In this fun story, a dog runs into school and causes all sorts of trouble. Then he runs to the head teacher's office. Everyone thinks the head teacher will be very cross, but will he?
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.
Independent Reading: Orange stories are perfect for children aged 5+ who are reading at book band 6 (Orange) in classroom reading lessons.
Meet animal lover, Tiger Days! A heart-warming series about animals, friendship and adventure, by bestselling author Sarah Lean.
Beautiful black-and-white illustrations throughout.
When nine-year-old Tiger Days visits her grandmother at Willowgate House she never knows what might happen… new friends to meet, animals to rescue and problems to solve. No day is ever dull for Tiger!
Tiger is delighted when she’s asked to watch over four abandoned pale blue duck eggs. Her grandmother’s warm kitchen is the perfect place for them to hatch. Soon the ducklings are making mischief as they learn how to waddle and swim. But they can’t stay indoors forever. It’s up to Tiger to find them a brand new home…
The heart-warming and hilariously brilliant story, beautifully read by number one bestselling author David Walliams.
Dads come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.
There are fat ones and thin ones, tall ones and short ones.
There are young ones and old ones, clever ones and stupid ones.
There are silly ones and serious ones, loud ones and quiet ones.
Of course, there are good dads, and bad dads . . .
A high-speed cops and robbers adventure with heart and soul about a father and son taking on the villainous Mr Big – and winning!
This riches-to-rags story will have you on the edge of your seat and howling with laughter!
Bad Dad is a fast and furious, heart-warming story of a father and son on an adventure – and a thrilling mission to break an innocent man into prison!
A wonderful family story from acclaimed author Emma Shevah!
'With a distinctive style, charming illustrations and heaps
of thought-provoking moments, What Lexie Did really
is a must-read' BOOKTRUST
'This is a thought-provoking story that will pull at your
heartstrings.' PRIMARY TIMES
Lexie lives in London with her colourful Greek-Cypriot family
and she's devoted to her cousin of the same age, Eleni, who has a
heart condition.
But after the death of their grandmother, Lexie tells a terrible,
instinctive, jealous lie about an heirloom necklace, a lie that
splits the family apart.
It's up to her to bring the family back together ... but after
such a lie, can she find a way to tell the truth?
From the author of How to Save the World With a Chicken
and an Egg, Dream On Amber and Dara
Palmer's Major Drama
Family diversity is at the heart of Emma's stories
Important themes of truth and lies, loyalty and betrayal
for ages 8 and up
SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL 2024
SHORTLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARD 2024
SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOUNG QUILLS AWARD 2024
The Song Walker is an extraordinary new story of friendship, discovery and courage from Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller which won the Wales Book of the Year and the Edward Stanford Children's Travel Book of the Year 2022.
""There are three questions that I need to find the answers to:
Where am I?
What am I doing here?
And... Who am I?""
When a young girl wakes up in the middle of the desert, she has no idea who she is. She's wearing one shoe, a silky black dress, and she's carrying a strange, heavy case.
She meets Tarni, who is on a mysterious quest of her own. Together, the two girls trek across the vast and ever-changing Australian Outback in search of answers. Except both are also hiding secrets...
""A tense and twisty story about friendship and music, and how we might all find out who we really are."" Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week
""A gripping and beautifully written adventure story with a terrific twist. "" Irish Independent
""A fabulous adventure."" Holly Webb
Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim: Go on a Train, the twins are going to visit their Granny, and Mummy decides to take them on the train. Topsy and Tim get to see the bustle of the train station, and then they learn about using trolleys, showing tickets, and going through tunnels!
A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences', Topsy and Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. Topsy & Tim remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. These wonderful books deserve a place on every child's bookshelves.
Everyone's favourite feisty heroine - Tracy Beaker is BACK in this entertaining novel featuring her daughter Jess. Now a major TV series on CBBC and iPlayer.
There is no hero fiercer or more iconic than Tracy Beaker.
Now meet Tracy's daughter, Jess in this heart-warming tale of unconventional families and unconditional love.
Jess and Tracy Beaker are the perfect team. They do everything together. Jess thinks Tracy is the best mum ever, even when she shouts at her teachers! Tracy has made the perfect home for Jess, leaving The Dumping Ground far behind her. Yes, it's tiny, a bit mouldy and the Duke Estate is a bit scary. But it's their happy home.
Until Sean Godfrey, Tracy's rich boyfriend, whisks them away to a whirlwind life of fast cars and celebrity stardom.
Will Jess's brilliant mum turn into a new person altogether?
And will Tracy realise that her childhood dream might not be what she needs after all?
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Shortlisted in the UK Author Category in the National Book Awards 2018!
One of The Observer's Best Children's Books of 2018!
Meet animal lover, Tiger Days! A brand-new young fiction series about animals, friendship and adventure by bestselling author Sarah Lean.
Beautiful black-and-white illustrations throughout.
