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No Worries: Your Guide to Starting Secondary School
by Jenny AlexanderWhat if I've got the wrong stuff? What if I don't fit in? What if the older kids are horrible to me?Starting secondary school is a bit like going on a safari – it's a great adventure but sometimes, before you go, you can get a touch of the 'what ifs'. This book is full of information about going up from primary to secondary school and covers all of the most common worries and anxieties.With practical hints and tips, jokes and quizzes for finding your way around, making new friends, social media and staying on top of homework, this fully-revised edition of Going Up! is the essential no-worries guide to secondary school.
Noa and the Little Elephant
by Michael ForemanA heart-warming and achingly relevant story about elephant conservation, from picture book legend, Michael Foreman.
Noah Barleywater Runs Away
by John BoyneNoah is running away from his problems the day he takes the untrodden path through the forest - or at least that's what he thinks. When he comes across a very unusual toyshop and meets the even more unusual toymaker, he's not sure what to expect. But the toymaker has a story to tell, a story full of adventure, wonder and broken promises. And Noah travels with him on a journey that will change his life for ever. A thought-provoking fable from the author of the bestselling Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.
Noah Scape Can't Stop Repeating Himself
by null Guy BassNoah proves that getting what you want isn’t always what you need in this laugh-out-loud comedy from one of the fastest-rising stars of the children’s book world. Noah Scape loves dinosaurs and spaghetti with tomato sauce. But Noah doesn't always get what he wants and when school doesn't revolve around dinosaur facts and lunch isn't always his tried and tested favourite, well… enough is enough! It's time for him to stop wishing and to decide on exactly what he needs; a world full of Noahs! Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+
Noah Wild and the Floating Zoo
by Alexander McCall SmithIt's full-time monkey business on the high seas in this new family adventure from Alexander McCall Smith, the bestselling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.Noah can't believe it when he finds out his uncle owns a zoo! But the zoo is closing down, and there are animals who need homes. Before he knows it, Noah and his family are setting sail on a round-the-world trip returning the zoo animals to the places they were born. But when they try to return one very cheeky monkey, they're in for a whole boat-load of trouble!
Noah's Ark and Other Bible Stories From the Old Testament: Old Testament - gift edition (Bumper Short Story Collections)
by Enid BlytonA beautiful cloth-bound gift edition of the best-known Old Testament stories retold with clarity and empathy by Enid Blyton, the world's best-loved storyteller.'For the child in all of us, however old we are, this book is a real treasure' - from the introduction by Pam Rhodes.The stories previously appeared in magazines and anthologies from the 40s and 60s. This collection contains the original texts, black and white illustrations and the following stories:Adam and Eve in the Beautiful Garden Noah's Ark Joseph's Amazing Journey The Baby in the Bulrushes Moses and the Burning Bush A Path through the Sea Bread from the Sky Samson, the Strong Giant Gideon, the Brave Soldier Daniel in the Lion's Den The Little Slave Girl David, the Shepherd Boy The Giant, Goliath
Noah's Gold
by Frank Cottrell Boyce'Brilliantly entertaining & thought provoking . . . I am in total awe.' David Walliams'Proper, sparkly, witty, enticing storytelling . . . It's perfect.' Hilary McKayPacked with mystery, adventure and laughs, Noah's Gold is the exciting novel from the bestselling, multi-award-winning author of Millions and Cosmic, Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Fully illustrated in black and white throughout by Steven Lenton, this is perfect for readers of 9+.Being the smallest doesn't stop you having the biggest ideas.Eleven-year old Noah sneaks along on his big sister's geography field trip. Everything goes wrong! Six kids are marooned on an uninhabited island. Their teacher has vanished. They're hungry. Their phones don't work and Noah has broken the internet. There's no way of contacting home . . . Disaster!Until Noah discovers a treasure map and the gang goes in search of gold.'A writer of comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahl’s magic, but more heart' – Sunday Telegraph'Joyous writing. Wonderful characters. Authentic humour. Heart & soul. So Much Fun. And, oh, the dialogue! Just love it! Pure class' Jenny Pearson, author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates
Noble Conflict (Rollercoasters Ser.)
by Malorie BlackmanYears after a violent war destroyed much of the world, Kaspar has grown up in a society based on peace and harmony. But beyond the city walls, a vicious band of rebels are plotting to tear this peace apart. It is up to the Guardians - an elite peacekeeping force - to protect the city, without ever resorting to the brutal methods of their enemy.When Kaspar joins the Guardians, he has a chance encounter with a rebel - a beautiful girl named Rhea. Haunted from that moment on by strange visions and memories - memories that could only belong to Rhea - he realises he hasn't been told the truth about what the rebels really want, and what he's really fighting for.
Nobody's Dog
by Colin DannHow does it feel to be abandoned? To wake up one morning cold and miserable in a strange, unfamiliar place where no one even knows your name? This is what happens to a cross-breed collie who is separated from his brother when his family finds two dogs too difficult to cope with. Will he survive? And will he ever find a home where he is really wanted?
Nobody's Horse
by Jane SmileyAbby Lovitt has always been more at ease with horses than with people. Her father insists they call all the mares "Jewel" and all the geldings "George" and warns Abby not to get attached: the horses are there to be sold. But with all the stress at school (the Big Four have turned against Abby and her friends) and home (her brother Danny is gone-for good, it seems-and now Daddy won't speak his name), Abby seeks refuge with the Georges and the Jewels. But there's one gelding on her family's farm that gives her no end of trouble: the horse who won't meet her gaze, the horse who bucks her right off every chance he gets, the horse her father makes her ride and train, every day. She calls him the Ornery George.
Noctila the Death Owl: Series 10 Book 1 (Beast Quest)
by Adam BladeTom thinks he has defeated his enemy, Evil Wizard Malvel. But he is wrong! Malvel lives, and he intends to bring doom to Avantia by creating six deadly Beasts. Tom must first face Noctila the Death Owl!
Noddy and his Car: Book 3 (Noddy Classic Storybooks #3)
by Enid BlytonMeet Noddy the little wooden boy who comes to life in Enid Blyton's most enduringly popular creation.Noddy is the proud owner of a brand new yellow and red car, and he is going to use it to earn some money. But with angry customers like his, he loses money faster than he can make it. Can Big-Ears help?First published in 1951, this edition contains the original text by Enid Blyton and illustrations by Hamsen van der Beek.
Noddy and Tessie Bear: Book 9 (Noddy Classic Storybooks #Vol. 5)
by Enid BlytonMeet Noddy the little wooden boy who comes to life in Enid Blyton's most enduringly popular creation.It is a very windy day in Toyland and Noddy and his friend Tessie Bear decide to fly a lovely big kite. As the wind picks up the weather begins to behave very strangely, and has everyone in Toyland looking to the sky in amazement and scratching their heads. Can Noddy and Tessie Bear solve the mystery?First published in 1956, this edition contains the original text by Enid Blyton and illustrations by Robert Tyndall.
Noddy and the Magic Rubber: Book 8 (Noddy Classic Storybooks #8)
by Enid BlytonMeet Noddy the little wooden boy who comes to life in Enid Blyton's most enduringly popular creation.When a magic rubber goes missing in Toyland, Noddy and Bert Monkey have got a real challenge ahead of them. In the wrong hands, the rubber could rub out half of Toy Town! Will Noddy save the day and rescue the rubber before it causes too much trouble?First published in 1954, this edition contains the original text by Enid Blyton and illustrations by Robert Tyndall.
Noddy at the Seaside: Book 7 (Noddy Classic Storybooks #7)
by Enid BlytonMeet Noddy the little wooden boy who comes to life in Enid Blyton's most enduringly popular creation.Big-Ears is over the moon when Noddy takes him for his first trip to the seaside. But Noddy soon learns that there are lots of obstacles on the beach. With nipping crabs, looming tides and big waves, adventure is never far away for the friends ...First published in 1953, this edition contains the original text by Enid Blyton and illustrations by Robert Tyndall.
Noddy Gets into Trouble: Book 10 (Noddy Classic Storybooks #10)
by Enid BlytonMeet Noddy the little wooden boy who comes to life in Enid Blyton's most enduringly popular creation.Poor Noddy has landed himself in serious trouble! A mysterious bell wearer has been breaking into Miss Fluffy Cat's house and stealing her tarts and pies. Now all of Toyland think Noddy, the most famous bell jangler in town, is the culprit! With the help of his new friend Tessie Bear, join Noddy as he sets out to uncover the identity of the real Toy Town burglar.First published in 1954, this edition contains the original text by Enid Blyton and illustrations by Mary Brooks.
Noddy Goes to School: Book 6 (Noddy Classic Storybooks #6)
by Enid BlytonMeet Noddy the little wooden boy who comes to life in Enid Blyton's most enduringly popular creation.Noddy is having a very good day. Everybody keeps telling him how marvellous he is. But it all goes to his head and he is soon singing songs about how wonderful he is! When Big-Ears sees how Noddy has changed, he decides to send him to school. It's time Noddy learnt a couple of lessons...First published in 1952, this edition contains the original text by Enid Blyton and illustrations by Hamsen van der Beek.
Noddy Goes to Toyland: Book 1 (Noddy Classic Storybooks #Vol. 1)
by Enid BlytonMeet Noddy the little wooden boy who comes to life in Enid Blyton's most enduringly popular creation.What better way to celebrate best-loved author Enid Blyton's birthday on 11 August than with a gorgeous new edition of the first classic Noddy storybook?Noddy Goes to Toyland tells of Noddy's first encounter with Big-Ears and his move to Toy Town.First published in 1949, this edition contains the original text by Enid Blyton and illustrations by Hamsen van der Beek.
Noel Streatfeild 2-book Collection: Thursday's Child And Far To Go
by Noel StreatfeildJoin the unforgettable heroine Margaret Thursday as she makes her way from an orphanage to the stage in this ebook collection containing the classic novels Thursday’s Child and Far to Go by Noel Streatfeild, the beloved author of Ballet Shoes.
Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories (Virago Modern Classics #759)
by Noel StreatfeildFrom the author of Ballet ShoesIn this captivating collection of festive stories, there are auditions on stage and antics on ice, trips to the pantomime, holiday adventures, and laughter shared with family and friends. Charming, heartwarming and funny, this exciting new collection will bring joy to readers of all ages.Originally written for annuals, magazines and the radio from the 1940s-60s, these stories by this much-loved author have never been collected before and will be a welcome discovery to all Streatfeild's admirers.Stories include:The AuditionThe Bells Keep Twelfth NightThe Moss RoseThimbleThe PrincessThe ChainChristmas at CollersThe Pantomime GooseSkating to the Stars
Noel Streatfeild’s Holiday Stories: By the author of 'Ballet Shoes' (Virago Modern Classics #780)
by Noel StreatfeildA NEW COLLECTION OF HOLIDAY STORIES BY THE BELOVED AUTHOR OF BALLET SHOES. PERFECT READING FOR LONG SUMMER DAYS.In this captivating new collection, there are stories for every reader to enjoy: unforgettable holidays and unlikely friendships, crime-solving adventures and dancers in the spotlight for the very first time. Originally written for annuals and magazines from the 1930s-70s, these newly discovered stories will be treasured by Noel Streatfeild fans of all ages.Featuring beautiful illustrations by PETER BAILEYStories include: The Plain One Devon MettleChicken for SupperFlag's CircusThe SecretCoralieOrdinary Me Cows Eat FlowersAndrew's TroutThe Old FoolLet's Go CoachingHowardThe Quiet HolidayRobertaGreen Silk
Nogdrae (Cyfres Corryn)
by Dick King-Smith Emily Huws Linda BirchAddasiad Cymraeg o The Hodgeheg, stori ddifyr am Gruff y draenog yn ceisio darganfod sut i groesi'r ffordd yn ddiogel; i blant 7-10 oed. [A Welsh adaptation of The Hodgeheg, an amusing story about Gruff the hedgehog seeking a way to cross the road safely; for 7-10 year old children.] 8Datganiad hawlfraint Gwneir y copi hwn dan dermau Rheoliadau (Anabledd) Hawlfraint a Hawliau mewn Perfformiadau 2014 i'w ddefnyddio gan berson sy'n anabl o ran print yn unig. Oni chaniateir gan gyfraith, ni ellir ei gopïo ymhellach, na'i roi i unrhyw berson arall, heb ganiatâd.
Noisy Neesha: Phase 5 (Big Cat Phonics For Little Wandle Letters And Sounds Revised Ser.)
by Lynne Rickards Sarah Jennings Collins Big CatCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. Mr Hare is a solitary animal, happy to read his paper in silence. Neesha the Elephant lives upstairs and likes doing a lot of noisy activities. Can they ever find a way to live happily alongside each other? This beautifully illustrated story is written by Lynne Rickards. Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. The focus sounds in this book are: /ee/ e, ey, y /l/ le /oo/ u /igh/ y /ai/ a /z/ se /v/ ve /f/ ph /w/ wh Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
Noisy Toys
by Langran Ann Nutting Mark Neate Roberta Palmer SueDesigned to fit the National Curriculum, the English 5-14 Guidelines in Scotland and the Northern Ireland Guidelines for English, this is part of the Longman Book Project. The project aims to enable teachers throughout the primary school to teach: language; fiction; and non-fiction. The project also offers practical guidance and in-built record keeping and assessment. It is carefully structured, enabling all teachers throughout the primary school to teach reading and language with success and understanding.
Nolan (The\college Collection #5)
by Georgina JonasNolan has always been good at sports. One day an accident changes everything. What will he do now?