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Book Synopsis"'I have a story to tell you,'" he said. "'But I must not be interrupted. You must let me explain it all from the beginning to the end. Do you understand?"' On a dark night, a man tells a story that seems too fantastical to be true. He claims to have travelled through time, in a machine he has built. His journey has taken him to a mysterious land filled with strange inhabitants, and a dark underworld filled with terrible creatures. Will the Traveller's listeners believe him? Will you? The Time Machine is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.Reading age: 9-10 years

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Book SynopsisIt began with the mystery boy who emerged from the River Thames. It will end in a race against time itself ... Book 2 in an action-packed series full of adventure and mystery.

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Book SynopsisWhat if a teenage boy washed up on the banks of the River Thames, soaked to the skin and unable to explain who he is?What if the only clue to the boy''s identity is a sketch he made of a strange symbol?Who would help him? Who would hunt him? Who is River Boy?When a mystery teenage boy emerges from the River Thames drenched, distressed and unable to remember anything about himself, he becomes the focus of worldwide media speculation. Unable to communicate, the River Boy is given paper and a pencil and begins to scribble. Soon a symbol emerges, but the boy has no idea why he has drawn it even thought it''s the only clue to the mystery of his identity... As the boy begins to build a new life under a new name, the hunt for his real identity begins.A hunt which will lead him on a dangerous QUEST that he has only one year to complete ...Introducing the first in a thrilling new series packed with adventure: this book has an illustrTrade ReviewThere are lots of twists and pacy dialogue in this first installment of a thriller trilogy ... River of Ink has the promise of being a good series * Telegraph.co.uk *A good and exciting read; it's one of those books that you can't put down because the chapters end on cliff-hangers... I will be recommending it to the pupils at the school where I work -- Paula Hazlehurst * Reading Zone *Relentlessly fast-paced and full of interesting characters. * Book Trust *Fast-paced adventure * The Bookbag *I absolutely loved this book. It was full of mystery and twists. * CORK EVENING ECHO *

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