Author: Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 1524713791
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
From the bestselling adult author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series as well as the middle-grade series School Ship Tobermory comes an exciting tale of bravery set in and around the circus, with fun, energetic illustrations throughout. Freddie Mole loves his family They are tight-knit, but they struggle day to day to make ends meet. Times are tough, and Freddie is determined to help. Then Freddie finds out about a job opening at a local circus--and he can't believe his luck when he is hired. At the circus, Freddie sweeps and cleans and is praised for his work. One thing leads to another, and he's asked to be understudy for some of the acts. The trapeze stunts are daunting enough--can Freddie face the lion's cage?
Freddie Mole: Lion Tamer
Author: Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 1524713791
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
From the bestselling adult author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series as well as the middle-grade series School Ship Tobermory comes an exciting tale of bravery set in and around the circus, with fun, energetic illustrations throughout. Freddie Mole loves his family They are tight-knit, but they struggle day to day to make ends meet. Times are tough, and Freddie is determined to help. Then Freddie finds out about a job opening at a local circus--and he can't believe his luck when he is hired. At the circus, Freddie sweeps and cleans and is praised for his work. One thing leads to another, and he's asked to be understudy for some of the acts. The trapeze stunts are daunting enough--can Freddie face the lion's cage?
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 1524713791
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
From the bestselling adult author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series as well as the middle-grade series School Ship Tobermory comes an exciting tale of bravery set in and around the circus, with fun, energetic illustrations throughout. Freddie Mole loves his family They are tight-knit, but they struggle day to day to make ends meet. Times are tough, and Freddie is determined to help. Then Freddie finds out about a job opening at a local circus--and he can't believe his luck when he is hired. At the circus, Freddie sweeps and cleans and is praised for his work. One thing leads to another, and he's asked to be understudy for some of the acts. The trapeze stunts are daunting enough--can Freddie face the lion's cage?
Night of the Living Ted
Author: Barry Hutchison
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0593174291
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
This Halloween season discover a new action-comedy series about two kids battling an army of evil teddy bears! What a nightmare! Can they save the day before bedtime? After Lisa-Marie and her big brother, Vernon, visit a Create-A-Ted store, the unexpected happens. Their teddy bears come to life! But it turns out they aren't the only ones. All kinds of teddy bears--zombies, ghosts, aliens and more--are suddenly alive and creating mayhem . . . and soon there is an army of evil teddy bears on the loose! Can Lisa-Marie and her big brother Vernon save themselves--and the world? The Living Ted series appeals to readers of all ages with quick chapters, laugh-out-loud action scenes, and lively illustrations throughout.
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0593174291
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
This Halloween season discover a new action-comedy series about two kids battling an army of evil teddy bears! What a nightmare! Can they save the day before bedtime? After Lisa-Marie and her big brother, Vernon, visit a Create-A-Ted store, the unexpected happens. Their teddy bears come to life! But it turns out they aren't the only ones. All kinds of teddy bears--zombies, ghosts, aliens and more--are suddenly alive and creating mayhem . . . and soon there is an army of evil teddy bears on the loose! Can Lisa-Marie and her big brother Vernon save themselves--and the world? The Living Ted series appeals to readers of all ages with quick chapters, laugh-out-loud action scenes, and lively illustrations throughout.
English Year 4 Answers
Author: Victoria Burrill
Publisher: Galore Park
ISBN: 1471896625
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
- Endorsed by Independent School Examination Board (ISEB) - Links to the National Curriculum and ISEB curriculum are referenced in each chapter - Answer guidance encourages independent learning and a greater understanding of the English language - Enables efficient assessment of pupils' strengths and weaknesses Please note that as a PDF download, this product is non-refundable.
Publisher: Galore Park
ISBN: 1471896625
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
- Endorsed by Independent School Examination Board (ISEB) - Links to the National Curriculum and ISEB curriculum are referenced in each chapter - Answer guidance encourages independent learning and a greater understanding of the English language - Enables efficient assessment of pupils' strengths and weaknesses Please note that as a PDF download, this product is non-refundable.
The Race to Kangaroo Cliff
Author: Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 039955405X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
In this third and final installment of the School Ship Tobermory adventure series, the same loveable cast and crew are back, sailing to new locales in Australia with adventures that don't disappoint. Ben and Fee MacTavish and the rest of the school ship Tobermory crew head to Australia to take part in a tall ships race. But after a good start, the Tobermory unexpectedly changes course to rescue a local boy, Will, who is stranded on the rocks. When the ship's dog, Henry, disappears, Will helps Ben, Fee, and their friends find him, but as the trail leads them deeper into the Outback, they begin to realize that a missing dog is the least of their problems. Join the crew aboard the Tobermory as they set sail from their home base in Mull to the Southern Hemisphere on an adventure they won't soon forget.
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 039955405X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
In this third and final installment of the School Ship Tobermory adventure series, the same loveable cast and crew are back, sailing to new locales in Australia with adventures that don't disappoint. Ben and Fee MacTavish and the rest of the school ship Tobermory crew head to Australia to take part in a tall ships race. But after a good start, the Tobermory unexpectedly changes course to rescue a local boy, Will, who is stranded on the rocks. When the ship's dog, Henry, disappears, Will helps Ben, Fee, and their friends find him, but as the trail leads them deeper into the Outback, they begin to realize that a missing dog is the least of their problems. Join the crew aboard the Tobermory as they set sail from their home base in Mull to the Southern Hemisphere on an adventure they won't soon forget.
Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2017
Author: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472924975
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
Foreword by Frances Hardinge The annual, bestselling guide to all aspects of the media and how to write and illustrate for children and young adults. Acknowledged by the media industries and authors as the essential guide to how to get published. The 70+ articles are updated and added to each year. Together they provide invaluable guidance on subjects such as series fiction, writing historical or funny books, preparing an illustration portfolio, managing your finances, interpreting publishers' contracts, self-publishing your work. NEW articles for the 2017 edition included on: - Wanting to be a writer by Simon Mason - Finding new readers and markets by Tom Palmer - News and trends in children's publishing 2015-16 by Caroline Horn - Series fiction: writing as a part of a team by Lucy Courtenay - Creating a children's comic by Tom Fickling All of the 2,000 listings of who to contact across the media have been reviewed and updated. The essential guide for any writer for children.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472924975
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
Foreword by Frances Hardinge The annual, bestselling guide to all aspects of the media and how to write and illustrate for children and young adults. Acknowledged by the media industries and authors as the essential guide to how to get published. The 70+ articles are updated and added to each year. Together they provide invaluable guidance on subjects such as series fiction, writing historical or funny books, preparing an illustration portfolio, managing your finances, interpreting publishers' contracts, self-publishing your work. NEW articles for the 2017 edition included on: - Wanting to be a writer by Simon Mason - Finding new readers and markets by Tom Palmer - News and trends in children's publishing 2015-16 by Caroline Horn - Series fiction: writing as a part of a team by Lucy Courtenay - Creating a children's comic by Tom Fickling All of the 2,000 listings of who to contact across the media have been reviewed and updated. The essential guide for any writer for children.
The New Kid
Author: Mavis Jukes
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375858792
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
When almost-nine-year-old Carson Blum and his father move to Northern California, he is worried about adjusting to his new, large, public school and finding friends.
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375858792
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
When almost-nine-year-old Carson Blum and his father move to Northern California, he is worried about adjusting to his new, large, public school and finding friends.
The Sands of Shark Island
Author: Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
ISBN: 0857909177
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
After successfully thwarting a dastardly plan to steal rare marine animals from the sea around the Scottish island of Mull, Ben and Fee MacTavish feel they can relax and continue learning all about nautical life on board School Ship Tobermory. But it's not long before their everyday routine is interrupted by an extraordinary event. Ben, Fee, their fellow students and the crew of the Tobermory find themselves embroiled in another adventure that leads them thousands of miles from Mull to a small island in the Caribbean, where they learn extraordinary details about Captain Macbeth's past and come face to face with modern-day pirates.
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
ISBN: 0857909177
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
After successfully thwarting a dastardly plan to steal rare marine animals from the sea around the Scottish island of Mull, Ben and Fee MacTavish feel they can relax and continue learning all about nautical life on board School Ship Tobermory. But it's not long before their everyday routine is interrupted by an extraordinary event. Ben, Fee, their fellow students and the crew of the Tobermory find themselves embroiled in another adventure that leads them thousands of miles from Mull to a small island in the Caribbean, where they learn extraordinary details about Captain Macbeth's past and come face to face with modern-day pirates.
Racing the Moon
Author: Alan Armstrong
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 037585889X
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
In 1947, eleven-year-old Alex and her impulsive, older brother Chuck befriend an army scientist who shares their interest in rockets and outer space travel.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 037585889X
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
In 1947, eleven-year-old Alex and her impulsive, older brother Chuck befriend an army scientist who shares their interest in rockets and outer space travel.
How Oliver Olson Changed the World
Author: Claudia Mills
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 1429935928
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
How Oliver Olson Changed the World is an irresistible chapter book from Claudia Mills, featuring lively illustrations by Heather Maione. Oliver Olson learns that before you can change the world, sometimes you need to change yourself. Oliver Olson's teacher is always saying that one person with a big idea can change the world. But how is Oliver supposed to change the world when his parents won't let him do anything on his own—not his class projects or even attending activities such as the space sleepover at school. Afraid he will become an outsider like ex-planet Pluto, Oliver decides to take control of his corner of the universe!
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 1429935928
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
How Oliver Olson Changed the World is an irresistible chapter book from Claudia Mills, featuring lively illustrations by Heather Maione. Oliver Olson learns that before you can change the world, sometimes you need to change yourself. Oliver Olson's teacher is always saying that one person with a big idea can change the world. But how is Oliver supposed to change the world when his parents won't let him do anything on his own—not his class projects or even attending activities such as the space sleepover at school. Afraid he will become an outsider like ex-planet Pluto, Oliver decides to take control of his corner of the universe!
The Liberation of Gabriel King
Author: K. L. Going
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0142407666
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Gabriel King was a born chicken. He’s afraid of spiders, corpses, loose cows, and just about everything related to the fifth grade. Gabe’s best friend, Frita Wilson, thinks Gabe needs some liberating from his fears. Frita knows something about being brave— she’s the only black kid in school in a town with an active Ku Klux Klan. Together Gabe and Frita are going to spend the summer of 1976 facing down the fears on Gabe’s list. But it turns out that Frita has her own list, and while she’s helping Gabe confront his fears, she’s avoiding the thing that scares her the most.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0142407666
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Gabriel King was a born chicken. He’s afraid of spiders, corpses, loose cows, and just about everything related to the fifth grade. Gabe’s best friend, Frita Wilson, thinks Gabe needs some liberating from his fears. Frita knows something about being brave— she’s the only black kid in school in a town with an active Ku Klux Klan. Together Gabe and Frita are going to spend the summer of 1976 facing down the fears on Gabe’s list. But it turns out that Frita has her own list, and while she’s helping Gabe confront his fears, she’s avoiding the thing that scares her the most.