C., your long-lost Uncle Theo Fergus Crane has an almost ordinary life – having lessons taught by rather odd teachers on the school ship Betty Jeanne, helping his mother in the bakery. But then a mysterious flying box appears at the window of his waterfront home – & Fergus is plunged headlong into an exciting adventure! ...

Fergus Crane has a pretty normal life, going to lessons on the school ship Betty Jeanne & helping his mum in the bakery. But when a mysterious flying box appears at the window of his waterfront home, Fergus is whisked off into a daring adventure! The box is followed by a winged mechanical horse, which Fergus must ride far away, on a quest to save his long-lost uncle! & soon Fergus finds out that his teachers are actually pirates! Can Fergus & his winged horse save his schoolmates from the fearsome Fire Island? & what else will Fergus find there? Winner of the Smarties Prize Gold Award in 2004 By the bestselling creators of the Edge Chronicles A tour-de-force of magic, humour & quirky action Chris Riddell was Children’s Laureate for 2015-2017 Supplied as a pack of 30 copies. independentreadingpacks ...

Fergus Crane has a pretty normal life, going to lessons on the school ship Betty Jeanne & helping his mum in the bakery. But when a mysterious flying box appears at the window of his waterfront home, Fergus is whisked off into a daring adventure! The box is followed by a winged mechanical horse, which Fergus must ride far away, on a quest to save his long-lost uncle! & soon Fergus finds out that his teachers are actually pirates! Can Fergus & his winged horse save his schoolmates from the fearsome Fire Island? & what else will Fergus find there? Winner of the Smarties Prize Gold Award in 2004 By the bestselling creators of the Edge Chronicles A tour-de-force of magic, humour & quirky action Chris Riddell was Children’s Laureate for 2015-2017 Supplied as a pack of six copies. independentreadingpacks ...

This vibrant series introduces foods from cultures all around the world, looking at how food is used in a festive context. From Italy to India & the Chinese Moon Festival to Mardi Gras, explore the meaning behind each festive celebration, & find out how to prepare a tasty feast yourself! Each book

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Let’s celebrate! This beautiful series lets you start learning about major religious festivals around the world. Each religion has its own special days, celebrated in various colourful ways. Don’t miss out on the fun – come & join the party! In this book, you’ll learn about the Chinese New Year: one of the planet’s most vibrant festivals. Think fireworks, puppets, coloured lanterns & fiery dragons dancing! There’s music, dancing & a huge party in the streets. Colour, drama, noise, excitement: this festival’s got it all! Very first look at a key Buddhist/ Chinese festival, designed for beginner readers Beautiful photos bring alive the fun while helping to explain the text Describes the festival’s origins & explains how it is celebrated today Helps young children start learning about world religions & cultures ...

Let’s celebrate! This beautiful series lets you start learning about major religious festivals around the world. Each religion has its own special days, celebrated in various colourful ways. Don’t miss out on the fun – come & join the party! In this book, you’ll learn about Divali: the Hindu festival of lights. It’s a New Year celebration which also remembers a great triumph of good over evil. Families burn special lamps in their homes, exchange gifts & paint bright patterns on their doorsteps. Don’t forget to look out for some beautiful fireworks! Very first look at a key Hindu festival, designed for beginner readers Beautiful photos bring alive the fun while helping to explain the text Describes Divali’s origins & explains how it is celebrated today Helps young children start learning about world religions & cultures ...

Let’s celebrate! This beautiful series lets you start learning about major religious festivals around the world. Each religion has its own special days, celebrated in various colourful ways. Don’t miss out on the fun – come & join the party! In this book, you’ll learn about Eid-al-Fitr: the biggest festival of Islam. It celebrates the end of the long fasting time of Ramadan. People give gifts to the poor, & enjoy special meals with their friends & family. They give thanks to Allah, & look forward to good times ahead… Very first look at a key Muslim festival, designed for beginner readers Beautiful photos bring alive the fun while helping to explain the text Describes Eid’s origins & explains how it is celebrated today Helps young children start learning about world religions & cultures ...

Let’s celebrate! This beautiful series lets you start learning about major religious festivals around the world. Each religion has its own special days, celebrated in various colourful ways. Don’t miss out on the fun – come & join the party! In this book, you’ll learn about Hannukah: the Jewish festival of lights. It goes on for eight nights – & each night, people light a special candle in a beautiful candlestick called a ‘menorah’. Families give prayers of thanks, eat delicious fried foods, exchange gifts & play special games. The perfect way to brighten up the dark winter nights! Very first look at a key Jewish festival, designed for beginner readers Beautiful photos bring alive the fun while helping to explain the text Describes Hannukah’s origins & explains how it is celebrated today Helps young children start learning about world religions & cultures ...

Let’s celebrate! This beautiful series lets you start learning about major religious festivals around the world. Each religion has its own special days, celebrated in various colourful ways. Don’t miss out on the fun – come & join the party! In this book, you’ll learn about Holi: the Hindu ‘festival of colours’. It’s a celebration of spring where people throw coloured paints & powders over each other. There’s music, dancing & a huge party in the streets. Truly, this is one festival that’s not about being quiet & boring… Very first look at a key Hindu festival, designed for beginner readers Beautiful photos bring alive the fun while helping to explain the text Describes Holi’s origins & explains how it is celebrated today Helps young children start learning about world religions & cultures ...