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Cat-like reflexes, cyborg superpowers ... you've never met a superhero who rolls like this!After an eventful trip to the Creepy Crawly House at the safari park on a school trip, Ade and the Parsons Road Gang are feeling good - even if Ade's legs are getting weaker and he needs the wheelchair more, it's okay because he's learned some cool moves with his wheels. He's been invited to join Salim's wheelchair basketball team and life feels good. There's only one problem - to be on the team he needs a sports wheelchair. And that costs a lot of money. So Ade and his friends set about fundraising. It's all going well until someone starts to disrupt the events, and some of the money goes missing too. Who is the Masked Marauder who's determined to stop Ade from getting his wheels?Ade's superhero alter ego Cyborg Cat is going to need all his wits about him to tackle an unexpected enemy. His superpowers and special skills are up against the biggest test yet...

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Ade's struggle to fit into the school system continues and he is told that he can't go on the safari trip because of his disability, but there's no way the Parson's Road Kids are taking no for an answer! Determined to prove that Ade can do anything, they come up with a genius plan to show his capabilities - but it seems someone is out to get him. To solve the mystery, they must investigate the identity of the Cyborg Cat's nemesis, The Night Spider.

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When Ade moves to London from Nigeria, he knows things will be different, but nothing can prepare him for the ups and downs of his Parson's Road adventures. Ade doesn't always feel welcome in his new community; fitting in is hard, especially as he looks different to everyone else. But Ade is brave and takes on the school bullies, surprising himself and the kids on his new street. His heroic acts and super football skills quickly help him make new friends who will always be there for him.

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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level A Paralympic medal winner, commentator and a successful TV presenter, Ade Adepitan has led a remarkable life. Find out Ade’s story, from growing up in Nigeria with a disability, to developing his passion for sport, to receiving an MBE, in this inspirational autobiography. Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically. Text type: An autobiography Curriculum links: Citizenship; PE

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The hilarious children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams. WELCOME TO THE ISLE OF MULCH… This little island is home to a large number of horrible grown-ups. The school, the local park, the toy shop and even the island’s ice-cream van are all run by awful adults who like nothing more than making children miserable. And the island is owned by the most awful one of all – Aunt Greta Greed! Something needs to be done about them. But who could be brave enough? Meet Ned – an extraordinary boy with a special power. SLIMEPOWER!

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