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What is going on in the school library? When Col sees something that looks distinctly non-human hiding among the shelves, he reckons it must be his imagination (or his love of all things Space-related) getting the better of him. But his classmate Alicia is not so sure - and she's determined to get to the bottom of the mysterious disasters that keep befalling their school. It's a lot more than Col bargained for at secondary school - and a lot more fun! Up to now, life at his new school has proved to be pretty uninspiring - but now it looks as though Col, and his new friend Alicia, are about to have an adventure that's out-of-this-world!

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Bron, an enslaved young Saxon, does the hard work that his master, the village blacksmith, would rather avoid. His reward is a lack of food and cruel jeers from other, non enslaved children in the village. But, unbeknown to all, war is brewing. And when a famous Saxon warlord arrives at his village Bron gets a chance to prove that honour and bravery are not only for those who are already free... A tale of friendship and the desire to belong, this adventure resonates with all children and immerses readers in the Anglo-Saxon era, with plenty of detail about the myths and culture of that time. This new edition contains a helpful guide on how to pronounce the Anglo-Saxon names in the book. Freedom for Bron has been shortlisted for the 2017 James Reckitt Hull Children s Book Award for KS2. Accompanying KS2 activity sheets can be downloaded for free at any time from https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/freedom-for-bron-ks2-anglo-saxons-11557628

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Ada has lived close to the great rainforest for her whole life, helping her beloved Papa Eze to heal fellow villagers when they fall sick. But when Papa Eze himself becomes ill, he knows it's time to reveal to Ada her true heritage - time for her to travel deep into the forest to discover the ancient Edo kingdom of Benin, and to use everything within her power to heal the terrible divisions that are tearing the kingdom apart. Relying on her close friendships, the guidance of her ancestors and her own self-belief, Ada sets off on an incredible journey which tests her strengths to their limit. A fast-paced adventure, this story brings to life one of Africa's most fascinating civilizations, the ancient Edo Kingdom of Benin. This is an immersive adventure story and perfect for any child who enjoys being transported to another world. It fits well with the increasing interest in African fiction and stories that are inclusive, diverse and explore a greater range of cultures, stories and settings. The historical Benin Kingdom is now an option for UK primary teachers at KS2, (ages 7 - 11) and as exciting, accurate historical fiction this is the perfect reader for teachers looking to diversify their history teaching. The book includes a factual section at the end, to help readers widen their knowledge of the ancient Kingdom of Benin and West African culture and traditions. Teachers notes, linked to the text, are also available to download for free from the publishers, Dinosaur Books Ltd.

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These spine-tingling stories are all set in the same south London Victorian theatre, but at different points in its history: first in its Victorian heyday, then during World War II and lastly in the 1970s, when it is no longer even a theatre but has been converted into a cinema. Each tale features a different array of compelling theatrical characters just waiting to entertain young readers.

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Parents and teachers love The Secret Dinosaur because it is proven to encourage reading and is perfect for exciting boy readers - reluctant or otherwise. It's excellent for fans of Beast Quest; Horrid Henry; Dinosaur Cove - and readers who have outgrown those series.

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A T-Rex in town? Raptors in the garden? ....Impossible! That's what Marlin Maxton thinks - until a trip to a museum, where he discovers life-size dinosaur displays with an incredible secret... At the museum Marlin finds a forgotten room with a dusty old dinosaur display. To his astonishment and delight his interest sparks the life-size models into life!

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Brave schoolboy Marlin Maxton has discovered an amazing secret. On a school trip to his local museum he found a forgotten room - full of dusty, life-sized dinosaur models. To his astonishment and delight his interest sparked these metallic model dinosaurs - called Dinoteks - into life! But now Marlin and his new dinosaur friends are in terrible danger. Their enemies are hunting the Dinoteks, determined to trap and destroy them. Marlin and the dinosaurs must escape from the museum - but how? And where to? In this story, Marlin must find the courage to take his place in a scary battle and the resourcefulness to free his friends and lead them to safety. And he still has a mystery to solve - how to wake his favourite Dinotek - the old centrosaurus, Protos. This is the second book in the Dinotek series. Dinosaur fiction - where the dinosaurs are not only back - they're better than ever! As awesome as the prehistoric creatures and able to talk, feel and face their enemies as a team. Best of all they befriend Marlin and together boy and dinosaurs enjoy thrilling adventures. A beautifully illustrated, chapter book for kids 6-8. This is a fun read for pleasure. An action packed, book for boys, girls and adventure fans of any age. These stories combine science fiction, mystery, adventure and of course, dinosaurs. Book 2 includes a recap of all the excitement from Book 1 - so readers can plunge straight in to this adventure! Independent readers will love this series which combines science fiction, action-adventure and of course, dinosaurs. A must for children who enjoy Roald Dahl, Dinosaur Cove or The Animals of Farthing Wood. The second installment of the Dinotek Adventures includes a recap of all the excitement from Book 1 for those new to the series. ***EXTRACT.*** Inside the entrance hall Flame moved at last. He turned and stepped forwards. It was time. Now he was standing directly in front of the doors and he could see that he was badly outnumbered. If he could just hold the first machine back - the bulldozer at the front - he might be able to block the way. If....... The black machine looked strong. Flame was built for speed and he had powerful jaws but the bulldozer was made to push and to shove. It would not stop. Its caterpillar tracks would grip the ground firmly but Flame's clawed feet would scrape and slip on the polished tiles as he tried to hold his place. He would be pushed backwards and then all the other machines would come in one after the other. They would surround him and attack together. He knew this would happen unless he could think of something else to do. Unless.... "We're here!" called a voice behind him. Steg powered into the hall

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Celebrating cricket, Windrush families & girls in sport. Kerry-Ann loves cricket - of course she does! Her Jamaican grandpa taught her to play as soon as she could hold a bat. Whenever she can, Kerry-Ann heads to the local club for a match with her friends. But now some of the club's elite cricketers want to keep the ground for themselves - and keep out Kerry-Ann and her team. So Kerry-Ann devises a daring plan to beat the bullies - and she's about to gain inspiration from a very unexpected place. In this time-slip tale with a touch of magic, Kerry-Ann finds out about the obstacles that her grandparents faced when they first arrived in England as part of the Windrush generation...and how she must follow in their footsteps to fight for fair play, and to keep enjoying the game that both she and her grandparents love. A celebration of family, friendship, cricket, British Caribbean culture, Black British history and women's sport.

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Jace Tanna is having the best summer holidays of his life! Incredibly, he has been allowed to help out at the Mash-Up Championship - a thrilling series of electric, recycled car races through the wild terrain of Rumblemore Island, where Jace lives. The Mash-Up racers are powered by electricity, sourced from renewable energy generated by wind, waves, sun - and the island's smouldering volcano, Mount Rumblemore. All cars are made using recycled parts and the races are planned by the austere Mr Murcan who maps the routes and adds extra challenges - tricky traps and exciting obstacles. Jace is thrilled just to be sweeping the floor for the teams - but then something even more amazing happens. Team Hippo ask Jace to work for them after their mechanic is taken ill - and Jace gets the chance to prove what a brilliant machine-fixer he is, and to become great friends with Team Hippo's daring young navigator, a girl called Lexie. Can the youngest mechanic and navigator in the history of the competition beat the most famous driver of all, Deesol Dragg? Perhaps, but only if they can first prove that Dragg is not even abiding by the rules ...

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