‘ Be safe’, says your mum. She’s right! Keeping safe is smart – & easy. Why let a day be ruined by some silly accident? It’s very important that you know how to look after yourself. (Think of the worry it saves.) You know WHY you should do it. Now find out WHAT to do. In this book, you’ll find out how to stay safe around people. How can you tell if a person can be trusted? What should you do if someone makes you feel uncomfortable? Find out about ‘stranger danger’, bullying & problems with friends & family. Confused? No worries. Little mouse Safety Sam will explain it all, so you can get on with having fun! Reassuring, non-scary approach to keeping safe around people Clear examples exploring issues with strangers, family & friends Easy rules for keeping safe shown in memorable boxed lists Colourful photos reinforce the text to support understanding ...

Haunted by the spirit of the game… In a Latin American newspaper office, football journalist Paul Faustino sits opposite the world’s greatest goalkeeper: the man they call El Gato. On the table between them stands the World Cup. In the hours that follow, El Gato tells the incredible story of how he, a poor logger’s son, becomes so good he is almost unbeatable. Who teaches him his skills? The mysterious Keeper, who haunts a football pitch at the heart of the rainforest… “ Physical, spiritual – Arthurian, even – this is true enchantment.” TES “A blast of fresh air… so strong & vibrant, so passionate.” INIS “ An entirely new kind of soccer story.” School Library Journal_ gr-10-11 ...

‘A vivid & powerful story … Another tour de force by Alex Wheatle, a truly gifted storyteller’ David Olusoga Kemosha & her brother have lived their whole lives in slavery. Sold away to work in lawless Port Royal, Kemosha takes her chance to escape brutal treatment. With fortune on her side, Kemosha befriends Ravenhide, a man with a mysterious past who teaches her the art of swordfighting, & introduces her to the beautiful runaway Isabella. Yet Kemosha’s greatest test yet is upon the deck of the Satisfaction: the notorious Captain Morgan’s ship. His next adventure on the high seas could be the making of Kemosha – & her one chance to earn enough pieces of eight to buy the freedom of her brother… ...

This title is part of a brand new set of phonically decodable reading books perfect for very early readers. These expertly levelled stories are engaging & perfectly match the new Letters & Sounds guidance used in schools across the UK. ...

Kenny Wright is a sixth grade ‘ Grandma’s Boy’ in a tough inner city school, struggling with bullies, schoolwork & keeping his detentions secret from his ‘G-ma’. But now Kenny’s neighbourhood need him – can he step up in his real life & help his ‘G-ma’ save the best School Principal he’s ever had? ...

An utterly magical of one boy’s desert island adventure – full of friendship, trust & humanity. From the nation’s favourite storyteller. ...

Washed up on a remote island in a Pacific storm, Michael curls up & waits to die. But when he wakes, there is fresh fruit beside him. He is not alone… 30 copies of this classic children’s book to accompany Read & Respond: Kensuke’s Kingdom. primary-092016 readandrespond-0816 rrchildrens readandrespond-reading-collections reading 3for 2 summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie read-&-respond-2018 pm 19-offer ...

Washed up on a remote island in a Pacific storm, Michael curls up & waits to die. But when he wakes, there is fresh fruit beside him. He is not alone… 6 copies of this classic children’s book to accompany Read & Respond: Kensuke’s Kingdom. primary-092016 readandrespond-0816 rrchildrens readandrespond-reading-collections reading 3for 2 summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie read-&-respond-2018 pm 19-offer ...

Oi! Have you heard? There’s a new boss in the world of picture books. His name is Frog, & he makes the rules – okay? & the main rule is: frogs DO NOT sit on knobbly old logs. No thanks! They want to sit somewhere comfy! But if frogs don’t sit on logs, where do they sit? Hmm… just ask Dog, who isn’t looking very happy. As for Cat, he’s rather cross too. He liked sitting on cosy mats. But now he’s sitting on something that’s biting his bottom. Can you guess what? Laugh-aloud picture books from a bestselling series Oi Dog! won the 2017 Scholastic Lollies Award Hilarious rhymes with Jim Fields’s cheeky artwork By the author of the award-winning Daisy books ...

Secrets. Lies. Murder. Guilt. A shocking crime. A dark confession. Did My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece sucker-punch your gut? Get ready for more punishment. ...