Bug Club Rights Guide
1 Bug Club is a collection of over 500 finelly levelled children books and ebooks that young readers will love.
Bug Club uses a variety of genres so there is something to appeal every child. Fantasy, traditional talesa, adventure, realistic settings, mistery and humour and fascinating non-fiction text types.
Bug Club is designed to get children interested in reading for pleasure and therefore reading more! Bug Club
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Bug Club Guided Reading is centred around books your children want to read. Time saving guided reading cards accompany each of the books and cover multiple sessions that go into depth with each text. These focus on questions that will challenge and grow your children’s comprehension skills. There are also ac- companying photocopiable activities to support each title and extend learning.
Bug Club ndependent is an independent reading solution that encourages readers to read at home; over 300 ad- ditional fiction and non-fiction print books, comics, and graphic novels alongside an online reading world.
Bug Club Shared is a new primary reading scheme that uses 36 high-quality books, designed to be read out loud, to encourage excitement around reading for pleasure. With a structured, systematic approach to vocabulary progression, these beautifully illustrat- ed books introduce children to rich and challenging words from other subject areas that enable them to make cross-curricular links in their learning. It is the winner in the 2020 Teach Primary Awards English category.
Conceived and edited by Julia Donaldson the 48 Plays to Read (specially written by Julia and other top children’s authors) each have parts for 6 characters, so are ideal for reading in group. After an initial read-through the children can swap parts round and then perform a rehearsed reading to the rest of the group. In the process they will all become more confident and expressive readers. The plays also come as e-books so a child can choose their character to read and then all the other parts are read back to them!
3 Age 4-5 Zac and Daisy by Catherine Baker These wordless and read-along three books follow the stories of Zac and Daisy as they get to know one another. The games and activities Zac and Daisy do are great fun. Follow this budding friendship as the children explore their differences – and what they have in common!
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Cat by Dee White Cat is sleeping, What I am doing? I can not see Cat. Can you see Cat?
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Eco Apes by Greg Cook
The Eco Apes are Bob, Dot and Ragbag – and they have a lot of fun! Follow the Apes’ efforts to live in eco-friendly ways, by saving water, doing crafts with (clean!) rubbish, and even growing their own food.You can even copy their activities yourselves!
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4 Age Rat and Cat 4-5 Age by Jeanne Willis 4-5 Cat is always trying to get Rat, but Rat has some impressive tricks to distract him! Read as Rat tricks Cat into letting him go – at least long enough to let Rat jump, dance and do a bit of magic! Will Cat ever get Rat?
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King Pip by Janine Scott
Who will help King Pip when is lost in the wood? And will the Troll let him cross the river? Who is the new pal King Pip meets at the end of the story?
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Pippa’s Pets by Dee White Pippa loves to play with her pets: her Pony Pat, her cat Cass and Spot the Dog!
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5 Age 5-6
Bug Boy by Jeanne Willis Dan loves bugs, but his sister Emma hates them! Read as Dan adds a hairy spider, fat slug and a big beetle to his impressive bug zoo, and takes them out on his family trips. But when the bugs get out, what will happen? Will Dan find them first – or will they give Emma a scare?
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Jay and Sniffer by Liz Miles These modern stories follow Jay and his dog Sniffer – and Jay’s speedy BMX – as they do battle against the mean Mr Slime! As Jay tries to save his school from destruction, can Mr Slime’s tricks spoil all his efforts? Or will Sniffer and Jay save the day?
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Dixie’s Pocket Zoo by Pip Jones
When Dixie spots an emergency she turns to her magic pocket zoo for help. Can Dixie’s magic animals help?
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6 Age 5-6 Horribilly by Michaela Morgan Horribilly is a big, green, sticky and gloopy monster – and he goes to a normal children’s school! Although he is different, Horribilly tries so hard to fit in with his classmates. In these three stories, read to see what happens when Horribilly when his school hosts a sports day, and art show and a lunch-time feast. Will his oddities actually prove to help Horribilly succeed? Can he even help his friends?
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Zeke by Jill McDougall
Zeke lives on a planet far away and it is first day at Space School. Will he make some new friends? They will soon go on a school trip to Space Zoo whew Pop-pop Bird will go missing...
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Zip and Zap by Sheryl Webster Zip and Zap are from outer space – so Earth is alien to them! On their trips down in their space ship, Zip and Zap make lots of funny mistakes. Read along as Zip and Zap explore a zoo, a farm and the snow, and try to make friends with the wild animals, a sheep and (more successfully!) two children called Sam and Liz, before they fly back home.
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7 Age 5-6 Silly Jack Extent 16pp - Format 200x190 by Malachy Doyle
Follow Silly Jack in these trhee retellings of familiar fables, and see what happens when he misunderstands his mother - three times! jack comes home with a handful of beans, then with a harp, a bee and some dancing mice....
The Mermaids by Celia Warren Anna, Bella and Jo are the best of friends, and live happily under the sea with their pets Spark the starfish, Twink the fish and Henry the crab. In these three stories, the three mermaids enjoy a rescue mission, visit the vet and choose just the right gifts for one another – all the while celebrating the importance of friendship.
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8 Age 5-6
Three exciting and funny comics books include lots of stories and activities! They feauture the characters of the fiction titles Ages 5-6.
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9 Age 6-7
Adventure Kids by Simon Cheshire Ed and Lin are the Adventure Kids – and they travel all over the world with their dad, who’s a photographer. Follow the kids’ adventures as they travel to New York, the Egyptian pyramids and a rainforest in South America – to catch a thief, escape a mummy and run from a wild jaguar! But are things quite what they seem?
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Goldilocks by Smriti Prasadam - Halls When Goldilocks goes down to the woods one day, a family of three bears is in for a big surprise!
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Dino by Steve Smallman Join in the adventures of Stretch, Nutter and Flapper as they make three crazy plans: to help Stretch to fly, hatch a mystery egg and break the blockage stopping the waterfall! In each of their exploits, read how this unlikely friendship allows the dinosaurs to meet all kinds of problems. But can they save the day – and escape the angry T-Rex? Extent 24 pp Format 246x189
10 Age 6-7
Pete runs a very odd pet shop, with help from clumsy Mopsy and a very intelligent griffin. But the problem with a peculiar pet shop is that it attracts peculiar pets – and very peculiar pet owners! Can Pete match up the right owners with the right pets, and create a happy home for everyone?
Extent 24 pp Format 246x189 Rights Sold: Polish, Indonesian 11 Age 6-7 The Pirate and the Potter Family by Michaela Morgan The Potters are a very ordinary family – except for their obsession with tidying! But when they meet captain Kev and his parrot, a trilogy of adventures unfolds. Read about how the Potters and Captain Kev work together to battle rival pirates, parrot illness and even school bullies. This series shows that friendship, family and fun can beat almost any odds!
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Tales of Taliesin by Dawn Casey
Taliesin isn’t like any other boy. He has magic powers in his fingertips! Was he born with it? These two ecxiting stories are based on a traditional Welsh legend. Extent 24 pp Format 216x165
YUN by Charlotte Raby Yun lives in a little village, desperate for adventure. Then he meets the Dragon Princess and, with a little magic, has a lot of adventures! Yun and the Princess must battle the Ice Spirit, Fire Demon and a giant bird – but with all the magic around him, Yun’s greatest powers are still his bravery and kindness. Will they finally be rewarded?
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12 Age 6-7 Rocky by Sherryl Clark
Rocky is a cave boy, and he lives in a world full of danger. Helping his father hunt and his mother gather berries, he must always beware of bears and wolves ready to attack. Then Rocky meets a wolf: not a vicious wolf, but a tiny, orphaned cub. Can Rocky keep him in the family? Could his parents ever understand their bond?
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Mae in the Middle by Andrew Fusek Peters and Polly Peters
Mae has an older brother called Smart Alec, and a younger sister called Roz – and in the middle, she doesn’t often get heard by their mother! But when Mae puts her mind to it, she can achieve a lot. Read as Mae takes on the trumpet and then the role of detective – and see how her success speaks for itself!
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The Adventures of Sinbad the Sailor Extent 32 pp by Rosalind Kerven Format 165x216 Ahoy there! Sinbad is my name and adventure is my game! My voyages across the seven seas are thrilling quests of shipwrecks, monsters and treasure – I’ve been marooned, attacked, kidnapped and nearly eaten! All of this, and I’m still here to tell the tale. How did I escape? Well, I don’t have time to tell you – I see another ship coming, and I need more excitement. Just read my stories to find out for yourself!
13 Age 6-7
Young Robin Hood by Tony Bradman Young Robin Hood and his friend Marian are real daredevils! Follow them at the archery competition and do not miss them plotting Robin’s mum great escape from the Sheriff’s dungeon!
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Sharma Family by Peter Bently
Dont’ miss the adventures of the Sharma Family at the funfair, at the beach and camping! Puff the dog is part of the family too!
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Meddlers by Maureen Haselhurst
The Meddlers are cunning little people, whose job is to make mischief! Read about the exploits of Jinx, Spike and Professor Kybosh as they meddle with a not-so merry-go-round, a perfect town clock and an arrogant racing driver. They may simply want to cause trouble, but see how often these meddles work out for the best!
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14 Age 6-7
The Fang Family
By Sheryl Webster
The Fang Family is a family of vampires – but hey have all the same problems as a human family! In these three books, the Fangs attempt to go shopping, plan a trip to the fair and compete in a school sports day – but these tasks aren’t as simple for vampires as they would be for us!
Extent 32 pp Format 189x134 Rights Sold: Turkish 15 Age 6-7
Work! Work! Work! by Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow
These collections each include two rib-tickling plays that are great for reading aloud. In Work! Work! Work!, take on the huge workload of Hercules and his crafty pal Homer as they labour and plot to finish their epic tasks – or perhaps you’ll be ordering them around!
Mona the Moaner by Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow
Mona the Moaner thinks life is one long struggle, too: it’s BORING! Will you be Mona, her annoying brother or her ever-patient mum? Will ANYONE end up satisfied?
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Three collections of poems and beautiful illustrations for readers aged 6-7
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16 Age 7-8 Double by Dominic Barker Wow! You look just like me!” says Oliver. Jack is surprised too, but he’s even more shocked when his look-alike neighbour gets him into trouble – twice! Oliver then tries to fool Jack’s mum that he is Jack! How can Jack stop Oliver?
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Mitzi and I by Nette Hilton
One day Mitzi Mickleham moved in next door and things started to change for Itchi my dog and me! Fun Camp isn’t fun! But Mitzi, my new best friend, said we had to go. She’s good at running races, playing football, and all that sort of stuff – not like me! But I found out there was one thing Mitzi was scared of – and I could help her.
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Flash the Dog by Jim Eldridge Jack loves reading his favouritecomic, Flash the Hero Dog, but what he really longs for is a real dog. When a dog like Flash mysteriously appears at school Jack is thrilled...
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17 Age Extent 40 pp 7-8 Format 216x165 While I am Sleeping by Malaika Rose Stanley
While I am Sleeping At night-time, when you climb into bed and drift off to sleep, does everyone else go to sleep too? Who bakes the bread for the next day, and who collects the rubbish? While you are sleeping, a lot of people are waking up and going to work
King Kafu and the Moon by Trish Cooke King Kafu isn’t afraid of anything . . . or so the people in his village think! The truth is, he’s scared of the dark. One night, the king notices that a piece of the moon is missing, and each night the missing piece gets bigger! Can the villagers rise to the challenge and bring themoon safely to him? And will a young boy have the answer to the king’s problem?
Escape from Black Mountain by Martin Chatterton
When Class 3F go on their annual spring camping trip with Mr Zim to Black Mountain, the last thing they expect is snow! The class suddenly find themselves stranded. Will they get off the mountain and get Mr Zim back in time for his wedding day?
Fairy Tales - The fountain of Snow and The Snow Queen Can the kind young Prince Hal stay friends with Iron John even after he steals from John’s fountain of gold? Will little Gerda be able to save her best friend Kay when his heart is frozen by the Snow Queen? Step into the enchanted world of fairy tales with these two magical stories – and learn allabout snow in the real world!
18 Age 7-8
Moya the Luck Child by Malachy Doyle, Laura Anderson
Moya is no ordinary child. She is beautiful, gentle - and luck follows her wherever she goes. But is she lucky enough to escape the Little People and an evil queen?
Big Giant, Little Bear by Rosalynd Kerven
The frozen lands of the far north are full of magic and mystery. When a fisherman is captured by a big greedy giant he has to think fast. Can he outwit him, or will he end up as dinner? Meanwhile,a kind grandma is caring for a little bear but what will happen when he grows up?
Mountain Tales of Norway by Margaret McAllister
Gudbrand’s trip to market doesn’t work out as planned. What will his wife, Marit, say? Elsewhere, Halvor has a problem – how can he get rid of the trolls that cause havoc in his house every Midsummer’s Eve? his house every Midsummer’s Eve?
The Malice Family by Abie Longstaff
Samil’s genius dad has come up with yet more plans to take over the kingdom. Mum thinks they are brilliant! Just how successful will this evil raccoon family be? When a giant flying nappy and ice-cream are involved, Samil has his doubts - and so might you! Extent 40 pp Format 216x165
19 Age 7-9 MAGAZINES
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20 Age 8-9
The Song of Sky and Sand by Stephen Davies
Time is running out for the villagers of Simbi. They need to find a new source of water, and fast! One day, Ramata hears an old woman singing and realises that the lyrics have a hidden meaning. Ramata bravely sets off into the desert with her grandmother, her cousin and the very last bottle of water in the village. Will they be able to solve the riddle of the song and fi nd water in time?
A Tale of Two Poggles by M. I. McAllister
Gloria Grabber was not a good Mayoress. She was greedy, hated the internet and madethe town of Nether Poggle a iserable place to Live. It was nothing like nearby Upper Poggle, with its modern shops and green parks, but the peopleof Nether Poggle were stuck. That is, until two clever children g ot into Gloria’s envelope factory and hatched a plan to transform the town .
Myths of the Sea by Malachy Doyle
When Seán meets the sea-maiden, he’s finally found a friend – but will she stay with him on land? Can Odysseus save his ship and his men rom the terrifying sea monster, Scylla? Set sail with these two stories of friendship and adventure a sea – and learn all about
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21 Age 8-9 Rocket Ronnie by Daniel Postgate
Veronica Witworth is Rocket Ronnie and she is the defender of the Human Race from the attacks of the evil aliens. The Bleekoids are planning build an intergalactic highway through the solar system. Can Rocket Ronnie save Earth from the Bleekoids’ evil plan? Will she be also able to help the Guardians, an advanced alien race attacked by the evil alien Vortex? Let’s follow her adventures!
Extent 48 pp Format 216x165
Beowulf by Julia Golding
You may have heard of Beowulf, the Danish hero. You may even have heard of me and my mum, the monsters he fights. You certainly haven’t heard our side of the story! So what if we ate a few rowdy soldiers now and then? They were pests, and Beowulf was a pain. Read on to discover the truth about the Extent 48 pp beastly Beowulf – and me, the Format 216x165 great Grendel: the grungiest, ghastliest monster of them all!
22 Age 8-9 Pet Finders by Margaret Ryan
It’s starting to look like a pretty boring summer for Amelia and Rory. But when a one -eyed cat goes missing, they decide to start the PFA (that’s the Pet Finders Agency to you and me). The hunt for lost pets is on!
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Dinkin Dings Adapted from the original book from Guy Bass
Dinkin Dings is afraid of absolutely everything...apart from the monster under his bed, the skeleton in his cup- board and the ghost outside his window. In fact they are his best friends and he calls them the Frightening Things. Extent 48 pp Just when Dinkin thinks Format 198x129 life might not be too scary, things take a terrifying turn..
Charlie and Alice by Deborah Abela
When Alice moves to the country, she feels com- pletely alone… Until, that is, she meets an unusual boy named Charlie. In his own way, Charlie is just as lonely as Alice – but can two friends together be lonely for long? These are fun and touching stories of two misfits who support each other against all the odds. After some real adventures, Charlie and Alice realise that loving families can be found in the unlikeliest places. Extent 48 pp Format 210x145
23 Age 8-9
STAGE FRIGHT * Zak and Zoe love the old theatre, but strange things happen there that on one can explain...Can legends come alive? Can people vanish? Would you believe it if it happened to you?
HEADING FOR GLORY * “I’m not joining broad elm rangers!” That’s Ben, yelling at his dad. Brilliant Ben’s been talent-spotted, but he wants to stay with the rest of us on Hollyfield primary’s football team - which is more than can be said of equally-brilliant Florence. Extent 48pp - Format 216x165
MIXED-UP MYTHS! * Rukma is bored on her Greek holiday, but all Dad and her brother Raj care about is ticking things off in the guidebook! How- ever, as myths mix with reality their holiday starts to get weird. Things take an icy turn...and is that a minotaur after them? Extent 48pp - Format 198x129
THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF ERIK * Erik’s family think he is com- pletely useless, but when he catches a mysterious bird stealing their apples, it marks the beginning of his amazing adventures. With a talking wolf, a magi- cal little man and a flying ship along the way, where will Erik’s journey take him?
24 Age 9-10
Under my feet by Malayka Rose Stanley
Using a regular beat and clear rhyming pattern, the narrator describes all the things that they imagine to be underground: lost things, stored things, fossils, roots, animals, secret underground rooms and vaults, useful underpasses and underground trains as well as pipes, cables and wires. The activities look at the poetic structure as well as viSualising the exciting underground world.
Below Deck: A Titanic Story by Tony Bradman
Grace is sad to leave Auntie Nora, but she can’t help feeling excited about living with Uncle Patrick in New York. As Grace climbs on board the Titanic, sheis unaware of the difficult choice that awaits her. Will she make the right decision, and can she survive the ship’s fateful voyage?
Tales of Hidden Heroes - Anthology by Malachy Doyle, Stephen Davies and Rose Letellier
Step into the worlds of our hidden heroes. Will Gareth succeed in his quest and prove he is worthy of becoming a knight? Can Mulan keep her true identity secret while saving China from an army of bandits? Join Garethand Mulan on their journeys and learn all about how jousting still exists today.real-life sea monsters!
The Longest Night by Jacqueline Guest
Wind Runner must complete his Vision Quest if he is to fulfil his dream of becoming a great warrior. He will need to learn the truevalue of trust and loyalty – how else will he survive for three long nights, alone on the mountain?
Extent 48 pp Format 216x165
25 Age 9-10
The Stepsister Diaries Rights Sold: Polish by Julie Sykes Lily can’t imagine even being friends with her new stepsister Tara, so when they have to share a room there’s BIG TROUBLE ahead. Can Lily resist throwing pineapple at Tara.. and will they everlearn to be good stepsisters?
Extent 56 pp Format 210x145
The Highwayman by Kath Howe
Whoever thought the school play could be so dangerous? Shona and Zac certainly didn’t…But when their search for props unearths an ancient highwayman’s glove, they are proved terribly wrong. Soon Zac begins to act oddly, and Shona needs to act fast. This thrilling duo is a real page- turner of mystery and friendship that will soon – like the glove – have you in its grip! Extent 56 pp Format 198x129
The Mistery of... by Josh Lacey
Two big mysteries have to be solved for Inspecteur Timbre. A poisoned pudding and a thief dressed in black with a missing finger are just few of the ingredients of these gloomy cases. Many suspects for Inspecteur Timbre and for Matt and his French exchange partner, Véronique, that are also on the cases.
Extent 56 pp Format 216x165
26 Age Ampata and the Scarlet Macaws by Benjamin Hulme-Cross 9-10
Ampata’s family is in trouble. Deep trouble. With her brothers in prison and her sister trapped by the evil Ice Witch, Ampata sets out on two dangerous missions to rescue them. Ampata is brave and clever, but will that be enough?
Kura’s Story by Paul Mason Extent 56pp - Format 198x129 The decision to leave your home is a hard one to make. You are giving up what you know, for a future that is uncertain. Yet that is exactly what Kura’s family decide to do. Will they survive the dangerous journey to their new home? And what strange creatures will Kura find there? This is the story..
27 Age 9-10
Rosa and the Runaway Ram by Gareth Osborne Rosa is a city girl, but when she visits her Grandpa Paco in the mountains she soon finds herself battling mud, a stubborn donkey and a mischievous ram. She is glad of only one thing: at least her friends can’t see her! Then, Grandpa Paco announces he’s coming to the city. What will happen when Rosa’s two worlds collide?
Extent 56 pp Format 198x129 Coming Home byJean Ure Hi, I’m Josh, and I’m an alien! Well, that’s what my sister Jodie says. To be serious, I’d always felt a bit, well, different. It’s not just that I have “two left feet”, and I am adopted - there was more to it than that. Then I met Taz and Maya, and things started to fall into place. Here’s my story..
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28 Age 10-11
Rights Sold: Arabic Catapult Kid by Kate Scott Jim thinks he’s a great shot with a cata- pult and the best horse-rider in Lizard’s Lick. Unfortunately his sister, Tess, knows that Jim is a terrible rider who scares his owndog when he practises his catapulting skills!
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Tudor Tales by Sally Prue
Twins Edward and Bridget live in Tudor England – an England of traitors, traps and treasure! When mysterious strangers turn up, the twins must learn whom to trust – and quickly! Are the stran- gers as honest as they seem, or are they really dangerous? These gripping stories weave tales of spies and courage, as the twins work together to convince the grown-ups of what they learn. Will they discover the truth in time? Extent 64 pp Format 210x145 Rights Sold: Arabic
Cosmo B. Henderson by Joanna Nadin
Did you ever go to a school disco dressed in your pyjamas? Does your little sister go to school dressed as a carrot? Have you ever eaten paper to get out of a sticky situation? Welcome to the world of Cosmo B. Henderson! Nothing ever goes right for him, his dog eats EVERYTHING and his mum is mega-embarrassing. This is Cosmo’s diary.
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29 Howzat Rights Sold: Arabic Age by Paul Mason 10-11 Jamie’s world is turned upside down by a move to Pakistan and he longs to return home. When he joins a game of cricket he finds a friend in Awli, but an enemy in Sohail and the boys become involved in a bitter rivalry. As the boys clash again in a tense kite fight, will Jamie ever feel at home?
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Cinderella: The Real Story byJan Burchett and Sara Vogler
Forget all the stories you’ve read about good, kind Cinderella - they are just fairy tales! Onceuponatime Town has been buzzing with gossip since Cinderella’s imprisonment for unspeakable crimes. What has she done? Here, D. I. Whiskers and P.C. Scratch present you with their extraordinary case file..
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30 Wild Papa Woods byPatrice Lawrence Age 10-11 When Uncle Ochossi tells twins Cyril and Liani about Wild Papa Woods, the guardian of the forest, they end up involved in a dangerous adventure. The fol- lowing summer, on a boat trip in Kenya, the twins find a surprising stowaway and end up being guard- ians of a different kind
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The Dangerous World of Joe McGinty by Andy Mulligan
Joe McGinty never dreamed that one morning at school his life would change forever. Now known as Lizard Seven, he has two dangerous spy missions - intercept suitcases full of millions of dollars from leaving Istanbul, and rescue a rich businessman’s son from pirates in shark-infested waters. Will he succeed?
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31 Age 10-11
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens and adapted by Benjamin Hulme-Cross
Orphaned as a baby, Oliver Twist grows up in a cruel workhouse. When he is sold to work for an undertaker, Oliver decides to run away and seek his fortune in London. He soon finds himself drawn into the darker world of pickpocketing. With the help of some kind strangers, will Oliver be able to escape to a better life?
The Road to Freedom by Lesa Cline-Ransome
Emma and her mother know that their only hope of staying together is to run away from their slave master. Their journey will be brutal, but if they are ever to be free, they must place their lives in the hands of people they have never met. Do they have enough courage and strength to evade the unforgiving slave catchers and reach safety?
Beyond the Horizon by Paul B. Mason
When Captain Booth sets sail for India, his daughter, Sa- rah, is determined not to be left behind. Longing for ad- venture, Sarah disguises herself as a boy and stows away on board her father’s ship. But once in India, adventure turns to disaster when Sarah finds herself unable to get back to the ship. She must put her faith in Priya, the girl who rescues her. Through Priya’s kindness, Sarah learns to appreciate this new world beyond the horizon.
The Tree by Smriti Prasadam-Halls
In the heart of a village, the tree stands fi rm while the lives in the community change around it. When plans to build a market threaten the tree’s existence, one girl strives to save it. Will her voice be heard?
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M01 Beyond The Horizon 86098.indd 50 29/09/2016 15:26 The Wind in the Willows Adapted by Margaret McAllister Toad’s boasting and reckless driving are out of con- trol! This adaptation of Kenneth’ Grahame’s classic Age story will transport you to the enchanting world of 10-11 the riverbank. Can Ratty, Mole and Badger bring Toad to his senses before he loses everything?
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The Railway Children Rights Sold: Arabic Adapted by Annie Dalton When their father is unexpectedly called away, Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis are sent to the countryside. With nothing much to do, they go down to the track to watch the trains. This adapta- tion of E. Nesbit’s classic tale will transport you to another time and take you on some surprising adventures. Will the children ever see their father again?
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Treasure Island Rights Sold: Arabic Adapted by Benjamin Hulme-Cross
Discover the treasure for yourself in this adapta- tion of Robert Louis Stevenson’s swashbuckling adventure. Jim Hawkins sets sail to make his for- tune but with the treacherous pirate Long John Silver in the crew, who will win the treasure?
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William Shakespere: King Lear Adapted by Timothy Knapman Rights Sold: Arabic This adaptation of William Shake- speare’s play will enthrall and aston- ish you. With power at stake and dishonesty all around, can good triumph or will evil win the day?
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33 Age 4-6 Non Fiction
The non-fiction range covers a wide variety of topics, ranging from historical facts to scientific discoveries. Also, children and parents alike love Dorling Kindersley books, which is why we’ve teamed up with DK to bring a number of stunning non-fiction photobooks to give their minds a real cross-curricular work out.
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36 Age 6-7
Whether it’s discovering dino- saurs, living like a ballerina or un- covering Earth’s amazing environ- ment, Bug Club non-fiction style books will tickle the imaginations of every child
37 Age 6-7 Our Planet series
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Age Scientific Enigmas series 7-11
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38 Real Life series Age 7-11
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Dead series Rights Sold: Korean
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39 Age 101.. series 7-11
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How do they make.. series
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In their shoes.. series
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9780435201227 - That’ll Never Work! 9780435201241 - The Boy and the Pangolin 9780435201265 - The Prince’s Choice 9780435201289 - Little Leaf’s Journey 9780435201302 - Planet Earth, Here We Come! 9780435201326 - The Colourbot Extent pp 15 41 Age 4-5
9780435201340 - The Queen’s Salad 9780435201364 - The Perfect Pet Problem 9780435201388 - I Am a Line 9780435201401 - Hari’s Box 9780435201432 - Planet Pippa 9780435201203 - Where Next, Dinky? Extent pp 15 42 Age 5-6
9780435201456 - Lost in the Storm 9780435201470 - Opposites Attract 9780435201494 - The Pet Portrait Painter 9780435201517 - The Artist 9780435201531 - Adventure Through the Ages 9780435201555 - Idris and the Big City
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9780435201579 - Swoop Flies South 9780435201593 - The Great Goldfish Election 9780435201654 - King Cat 9780435201678 - A Home for Henrietta 9780435201692 - The Beautiful Blue Planet 9780435201715 - The Best Place in Space
Extent pp 15 44 Age 6-7
9780435201852 - Tutankhamun’s Last Journey 9780435201876 - A Token of Friendship 9780435201890 - The Warrior Queen 9780435201920 - Here is a Water Drop 9780435201944 - The Speediest Sloth 9780435201982 - Stuck!
45 Extent pp 15 Age 6-7
9780435201739 - Berry and The Shadow Dweller 9780435201753 - My Shadow and Me 9780435201777 - The Emperor’s Sculpture 9780435201791 - The Greatest Palace 9780435201814 - Junko Tabei: One Step at a Time 9780435201838 - City Kids Detective Agency
Extent pp 15 46 Age 5-11
Julia Donaldson is a children’s writer and playwright, best known as author of The Gruffalo. In June 2011 Julia was nominated as Children’s Laureate, and one of her core missions is to help children enjoy reading and improve their reading skills by acting and reading together.
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