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My Friend the Alien: A Bloomsbury Reader - Zanib Mian
Book Band: Grey - Ideal for ages 8+A thought-provoking comedy about being an alien from prize-winning Zanib Mian.Maxx is an alien: a real one - from the planet Zerg. He''s on Earth to research these strange things called emotions that humans have (and eat as much chocolate as he can). But some of the humans seem to think Maxx''s new human friend Jibreel is an alien too, and Maxx just can''t figure it out. Why would coming from another country make you an alien?!This funny science-fiction story is a perfect way to tackle difficult topics like racism and refugees with children. It has hilarious black-and-white illustrations from Sernur Isik throughout, and is ideal for children who are developing as readers.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.''Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Tempest: A Bloomsbury Reader - Franzeska G. Ewart
Book Band: Dark Red (Ideal for ages 10+)A vibrant retelling of Shakespeare’s The Tempest told through the voice of Ariel, written by Franzeska G. Ewart.A year has passed since Ariel’s storm brought a shipwreck to the magical island. Now freed from slavery, Ariel returns to the island and remembers the events of that fateful day. The day that love blossomed, fools were exposed, and traitors were brought to justice. Franzeska G. Ewart’s imaginative recreation of The Tempest by William Shakespeare has beautiful black-and-white illustrations by David Wyatt and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.''Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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My Friend the Octopus - Lindsay Galvin
Twelve-year-old Vinnie Fyfe works in the tea-shop at Brightonaquarium, and waits for her milliner mother to return from Paris. The arrival of a giant octopus changes her life for ever as agripping mystery begins to unfold .
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Eric Carle
A much-loved classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar has won over millions of readers with its vivid and colourful collage illustrations and its deceptively simply, hopeful story. With its die-cut pages and finger-sized holes to explore, this is a richly satisfying book for children. Eric Carle is an internationally bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of books for very young children. Eric lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Barbara. The Carles opened The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Massachusetts in 2002. Don't miss all the other Very Hungry Caterpillar and Eric Carle books: The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Eric Carle's Very Special Baby Book; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do You Hear?; The Very busy Spider; The Very Quiet Cricket; The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse; 1, 2, 3 to the Zoo; Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What do you See?; The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pop-Up Book; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?; The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Buggy Book; Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; The Bad-Tempered Ladbybird; The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Little Learning Library; The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Touch and Feel Playbook; My Very First Book of Words; The Very Hungry Caterpillar Book and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Big Board Book) - Eric Carle
A big board book edition of Eric Carle''s classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been enchanting generations of toddlers for over forty years. Now you can share this enduring story in a brand new big board book format, perfect for the home, library or nursery classroom.Eric Carle is an internationally bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of books for very young children. Eric lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Barbara. The Carles opened The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Massachusetts in 2002.Don''t miss all the other Very Hungry Caterpillar and Eric Carle books:The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Eric Carle''s Very Special Baby Book; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do You Hear?; The Very busy Spider; The Very Quiet Cricket; The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse; 1, 2, 3 to the Zoo; Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What do you See?; The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pop-Up Book; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?; The Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Buggy Book; Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; The Bad-Tempered Ladbybird; The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Little Learning Library; The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Touch and Feel Playbook; My Very First Book of Words; The Very Hungry ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Planet Omar: Unexpected Super Spy - Zanib Mian
Welcome back to Planet Omar! The second book in Zanib Mian''s laugh-out-loud series, with amazing cartoon-style illustrations from Nasaya Mafaridik. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid. * Chosen asThe Times Children''s Book of the Week: ''Mian''s gentle mixing of humour and Muslim tradition is fresh and necessary'' *Omar and his friends have been saving up their pocket money for ages so they can have the world''s most epic Nerf Blaster battle. But when Omar discovers that his mosque is in trouble, they decide to donate their pennies to help save it. Then they try to raise some more money by:Doing some chores (boorrring)Selling some home-made cookies (deeelicious)Holding a talent contest (YESSSSSSS)Everything goes PERFECTLY until the money mysteriously goes missing. Can they work out who has taken it in time to stop the mosque closing down? And what exactly is Omar''s sister Maryam hiding in her room...?*Zanib Mian is a World Book Day author for 2021 with her Planet Omar title, Operation Kind.*Have you read the first book in the series, Accidental Trouble Magnet? Love Reading 4 Kids called it ''irresistible reading''!
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Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet - Zanib Mian
Welcome, readers, to the imaginative brain of Omar! You might not know me yet, but once you open the pages of this book you''ll laugh so hard that snot will come out of your nose (plus you might meet a dragon and a zombie - what more could you want?). My parents decided it would be a good idea to move house AND move me to a new school at the same time. As if I didn''t have a hard enough time staying out of trouble at home, now I''ve also got to try and make new friends. What''s worse, the class bully seems to think I''m the perfect target. At least Eid''s around the corner which means a feast (YAY) and presents (DOUBLE YAY). Well, as long as I can stay in Mum and Dad''s good books long enough...The combination of Zanib Mian''s hilarious text and Nasaya Mafaridik''s fantastic cartoon-style illustrations make the PLANET OMAR series perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid. *Zanib Mian is a World Book Day author for 2021 with her Planet Omar title, Operation Kind.*Chosen as the CBBC Book of the Month for June 2019. Previously published as ''THE MUSLIMS'', this was ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Planet Omar: Ultimate Rocket Blast - Zanib Mian
Welcome back to Planet Omar! The fifth book in Zanib Mian''s laugh-out-loud series, with amazing cartoon-style illustrations. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid.Omar and his friends are taking part in a national rocket building competition. With a little help from Omar''s scientist mum and dad and some fart power too, they come up with a rocket that''s ready to blast off.But when someone starts sabotaging the rockets, the boys find themselves on a new mission to reveal the culprit...*Zanib Mian is a World Book Day author for 2021 with her Planet Omar title, Operation Kind.*Have you read the first book in the series, Accidental Trouble Magnet? Love Reading 4 Kids called it ''irresistible reading!''
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Planet Omar: Epic Hero Flop - Zanib Mian
Welcome back to Planet Omar! The fourth book in Zanib Mian''s laugh-out-loud series, with amazing cartoon-style illustrations. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid.When Omar''s best friend Daniel messes up at school, Omar decides to take the blame to save him from getting in trouble - which makes him feel like a hero! With this taste of heroism, Omar takes the blame for a couple of small things other kids in the class have done - without realising that when something more serious happens, the signs will point to him since he''s been so unusually troublesome. The teachers are SURE the culprit must be Omar. Can his friends prove his innocence and show that he wasn''t responsible for the chaos?*Zanib Mian is a World Book Day author for 2021 with her Planet Omar title, Operation Kind.*Have you read the first book in the series, Accidental Trouble Magnet? Love Reading 4 Kids called it ''irresistible reading!''
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Planet Omar: Incredible Rescue Mission - Zanib Mian
Welcome back to Planet Omar! The third book in Zanib Mian''s laugh-out-loud series, with amazing cartoon-style illustrations from Nasaya Mafaridik. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid.When Omar and his friends come back after the school holidays, their lovely teacher seems to have been replaced by somebody much more grumpy. Overhearing other teachers talking about her, Omar decides something terrible has happened. Could she possibly have been abducted by ... aliens?!Omar persuades his friends to mount a rescue mission but what they find is very surprising!*Zanib Mian is a World Book Day author for 2021 with her Planet Omar title, Operation Kind.*Have you read the first book in the series, Accidental Trouble Magnet? Love Reading 4 Kids called it ''irresistible reading!''
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Meet the Maliks – Twin Detectives: The Cookie Culprit - Zanib Mian
WINNER OF THE INCLUSIVE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AWARDSMeet Maysa and Musa Malik. They might be twins but they are total opposites. And together they make an unstoppable team, especially when trying to solve a mystery! Infectiously funny, and full of her trademark warmth, Meet the Maliks - Twin Detectives is the brand-new series from Zanib Mian, author of Planet Omar. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates.Maysa Malik just can''t seem to be good like her twin, Musa. So, when she isn''t allowed to go on a school trip, Maysa tries to change her parents'' minds by taking part in a cookie competition at the mosque.But when the cookies are all destroyed, it''s up to Maysa, Musa and their neighbour, Norman, to solve the mystery. They''ll have to put their detective hats on to catch the culprit - and help save Maysa''s reputation.
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Meet the Maliks – Twin Detectives: The Emerald Emergency - Zanib Mian
Meet Maysa and Musa Malik. They might be twins but they are total opposites. And together they make an unstoppable team, especially when trying to solve a mystery!Maysa and Musa are on the case when a priceless emerald ring goes missing during an event at their mosque. But first, Maysa has to cover up one of her lies - which lands her mum in a lot of trouble! Can Maysa save both the ring and her mum''s reputation?Infectiously funny, and full of her trademark warmth, Meet the Maliks - Twin Detectives is the brand-new series from Zanib Mian. Perfect for fans of Planet Omar and Tom Gates.
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Meet the Maliks – Twin Detectives: Race to the Rescue - Zanib Mian
Meet Maysa and Musa Malik. They might be twins but they are total opposites. And together they make an unstoppable team, especially when trying to solve a mystery! Maysa Malik has got herself into trouble yet again and this time she''s forgotten to post her dad''s passport application before his SUPER IMPORTANT work trip. Then Imam Abdullah goes missing, and Maysa and her twin brother Musa have a new mystery to solve with the help of their neighbour, Norman, of course. But, as they search for clues around the neighbourhood, Maysa will have to find a way to save her dad''s trip too!Infectiously funny, and full of her trademark warmth, Meet the Maliks is the brilliant detective series from Zanib Mian, author of Planet Omar. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates.
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Fizzy and the Party: A Bloomsbury Young Reader - Sarah Crossan
Book Band: White (Ideal for ages 6+)A delightfully funny story, ideal for children practising reading at home or in school.It’s time for Fizzy to go to bed, but next door, Mrs Crumbleboom and her band are having a party. Fizzy is desperate to join in the fun. Will Mum let her stay up just a little bit longer? This family comedy from Ireland''s Children''s Laureate Sarah Crossan, starring the characters from Fizzy and Bandit, is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. It features illustrations from Nicola Colton, creator of the Jasper and Scruff books, and a feisty heroine children will love._______________Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. ''Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.'' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher
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The Path of Finn McCool: A Bloomsbury Reader - Prue Sally
Book Band: Brown, ideal for ages 7+A hilarious tale based on Irish mythology and the Giant''s Causeway from award-winning author Sally Prue. If you go to Ireland and catch the bus to Ballycastle, there by the sea you''ll find the Giant''s Causeway. This is the story of how the causeway was made and it all starts with Finn McCool, the biggest giant in Ireland, who sets out to find an even bigger giant across the sea in Scotland. But Finn doesn''t always have the best ideas and it''s up to his wife Oona to come to the rescue when the Scottish giant follows Finn back home...This funny retelling of an Irish myth from award-winning author Sally Prue has whimsical black-and-white illustrations by Brendan Kearney and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.''Any list that ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Hound of Ulster: A Bloomsbury Reader - Doyle Malachy
Book Band: Grey (ideal for ages 8+)A thrilling retelling of the traditional Irish legend of Cúchulainn written by Malachy Doyle.Young Setanta, the son of poor shepherds, is determined to impress the mighty king of Ulster with his strength and bravery and to join the Red Branch Knights. He could easily beat the other warriors at hurling. He could even triumph over them in a fight. But can he defeat the ferocious hound of Ulster, the smith Culann’s menacing guard dog, and prove his worth?This page-turning story from Malachy Doyle, based on the traditional Irish folk tale, has exciting black-and-white illustrations by Erin Brown and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.''Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Night the Moon Went Out: A Bloomsbury Reader - Samantha Baines
Book Band: Dark Blue, ideal for ages 9+A heart-warming adventure story by award-winning comedian, actress, broadcaster, hearing-aid wearer and author of Harriet Versus the Galaxy, Samantha Baines. Aneira is a hearing-aid wearer and she is super scared of the dark. When the moon suddenly goes out one night, Aneira is on a mission to turn it back on! With the help of her owl friend, she sets off on a journey to fix the moon and overcome her fear. This powerful story features beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Lucy Rogers.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.''Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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To Liberty! The Adventures of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas: A Bloomsbury Reader - Catherine Johnson
Book Band: Dark Red - Ideal for ages 10+An exciting adventure set in revolutionary France which tells the true story of a swashbuckling hero Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, whose mother was an enslaved African woman and whose father was a French noble.Alex is happy living with his brothers and sister on his father''s farm on Haiti but his father wants to go back to France and can''t afford to take his mixed-race children with him. Soon, Alex must fight for his freedom... and that of France.From a slave on the streets of Port au Prince to a general in the French army, the dramatic true story of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas'' life (the inspiration for his son''s book The Three Musketeers) is brought to life by award-winning author, Catherine Johnson. Featuring exciting black-and-white illustrations by Rachel Sanson, this book is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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On the Ghost Trail: A Bloomsbury Reader - Chris Powling
Book Band: Brown, ideal for ages 7+A spooky comedy from Chris Powling with hilarious illustrations by Loretta Schauer. Perfect for fans of Amelia Fang and Knitbone Pepper.A ghost has been haunting Ben''s grandpa''s house with cobweb trails and the TAP-TAP-TAP of its heartbeat. So when the clock strikes twelve, Ben''s brother dares him to go on a hunt for the ghost in the church graveyard. Will he be brave enough? This quirky story from Chris Powling has engaging black-and-white illustrations by Loretta Schauer and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.''Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Boy in the Jam Jar: A Bloomsbury Reader - Joyce Dunbar
Book Band: Lime, ideal for ages 6+A powerful and personal story from Joyce Dunbar about what it''s like to experience hearing difficulties.''Joyce Dunbar is one of the best writers for children today.'' GuardianDylan can''t hear as well as he used to be able to and he doesn''t want to be different from his friends - he wants things to go back to the way they used to be. As his hearing gets worse he becomes more and more isolated from his friends. Luckily his dog Pluto is there to keep him down to earth...This heartwarming story from Joyce Dunbar has beautiful black-and-white illustrations by John Shelley and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.''Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Bloomsbury Reader in Cultural Approaches to the Study of Religion
This is the first reader to gather primary sources from influential theorists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries in one place, presenting the wide-ranging and nuanced theoretical debates occurring in the field of religious studies. Each chapter focuses on a major theorist and contains:· an introduction contextualizing their key ideas· one or two selections representative of the theorist’s innovative methodological approach(es)· discussion questions to extend and deepen reader engagementDivided in three sections, the first part includes foundational comparative debates:· Mary Douglas’s articulation of purity and impurity· Phyllis Trible’s methods of reading sacred texts· Wendy Doniger’s comparative mythology · Catherine Bell’s reimagining of religious and secular ritualThe second part focuses on methodological particularity: · Alice Walker''s use of narrative · Charles Long’s critique of Eurocentricism· Caroline Walker Bynum’s emphasis on gender and materialityThe third section focuses on expanding boundaries:· Gloria Anzaldúa’s work on borders and languages· Judith Butler’s critique of gender and sex norms· Saba Mahmood’s expansion on the critique of colonialism’s secularizing demandsReflecting the cultural turn and extending the existing canon, this is the anthology instructors have been waiting for.For further detail on the theorists discussed, please consult Cultural Approaches to Studying Religion: An Introduction to Theories and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Sindhu and Jeet's Detective Agency: A Bloomsbury Reader - Soundar Chitra
Book Band: Grey, ideal for ages 8+An exciting detective story from Chitra Soundar, author of over 50 children’s books in the UK, India and the US.Sindhu and Jeet are the best detectives in town: they solve all their cases with a dollop of observation, a dash of imagination and a whole load of legwork. And when they travel from India to England for a holiday, the detective work doesn’t stop! This page-turning story is accompanied by black-and-white illustrations by Amberin Huq.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.''Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.'' Books for Keeps
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Granny Ting Ting: A Bloomsbury Reader - Patrice Lawrence
Book Band: Brown - Ideal for ages 7+A quirky family comedy set in the Caribbean from prize-winning author Patrice Lawrence.Shayla can''t wait to see her cousin Michael again. Last time, they had great fun chasing Granny''s chickens and playing hide-and-seek in the bamboo by the river. But Michael thinks everything in London is better than in Trinidad where Shayla lives, which makes him better than her, doesn''t it? Soon everything''s a competition, especially when there''s hot pepper sauce involved!This humorous story featuring characters from Trinidad by Patrice Lawrence, the winner of the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2017 for Older Fiction, has fun black-and-white illustrations by David Dean and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.''Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Ruby Ali's Mission Break Up: A Bloomsbury Reader - Ahmed Sufiya
Book Band: Dark Red, ideal for ages 10+A contemporary story about life in foster care, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson''s Tracy Beaker seriesRuby Ali’s eighteen-year-old sister Alisha has left the care centre where they live, and Ruby is being sent to live with a new foster family. If she can sabotage life at her new home, she’ll get to go and live with her sister again, right? But mission break up doesn’t go exactly according to plan… This funny, heart-warming story about a Muslim girl finding her place in the world features black-and-white illustrations by Parwinder Singh.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.''Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Scratch and Sniff: A Bloomsbury Reader - Margaret Ryan
Book Band: Lime (Ideal for ages 6+)A cops and robbers adventure with a twist by children’s writer Margaret Ryan. PC Penny Penrose is always given the rotten jobs to do by Sergeant Snide. She never gets to see any of the real police action. When there’s a robbery at Doogood’s department store, Penny is left behind to count traffic cones. Until, that is, her pet dog duo Scratch and Sniff decide to help out!This humorous story from Margaret Ryan has fun black-and-white illustrations by Nathan Reed and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.''Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Alien: The Blueprints - Graham Langridge
Technical drawings of all the major ships and vehicles from the Alien movies, presented in incredible detail. Includes iconic spacecraft like the Nostromo, the Sulaco and the Covenant.Alien: The Blueprints is a collection of brand new blueprints of all the major vehicles, ships and technology of the Alien movie universe. Artist Graham Langridge delves deep into the concept art, set designs and photography to recreate full and accurate blueprints of the drop ship, the Sulaco, the Nostromo and many more. Covering all the movies including Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, this is a must-have for any Alien fan.
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Alien: The Official Cookbook
Delight your friends with a journey through the Xenomorph's terrifying life cycle. Alien: The Official Cookbook collects together 50 recipes inspired by the cult Alien franchise; featuring recipes such as avocado Xenomorph eggs and chicken facehugger cordon bleu, there's something to whet every appetite, no matter how monstrous.Whether you're a fan of the Alien franchise, or you're just looking for the perfect quirky appetizers, this cookbook will thrill the eyes and the tastebuds. At last, it is your turn to be space's greatest apex predator.
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Ladybird Readers Beginner Level – My Little Pony – Hitch Stops the Magic (ELT Graded Reader) - Ladybird
Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3Â-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points.Perfect for learning English in school or at homeDevelops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skillsFeatures much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR)Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) testsFeatures free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parentsHitch Stops the Magic, a Beginner level Reader, helps children to learn and practice their first words in English. It introduces everyday phrases and focuses on vocabulary that young children can use in daily life. Simple text and repetition support understanding, and speaking and listening activities develop confidence.Magic can be bad and good!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.
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Dr. Pied Piper and the Alien Invasion - Brandon Terrell
The small town of Hamlein is peaceful and… well, pretty boring. Nothing exciting ever happens. That is, until the day an alien spaceship lands in the town square! But the critters on board are more adorable than evil, and everyone in the town is instantly enamoured by them. Only Dr Polly Piper and 12-year-old twins Tommy and Gerta Friedrichs think there’s more to the alien visitors than meets the eye. Will the twins, Dr Piper and her pet pig Hamish be able to prove that the cute creatures are actually bent on taking over the town? Or will the aliens overtake the quiet town of Hamlein in their quest for world domination?
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The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend, Vol. 7 (manga) - Fly Kennoji, Kennoji Kennoji, Yoh Midorikawa, Haco Matsuura
A new rival appears, and she’s Ryou’s other childhood friend?! The girls’ battle for Ryou’s affections heats up during an overnight school trip! When Ryou and Hina reunite with their old friend Ai, her forwardness leaves Hina scrambling. Now, our heroine must try desperately to close the gap between herself and her crush—before he’s taken by someone else! The stage is early summer, and the girls’ sweet school life is about to be painted in new colors!
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My Friend Has Down Syndrome - Kaitlyn Duling
In My Friend Has Down Syndrome, beginning readers are introduced to different characters who have Down syndrome, how Down syndrome may affect their actions, and how we can be good friends to people who have Down syndrome. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how to be empathetic and include all kinds of friends. An activity encourages students to examine how everyone has different strengths, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about being a good friend online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. My Friend Has Down Syndrome also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. My Friend Has Down Syndrome is part of Jump!’s All Kinds of Friends series.
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My Friend Is Blind - Kirsten Chang
In My Friend Is Blind, beginning readers are introduced to different characters who are blind, how blindness may affect their actions, and how we can be good friends to people who are blind. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how to be empathetic and include all kinds of friends. A diagram shows the different parts of the eye and explains how they function, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about being a good friend online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. My Friend Is Blind also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. My Friend Is Blind is part of Jump!’s All Kinds of Friends series.
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My Friend Uses Leg Braces - Kaitlyn Duling
In My Friend Uses Leg Braces, beginning readers are introduced to different characters who use leg braces, how using leg braces may affect their actions, and how we can be good friends to people who use leg braces. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how to be empathetic and include all kinds of friends. A diagram shows tools that help children who use leg braces, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about being a good friend online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. My Friend Uses Leg Braces also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. My Friend Uses Leg Braces is part of Jump!’s All Kinds of Friends series.
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My Friend Is Deaf - Kirsten Chang
In My Friend Is Deaf, beginning readers are introduced to different characters who are deaf, how deafness may affect their actions, and how we can be good friends to people who are deaf. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how to be empathetic and include all kinds of friends. A diagram shows the American Sign Language alphabet, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about being a good friend online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. My Friend Is Deaf also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. My Friend Is Deaf is part of Jump!’s All Kinds of Friends series.
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Marv and the Alien Invasion - Alex Falase-Koya
Winner of the Brilliant Book Awards 2023 ''. . . a powerful series of one boy''s journey to unlock the superhero within.'' - Books for TopicsFrom World Book Day super duo Alex Falase-Koya and Paula Bowles comes another superpowered MARV adventure-the perfect story for young superhero fans.When ordinary boy Marvin wears his super-suit he becomes MARV. A superhero with infinite powers . . . In Marv and the Alien Invasion, Marvin is on a school trip to the Space Centre when supervillain Cosmic and his mischievous alien sidekicks crash on to the scene. After causing complete chaos, Cosmic heads off to steal the Space Centre''s rocket. Marvin and Pixel won''t let them get away with this. It''s time for Marvin to become MARV-unstoppable, invincible, and totally MARVellous! Only then can Marv put an end to Cosmic''s scheme and rescue the rocket from his clutches.For more super-suit adventures powered by kindness and imagination, read Marv and the Humongous Hamster.
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Bloomsbury Teacher Guide: Frankenstein - Fe Brewer, Mary Hind-Portley, Gwen Nelson
Bloomsbury Teacher Guide: Frankenstein is everything you need to teach Mary Shelley''s seminal text, perfect for GCSE and A Level students.Introduce your students to the seminal world of Frankenstein with this exciting, research-informed teaching guide, and offering new insights into the text, including stylistic and linguistic approaches, use of the Gothic genre and feminist readings of the text. Each chapter contains:- key plot points, character analysis and central themes- detailed analysis of language, form and structure- emphasis on historical and cultural context- suggested approaches and resources to support schemes of work- lesson ideas to enhance subject knowledge on key areas of the text.Bloomsbury Teacher Guides contain research-informed, engaging strategies for relevant lessons and exam preparation, including retrieval practice, scaffolding and reciprocal reading. The book includes exclusive downloadable and printable teaching resources for instant use in the classroom to support students at all levels, appropriate for all GCSE and A Level exam boards, and pre-teaching at KS3 level. Whether you are new to teaching or looking for varied ideas to try out in the classroom, this Bloomsbury Teacher Guide will be your expert companion to the study of Frankenstein.
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There’s an Alien in my Spaghetti - Kay Woodward
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Zoha was eating spaghetti when she discovered a tiny silver spaceship in her food. There was an alien in her spaghetti! What could he possibly want? Join Zoha and Alan the alien on their adventure to understand life on Earth in this quirky story by Kay Woodward.White Plus/Band 10+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina.Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
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Bertie and the Alien Chicken - Jenny Pearson
An alien chicken bent on exterminating Earth is disarmed by the power of friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from Lollie-award-winning author Jenny Pearson.Bertie is NOT looking forward to spending the summer holidays on stinky Long Bottom Farm. But things take an interesting turn when he encounters Nugget, the alien chicken. Nugget’s mission is to find the Earth’s most important resource and transport it back to Nurgle 7, and he needs Bertie’s help. But what could the Earth’s most valuable resource be, and can they find it in time to stop the Nurgles exterminating the Earth?!Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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Alien 3: The Official Movie Novelization - Alan Dean Foster
Fury 161 is a wretched planet – a penal colony and industrial complex manned by violent prisoners. When an escape pod from the USS Sulaco crash-lands there, Ellen Ripley appears to be the only passenger left alive. Then inmates begin to die, all at the hands of another survivor. A creature which encounters Ripley, and spares her life! Desperate to know why, she seeks out an answer – and discovers terror unlike any she’s ever known. Science fiction master Alan Dean Foster returns to the Alien universe to reveal the ultimate destinies of Ellen Ripley and her eternal foe, the xenomorph known as the Alien.
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My Friend Daniel Doesn't Talk - Sharon Longo
When outgoing Ryan meets Daniel, a boy who is too afraid to talk in school or other places outside of his home, he befriends the silent boy, defending him in school to the other children. Their friendship grows, and Daniel feels comfortable enough to talk to his new friend. Ryan''s tendency to ''talk too much'' enables him to help Daniel in the classroom, and he hopes for the day when his friend will be able to talk in school so that the other children may get to know the ''real'' Daniel. In the meantime, he is willing to continue to be a friend to Daniel until that day. This beautifully illustrated story book is for children with severe shyness, social anxiety or selective mutism to see that they can make a friend like Ryan. It is also a helpful tool for friends of children like Daniel to understand why these children are unable to talk in certain settings.The theme - of accepting others who are different while trying to emphasise with them - is a universal one, and therefore this book may be enjoyed by all children aged from 4 to 8. While the story should not be read to ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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My Friend Fred - Frances Watts
WINNER: CBCA Book of the Year, Early Childhood, 2020My friend Fred eats dog food for breakfast.I think dog food is disgusting.My friend Fred howls at the moon.I don''t know why.He does a lot of funny things. But even though we are different, Fred is my best friend.''Acclaimed, prize-winning author Frances Watts demonstrates with this charming story that a simple idea executed with wit and imagination can bring deep joy and repeated pleasure to book lovers...a book that children and parents will likely love to re-visit at bedtime.'' Reading Time
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The Tomorrow Series: Darkness Be My Friend - John Marsden
Darkness is the friend and enemy of those who hunt by night. Ellie and her friends have found safety after months of fighting. But the New Zealand Defence Force needs their help to infiltrate occupied Australian territory. And so the friends must fight on.
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My Friend May - Julie Flett
From the winner of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Prize and the American Indian Youth Literature AwardI’d like to tell you a rather true story about a big black cat who started out gray. Her name was May.Margaux and her cat May became friends when Margaux was just six years old. They grew up together, sharing countless memories along the way. But one day, May is late coming home. Where is May? Is she under the porch? Maybe on the roof?Margaux’s nitôsis (the Cree word for auntie) helps search for May in the tall grass. But soon nitôsis needs to leave: she’s moving away to the big city, and has to pack her things into boxes. Margaux helps nitôsis, but she can’t take her mind off May. Will she ever return? nitôsis is worried, too. But little do they know, May has a surprise in store for both of them!This fun and heartwarming story with a surprise happy ending invites readers to share their own cat stories. My Friend May is a tribute to love and the balance between all beings, and the experiences and emotions that connect us all.My Friend May features:A glossary of Cree words used ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Complete Alien Collection: The Shadow Archive (Out of the Shadows, Sea of Sorrows, River of Pain) - Christopher Golden, Tim Lebbon, James A. Moore
An omnibus of tightly coordinated novels revealing the terrifying events that occur between the Alien and Aliens movie hits.Out of the Shadows by Tim LebbonWhen a shuttle crashes into the mining ship Marion, the miners learn that there was more than trimonite deep in the caverns of planet LV-178. There was evil, hibernating—and waiting for suitable prey. Quickly they discover that their only hope lies with the unlikeliest of saviours… Ellen Ripley, the last human survivor of the Nostromo.Sea of Sorrows by James A. MooreThe Weyland-Yutani Corporation has secrets of its own, as Decker discovers when he is forced to join a team of mercenaries sent to investigate an ancient excavation. Somewhere in that long-forgotten dig lies the thing the company wants most in the universe—a living Xenomorph. Decker doesn’t understand why they need him, until his own past comes back to haunt him. Centuries ago, his ancestor fought the Aliens, launching a bloody vendetta that was never satisfied.River of Pain by Christopher GoldenProtected by the Colonial Marines, the colonists of planet Acheron seek to terraform the storm-swept planet. Two such residents are Anne and Russell Jorden, seeking a fortune that eluded them on Earth. The wildcatters discover a vast, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Will You Be My Friend? - Molly Potter
What makes us a good friend? And what might make us a not-so-good friend?What can friends do together? And how do we make friends?Best-selling author Molly Potter presents practical advice on helping children understand how to be a true friend and what helps and what hinders friendships. Will You Be My Friend? is ideal for starting conversations about making friends and includes a guide for parents and carers about supporting a child if they are having friendship difficulties.With fun and lively illustrations from Sarah Jennings, this book is both humorous and charming, and prompts children to discuss the idea of friendship with parents and peers.Let’s Talk books help you start meaningful conversations with your child. Written by an expert and covering topics like feelings, relationships, diversity and mental health, these comforting picture books support healthy discussion right from the start.
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My Friend Anne Frank - Hannah Pick-Goslar
Two best friends' lives were about to change for ever, neither would ever be forgotten... 'As a girl I witnessed the world I loved crumble and vanish, destroyed by senseless hatred, and with it, my best friend Anne'When Hannah's family flee from the Nazi to Amsterdam, she soon strikes up a friendship with a girl just like her freshly arrived from Germany. Precocious and outspoken, the girl's name is Anne Frank and for seven blissful years the inseparable pair navigate school, boys and coming of age.Then one day in 1942, as the Nazi occupation intensifies, they are separated without warning. Hannah calls on Anne and can't find a trace of her, breakfast dishes still in the sink, beds unmade. Anne and her family have seemingly vanished.They are told the Franks have fled to Switzerland. As Hannah is tormented by the fate of her friend, hoping she is alive and well elsewhere, her own family's fate unfolds. After attempts to flee themselves, the SS finally come for them and they are taken to the transit camp Westerbork.Eventually Hannah, her father and younger sister Gabi are transported to Bergen-Belsen. Amid horrific conditions with death all around, it is during Hannah's darkest point ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Alien: The Illustrated Story - Archie Goodwin
Vacant. Two space helmets resting on chairs. Electronic hum. Lights on the helmets begin to signal one another. Moments of silence. A yellow light goes on. Electronic hum. A green light goes on in front of one helmet. Electronic pulsing sounds. A red light goes on in front of the other helmet. An electronic conversation ensues. Reaches a cresendo. Then silence.And when the silence is broken... the crew of the Nostromo must grapple with a terrifying life force they cannot leash, nor even comprehend - the Alien!The stunning color graphic novel of Ridley Scott''s legendary sci-fi thriller!
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I Spy Lightning in the Sky (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)
A Level 1 reader with picture clue riddles and search-and-find fun!I spy a brand-new reader all about a treasure hunt!All-new, easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired with fun photographs culled from the bestselling I SPY TREASURE HUNT to create the fifth I Spy reader in the Scholastic Reader series. With rhythm, rhyme, and picture clues, this book is written to support the newest reader.The first three I Spy Readers have combined sales of more than 200,000 copies!!
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The alien invasion - Samantha Montgomerie
Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories using words that children can read. The programme teaches children phonics skills in a sequential and systematic way so that they can learn the sounds (phonemes) and the letters that represent them (graphemes) and then practise and apply this knowledge through reading appealing, decodable texts that make sense. This ensures that every beginner reader will experience success in their reading from their very first book!This is a Level 7 book. The TV goes blank. Max thinks it could be an alien spaceship on the roof. So he and his dad go out in the dark to see if there are any aliens about.
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The Routledge Comedy Studies Reader
The Routledge Comedy Studies Reader is a selection of the most outstanding critical analysis featured in the journal Comedy Studies in the decade since its inception in 2010.The Reader illustrates the multiple perspectives that are available when analysing comedy. Wilkie’s selections present an array of critical approaches from interdisciplinary scholars, all of whom evaluate comedy from different angles and adopt a range of writing styles to explore the phenomenon. Divided into eight unique parts, the Reader offers both breadth and depth with its wide range of interdisciplinary articles and international perspectives.Of interest to students, scholars, and lovers of comedy alike, The Routledge Comedy Studies Reader offers a contemporary sample of general analyses of comedy as a mode, form, and genre.
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