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The BFG (PDF)
by Roald DahlGiants are known for eating children. So when Sophie is snatched from her bed by the BFG, she fears for her life. But luckily he is far more jumbly than his disgusting neighbours. They become good friends and cook up a plan to rid the world of bad giants.
Buddy
by Nigel HintonBuddy has a hopeless father who is an aging rocker, interested only in Elvis and bikes, and living on the fringes of the under-world. When Buddy's mum walks out, the two manage to strike up some kind of relationship - until Buddy realizes that his dad is involved in something more serious than he suspected. A moving, totally convincing account of a boy's faltering relationship with his father.
The hodgeheg
by Dick King-SmithMax is a hedgehog who lives with his family in a nice little home, but unfortunately on the wrong side of the road from the Park, with its beautiful lily pond, and more importantly its juicy slugs, worms and snails! The busy road is a dangerous barrier but Max notices that humans seem to cross it quite easily. If they can, why can't hedgehogs? So Max sets out on a quest to find a safe way to reach the Park. His first attempt ends in a nasty bump on the head, and Max finds when he tries to speak his words are all mixed up. He is now a Hodgeheg, not a hedgehog, but he is still determined to fulfil his mission. After some careful detective work, Max eventually discovers the best way to cross the road - with the help of the lollipop lady, of course!
The hodgeheg
by Dick King-SmithMax is a hedgehog who lives with his family in a nice little home, but unfortunately on the wrong side of the road from the Park, with its beautiful lily pond, and more importantly its juicy slugs, worms and snails! The busy road is a dangerous barrier but Max notices that humans seem to cross it quite easily. If they can, why can't hedgehogs? So Max sets out on a quest to find a safe way to reach the Park. His first attempt ends in a nasty bump on the head, and Max finds when he tries to speak his words are all mixed up. He is now a Hodgeheg, not a hedgehog, but he is still determined to fulfil his mission. After some careful detective work, Max eventually discovers the best way to cross the road - with the help of the lollipop lady, of course!
Dragonfire, Book 2: The Wings of Ruksh
by Anne ForbesStrange as it may seem, as he came in to land at Edinburgh Airport last year, the captain of the London flight reported sighting a dragon .. A year on, and life has calmed down for Neil and Clara MacLean. A quiet meal in The Sultan's Palace restaurant. What could go wrong? But they hadn't counted on the mirror! How is it connected to the missing Sultan's Crown, and what secrets does the mysterious Black Tower hold?
The Wreck of the Zanzibar (PDF)
by Michael MorpurgoLife on the Scilly Isles in 1907 is bleak and full of hardship. Laura's twin brother, Billy, disappears and then a storm devastates everything. It seems that there's little hope, that is until the Zanzibar is wrecked on the island's rocks and everything changes.
Rainbows, Rowan and True, True Romance (PDF)
by Karen MccombieNow Mum's home, Ally's family life is pretty much back to normal. Not that it is normal to have a supermodel in the family. Everyone is dead chuffed for Rowan, except for Linn.
Collins Big Cat, Band 12 Copper: Life In Britain Before And After Claudius's Invasion (PDF)
by Ciaran MurtaghWhen the Roman Emperor Claudius invaded in 43 AD, life for people in Britain changed - a lot! This book will show you how people in Roman Britain lived, travelled, ate, dressed and even washed themselves. You'll also find out why the Romans came to Britain in the first place - and why they had to leave in the end. * Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on pages 30 and 31 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - History
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: Great Architect (PDF)
by Jilly HuntLook around you - every building that you see was designed by someone. Many of the buildings standing today were either designed or influenced by architects working thousands of years ago. Find out about famous architects through history and the amazing buildings they designed. * Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on pages 30 and 31 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - History
Collins Big Cat,Band 12,Copper: Mega Plants (PDF)
by Steve ParkerPlants are amazing, different around the world - and the biggest living things ever. There are leaves twice as long as a bus, flowers that attract insects by smelling like dead bodies, and trees that grow taller than the Statue of Liberty or weigh ten times as much as a blue whale! * Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on pages 30 and 31 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - Science
Collins Big Cat, Band 12/Copper: Super Boats (PDF)
by Jilly HuntSailing, racing, travel and cargo - boats have many different uses. But some are just designed for fun! Read about boats that can travel faster than the wind, sail around the world and even some boats that have swimming pools and discos on them! * Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on pages 30 and 31 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further.
Collins Big Cat, Band 13/Topaz: Leisure and Entertainment since 1900 (PDF)
by Timothy KnapmanCan you imagine what life was like before television was invented? Find out about how music, dancing, film, television, sport and computing have changed since 1900. Read about the different things people used to do in their spare time and how this is different from what we do today. * Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * An information book. * Curriculum Links: History
Collins Big Cat, Band 13/Topaz: Caribbean Carnival (PDF)
by Jillian PowellWear a bright costume, bang a drum, dance and sing. Come and join the carnival as the Caribbean islands celebrate in style! * Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * An information book. * Curriculum Links: Geography
Collins Big Cat, Band 13/Topaz: Underwater Treasure (PDF)
by Juliet KerriganDive under the water and discover lost treasures! Sunken ships, gold coins, giant statues and a drowned city are all waiting to be found. . . * Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * An information book. * Curriculum links: history, geography, science
Title: Plants, Pollen and Pollinators (PDF)
by Becca HeddleYou probably know that bees and butterflies help to pollinate flowers. But did you also know that beetles, lizards and small mammals are also good pollinators? Read more about the animals that help to pollinate flowers - you might be surprised by what you find! * Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * An information book. * Curriculum Links: science
Collins Big Cat, Band 14/Ruby: Early Kings of England (PDF)
by Jonathan Clements J. M. SertoriThere were a lot of changes in Britain between the departure of the Romans in 410 and the Norman invasion in 1066. In this book, find out who ruled the many British kingdoms in that time, and what life was like for the ordinary people living on farms and in towns and villages. * Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. * Text type: An information book * Curriculum links: History
Collins Big Cat, Band 14/Ruby: The Water Cycle (PDF)
by Alison MilfordWe all need water to survive - without it there would be no life on Earth! Find out how the Earth recycles water, and what we can do to help. * Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. * Text type: An information book * Curriculum links: science, geography
Collins Big Cat, Band 14/Ruby: Greatest Ashes Moments (PDF)
by Nick HunterWhen England and Australia play each other at cricket, there is a lot at stake: pride, passion, and a tiny trophy known as the Ashes. The contests between these two nations have been full of great moments. Find out which ones stand head and shoulder above the rest! * Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. * Text type: An information book * Curriculum links: History
Collins Big Cat, Band 14/Ruby: Food Chains (PDF)
by Sally MorganAll living things need food to survive. Find out who eats whom, and how we all link together to form a food chain. • Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. • Text type: an information book • Curriculum links: science, geography
Chronicles of Narnia, Book 2: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
by C. S. LewisPeter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are evacuated to a house during the war wherein lives a vague professor. Left much to their own devices, they find a way into another world - Narnia - and discover Aslan, the lion king in hiding.
Dog's Journey: A Goosey Farm Story (PDF)
by Gene KempWhen Tim and Widget first move to Goosey Farm, they find it difficult to make friends at their new school, but everything else is wonderful.
Dog's Journey: A Goosey Farm Story (PDF)
by Gene KempWhen Tim and Widget first move to Goosey Farm, they find it difficult to make friends at their new school, but everything else is wonderful.
Cirque du Freak
by Darren ShanThe chilling Saga of Darren Shan, the ordinary schoolboy plunged into the vampire world. In Book 1, Darren goes to a banned freak show with his best mate Steve. It's the wonderfully gothic Cirque Du Freak where weird, frightening half human/half animals appear who interact terrifyingly with the audience. Darren - a spider freak - 'falls in love' with Madam Octa - an enormous tarantala owned by Mr Crepsley. Darren determines to steal the spider so that he can train it to perform amazing deeds. But his daring theft goes horribly wrong and Darren finds himself having to make a bargain with a creature of the night.Something out of the ordinary is set against the background of children's normal lives to chilling effect. Atmospheric, funny, realistic, moving and. terrifying.
Cirque du Freak (PDF)
by Darren ShanThe chilling Saga of Darren Shan, the ordinary schoolboy plunged into the vampire world. In Book 1, Darren goes to a banned freak show with his best mate Steve. It's the wonderfully gothic Cirque Du Freak where weird, frightening half human/half animals appear who interact terrifyingly with the audience. Darren - a spider freak - 'falls in love' with Madam Octa - an enormous tarantala owned by Mr Crepsley. Darren determines to steal the spider so that he can train it to perform amazing deeds. But his daring theft goes horribly wrong and Darren finds himself having to make a bargain with a creature of the night.Something out of the ordinary is set against the background of children's normal lives to chilling effect. Atmospheric, funny, realistic, moving and. terrifying.
Little Red Riding Hood
by Jenny GilesThis well-known story was collected by both Perrault (France, 1690's) and the Brothers Grimm(Germany, 1820's. ) Many traditional tales have crossed the language boundaries in this way. Set in a German forest, circa 1700.