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The Monster Under the Bed - Sarah Horne, Kevin Dyer

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelBen''s feeling sick, or at least that''s what he says. Really, he doesn''t want to see his friend Vince. But when he finds a monster under his bed he has an idea – the two swap identities for the day, with hilarious results! This play, by Kevin Dyer, in partnership with Polka Theatre, explores familiar issues and will work wonderfully in performance.Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.Text type: A playscript.A feelings mountain on pages 30 and 31 charts the rise and fall of emotions that the two main characters feel throughout the play, providing a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities.Curriculum links: Citizenship: Taking part – developing skills of communication and participation; Art and Design: Portraying relationships.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Reading Champion: The Monster in the Night - Sarah Snashall

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)There''s a monster in Milly''s house, and Milly is sure it''s in Mum''s bedroom! She goes to investigate ...Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.Perfect for 5-6 year olds or those reading book band blue 4.

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The Crocodile Under the Bed - Judith Kerr

A magical new classic in the making from the creator of the beloved favourite, The Tiger Who Came to Tea.Once there was a little boy called Matty, and he was very sad…From the creator of the iconic picture books The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat, comes a brand new story about joy, parties… and crocodiles!Matty is sick, and very sad because he’s too sick to go to the Queen’s birthday party! But when he gets an unexpected visitor, it seems that Matty might not miss out after all…

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Clever Polly And the Stupid Wolf - Catherine Storr

CLEVER POLLY AND THE STUPID WOLF by Catherine Storr has delighted generations of young children.Twelve stories written for the author''s daughter, who was scared of the wolf under the bed! Drawing occasionally on well-known fairy tales, and skilfully blending fantasy and reality, these stories are bursting with humour, originality and charm. And Polly, not scared at all, outwits the wolf on each and every occasion!Also in A Puffin Book, the sequel: POLLY AND THE WOLF AGAIN.

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Polly And the Wolf Again - Catherine Storr

Polly and the Wolf Again by Catherine Storr is a second book of stories written for the author''s daughter, who was scared of the wolf under the bed. The blundering, endearing wolf is still determined to prove himself cleverer than Polly - but the resolute and affectionate Polly outwits him every time! Skilfully blending fantasy and reality, these stories are bursting with humour and are accompanied by the original charming original black and white line drawings by Marjorie-Ann Watts.Reissued in ''A Puffin Book'' series of Puffin modern classics, this is a sequel to Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf - a much-loved classic for young children. Look out for: The Complete Adventures of Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf, also published in Puffin.

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The Dead of Winter - kolektiv autorů

Not everything that goes bump in the night brings gifts ...As the nights draw in, the veil between worlds thins, and all sorts of ghosts and ghouls come tumbling in. In the shadows, under the bed, in wind-whipped snowy landscapes and in rooms lit by guttering candles, the dead of winter are waiting for us ... and their hearts are cold as ice.From the mysterious occupant of an ancient tomb to the Christmas visitor who is troubled by violent dreams, these are ten ghost stories from the masters of the genre that will chill your blood and haunt your dreams through the darkest months of the year.With stories from Lennox Robinson, M. Burrage, Ruth Rendell, E.F. Benson, Arthur Conan Doyle, H. Russell Wakefield, M.R. James, Margaret Irwin, Algernon Blackwood and W.W. Jacobs

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Hidden Worlds: Magic Under the Bed - Carly Madden

Created in collaboration with the Play Team experts at Great Ormond Street Hospital, this search-and-find book allows readers to explore familiar places as they’ve never seen them before! Follow two children on a magical journey as they discover a hidden world underneath the bed! Discover a fantastical and funny kingdom under the bed, and scour and search a new world through detailed and engaging search-and-find activities. With a host of wacky characters, from dust ball creatures and lost toys, and entertaining locations such as Tooth Fairy Headquarters and Odd Sock Street, children are sure to spot something new with every read. Featuring 12 intricately illustrated scenes from illustrator Darcie Olley, where there are at least 144 objects to spot and an array of hidden details waiting to be discovered. Answers are included for when you need a helping hand.A perfect gift for birthdays or holidays and a great interactive read to keep young minds entertained through the power of play and imagination. A charitable donation is given to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children''s Charity for every copy sold.

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Kevin Zraly Windows on the World Complete Wine Course - Kevin Zraly

Raise a glass to the 35th anniversary edition of the definitive guide to understanding and appreciating wine—written by James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Kevin Zraly and with more than three million copies sold. “When it comes to beginners’ wine guides, Windows on the World Complete Wine Course is one of the perennial best.” — The Wall Street Journal Kevin Zraly is America’s ultimate wine educator, and his entertaining teaching style has made this must-have book a treasured favorite for more than three decades. He demystifies every aspect of wine: grape varieties, winemaking techniques, different types and styles of wine, how to read a wine label, and how to evaluate a wine in just 60 seconds. Ranging from the renowned reds of Bordeaux and California to the trailblazing whites of New York and Burgundy, this essential volume features maps of each region, lush photographs, a wealth of infographics, more than 800 of the best-value wines from around the world, over 100 labels—including some new to this edition—to help you find the right wines, and guided tastings. It also highlights the best vintages to savor and includes comprehensive notes on food pairings, frequently asked questions, and quizzes to test your knowledge. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Nelly the Monster Sitter: The Hott Heds at No. 87 - Kes Gray

Nelly isn''t scared of monsters. In fact, she babysits for them. From the bestselling author of the OI FROG! and DAISY books comes the third book in this hilarious, action-packed series for fans of THE BOLDS and BARRY LOSER.''If monsters are real, how come I''ve never seen one?''''Because they never go out.''''Why don''t monsters ever go out?''''Because they can never get a babysitter.''Ever swum with a Water Greep, or played hotscotch with a Hott Hed? Every time Nelly rings on a new monster family''s doorbell she''s up for a new challenge. Come on her monster-sitting adventures in this laugh-out-loud funny third book in the NELLY THE MONSTER SITTER series. Kes Gray is one of the Independent''s top ten children''s authors, and winner of the Red House Children''s Book Award.This is a brand-new story in the Nelly the Monster Sitter series, never before published, and illustrated by the hugely talented Chris Jevons.

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The Cabin in the Woods - Sarah Alderson

*The USA Today bestseller*‘An edge-of-your-seat, page-flipping, stay-up-all-night, heart-racing suspense thriller!’ Real Reviewer‘Holy mother of…! This book was SO good. I devoured it…You NEED to read this!’ Real Reviewer‘Holy cr*p! This is good! Riveting, exciting…kept me guessing. Loved it!’ Real ReviewerIn a cabin in a wood,A woman by the window stood.Glancing out, she thought she heardFootsteps, whistling, something stirred.Hiding here, she fears the night,For what’s done in the dark will come to light.She must run fast to escape her lieOr she’ll be the next to die…The unmissable new thriller from the USA Today bestselling master of edge-of-your-seat reading and screenwriter of Netflix Original movie, The Weekend Away.Readers are gripped by The Cabin in the Woods:‘Buckle up because you are in for a ride! Every time I thought the ending was close, there was another twist that I didn’t see coming… I felt like my heart was going to stop or burst out of my chest!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This book had me flipping pages as fast as I could! If you love thrillers, buy this book NOW!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Phenomenal! A very twisty journey… kept me guessing… no slow burn here! Perfectly paced and I loved it!’ NetGalley reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow. This one packs ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep - Liz Kesslerová

Never wake a sleeping monster . . . Chaos ensues in this second adventure in the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series, now in a new edition with a gorgeous cover look. Emily Windsnap is thrilled to arrive at her new home - a secret island near the Bermuda Triangle where humans and merfolk live together, and where being a girl who grows a tail as soon as she enters the water isn't a problem. But, being Emily, she can't resist exploring forbidden places, and, as a result, she inadvertently wakes the kraken - the legendary sea monster that has been asleep for two hundred years! Emily tries to undo the damage as the kraken's terrifying tentacles rise from the deep! Mermaid magic and a fabulous adventure focused on the power of friendship make this a real page-turner.

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Panda at the Door - Sarah Horne

Callum misses his Dad. He doesn't call on his birthday, andworse, the present he chooses for Cal is ... weird. It's a pandaat Edinburgh Zoo. How can Cal 'adopt' a wild animal? And what hedoesn't expect is for the bear to take charge. Tired of doing roly-polysfor the public, Pudding wants to help a child who needsher ...

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Monkey King and the World of Myths: The Monster and the Maze - Maple Lam

Percy Jackson meets Dragon Ball in the first book of this adorable, funny, and action-packed graphic novel series! Follow along as the legendary Monkey King tries to save the world from a mysterious new threat—and smashes his way through the world of ancient Greek mythology in the process!A long-forgotten evil has reemerged, determined to transform everyone—humans, beasts, and gods alike—into monsters. And there’s only one being who can stop it, or at least that’s what he thinks. Sun Wukong, aka the Monkey King, is said to be the mightiest of all beasts, and he’s made a deal with the gods. They will grant him his greatest wish and make him a god too. All he has to do is battle these monsters, defeat this evil, and basically save the world. What could possibly go wrong?Wukong must ?rst journey to Greece, where he’ll have to ?gure out how to escape the underworld alive, be a good pet-sitter for a three-headed dog, and ultimately ?nd his way through a labyrinth. But when he comes face-to-face with the Minotaur, will he have what it takes to slay the monster . . . or will the Monkey King’s story end up a Greek tragedy?

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The Big Eyes of Fear, The Monster in the Dark - Petr Šulc

Fear Has Big Eyes/The monster in the dark is a thrilling yet educational book that helps children understand how to cope with fear and find courage in difficult moments. This book shows children how to face their fears and teaches them never to lose hope or the strength to confront what scares them.

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The Monster in the Lake - Leo Timmers

Four ducks are tired of their small pond and set out for an adventure in the big lake. Walking at the back, Eric isn''t sure. HeÂ’s heard thereÂ’s a monster in the lake, but his friends donÂ’t believe a word of that old story! Eric reluctantly tags along, only to make a startling discovery and find himself in a wonderful underwater adventure. This large-format picture book features a detailed fold-out underwater world of mechanical marvels and sea creatures. The story of a nervous duck who finds courage and the overconfidence of groups will resonate with anyone whoÂ’s nervously dipped a toe in unknown waters.

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In The Company Of The Courtesan - Sarah Dunant

''The pre-eminent novelist of Renaissance Italy'' S. J. PARRIS, OBSERVER''Dunant triumphs, like all good novelists: in a deft, shrewd, precise use of killer detail'' CHRISTOBEL KENT, GUARDIAN''She writes like a painter, and thinks like a philosopher . . . A tour de force of storytelling'' AMANDA FOREMAN ''A writer of powerful historical imagination and wicked literary gifts'' SIMON SCHAMAWith their stomachs churning on the jewels they have swallowed, the courtesan Fiammetta and her companion dwarf Bucino escape the sack of Rome. It''s 1527. They head for the shimmering, decadent city of Venice. Sarah Dunant''s epic novel of sixteenth-century Renaissance Italy is a story about the sins of pleasure and the pleasures of sin, an intoxicating mix of fact and fiction, and a dazzling portait of one of the worlds greatest cities at its most potent moment in history.

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In The Name of the Family - Sarah Dunant

A Times Best Historical Fiction Book of the YearA Cosmopolitan Best Book of the Year A History Today Book of the Year''Dunant has made completely her own the story of the Italy''s most infamous ruling family . . . in a way that we can see, hear and smell'' Mark Lawson, Guardian''A stunning tale of power and family . . . In Dunant''s telling of the Borgia story, Lucrezia is not the sluttish power-crazed poisoner of legend . . . her glorious prose makes her version irresistible'' Antonia Senior, The Times''Stuffed with violence, danger and passion'' Daily Mail Conjuring up the past in all its complexity, horror and pleasures, In The Name of the Family confirms Sarah Dunant''s place as the leading novelist of the Renaissance and one of the most acclaimed historical fiction writers of our age.In the Name of the Family - as Blood and Beauty did before - holds up a mirror to a turbulent moment of history, sweeping aside the myths to bring alive the real Borgia family; complicated, brutal, passionate and glorious. Here is a thrilling exploration of the House of Borgia''s doomed years, in the company of a young diplomat named Niccolo Machiavelli.It is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Murderer Inside the Mirror - Sarah Rayne

Another day, another grand scheme! The thieving Fitzglen family are back in this second instalment of the spellbinding Theatre of Thieves gothic mystery series set in Victorian England.London, 1908. The Fitzglens, one of London''s leading theatre families and part-time thieves, are plotting their next scheme when they receive terrible news about Great Uncle Montague. He''s been killed in a tragic accident at his Notting Hill home. Montague will be much missed, not just for his talent in art forgery, but his death provides an unlooked-for opportunity: the chance to search for his infamous iron box. No one knows what it contains - if, that is, it even exists - but Jack Fitzglen is certain it has to be something highly valuable . . . or extremely dangerous. Why else would the grand master of storytelling have refused to even drop a hint?Jack is amazed when he finds the box - and even more amazed by its contents. An unknown play by one of Ireland''s leading playwrights, entitled The Murderer inside the Mirror. Jack reads the first few pages, and is struck by a nameless feeling of dread. But even he has no idea what kind of dangerous adventure the manuscript ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Hunt for the Nightingale - Sarah Ann Juckes

Discover the healing power of nature in one boy's heartbreaking and hopeful journey back from the wilderness.Bird fact no. 30: a nightingale song is one of the most beautiful sounds on the planet. Ten-year-old Jasper has been waiting all spring for his beloved nightingale to return to his garden and sing. But it's not there, and neither is his sister, Rosie. His parents seem sad and preoccupied, so gathering his courage, his backpack and his treasured Book of Birds, Jasper sets out alone on a walk to find them both. The expedition takes Jasper through town and country, meeting a host of characters who are also searching for lost things. Helping his new friends, Jasper begins to see that he may not find what he is looking for when he reaches the journey's end, but even in the darkest of moments, a nightingale's song can be heard somewhere. A love letter to the natural world, Sarah Ann Juckes' stunning middle grade novel, illustrated by the award-winning Sharon King-Chai will have you turning the last page with tears in your eyes and a heart full of hope. For fans of Pax, Wonder and Wild Child.Praise for The Hunt for the Nightingale: ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Are You a Sleepy Monster? - Guilherme Karsten

Energetic little readers will be sent to the land of nod after reading this fun picture book by award-winning illustrator Guilherme Karsten.Are you all set for SLEEPOVER TIME? Monster has your scary pyjamas ready and UNDER the bed is looking perfectly yucky and monstrous. Wait, what do you mean you sleep ON THE BED? Are you not a monster? ALL monsters sleep under the bed! Can you persuade Monster to sleep on the horribly soft bed with a disgustingly fluffy teddy?This soothing book helps little ones fall asleep. From Guilherme Karsten, the creator of the popular Are You a Monster? book (winner of the BookTrust Storytime Prize 2024)Direct and engaging approach, getting kids excited to fall asleepThe go-to book for bedtime to relax kids, quickly becoming a favouriteMonster is a fun and relatable figure for kids who don’t want to fall asleep at bedtime Children will love playing along with the book as this lovable monster invites them to wear ragged pyjamas, crawl under the bed and act like a monster! Kids get to join in with this hilarious story and play their monstrous part, and by the end all little monsters will be feeling calm and sleepy! This is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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All the Money in the World - Sarah Moore Fitzgeraldová

One day you''re broke. The next, you have all the money in the world. What would you do? A gripping, timely story about cold, hard cash and little white lies for fans of Jenny Valentine, Siobhan Dowd and Lara Williamson.''Great storytelling with a moral core'' Sunday Times, Children''s Book of the Week Fifteen-year-old Penny longs for something better. Better than a small, damp flat. Better than her bullying classmates and uninterested teachers. Better than misery and poverty day in day out.  An unlikely friendship and a huge sum of money promise a whole lot of new chances for Penny, and she realises that not only can she change her life, she can change herself.  But at what cost? Perfect for readers of 10+.''If you have a child between the ages of 9 and 13, and they''re not reading Sarah Moore Fitzgerald''s work, you''re missing a trick. Her latest book is laced with her trademark compassion and kindness, as well as being a cracking good read on privilege, wealth and identity. Not to be missed.'' Louise O''Neill, Irish Examiner

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Monster - Happy Yak

Join a young brother and sister in this fun interactive picture book with pop-out flaps as they searches for traces of a monster in their garden. This beautifully illustrated fun interactive book follows them around their garden on their search for a monster. They follow a growling noises and other clues, and on each page readers can spot glimpses of the monster.Lift the flaps, pull the sliding tabs and open the pop-ups to help them find the monster, as the clever interactive features bring this book to life! Hide and Peek: Monster is a playful, interactive board book with a fun peekaboo element which young children will love! Also available from the Hide and Peek series are Dragon, Mermaid and Unicorn.

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The Lights Under the Lake - Sophie Cleverly

The fourth unputdownable mystery in the thrilling and bestselling SCARLET AND IVY series, perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE, SINCLAIR’S MYSTERIES and THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL. Scarlet and Ivy’s school trip takes a turn for the worse as another mystery begins to unfold… It’s summer, and the students of Rookwood School are thrilled to learn of a special trip to Shady Pines Hotel on the shores of Lake Seren. But the old hotel and the waters of the lake are covering up dark secrets.And when mysterious things start happening to hotel guests, it seems that a malicious new threat is haunting Scarlet and Ivy. Locals say that at night you can hear the ringing of the church bells and see lights under the lake. Could it be troubled souls buried in the flooded graveyard who are no longer at rest…? Discover the complete SCARLET AND IVY series, with six mesmerising mysteries to dive into.

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The Treasure Under the Jam Factory - Chrissie Sains

The second hilarious adventure starring Scooter the inventor and his top secret alien sidekick.Scooter''s hyper-creative brain is a constant fizz of brilliant ideas, but when he pairs up with his best friend Fizzbee the alien, his inventions are out of this world...McLay''s Jam factory is scheduled for a Grand Re-Opening TONIGHT. That is until Scooter''s nemesis Daffy Dodgy turns up to reveal her name is still on the deeds. Scooter must either hand over all his best ideas, or find the money to buy back the factory. When Cat Pincher turns up with a treasure map, revealing there''s a hoard of treasure buried under the jam factory, it seems like Scooter''s in with a chance.But he''s not the only one after the treasure...Can Scooter, Fizzbee and Cat follow the map and find the treasure? Will Daffy and Boris the guinea pig do what they do best and mess everything up? Or will Cat''s nefarious uncle, Perry Pincher and his gold-sniffing ferret Colonel Pom Pom beat them all to it?

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The Insects that Run Our World: The Predators and The Prey - Sarah Ridley

Perfect for young children studying food chains in their science lessons, or for young minibeast fans, this book explores the importance of insects in food chains, from the tiny flies eaten by fish, birds, bats and amphibians, to the larger insects eaten by bigger animals, such as anteaters and badgers. Insects are an indispensible part of countless food chains. Alongside the simple text, fantastic close-up photographs show the insects at work.The book is part of a series, The Insects that Run Our World, for children aged 6 plus. The titles are: The Pollinators, The Decomposers, The Predators and the Prey and The Helpers and the Pests.The books include information about how insects are threatened by habitat changes and pollution and how we can help them.

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Monkey King and the World of Myths: The Monster and the Maze - Maple Lam

Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, is the mightiest of all beasts. The problem is, he''s tired of being feared and hated and is determined to become a god instead. As luck would have it, an ancient evil has returned and is secretly turning everyone into monsters and the gods are in need of a good warrior. They strike a deal with the Monkey King: travel the world and defeat the monsters and they''ll make him a god.Soon the Monkey King is off to Greece, where he gets tasked with pet-sitting - and potty-training - a three-headed dog. Oh, and then there''s the whole ''defeat a man-eating Minotaur'' mission too...A colourful graphic novel, filled with mischief, a few pee mishaps and lots of action.

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The Monster on the Train - Becca Heddle

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.A girl and her mum are waiting on a platform for the train to arrive. But what is that flash of fur, and is it getting on the train too? This wonderful story was written by Becca Heddle.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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The Monster on the Train - Becca Heddle

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.A girl and her mum are waiting on a platform for the train to arrive. But what is that flash of fur, and is it getting on the train too? This wonderful story was written by Becca Heddle.Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.This book focuses on adjacent consonants with long vowel phonemes.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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The Flowers of the Field - Sarah Harrison

The superb, bestselling novel of one family, and the devastating changes brought by the First World War.Thea Tennant, eldest daughter of a wealthy industrialist father and beautiful aristocratic mother, yearns to do more than follow the traditional path laid out for her. When her beautiful but flighty sister Dulcie brings trouble to the family, both Thea and Dulcie are sent to relatives in Austria. But with the onset of War, their lives change beyond recognition. It isn''t just the Tennants whose lives have changed: for their parlourmaid, Primmy, the War brings opportunities she is determined to take.From the Kent countryside to the suffragette movement in London and the horrors of the Western Front, THE FLOWERS OF THE FIELD is an epic novel of the dreams and aspirations of a generation who found a voice above history''s most horrifying conflict.

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The Bear Under The Stairs - Helen Cooper

William is scared of the place under the stairs. He is absolutely sure there''s a great big and probably hungry grizzly bear lurking there. He is utterly convinced that the bear will gobble him up if he doesn''t feed it, so every day he carefully opens the door, throws in some food and slams it shut quickly - wham, bang, thump!Find out what happens when a nastly smell pervades the house and Mum and William decide to investigate . . .

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Bring Me The Head Of The Taskmaster - Alex Horne

Fastest wins. Your adventure starts now ... This is a race. It is not a race against the clock, because that would be a far easier race. Clocks can be fast, but clocks never win races. It''s nearly always humans, sometimes horses, and occasionally dogs. This is a race against your fellow Taskmaster players. You are competing against everyone else who is reading this book. All you''ve got to do is find The Taskmaster''s Head first. This is a race with many twists and turns, that requires very little running, much sideways thinking and quite a lot of patience. Thankfully, there will be a shedload of tasks along the way to distract you. There are tasks to do on your own, tasks to do with your family and friends, and tasks for bigger groups too. Some of these distractions may slow you down, but some may help you get where you need to go. As always, enjoy them, do your best, make good choices. So get going. Take on the tasks. All the information you need is in the book... Alex Horne, Taskmaster''s Assistant

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It’s Cold at the End of the Bed - Peter Johnson

On the final day of their last term at Oakwood Primary two talented pupils, Sam Martin, the best in the school at sport, and Charlie Woods, its brightest academic prospect, go head to head in the sixty metre dash. It is a day neither of them will forget but afterwards they must go their separate ways.

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The Battle of the Little Big Horn - W.A. Wallace

A new perspective on the Battle of the Little Big Horn and the death of G. A. Custer. Ground breaking new history.

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The Shark and the Scar - Sarah Moore Fitzgeraldová

If you can't trust your family, who can you trust? A compelling mystery about family secrets, identity and the father-son relationship for readers aged 10+. For fans of Jenny Valentine, Siobhan Dowd and Lara Williamson. Thirteen-year-old Jay survived a shark attack. He has a big scar on his body, and he doesn't remember exactly what happened. Sadly, his estranged mum didn't survive the horrific accident, and Jay and his dad have moved to the west coast of Ireland, where he surfs and keeps his past a secret. He's not allowed a phone, and they don't have the internet at home. Then Jay discovers something that makes him realise his dad has been lying to him. What really happened on that awful day? And how can he ever trust anyone again? Praise for All the Money in the World: 'Great storytelling with a moral core' The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week

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The Centre of the Bed: An Autobiography - Joan Bakewell

The memoirs of a legendary figure in TV and the arts, beautifully written, honest and fascinating.

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A Hope at the End of the World - Sarah Lark

In the chaos of World War II, Polish teenagers Helena and Luzyna Grabowski have lost everything. Without parents or a home, they are shipped to a refugee camp in Persia, where the days ahead hold only darkness. When they hear that orphans are being selected for relocation to New Zealand, Helena is filled with hope—until the officials say they have a place only for her younger sister.On the morning she is to be transported, Luzyna fails to join the chosen group, and Helena takes her place. But the horrors of war—and her guilt at abandoning her sister—follow Helena on the journey across the sea, as a man from her past preys on her fear and remorse.Though the people in New Zealand embrace her, the traumas Helena has suffered threaten her peace and blind her to the devotion of James, a charming, heroic young Allied pilot. If Helena can let go and dare to hope again, she may finally step out of the long shadow of her past to find a future made whole—a new community, a new family, a new love.

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The Dawning of the Apocalypse - Gerald Horne

Here, Gerald Horne argues forcefully that, in order to understand the arrival of colonists from the British Isles in the early seventeenth century, one must first understand the “long sixteenth century”—from 1492 until the arrival of settlers in Virginia in 1607.

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The Monster in the Lake - Louie Stowell

But her magic keeps going wrong, and all kinds of weird stuff has started happening - exploding fireballs, animals talking when they shouldn't be, and a very strange new arrival in a nearby park. So Kit and her two best friends - along with their local librarian - set off to investigate, and to save the world...

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Why We Love (and Hate) Twilight - Sarah Elizabeth Gallagher

The Polarizing Legacy of the Twilight Saga Why does the Twilight saga—Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight books, movies, and unforgettable characters—continue to inspire both passionate fandom and heated critique? In Why We Love (and Hate) Twilight, Sarah Elizabeth Gallagher unpacks the cultural obsession with Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and the supernatural love story that redefined YA literature and pop culture forever. #1 Best Seller in Gothic & Romantic Literary Criticism #1 New Release in Popular Culture in Social Sciences Explore the Phenomenon That Sparked a Generation. Delve into the world of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series—the books, movies, and cultural whirlwind that have captivated and divided fans for over a decade. Why We Love (and Hate) Twilight examines the global sensation through a fresh, thought-provoking lens, exploring why it continues to ignite adoration and debate alike. From Edward and Bella to Taylor Lautner’s Werewolf Charm. This book dives deep into the Twilight Saga book set, from New Moon to Breaking Dawn Part 2, unpacking the stories, characters, and themes that have kept Twilight in the spotlight. Whether you’re fascinated by Bella Swan’s journey, mesmerized by Edward Cullen’s allure, or just curious about the frenzy behind the movies, Sarah Elizabeth Gallagher offers insights for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Tug of the Plug - Sarah Jancevski

Bathtime for Wiley is turned into adventurewhen he gets sucked down the plughole.

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The Girl Under the Olive Tree - Fleming Leah

FROM THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF THE LAST PEARL AND DANCING AT THE VICTORY CAFE, this is a beautiful novel about family secrets, wartime betrayals and redemption. May 1941 and the island of Crete is invaded by paratroopers from the air. After a lengthy fight, thousands of British and Commonwealth soldiers are forced to take to the hills or become escaping PoWs, sheltered by the Cretan villagers. Sixty years later, Lois West and her young son, Alex, invite feisty Great Aunt Pen to a special eighty-fifth birthday celebration on Crete, knowing she has not been back there since the war.Penelope George - formerly Giorgidiou - is reluctant to go but is persuaded by the fact it is the 60th anniversary of the Battle. It is time for her to return and make the journey she never thought she'd dare to. On the outward voyage from Athens, she relives her experiences in the city from her early years as a trainee nurse to those last dark days stranded on the island, the last female foreigner. When word spreads of her visit, and old Cretan friends and family come to greet her, Lois and Alex are caught up in her epic pilgrimage and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: The Body Under the Piano - Marthe Jocelyn

Aggie Morton lives in a small seaside town. Adventurous and imaginative but deeply shy, she hasn''t had much to do since the death of her beloved father . . . until the fateful day when she crosses paths with twelve-year-old Belgian immigrant Hector Perot and discovers a dead body on the floor of the Mermaid Dance Room! As the number of suspects grows and the murder threatens to tear the town apart, Aggie and her new friend will need every tool to solve the case before Aggie''s beloved dance instructor is charged with a crime Aggie is sure she didn''t commit!

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All the Love Under the Vast Sky - Padma Venkatraman, David Bowles, Margarita Engle, Alexandra Alessandri, Laura Ruby, Robin Gow, Melanie Crowder, Mari

Twelve short stories in verse by bestselling and award-winning authors that explore the highs and lows of love – romantic, platonic, familial, and self-love.Love can be many things – all-consuming, fleeting, vengeful, selfless, toxic, uplifting, and always, a core part of the teen experience that leaves an indelible mark. This enchanting, genre-crossing anthology delivers something for every reader with unique characters, global settings, and a dazzling mixture of myth, historical, speculative, and contemporary fiction.With the turn of a page, get swept away by unexpected love blooming between two princes from enemy Mesoamerican nations in the 15th century, who''d rather make music rather than war; cheer for a timid bearded lady who was shunned by her family and runs away to find belonging and safety at the circus during the 1800s experience the heartbreak of saying goodbye to a beloved pet; breathlessly watch a myth unfold as a siren bound to the water falls in love with a winged forest spirit, their love seemingly impossible from the start. Root for a girl who emerges from grief and battles with chronic pain to discover how to love herself and life again. Love is complicated, and this anthology embraces the messiness and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Beast Under The Wizard's Bridge - The House With a Clock in Its Walls 8 - John Bellairs

When Lewis and his best friend Rose Rita set out to explore old Wilder Creek Bridge and the deserted farm nearby, they discover shocking secrets: the destruction of the bridge threatens to release a horrifying monster, the legacy of a long-dead evil magician. Even Lewis''s Uncle Jonathan and the magical Mrs Zimmermann may not be able to vanquish this ferocious creature! For fans of Goosebumps.

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The Genius Under the Table - Yelchin Eugene

With a masterful mix of comic timing and disarming poignancy, Newbery Honoree Eugene Yelchin offers a memoir of growing up in Cold War Russia.Drama, family secrets, and a KGB spy in his own kitchen! How will Yevgeny ever fulfill his parents’ dream that he become a national hero when he doesn’t even have his own room? He’s not a star athlete or a legendary ballet dancer. In the tiny apartment he shares with his Baryshnikov-obsessed mother, poetry-loving father, continually outraged grandmother, and safely talented brother, all Yevgeny has is his little pencil, the underside of a massive table, and the doodles that could change everything. With equal amounts charm and solemnity, award-winning author and artist Eugene Yelchin recounts in hilarious detail his childhood in Cold War Russia as a young boy desperate to understand his place in his family.

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Monster Island - Freddie Alexander

The inventive, hilarious and deliciously spooky second book from Mr Spicebag author, Freddie AlexanderFirst off, let’s get one thing clear. Monsters under the bed are real.Let me repeat.MONSTERS UNDER THE BED ARE REAL…Eleven-year-old Sam has been shipped off from her city home to the wild and windy Draymur Isle, where she lives in an old lighthouse with Granddad and his mischievous goat, Myrtle.Not all is as it seems on Draymur Island, and Granddad keeps telling Sam to put jam on her feet before bedtime to keep the monsters away. Sam thinks he might be bonkers, but then she wakes to hear an odd squelching sound coming from under the bed…Is it just Myrtle eating another one of Sam’s socks? Or are Granddad’s tales of mysterious monsters on the island true? Better get the jam, just in case!

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The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (1473619815)

Román vypráví příběh Rosemary Harper, která se připojí k posádce lodi Wayfarer. Posádce je nabídnuta jedinečná příležitost vybudovat hyperspace tunel na vzdálenou planetu. V těsném prostoru vesmírné lodi se postupně odhalují tajemství jednotlivých členů posádky.

  • Brožovaná vazba s matným přebalem
  • Rozsah 432 stran pro ponoření se do příběhu
  • Originální anglický text pro autentický zážitek
  • Přístupná cena díky brožované verzi

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The Kiltem Massacre and other horror stories ()

Audiokniha MP3 - autor Jan Opatřil, čte Ben Holland Audiokniha The Kiltem Massacre and other horror stories vychází z úspěšné a vysoce hodnocené knihy Jana Opatřila Hororové povídky, kterou autor napsal pod pseudonymem Dan Angus. Obsahuje 10 mrazivých povídek + titulní povídku Kiltemský masakr.Knihu z češtiny do angličtiny přeložil renomovaný americký překladatel Alex Zucker. Text načetl američan Ben Holland.Povídky se odehrávají v Čechách i v anglicky mluvících zemích. Titulní povídka Kiltemský masakr se například odehrává ve Skotsku. Kraji, v němž jsou záhady a mystika dosud živé a kde z místní mlhavé a opuštěné krajiny občas vykoukne zřícenina hradu.Okořeňte si svůj život pořádnou porcí hororu a ponořte se do příběhů, ze kterých vám bude zaručeně běhat mráz po zádech.***The audiobook The Kiltem Massacre and other horror stories is based on the successful and highly rated book Horror Stories by Jan Opatřil, written by the author under the pseudonym Dan Angus....

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The Swarm: A Novel of the Deep (0340920750)

Kniha - autor Frank Schätzing, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Frank Schätzing, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Frank Schätzing's amazing novel is a publishing phenomenon with translation rights sold around the world, drawing rave reviews for both pulsating suspense and great scientific knowledge. The world begins to suffer an escalating and sensational series of natural disasters, and two marine biologists begin to develop a theory that the cause lies in the oceans, where an entity know as the Yrr has developed a massive network of single-cell organisms. It is wreaking havoc in order to prevent humankind from destroying the earth's ecological balance forever. The Americans, under the ruthless General Judith Lee, take a more pragmatic approach than the scientists, seeking to wipe out the being of the deep. The scene is set for a massive confrontation...

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The Kiltem Massacre and other horror stories - Jan Opatřil - audiokniha

Audiokniha: The audiobook The Kìltem Massacre and other horror stories is based on the successful and highly rated book Horror Stories by Jan Opatřil, written by the author under the pseudonym Dan Angus. It contains 10 chilling short stories + the title story Kìltem Massacre. The book was translated from Czech to English by renowned American translator Alex Zucker. American Ben Holland read the text. The stories take place in the Czech Republic and in English-speaking countries. For example, the title story The Kiltem Massacre takes place in Scotland. A region in which mysteries and mysticism are still alive and where the ruins of a castle occasionally peek out from the local foggy and deserted landscape. Spice up your life with a good dose of horror and immerse yourself in stories that are guaranteed to send chills down your spine. Audiokniha The Kìltem Massacre and other horror stories vychází z úspěšné a vysoce hodnocené knihy Jana Opatřila Hororové povídky, kterou autor napsal pod pseudonymem Dan Angus. Obsahuje 10 mrazivých povídek + titulní povídku Kìltemský masakr. Knihu z češtiny do angličtiny přeložil renomovaný americký překladatel Alex Zucker. Text načetl američan Ben Holland. Povídky se odehrávají v Čechách i v anglicky mluvících ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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