Using her magical spoon to make new words by changing letters around, Anna embarks on a series of adventures with a lost little boy.

In this enchanting book, readers discover how prefixes and suffixes can change the meanings of words before their eyes! Guided by the Word Wizard, readers learn to create new words by combining root words with prefixes and suffixes. Discover how these spell-binding syllables can help unlock the meanings of new words.

In this fun-filled book, the Word Wizard helps readers understand synonyms and antonyms. From exploring shades of meaning and making comparisons to using a thesaurus, readers learn how to use synonyms and antonyms to enrich their writing and strengthen their communication skills.

"What do you and I have in common? They are both pronouns of course! In this engaging book, the Word Wizard introduces readers to the different types and functions of pronouns. From personal and possessive to indefinite and reflexive, this book will help readers put the "pro" in pronouns!"--Provided by publisher.

A mysterious library book opens the door to a world of magic and danger in the first book in the beloved Young Wizards series. Bullied by her classmates, Nita Callahan is miserable at school. So when she finds a mysterious book in the library that promises her the chance to become a wizard, she jumps at the opportunity to escape her unhappy reality. But taking the Wizard's Oath is no easy thing, and Nita soon finds herself paired with fellow wizard-in-training Kit Rodriguez on a dangerous mission. The only way to become a full wizard is to face the Lone Power, the being that created death and is the mortal enemy of all wizards. As Nita and Kit battle their way through a deadly alternate version of New York controlled by the Lone Power, they must rely on each other and their newfound wizarding skills to survive--and save the world from the Lone One's grasp.

Word Wizard is a strategies-based series for teaching literacy skills from Junior Infants to 6th Class. Mapped to the most recent curriculum changes, the series is designed to be used with any core English programme. Genre is placed at the centre of the learning Bridges the gap between phonics and reading practice Develops decoding skills Facilitates easy planning Oral language grammar linked to genre writing Mapped to the Primary Language Curriculum In line with AfL guidelines Revision and assessment units Teacher's Digital Resources Teachers in adopting classes at all levels of the Word Wizard series have easy access to extra digital resources on www.GillExplore.ie, our resources platform: Self-assessment checklists Writing frames Yearly Overview Planning Document FREE teacher eBook

A ravenous band of pirates who eat words for breakfast gobble up the world's greatest stories. But never fear--the Word Wizard and the children she reads to are on the case! Pirate Captain Rottingbones and his crew need breakfast. But these pirates can't have just any ordinary breakfast...no, they need nice, fresh WORDS. And where better to get them than stealing them straight off the pages of all kinds of books? But when Captain Rottingbones and his cronies go after the Word Wizard and her extra delicious words that they steal from her extra juicy stories, they've finally gone too far...because not only does the Word Wizard believe words are precious things that belong in stories, but she also has a weapon stronger than any sword--a mighty pen. Susan Cooper, author of the acclaimed Dark Is Rising fantasy series, teams up with renowned illustrator Steven Kellogg to create a swashbuckling adventure that celebrates the power of reading. A Bank Street Best Book of the Year

The bestselling Chambers Crossword Dictionary is the essential reference for crossword lovers everywhere. This brand new edition, compiled from Chambers' highly acclaimed and vast crossword resources, has been fully updated with thousands of new solutions to be even more useful to crossword fans. New synonyms for publication such as 'podcast' and 'blog' bring the content bang up-to-the-minute. New topic lists such as 'curries' and 'geese' help solve general knowledge clues. All words are grouped by meaning, then by number of characters, then alphabetically, to make finding the solution quick and easy. Special cryptic crossword words which indicate anagrams, reversals, etc give hints and tips for solvers.

Word Wizard is a strategies-based series for teaching literacy skills from Junior Infants to 6th Class. Mapped to the most recent curriculum changes, the series is designed to be used with any core English programme. Appropriate comprehension strategies enhance comprehension skills Comprehensions integrate with SESE and SPHE Integrated genre approach to teaching literacy skills as recommended by the PDST and in line with new curriculum guidelines Editable writing frames and self-assessment checklists for teachers online Cloze procedures included in each unit In line with AfL guidelines Revision and assessment units TEACHER'S DIGITAL RESOURCES Teachers in adopting classes at all levels of the Word Wizard series have easy access to extra digital resources on www.gillexplore.ie, our resources platform: Self-assessment checklists Writing templates Yearly Overview Planning Document FREE teacher eBook