 11 helper cards in this box covering: Cause and Effect Character Details Fiction Text Inference Prediction Problem and Solution Sequence of Events Setting Text Evidence Vocabulary Also includes a Teacher's Booklet to provide ideas on how to use the cards and answers.

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A fang-tastic story of unlikely friendship. Maggie Helsby isn't afraid of spooky legends and she's willing to prove it. But when she agrees to a dare to venture into the forest, she doesn't expect to find... 1. A creepy castle enchanted against humans 2. A vegetarian vampire who wants to be her friend 3. An ancient book naming HER as the latest of the Helsby slayers! Can Maggie persuade her family, her new (human) friends and the greedy Mayor Collyfleur that their nocturnal neighbours need protecting just as much as they do? Or will her neck be on the line... Perfect for fans of Witch Wars and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Ideal reading for 9+ through Halloween and beyond. Have you read Morgan Charmley: Teen Witch by Katy Birchall?

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