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The Clocktower Charm: Book 5 (Evie's Magic Bracelet)
by Elen Caldecott Jessica Ennis-HillThe fifth in a magical, exciting series by Olympian and World Book Day ambassador Jessica Ennis-Hill. Perfect for fans of Rainbow Magic and My Little Pony! What if you had a special bracelet that allowed you to do magic, just by thinking about it? Evie's grandma has sent her another parcel. Inside layers of tissue and colourful ribbons is a beautiful bracelet! Evie's going to need the bracelet - and a brave heart - when she investigates a spooky old clocktower. But she's always ready to have some magical adventures!Evie shares Jessica's determination and drive - an inspiration for kids everywhere.The full list of titles: 1. The Silver Unicorn2. The Enchanted Puppy3. The Sprites' Den4. The Unicorn's Foal5. The Clocktower Charm6. The Fire Bird7. The Golden Sands
The Clockwork Conspiracy
by Sam Sedgman'Clever, inventive and a cracking read' – Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis FowlA locked-room mystery packed with rooftop chases, hidden codes and mind-bending science, The Clockwork Conspiracy is a must for fans of the Adventures on Trains series and Sharna Jackson's High Rise mysteries.Aspiring inventor Isaac Turner lives with his dad, the horologist in charge of Big Ben. But when his father vanishes from the belfry on the night the clocks go back, leaving behind only a smashed pocket watch and a cryptic message, Isaac determines to find him.Hunting a trail of clues through London's landmarks, Isaac uncovers a sinister plot in the gears of government and embarks on a race against time to save his father – and time itself.'An ingenious mystery full of fascinating facts. Sedgman has cracked the code for an absolute triumph of a book' – A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief'The Clockwork Conspiracy offers a captivating and perilous adventure that surprises and delights at every turn' – Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island'A taut, tense mystery with perfectly-timed plotting, this is guaranteed to make the time fly' - Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out?'A thrilling story from start to finish' – Inis Magazine'THE CLOCKWORK CONSPIRACY is a fiendishly clever contraption, featuring brilliantly savvy characters and a well-wound plot that ticks along like – what else? – clockwork' - Andy Sagar, author of Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup'A thrilling locked-room mystery, with a plot as beautifully engineered as clockwork' - Pari Thomson, author of Greenwild: The World Behind the Door'I predict this will be a very popular addition to any library, home or classroom' – Books for Keeps
The Clockwork Conspiracy
by Sam Sedgman'Clever, inventive and a cracking read' – Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis FowlA locked-room mystery packed with rooftop chases, hidden codes and mind-bending science, The Clockwork Conspiracy is a must for fans of the Adventures on Trains series and Sharna Jackson's High Rise mysteries.Aspiring inventor Isaac Turner lives with his dad, the horologist in charge of Big Ben. But when his father vanishes from the belfry on the night the clocks go back, leaving behind only a smashed pocket watch and a cryptic message, Isaac determines to find him.Hunting a trail of clues through London's landmarks, Isaac uncovers a sinister plot in the gears of government and embarks on a race against time to save his father – and time itself.'An ingenious mystery full of fascinating facts. Sedgman has cracked the code for an absolute triumph of a book' – A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief'The Clockwork Conspiracy offers a captivating and perilous adventure that surprises and delights at every turn' – Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island'A smart and pacey thriller. Time well spent' – The Times'A taut, tense mystery with perfectly-timed plotting, this is guaranteed to make the time fly' - Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out? 'A gripping mystery delivered with panache' – The Observer'A thrilling story from start to finish' – Inis Magazine'Action-packed with twisty turns and a gripping plot' – Daily Mail'THE CLOCKWORK CONSPIRACY is a fiendishly clever contraption, featuring brilliantly savvy characters and a well-wound plot that ticks along like – what else? – clockwork' - Andy Sagar, author of Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup'A thrilling locked-room mystery, with a plot as beautifully engineered as clockwork' - Pari Thomson, author of Greenwild: The World Behind the Door'An action-packed, thrilling adventure' – The Week Junior'A rapid adventure, combined with an encyclopaedic focus on a particular subject – and an ability to make it sing' – The Telegraph'I predict this will be a very popular addition to any library, home or classroom' – Books for Keeps
The Clockwork Crow (The Clockwork Crow)
by Catherine FisherA magical story of snow and stars by Catherine Fisher. The Clockwork Crow is a mysterious gothic Christmas tale set in a frost-bound Victorian country mansion. When orphaned Seren Rees is given a mysterious package by a strange and frightened man on her way to her new home, she reluctantly takes it with her. But what is in the parcel? Who are the Family who must not be spoken of, and can the Crow help Seren find Tom, before the owner of the parcel finds her? The Clockwork Crow is a gripping Christmas tale of families and belonging set in snowy Wales from a master storyteller.
Clockwork Or All Wound Up: (pdf)
by Philip PullmanIt is a cold winter's night when Karl enters the White Horse Tavern looking like he's swallowed a thundercloud. His final task as a clockmaker's apprentice is to make a new figure for the great clock of Glockenheim. He has not made the figure, or got any idea of what it could be - and the unveiling is tomorrow. Fritz is also in the tavern; there to read aloud his new spooky story. Like Karl, he hasn't finished. Well, he knows how it starts and he knows it's called Clockwork - so, with the snow swirling down outside, he sets his story going and just has to hope that the ending will come to him as he tells it. Suddenly, Fritz's story and real life merge in a completely sinister way - and just like clockwork it cannot be stopped.
Clockwork Or All Wound Up (PDF)
by Philip Pullman Peter BaileyFrom the master story teller comes a tale of gothic mystery as elegantly crafted as the most intricate clockwork. A tormented apprentice clock-maker - and a deadly knight in armour. A mechanical prince - and the sinister Dr Kalmenius, who some say is the devil... Compelling characters and superbly constructed nattative create a story which is funny, frightening, exciting, and clever. A gem.
The Clockwork Queen
by Peter BunzlWhen her grandmaster father is imprisoned in the dungeons of St Petersburg, Sophie plans to help him escape through an incredible chess-playing automaton called the Clockwork Queen. But will she be able to outwit the Empress herself? A page-turning historical adventure from Cogheart author Peter Bunzl.
The Clockwork Sparrow (The Sinclair’s Mysteries #1)
by Katherine WoodfineKatherine Woodfine's bestselling debut novel. A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Enid Blyton, Chris Riddell's Goth Girl and Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series. You are cordially invited to attend the Grand Opening of Sinclair’s department store!
The Clockwork Sparrow (PDF)
by Katherine WoodfineKatherine Woodfine's bestselling debut novel. A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Enid Blyton, Chris Riddell's Goth Girl and Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series.
Clone Camp! (Tales from the Scaremaster #3)
by B. A. FradeClones on the loose spell double trouble at camp in the third book in a spooky new series that's Goosebumps meets Wayside SchoolKaitlyn and Noah are arch-enemies at their summer camp, and with good reason. They are rivals in everything, and both are determined to come out on top. But when they suddenly start to see double and it turns out that their camp counselors have doppelgangers running amok, they have to work together to get to the bottom of the strangely replicating counselors and save their camp from the Scaremaster--who seems to be pulling the strings from inside the pages of his creepy book. Will Kaitlyn and Noah learn that it takes two to outwit the Scaremaster and save their campmates, or will the clones win this round? For fans of Goosebumps, Eerie Elementary, and the Haunted Library series, B.A. Frade brings frightfully funny tales to life in this thrilling new series.
Close Calls: How Eleven US Presidents Escaped from the Brink of Death
by Michael P. SpradlinHistorians tell the stories of tragic and untimely presidential deaths, but often forgotten are the near misses. JFK and his fellow servicemen spent six days on a desert island with only coconuts to eat after a deadly attack during WWII. Abe Lincoln was forced to take a train trip in disguise while America's first female detective worked to foil an early assassination attempt. And when Andrew Jackson was attacked by an upset citizen who had been stalking him for months, frontiersman Davey Crockett was the one to save him. With pacy, immediate writing and including supplemental archival photographs and archival materials, this book chronicles thrilling undertold stories of U.S. presidents' moments of bravery.
Close Reading 11-14 Foundation Edition (PDF)
by Andrew Ralston Mary FirthClose Reading 11-14 Support Edition uses the same extracts from the novels in Close Reading 11-14 (0340 813091) but with different questions, extra definitions and line references, making this title more accessible. It can be used with specific students, or within a bi-level class. The book has specific links with Knowledge About Language (by the same authors) but can also be used independently of that title, either as a stand-alone classroom textbook or a resource for individual pupils needing interpretation practice.
Close to the Wind
by Jon WalterA war-torn country... a town that is burning. A single ship waits at the port for those who can escape. How can a boy and his grandfather hope to get on board? And will they find his mother before it leaves? When Papa meets two old friends, he makes a deal that could save them all. But this is only the beginning of the journey for Malik. If he is to escape, he will need all of his courage, his sense of right and wrong and a magic trick that he must practise till it's perfect.
Close to You from Far Away
by Erica RootA granddaughter realizes how she can stay connected while living far from her grandma in this charming picture book. Gigi and Grandma always loved being together. But when Gigi moves far away, she misses Grandma. Every time Gigi feels sad, Grandma tells her, &“Don&’t worry, Gigi, it&’s okay. I&’m close to you from far away.&” But what does that mean? Find out how to maintain a feeling of closeness to someone you love while being far away from them in this delightful book about family, letter writing, and love.
The Closer (Cal Ripken Jr.'s All Stars #6)
by Cal Ripken Jr.The final book in the out-of-the-park series by legendary short-stop and a veteran sportswriter Cal Ripkin.Danny Connolly is a back-up pitcher with the Dulaney Orioles. He knows what that means: not good enough to start. When he does get into games, he hasn't exactly been the shut-down reliever the team needs. To make matters worse, he's playing in the shadow of his older brother, Joey, a lights-out high school lefty with a 90-mph fastball who's attracting lots of attention from college recruiters and major league scouts. It's bad enough that Danny's parents seem to fawn over Joey and barely talk about what Danny does in his games. But now, as his big brother's mound exploits draw more and more attention, Danny's starting to get the why-aren't-you-as-good-as-Joey comments from the Orioles, too. The pressure to live up to Joey's success is stifling.Lonely and frustrated, Danny embarks on a secret project designed to make his family and teammates sit up and take notice. Aided by a mysterious stranger with an uncanny knowledge of the aerodynamics of a thrown baseball, he attempts to learn a new pitch. A pitch no one has ever seen before. The clock is ticking on Danny as the O's try to repeat as league champions. But if his audacious plan works and he can master the magical fluttering pitch known as "The Terminator," he'll soon be the talk of the league -- and the dependable closer the Orioles desperately need.
Clothes: Clothes (Viking Life)
by Liz GogerlyThe Viking Life series explores the everyday lives of people who lived during the Viking era. This title looks at how clothes were made and worn in Viking times, examines why jewellery was so important and how accessories such as belts were used.
Clothes: Clothes (Tell Me What You Remember #1)
by Sarah RidleyExplore changes in recent history through people's memories, and personal and archive photographs.Fashions changes all the time but what we wore can tell us a lot about the times we lived in. From clothes rationing, making do and mending to 1990s fashion, this book gives young children access to people's memories alongside photographs to help them build up a picture of the past. This book is part of the 'Tell me what you remember' series, which explores changes in living memory through photographs and anecdotes. It is a perfect teaching tool for KS1 or for children up to age 7.
Cloud Busting
by Malorie BlackmanDespite his Mum's insistence, Sam doesn't want to be friends with Davey, he thinks Davey's a first class, grade A, top of the dung heap moron. But one day Davey saves Sam's life and a bond is formed between them. Sam is still embarrassed to be seen with Davey, but little by little he has to admit, when it's just the two of them, Davey is a lot of fun. But then something terrible happens to Davey. . . Told in verse, in first person, this is the touching story of an extraordinary friendship, that changes two boys lives for ever. An uplifting tale that truly sings out.
The Cloud Dragon (Rising Stars Reading Planet Ser.)
by Amy SparkesNo-Wings the dragon cannot fly, so he spends his days puffing out cloud pictures using his dragon smoke. When he is banished by the Dragon King, he meets Toby, who has run away from his own village. They soon become firm friends but what can they do to prevent a battle between the dragons and humans? The Cloud Dragon is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.
The Cloud Forest Band 11/Lime (Collins Big Cat)
by Nic Bishop Cliff Moon Collins Big CatLime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. Text type – A non-chronological report. Pages 30 and 31 feature a persuasive text in a poster format compelling us to act now to save the cloud forest. This provides lots of speaking, listening and writing opportunities. Curriculum links – Science: Plants and animals, Variation; Geography: Passport to the world. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
Cloud Island: Book 3 (Secret Kingdom #3)
by Rosie BanksEnter a magical world of friendship and fun!In the third book of this great series, Ellie, Summer and Jasmine land on fluffy clouds high in the sky of the Secret Kingdom and have lots of fun bouncing around! But soon they realise that Queen Malice's mean magic is set to ruin Cloud Island for ever... Secret Kingdom is a brand new series full of the things girls love most: special friendships, secrets and magical adventures. Newly confident readers will be swept away by the magical stories of three children whose courage and resourcefulness save a fantastical land from disaster.Full of all the things little girls love best: special friendships, secrets and magical adventures, all set in an incredible kingdom!Eye-catching illustrations throughout.Become best friends with Ellie, Summer and Jasmine - plus Trixi the pixie!Help Ellie, Summer and Jasmine save the Secret Kingdom from wicked Queen Malice and her naughty storm sprites. A new exciting adventure in each and every book.
Cloud Soup
by Kate WakelingBake a weird cake, pay a visit to the Deep, and get some inspiration for your very own word hoard! Anything is possible in the world of Cloud Soup, Kate Wakeling’s breathlessly imaginative collection of poems for children. Quieter poems sit alongside riotously funny ones in this sequel to Moon Juice. Readers are encouraged to look more closely at clouds, water, dust and trees, and to reflect on the knottier areas of life. Illustrated throughout by Elīna Brasliņa. Aimed at children aged 9+. Cloud Soup is Wakeling and Brasliņa’s sequel to their CLiPPA-winning debut children’s poetry collection Moon Juice (Emma Press, 2016). Moon Juice has sold over 3000 copies and will be reissued with an updated cover design to complement Cloud Soup. SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 CLiPPA, THE AWARD FOR THE BEST CHILDREN’S POETRY BOOK
Cloud Soup
by Kate WakelingBake a weird cake, pay a visit to the Deep, and get some inspiration for your very own word hoard! Anything is possible in the world of Cloud Soup, Kate Wakeling’s breathlessly imaginative collection of poems for children. Quieter poems sit alongside riotously funny ones in this sequel to Moon Juice. Readers are encouraged to look more closely at clouds, water, dust and trees, and to reflect on the knottier areas of life. Illustrated throughout by Elīna Brasliņa. Aimed at children aged 9+. Cloud Soup is Wakeling and Brasliņa’s sequel to their CLiPPA-winning debut children’s poetry collection Moon Juice (Emma Press, 2016). Moon Juice has sold over 3000 copies and will be reissued with an updated cover design to complement Cloud Soup. SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 CLiPPA, THE AWARD FOR THE BEST CHILDREN’S POETRY BOOK
Clouds Over California
by Karyn Parsons"Nourishes the spirit and fills the soul." - Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, author of Operation Sisterhood"Touching and inspiring." - Lisa Moore Ramée, author of A Good Kind of Trouble"A taste of history with the thrills of mystery and brims with family secrets." - Alicia D. Williams, award-winning author of Genesis Begins Again Judy Blume meets Jacqueline Woodson in this powerful and sweetly emotional coming-of-age story about finding your place in the world, from the author of How High the Moon.This was supposed to be the best year ever for eleven-year-old Stevie Morrison. But instead, her life seems determined to turn itself upside down.First of all, her parents can't stop fighting - and they decide to move the family to a totally new apartment, in a totally new part of town, which means a totally new middle school for Stevie. On top of that, her best friend, Jennifer, is acting weird. She won't return Stevie's phone calls, and apparently her new best friends are a bunch of mean girls.The final straw comes with the arrival of Stevie's teenage cousin Naomi - sent down in disgrace from Boston (though no one will tell Stevie why). But with Naomi comes an exciting glimpse of a world Stevie hasn't paid much attention to before: one of Cleopatra Jones movies, women's liberation and an intriguing-sounding group called the Black Panthers.It might not be the year Stevie anticipated. But it will be the one that changes her life forever.Praise for How High the Moon:"Essential reading, full of voices that must be heard. One of the best stories I've read in a long while" - Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse "An impressive debut" - Mail on Sunday
Clouds over California
by Karyn ParsonsFrom the author of the highly acclaimed How High the Moon comes a moving and heartfelt novel about how a girl's family and friendships are turned upside down—just as the world is changing in 1970s Los Angeles. Stevie&’s life is fluctuating rapidly. She's starting over in a brand new middle school. Quiet and observant, it's hard for her to make friends. Plus, her mind is too occupied. The tension in her home is building as her parents' arguments are becoming more frequent. To top it all off, Stevie's older cousin Naomi is coming to live with the family in an attempt to keep her from a "bad" crowd—The Black Panthers. Stevie agrees to keep Naomi's secrets. She's the cool big cousin, after all, and Stevie can't help but notice the happy, positive effect the Black Panthers are having on Naomi's confidence and identity—just like how Mom is making decisions for herself, even when Dad disapproves. Stevie feels herself beginning to change as well. But one thing remains the same: she loves both of her parents, and she loves them together. Can her family stay in one piece despite the world shifting around them?