The Night the Moon Went Out: A Bloomsbury Reader

The Night the Moon Went Out: A Bloomsbury Reader
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 80
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ISBN-10 : 9781472993533
ISBN-13 : 1472993535
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis The Night the Moon Went Out: A Bloomsbury Reader by : Samantha Baines

A heart-warming adventure story by award-winning comedian, actress, broadcaster, hearing-aid wearer and author of Harriet Versus the Galaxy, Samantha Baines. Aneira is a hearing-aid wearer and she is super scared of the dark. When the moon suddenly goes out one night, Aneira is on a mission to turn it back on! With the help of her owl friend, she sets off on a journey to fix the moon and overcome her fear. This powerful story features beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Lucy Rogers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With black and white illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com. Book Band: Dark Blue (Ideal for ages 9+)

The Tempest epub

The Tempest epub
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Publisher : A&C Black
Total Pages : 66
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ISBN-10 : 9781408163368
ISBN-13 : 1408163365
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis The Tempest epub by : Franzeska G. Ewart

It's a year after the events of Shakespeare's The Tempest have taken place and Ariel has returned to the magical island. Gradually she starts to look back and reflect upon the strange characters and happenings which took place on that fateful afternoon - the magic, the murder and Prospero's sweet revenge...

To Liberty! The Adventures of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas: A Bloomsbury Reader

To Liberty! The Adventures of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas: A Bloomsbury Reader
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 49
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ISBN-10 : 9781472972538
ISBN-13 : 1472972538
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis To Liberty! The Adventures of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas: A Bloomsbury Reader by : Catherine Johnson

Book Band: Dark Red - Ideal for ages 10+ An exciting adventure set in revolutionary France which tells the true story of a swashbuckling hero Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, whose mother was an enslaved African woman and whose father was a French noble. Alex is happy living with his brothers and sister on his father's farm on Haiti but his father wants to go back to France and can't afford to take his mixed-race children with him. Soon, Alex must fight for his freedom... and that of France. From a slave on the streets of Port au Prince to a general in the French army, the dramatic true story of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas' life (the inspiration for his son's book The Three Musketeers) is brought to life by award-winning author, Catherine Johnson. Featuring exciting black-and-white illustrations by Rachel Sanson, this book is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

Zoom to the Moon: A Bloomsbury Young Reader

Zoom to the Moon: A Bloomsbury Young Reader
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 49
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ISBN-10 : 9781472955647
ISBN-13 : 1472955641
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis Zoom to the Moon: A Bloomsbury Young Reader by : Jenny McLachlan

Book Band: Lime (Ideal for ages 6+) An out-of-this-world adventure story, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. On a school trip to the space museum, Reva and Bobby climb into a real rocket named Jupiter Two. The poor rocket has never been into space so when Reva and Bobby count down and press a big red button, Jupiter Two bursts into life. Soon Reva and Bobby are on their way to the moon! This extraordinary and imaginative adventure from well-loved author Jenny McLachlan is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from Andy Rowland and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist. _______________ Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

By the Light of the Moon

By the Light of the Moon
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 32
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ISBN-10 : 9781408852101
ISBN-13 : 1408852101
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis By the Light of the Moon by : Tom Percival

Ivan's old house had always been so warm and friendly. This new one was NOT. Ivan finds his new house strange and can't sleep. He lies awake and then sees a shimmering light come down. The light turns into a creature called a Moji, and it takes him on a magical nighttime adventure, up high into space, bounding through magical forests and down deep into the oceans. Ivan has never had so much fun! And the magical Moji shows him that soon the new house will feel like home. A gently emotional story to reassure fears about moving house, with stunning artwork and a wonderful magical element. The author/illustrator of Herman's Letter has shown his breadth of talent with this new direction.

The Twins, the Ghost and the Castle

The Twins, the Ghost and the Castle
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Publisher : A&C Black
Total Pages : 97
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ISBN-10 : 9781408176269
ISBN-13 : 1408176262
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis The Twins, the Ghost and the Castle by : Paul Mason

Two abandoned children make their home in a castle - which turns out to be haunted by the Duke of Wellington! The ghost is a particularly determined spook who helps them hide from the castle's caretaker. But when developers want to turn their home into a spa, everyone who loves the castle must band together to save the day. Comic ghostly fun for newly confident readers aged 8+ and those looking for a fast, fun read.

Harriet Versus The Galaxy

Harriet Versus The Galaxy
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Total Pages : 192
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ISBN-10 : 1999642589
ISBN-13 : 9781999642587
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis Harriet Versus The Galaxy by : Samantha Baines

Harriet discovers that her hearing-aid can do more than she ever bargained for when she finds an alien in her room. Harriet becomes the Earth's first line of defence as the only one who can understand the invaders. Sure, her hearing aid helps her understand aliens from across the universe, if only she could understand her own feelings.

Monsters Are Afraid of the Moon

Monsters Are Afraid of the Moon
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 40
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ISBN-10 : 9781582347448
ISBN-13 : 1582347441
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis Monsters Are Afraid of the Moon by : Marjane Satrapi

When Marie brings the moon into her bedroom, it scares away the monsters who have tormented her but also causes problems which only the village cats can help solve.

Malkin Moonlight

Malkin Moonlight
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 277
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ISBN-10 : 9781408870853
ISBN-13 : 1408870851
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis Malkin Moonlight by : Emma Cox

The winner of the National Literacy Trust's inaugural New Children's Author Prize 2015! Malkin Moonlight is an animal adventure story destined to become a classic alongside the likes of The Aristocats, Gobbolino the Witch's Cat and Varjak Paw. Every journey begins with one paw step ... Malkin is a small black cat with a magnificent tail, and he's destined to be a hero. He just doesn't know it yet. On his third life, Wild Malkin falls in love with Roux, a Domestic cat who likes the comforts of home. Together they explore the night and have adventures. And when Roux's owners decide to move away, she chooses to become a Wild too and live with Malkin. Setting out to find a new home, they stumble across a recycling centre full of cats – at war. Can Malkin realise his destiny and find a way to bring peace to the land? An extraordinary adventure awaits ...

Write Like a Ninja

Write Like a Ninja
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 57
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ISBN-10 : 9781472988294
ISBN-13 : 1472988299
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis Write Like a Ninja by : Andrew Jennings

'Super engaging and accessible' PIERS TORDAY 'Empowers children to be creative, perseverant and write independently' TEACH PRIMARY 'A must-have book for any young writer' JANE CONSIDINE 'An imaginative and affordable resource' CLASS READS If you're looking for emergency literacy help in a handy, pocket-sized book, then Write Like a Ninja is perfect for you. Crammed full of writing and grammar tips, prompts to get children thinking of rich alternatives and Alan Peat's exciting sentences, this gem of a book is perfect for children aged 7 upwards either as an invaluable classroom aid or a brilliant dip-in thesaurus to use at home. It contains everything a budding writer needs to flourish as an author and meet the demands of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum for English. This engaging, easy-to-use book allows children to write with confidence. There are awesome alternatives for overused adjectives, as well as themed vocabulary lists for describing settings, characters, food and drink, and more. From examples of metaphors, similes and superlatives to verbs, conjunctions and adjectives, this is a user-friendly book that children will turn to again and again to build their own ideas and enrich their writing. This neat little book will save hours of time spent tracking down resources and finding examples for children, and empower them to write independently using rich vocabulary, varied language and exciting sentences – all leading to becoming top writing ninjas! For more must-have Ninja books by Andrew Jennings (@VocabularyNinja), check out the Vocabulary Ninja and Comprehension Ninja classroom and home learning resources.