Love ballet? Well, even if you don’t, you’ll love this rags-to-riches true story: the most inspiring tale you’ll read all year. Wind back in time to socialist China, where eleven-year-old Li Cunxin lives with his desperately poor family. His future looks bleak. But everything changes when Chairman Mao’s delegates arrive in his village, looking for children to study dance in Beijing. When Li is selected, he is plucked from his family & sent to Beijing’s famous dance academy. Can he conquer his fear & loneliness to become a world-class ballet star? The incredible true story of ballet superstar Li Cunxin Brings the historical context of Maoist China to vivid life A moving story of courage, growing up & facing challenges Internationally bestselling story told in simple, lyrical prosesummer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie ...

Return to the spellbinding world of Cordelia Hatmaker in this soaring magical sequel to The Hatmakers. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor, A Pinch of Magic & Harry Potter. Ever since Cordelia discovered the hidden map in her father’s precious telescope, she’s been searching the streets of London by starlight & trying to uncover its secrets. She’s sure that her missing father is out there somewhere, & that if she follows his map, she’ll finally discover the truth about his disappearance. She never expects to stumble upon a secret society of Mapmakers – or to learn that magic isn’t limited to the few Maker families, but is instead is all around, if you just know where to look... But danger is lurking around every corner, & Cordelia must convince the rival Maker families to work together for once – not only to bring her father home, but to save the very essence of magic itself... A gorgeous adventure from exceptional new storytelling talent, Tamzin Merchant, featuring beautiful illustrations by Paola Escobar. Praise for The Hatmakers ‘ Wildly inventive... full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting magic & rebellious hope. I loved it’ Catherine Doyle ‘ Imaginative’ The Times ‘ An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic & heart’ Anna James ‘ Absolutely wonderful’ Emma Carroll ‘A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history & magic... Will appeal to Philip Pullman & Harry Potter fans’ Kirkus ‘A cosy magical adventure peppered with charming detail’ The Bookseller ...

OK: you live in a country. (Probably Britain.) You know its name & lots of stuff about it. But would you know where to find it on a map? Or what it looks like? Or what key features it has? This book lets you learn more about the UK while finding out what maps can tell you about it. Even better, it’s full of hands-on activities that let you practise your skills. You’ll find out what a birds-eye map is, look at amazing aerial photos, & see how landmarks can be shown as symbols. You’ll also learn how to explore your local countryside with a compass & various types of maps. Essential skills for map reading & map making Fun activities linked to various mapping topics Explores grids, scale, compass points, map keys & contour lines

Includes:: land use maps, road maps, pathway maps & more britain

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OK: we’re guessing you all know what a school looks like, & what kinds of things are in it. But how do you go about mapping a school? & what can a school map tell us anyway? Find out! You might draw a location map that shows where your school is. Or how about a plan map that shows the different classrooms? You can even add features like tables & desks, or use scale to make sure all the rooms & corridors look the right shape & size. Oh yes – & what kinds of maps could help a new pupil find their way to school, & then find their classroom? Teaches essential mapping skills in a familiar environment Fun activities linked to various types of map Explores grids, scale, compass points, map keys & symbols
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What do you see when you look at a map? A bunch of squiggly lines? Or are you the person who can normally be found holding the map upside down (oops)? Then you need this foolproof guide to making sense of maps. Yes, it is possible! OK: maps can be complicated for lots of reasons. They turn a 3D landscape into a flat picture. Confusing, huh? They use symbols, scales, keys & grids. It’s enough to drive anyone crazy. But once you understand them, they’re simple – & this book lets you into some essential secrets for success. One of them, you may be surprised to know, is to start drawing your own maps… Lots of DIY exercises that clarify the mapping process Fun approach using colour photos, drawing activities, quizzes & a crossword Map types include birds eye maps, tourist maps, OS maps & sea maps Simply explains coordinates, grids, contours & other features ...

From the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Marcus Rashford tells the story of the footballer’s life, his success & his awe-inspiring fight against childhood poverty. ...

We’re tipping Margi as a great new voice for all you fans of Gill Lewis & Michael Morpurgo. Animals, adventure, children in trouble: no wonder she’s got us hooked. Margi writes animal stories – but with a difference. Ones that consider the people whose lives those animals touch. What does that give you? A winning combo of real human interest & beautiful animals; moving stories that engage your brain & touch your heart. The pony who makes Gwen’s dreams come true. The shy fawn who becomes a young girl’s lifeline. Or the terrier who guides two families through the dark days of the Great War… Heartwarming animal fiction from a rising star Thought-provoking tales with real human interest Perfect for fans of Gill Lewis, Morpurgo & Sam Angus Highly readable longer novels – an ideal challenge ...

Colette is thrilled in Paris for the first time. But a series of gruesome murders are taking place around the city. The murder victims are all descendants of people who brought about Marie Antoinette’s beheading. The queen’s ghost has been awakened, & now she’s wreaking her bloodthirsty revenge. & Colette may just be one of those descendants… ...

Get the core texts for accredited professional development in Reading Recovery with this essential starter pack. Titles include: An Observation Survey or Early Literacy Achievement 3rd Edition; Literacy Lessons Designed for Individuals Part One; Literacy Lessons Designed for Individuals Part Two; No Shoes; & Follow Me, Moon. ...

The million-selling resource for early literacy assessment, widely used around the world by classroom teachers & specialists. This survey helps you check young children’s literacy progress using six tasks: letter identification; running records; word reading; concepts about print; writing vocabulary; & hearing & recording sounds in words. summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie pm 19-offer ...