Beautiful, magical & moving, this is a SKELLIG for a new generation, from the author of THE BONE SPARROW, shortlisted for the GUARDIAN Children’s Fiction Prize 2016. ...

What do you miss when you don’t have siblings? The Only Child Club aims to find out the good & bad things about not having to compete or share with a brother or sister. A perfectly observed story of human behaviour. ...

The Only Girl in the World is a gripping romance set during the First World War. Dennis is an English soldier fighting in the trenches of the Western Front. When he is on leave he meets Hélène, & it’s love at first sight. But the shadow of the trenches hangs over him. His leave is over in a mere two weeks. Will she ever see him again? ...

What instruments make up an orchestra? What does the conductor do? What’s the difference between strings, woodwind, brass & percussion instruments? What kinds of orchestras might you find round the world? Explore the magic of the orchestra, & learn about the world’s most famous composers, in this exciting book for Key Stage 2 learners. A fascinating fact book that supports the school music curriculum Explores every facet of orchestral life, from rehearsals to performances The history of the orchestra, instruments, major composers & more Introduces a range of traditional orchestras from around the world Full of interest, detail & beautiful colour photos to inspire children ...

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Not a speck, not a stain on her gray school skirt & blue blouse to show what terrible thing had happened... If only by putting on something fresh & new, they could begin the day again. When twelve-year-old Sade’s mother is killed, she & her little brother Femi are forced to flee from their home in Nigeria to Britain. They’re not allowed to tell anyone – not even their best friends – as their whole journey is secret, dangerous – & illegal. Their dad promises to follow when he can, but once the children arrive in London, things go from bad to worse when they’re abandoned by the people they had been told would protect them. Sade faces challenge after challenge – but her dad has always taught her to stand up for what is right, & to tell the truth no matter what. & with that strength of spirit in her heart, Sade will find the courage to fight for the new, happy life she, Femi & her dad deserve. A powerful novel which explores what it means to be classified as ‘illegal’ & the difficulties which come with being a refugee – winner of the Carnegie Medal 2000. ‘A marvellous read … that refuels the desire for justice & freedom’ – Jon Snow ‘ Beverley Naidoo breaks the rules, producing books for young people which recognize that they want to know about the real world’ Guardian ‘ This novel wholly deserves its classic status... still relevant & poignant.’ Booktrust ...

Inspiring seasonal art projects to do outdoors all year round Fuses art & crafts with life science & environmental topics Activities that encourage creativity, discovery & movement A wonderful way to instil a sense of the rhythm of the year Safe & fun activities with no adverse environmental impact Gets children out into the fresh air & interacting with nature Bug hotels, seed pictures, ice sculptures, bird feeders & more All with simple instructions, step-by-step photos & fact panels ...

Craft projects that help children discover new things about their environment & the seasons ...

Craft projects that help children discover new things about their environment & the seasons ...

From Penguin’s The Originals collection, The Outsiders is an outstanding story of teenage rebellion, written when the author was only 17. Teenagers in a small Oklahoma town have split into two gangs, divided by money, tastes & attitude. The Socs’ idea of having a good time is beating up Greasers like Ponyboy Curtis. Ponyboy knows what to expect & knows he can count on his brothers & friends – until the night someone takes things too far, & life is changed forever. Iconic, outspoken, first. The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war & unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy & nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues & articulate difficult truths. The collection
Includes:: (Un)arranged Marriage – Bali Rai Stone Cold – Robert Swindells The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole – Sue Townsend The Tulip Touch – Anne Fine I Capture the Castle – Dodie Smith
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Hop into your pea-green boat for a voyage into poetry. The prettiest & most inspiring book you’ll put on your shelf all year. ...