Eight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books ...And this is no ordinary tree house...
The astrosaurs are called to Mekta, a super-city for rich dinosaurs. But mysterious raiders are stealing Mekta's robot servants. Can Teggs and the gang uncover the computer-crazy criminals in time?
Alfie has always loved playing with Penguin, an enormous cat, who Alfie has claimed as his own. But when his next door neighbour's granddaughter, Grace, comes to live with her, she decides Penguin belongs to her! What neither of them realizes is that while they thought Penguin was with the other one, he has actually disappeared...
Telling tales lands Norman in tons of trouble in this funny adventure that's perfect for children learning to read.
Norman the Knight has told so many silly stories that his family are all fed up.
What will happen when a real, scaly, smoky, fire-breathing dragon comes knocking on the door of Creaky Castle?
The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It’s the first step towards a lasting love of reading.
Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories.
• Clear type
• Up to 8 lines per page
• Bright, appealing pictures for added interest
• A variety of sentence structures
• A wider range of vocabulary
• Strong themes and characters to discuss
All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children’s reading.
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Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up.
Kirsty is so excited to visit Rachel for a weekend and even more excited to visit The Fernandos' Fabulous Funfair! But Jack Frost wants a funfair all to himself and he's stolen the Funfair Fairies magic keyring to make it happen. Can Kirsty and Rachel defeat him, before the funfair is totally wrecked!
'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com
Read all four fairy adventures in the Funfair Fairies set! Rae the Rollercoaster Fairy; Fatima the Face-Painting Fairy; Paloma the Dodgems Fairy; Bobbi the Bouncy Castle Fairy.
If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Frankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game. And now that they have their magical football they're playing against teams they never imagined!
But when Frankie, Charlie, Louise and their dog pal, Max, get transported to ancient Egypt they're in for a surprise. Will they be able to beat the menacing mummies?
From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess.
Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks, Princess Mirror-Belle is perfect for fans of this bestselling picture-book team and who are beginning to read on their own. This bind-up of two fantastic books, Princess Mirror-Belle and Princess Mirror-Belle and the Party Hoppers, contains six delightful stories that children will come back to again and again.
Ellen's life is turned upside down by the hilarious Mirror-Belle, a spirited princess who claims to be from somewhere mysterious and far away. She appears out of mirrors to tell Ellen magical stories and take her on exciting escapades. From battling with Dragon Pox to helping out with the local pantomime, celebrating birthdays, having fun at the fair and starting at a new school, there are always adventures to be had!
This book contains the following stories:
1. Princess Mirror-Belle
- The Dragon Pox
- Ellen's Castle
- Princess Mirror-Belle and Snow White
2. Princess Mirror-Belle and the Party Hoppers
- The Party Hoppers
- Wobblesday
- The Love-Potion Crisps
Fasten your seatbelts - it's a special adventure for World Book Day with Teddington's wildest family! Learn just how our intrepid hyenas managed to get from their African safari park onto the plane and off to their new home in England. It's quite a remarkable, and some would say, unbelievable tale - but there are many laughs along the way!
Pirate Hank's Plank is an exciting story for all pirate fans who are beginning to read independently. It is perfect for children aged 4+ who are reading at book band green 5.
Pirate Hank tells everyone to walk the plank. Joe wants to go first, and he has a great idea. The pirates have never had so much fun!
The Froglets series is perfect for children aged 5-7 who are reading on their own, with fun stories of no more than 200 words. A reading game at the end of each book encourages retelling the story and boosting vocabulary. Compiled in consultation with Catherine Glavina, Early Years Course Leader, The Centre for Professional Education, University of Warwick.
The Astounding Broccoli Boy is the hilarious tale of an unlikely (and very green) hero believing in himself and finding adventure.
Rory Rooney likes to be prepared for all eventualities. His favourite book is Don't Be Scared, Be Prepared, and he has memorized every page of it. He could even survive a hippo attack. He knows that just because something is unlikely doesn't mean it won't ever happen . . .
But Rory isn't prepared when he suddenly and inexplicably turns green. Stuck in an isolation ward in a hospital far from home with two other remarkably green children, Rory's as confused by his new condition as the medics seem to be.
What if turning green actually means you've turned into a superhero? Rory can't wait to make it past hospital security and discover exactly what his superpower might be . . .
This edition of Frank Cottrell Boyce's funny adventure features fantastic cover artwork and black and white inside illustrations from the incredible Steven Lenton.
