From the acclaimed writer of Ship of Shadows comes a brand-new fantasy following the magical journey of one girl and her bear.
In a land of ice and stars, where constant troll invasions threaten to shake the moon from the sky, lives a girl with a magical destiny. A girl braver than a Viking, who will one day hold the fate of the North in her hands. That girl is Saga Thorolfsdottir.
But there's just one problem: ever since her parents died wielding powerful runes, Saga has been deathly afraid of magic. She would much rather stay within the safety of her village and play with her pet bear, Bjørn, than pursue any kind of magical destiny.
So when Saga accidentally disturbs a clan of trolls in the mountains, leading to her whole village being taken prisoner, she has to face her fears head on. No amount of rune magic will defeat these monsters, and Saga has only one option - to compete in the Fifth Winter contest, an incredible tournament where only the bravest may enter and only one champion can win. The prize? A horn of magic, powerful enough to rattle the gods themselves . . .
This is the perfect read for fans of Sophie Anderson's The Girl Who Speaks Bear, Abi Elphinstone and Fireborn!
All the best magic happens when the clock strikes midnight . . . Enter a world of wonder in the brand new classic adventure from the fastest-growing UK children's author, Ben Miller.
Dive into the deep and join Indiana and Aisha in their twistiest adventure yet!
As the slithery Serpent reveals his plan to plunge the world into peril, our hairy hero and his pal Aisha are in a race against time to unravel the clues to stop him. Not even six million skeletons and an invisible enemy can stop these brave badgers!
Or can they? Because Indiana's mind is on something else - and unless his friends can help, they'll all end up in very deep water . . .
Praise for Indiana Bones:
'A heck of a lot of fun.' i Newspaper
'A heartfelt adventure.' Kirkus
'A fast-paced, fun-packed read.' Sunday Express
Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 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 home
Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills
Features 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) tests
Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents
Thank you, Spot!, 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.
Learn to say ""Thank you"" with Spot.
Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.
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