What do you think poetry is? Dusty old verses read only by scholars? Nope: in this storming new collection from Britain’s top young poets, it’s about being young, being loud, being different, being proud. Finger-on-the-pulse, in-your-face verse about what it means to grow up today & have something important to say. They’re talking – & they mean to be heard. So listen up! Five super-talented young poets from diverse backgrounds have each written eight poems that will echo in your ears & grab at your heart. Hear what they’re saying – & maybe respond by writing your own poem. After all, if they can do it, why not you? Exciting poems by five gifted young poets from diverse backgrounds Each poet presents eight poems with a range of themes & moods Dynamic writing plus vibrant artwork, ideal for 10-14 year olds Inspires kids from all walks of life that they too can create poetrynpd 2018 ...

Every day Rita & Ralph go down the hill, & up the hill, & down the hill, & up the hill to meet beneath their favourite apple tree to play all kinds of games! But one day they play a new game – sticks & stones – & it doesn’t end well… Will Rita & Ralph learn to say sorry so they can meet back at the apple tree to play again? ...

What would you see if you took a cruise along the world’s greatest rivers? Now you needn’t just watch in envy from the riverbank: you can sail along. Looking for wildlife, landmarks, scenery – & of course, the tumult of human life that makes any trip so interesting. Each book in this series takes you on a grand river journey of discovery. On the way, you’ll explore landscapes, history, trade, buildings, culture & daily life. Now let’s set off down the Ganges – the great river sacred to Hindus, which sweeps down from the Himalayan mountains through India’s great cities & dusty plains… Geography turned into a fascinating cruise tour Incredible colour photos of Indian life & landscapes Stop-off points along the river show different aspects of life Explores physical, human & environmental geography ...

What would you see if you took a cruise along the world’s greatest rivers? Now you needn’t just watch in envy from the riverbank: you can sail along. Looking for wildlife, landmarks, scenery – & of course, the tumult of human life that makes any trip so interesting. Each book in this series takes you on a grand river journey of discovery. On the way, you’ll explore landscapes, history, trade, buildings, culture & daily life. Now let’s set off down the Thames – London’s mighty lifeline. This grand waterway has carried kings & slaves, pirates & tourists, treasure, floods & even whales… Geography turned into a fascinating cruise tour Incredible colour photos of British life & landscapes Stop-off points along the river show different aspects of life Explores physical, human & environmental geography britain ...

Tim Bowler’s award-winning & breathtaking book River Boy is now available in this stunning new edition with cover artwork by ...

Winner of the Carnegie Medal. Deep & powerful: a moving, magical voyage through life, death & memory. ‘ You are not the same person at the end of this book’ is what the Carnegie judges said. Grandpa is dying. He can barely move his hands any more but, stubborn as ever, refuses to stay in hospital. He’s determined to finish his last painting, ‘ River Boy’, before he dies. At first Jess can’t understand his refusal to let go, but then she too becomes involved in the mysterious painting. & when she meets the River Boy himself, she is caught up in a challenge of her own: a task that she must complete – before it’s too late. “ River Boy has all the hallmarks of a classic … You are not the same person at the end of this book.” Carnegie Medal Judges “ The book is indeed a stunner – powerful, magical, unforgettable, a young classic of a book enjoying the first couple of years of what could & should be immortality.” Evening Echo “A fine winner of this year’s Carnegie Medal – haunting, poetic & written with great feeling.” The Mail on Sunday Supplied as a pack of 30 copies. ...

Grandpa is dying, but he’s determined to finish his last painting, ‘ River Boy’, before he goes. Who is the mysterious River Boy, & why does he mean so much to Grandpa? A haunting & powerful tale of life, death, past & future, which won the Carnegie Medal. bookpacks-0816 reading-spine-year-6 reading 3for 2 pie 3for 2 rbmember summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie piecorbettreadingspine pm 19-offer ...

Winner of the Carnegie Medal. Deep & powerful: a moving, magical voyage through life, death & memory. ‘ You are not the same person at the end of this book’ is what the Carnegie judges said. Grandpa is dying. He can barely move his hands any more but, stubborn as ever, refuses to stay in hospital. He’s determined to finish his last painting, ‘ River Boy’, before he dies. At first Jess can’t understand his refusal to let go, but then she too becomes involved in the mysterious painting. & when she meets the River Boy himself, she is caught up in a challenge of her own: a task that she must complete – before it’s too late. “ River Boy has all the hallmarks of a classic … You are not the same person at the end of this book.” Carnegie Medal Judges “ The book is indeed a stunner – powerful, magical, unforgettable, a young classic of a book enjoying the first couple of years of what could & should be immortality.” Evening Echo “A fine winner of this year’s Carnegie Medal – haunting, poetic & written with great feeling.” The Mail on Sunday Supplied as a pack of six copies. ...

Part of a brand new set of phonically decodable reading books perfect for very early readers. These expertly levelled non-fiction books are engaging & perfectly match the new Letters & Sounds guidance used in schools across the UK. ...

Every river has a beginning, a middle & an end. Every river has a story. Want to hear it? This lyrical picture book follows a river’s journey from the mountains to the sea. The river begins high in the mountains: a clear stream made from melted snow. It slips over pebbles, skids round rocks & is fed by other smaller streams. Gradually, the river grows wider – flowing quietly past meadows, under bridges & through cities. Finally, after sliding slowly through mudflats & marshes, it meets salt water & becomes part of the sea… Winner of the English Association Non-Fiction Award Simple picture book narrative with lovely colour pictures A visual spread charts the key stages of a river’s journey Perfect for KS1 & KS2 geography bookadventure 2016-5to 7 explorer-reads 2016 bookadventurers-010716 ...