“I felt that I had entered the Garden of Eden & found the serpent coiled at its heart.” In 1683, Will & Susanna set off with their family of four children to begin a new life overseas. Inspired by William Penn’s vision of a Quaker colony in America, they hope to be free of the persecution they suffered in Engl&. Before long their adventure-loving son, Josiah, finds work with Quaker merchant George Bainbrigg on the docks of Philadelphia, & falls in love with his daughter, Kate. But when the trio visit Barbados on business & stay with Quaker Friends there, Josiah is shocked to learn that his new boss is a slave trader. As he & Kate risk everything to help two slaves gain their freedom, Josiah realises that the struggle to uphold his own beliefs is just beginning… ...

Do you ever think how lucky you are to live in a country that’s safe & without war? Sadly, not all children grow up in a safe place. So they are forced to flee the dangers in their home country, & go & live in another place where they have no friends, no family & maybe can’t even speak the language. Some of these children have been brave enough to write their stories down. You can read them in this pack. A must if you have seen news headlines about refugees & want to find out more about their lives. Real-life stories told by child refugees in their own words Adapted from the BAFTA-winning Seeking Refuge BBC series Expressive artwork helps drive the emotional message home
Includes: tales from Afghanistan, Eritrea, Zimbabwe, Iran & Eurasia
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Alex lives in East Berlin &8211; & he is in danger. He is not a model East German, & the Stasi have noticed. They are watching him. Alex is told that further education will be blocked to him. His summer job is mysteriously cancelled, & his friends start avoiding him. Leaving the East may be the only option left to his family &8211; but getting across the Berlin Wall is practically impossible. & even if Alex & his family make it to the other side, will they be able to escape the reach of the Stasi? One false move will change everything forever&8230; A tense & page-turning thriller that builds towards a terrifying showdown, as powerful forces from the East & West converge. &8220;A great thriller with a poignant historical background&8230; A terrific book.” The Bookseller ...

Bored of the same old selfies? Take yours to the next level with the amazing Selfie Studio! It looks like a book – but actually it’s an all-in-one disguise kit & ideas shop. Have a laugh with press-out fake moustaches, glasses, bow ties, top hats & loads more silly props. Or why not use a face mat to give yourself a funny new look? Fill in speech bubble placards to express yourself on social media! & why stop at selfies? Bling up your usies & petsies too! Loads of selfie inspiration, plus fun props & stickers Press-out disguises & face mats to use in your snaps Photography tips help you get the best from each selfie

Includes:: a handy pocket for storing your press-out props

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A lovely series that celebrates positive traits associated with SEN Each book features a SEN child as they tackle a project or problem The children in this pack have autism, dyslexia, ADHD & anxiety They will solve mysteries, deal with bullies & save the day at camp! Boosts the confidence & self-esteem of children with SEN conditions Each book has a page of discussion points plus notes for parents/teachers Tips for boosting abilities for children with & without SEN conditions Uses vibrant colour artwork & an accessible dyslexia-friendly font ...

A glorious sensational feast of poems! ...

It’s an assault on your senses of the poetic kind! Splash in a puddle. Lick an ice cream. Scratch an itch. Stretch like a cat. Smell a rose – or a skunk. You choose! These funny & anarchic poems from a range of brilliant writers make you experience your senses in words. Can you see the sense in that? There are feely things – squishy, tickly, hot & cold. There are tasty things (and not so tasty ones). There’s the magic of music, & the BANG of thunder. Just right for reading aloud! Wonderfully vivid & varied poems that engage all five senses Huge range of writers, from Gerard Manley Hopkins to Michael Rosen True gems from the very best classic & contemporary poets Encourages children to experience the variety & wonder of life Supplied as a pack of 30 copies. poetry-spine-year 4 npd 2018 pm 19-offer ...

It’s an assault on your senses of the poetic kind! Splash in a puddle. Lick an ice cream. Scratch an itch. Stretch like a cat. Smell a rose – or a skunk. You choose! These funny & anarchic poems from a range of brilliant writers make you experience your senses in words. Can you see the sense in that? There are feely things – squishy, tickly, hot & cold. There are tasty things (and not so tasty ones). There’s the magic of music, & the BANG of thunder. Just right for reading aloud! Wonderfully vivid & varied poems that engage all five senses Huge range of writers, from Gerard Manley Hopkins to Michael Rosen True gems from the very best classic & contemporary poets Encourages children to experience the variety & wonder of life Supplied as a pack of six copies. poetry-spine-year 4 npd 2018 pm 19-offer ...

Elinor is as prudent as her sister Marianne is impetuous. Her sense is the perfect opposite of her sister&8217;s sensitivity. But when they are forced by their father&8217;s death to leave their home & enter into the contests of polite society, each sister must learn from the other. The charms of unsuitable men & the schemes of rival ladies mean their paths to success are thwarted with disappointment. Can they work together & unite their different skills to find future happiness? ...

Exciting first guides by top author Anita Ganeri. Your senses help you make sense of the world – & now it’s time to make sense of them! What does it feel like when you stroke a cat? Why is your tongue so long & bendy? Why do we see things in colour? How does your nose work? You’ll find the answers to all those questions (and lots more) in these thought-provoking books, full of photos, pictures & cool facts to tell all your friends. Entertaining first guides to a must-know science subject By award-winning Horrible Histories author Anita Ganeri Simple text, fun facts, useful words & bright colour photos Written in Anita’s trademark engaging & accessible style ...