A brand new adventure in the internationally bestselling Judy Moody series.
Bad moods, good moods, even back-to-school moods – Judy has them all! This internationally popular and bestselling series by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds is perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson's younger fiction and Lauren Child. The town’s Thanksgiving festival is coming up, and Judy and Stink are training to win the annual Turkey Trot race. Judy has decided that she is going to take home the big prize: a fat, juicy turkey - the perfect centerpiece for any Thanksgiving table. But what if they don’t win? Will the Moody family end up starving on Thanksgiving day, or will Grandma Lou cook up a tasty solution?
When an EPIC school trip is announced, Danny and his mates are properly
made up about it. Because school trips are just an excuse
to have a laugh, right?
Erm, WRONG.
Will they make it through? If Danny has anything to do with it, you
bet they will!
Quality writing from a multi-award-winning author. Perfect for reading together or for children who are just starting to read alone. Filled with gorgeous illustrations. Lulu loves animals. Lulu's new hamster is very noisy. And especially noisy at night-time. How is anyone supposed to sleep? Lulu needs to find a way to tire him out - and fast!
A thought-provoking and touching story of the bond between children and nature, from renowned storyteller and award-winning author Gill Lewis.
Izzy and Asha need a space to call their own, away from difficult families, the Skull brothers and the trouble they bring. But the derelict building site where they stake their claim already belongs to something else, a wilderness they never expected and an injured wolf that desperately needs their help. Can they reconnect to the wild and save the wolf? Or is their pack too weak to fight much stronger powers? A stunning tale of our lost connection to nature and the wild that hides in us all, from renowned storyteller Gill Lewis. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+.
I SOMETIMES TALK ABOUT MY MUM TO MABEL, BECAUSE MABEL DOESN'T EVER GET UPSET. Verity adores her cat, Mabel, and is desperately sad when she dies. Remembering her recent school lessons about the Ancient Egyptians, Verity decides to mummify Mabel and keep her hidden. Verity's dad and grandparents can't bear to talk about death, having lost Verity's mum in childbirth, but when they eventually discover what Verity has done with Mabel, the whole family learns that it's time to talk. A superb handling of bereavement in Wilson's uniquely accessible and enjoyable style.
A lovely, funny chapter book about a little boy and his puppy by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, perfect for children learning to read.
Finlay is a real dreamer, and he’s always getting things wrong. But when he brings his puppy into class it looks like he might have done the right thing after all.
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 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for fluent readers who are beginning to read exciting, challenging stories independently.
Varied sentences
Detailed illustrations to enjoy
Chapters
Interesting characters and themes
A rich range of vocabulary
More complex storylines to stretch confident readers
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.
Book band: Gold.
A new baby can make for a busy family, but the Gags machine is always there to help out.
A new baby means a hectic household for the whole family. Luckily Gags, the narrator’s grandmother, is always around to help – turning into the Gags machine when the house is in need of a good clean and dinner must be made. But Gags also has time for fun stuff like playing dress up and going to the park. And when there is so much to pack for the family holiday to the beach, Gags is a great help too – but everyone soon learns that even Gags machines need a rest.
The girls are back - but they're not very happy! Ellie's glorious romance with Russell is teetering on the rocks. Magda's lost her pet and is desperately upset (though the others didn't even know she had a hamster!). And Nadine is fed up with the other two lecturing her about the dangers of meeting someone on the Internet - she thinks her online boyfriend sounds wonderful!
Buckets of tears are wept and hundreds of tissues are sniffled into - can the girls survive these testing times?
In an unforgettable adventure set in contemporary India, Asha is
guided by a majestic bird which she believes to be the spirit of
her grandmother. Together with her best friend, Jeevan, she embarks
on a journey across the Himalayas to find her missing father and
save her home ...
Harry is enjoying a seaside walk with his aunt, when he spots a tiny
goat on a cliff ledge. It has been separated from its mother,
and the baby goat is stranded, unable to make it back up to the
top. Harry and his aunt call the RSPCA and an exciting rescue ensues,
with two inspectors abseiling down the cliff to retrieve the
frightened youngster.
Luckily, thanks to the RSPCA's team work and Harry's eagle eye, the
baby goat is safely reunited with its mother.
An exciting, inspiring story based on a real-life animal rescue.
With illustrations throughout and lots of facts about goats and the
RSPCA.
