2005 is the bicentenary of Hans Christian Andersen's birth. His stories have timeless themes - love, death, coming to terms with all that life offers. This collection of ten stories weaves those essential themes of beauty and cruelty into contemporary takes on life. "The Steadfast Tin Solder" becomes "The Flames of Love", "The Ugly Duckling" is retold as "Swan" and "The Emperor's New Clothes", retold as "The King of Cool", has new relevance as the story of a boy obsessed with branded clothing. All are memorable for the shock value of many of Andersen's most painful images: the shards of a broken mirror; the piercing of a broken heart. "The Swineherd" ("Princess), "The Snow Queen" ("The Shattered Mirror"), "The Wild Swans"("The Wild Swanns"), "The Princess and the Pea" ("Mother Knows Best"), "The Little Match Girl" ("A Little Flame"), "The Ugly Duckling" ("Swan) and "The Little Mermaid" ("Coming Up for Air") are all also recast for the 21st century.
Best friends Sarah and Lianne have a great money-making idea - doing makeovers at little girls' birthday parties. But it's not an idea that impresses Ruth Miller, the new girl who's just arrived at their school. To Sarah and Lianne, Ruth is a mess: to Ruth they are overdressed and not in the least cool. Ruth has other things to worry about too - her mum is ill and she's had to leave her London home and her best friend to live with her Dad and his new family. And that includes her step-brother Matt - a boy factor bound to cause trouble! All girls will relate to Kate's great girl characters and lively, pacy plot. She gets it just right for 10+ readers.
Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Maddy's in Barbados, where she's sure she'll find a boyfriend - she's never had any difficulty before.
Four girls are in for some surprises when they each promise to have a holiday romance . . . Holly is already in love with a boy she met in Barbados but will her dream last? Alex finds herself getting distracted playing mixed double in a tennis tournament. Zoe is drawn to someone unexpected when she joins a drama project. And Josie is about to find out what happens when you fall for your friend's boyfriend. Four more summer stories from Kate Petty, sizzling with sea, sand, sun... and romance!
Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Charlotte's in the Lake District as usual... and in love with the boy next door as usual!
This is one in a series of books on social issues for young children exploring first experiences. Sam and Jenny find out that moving into a new house can be quite an adventure.
Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Josie is about to find out what happens when you fall for your best friend's boyfriend.
Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Holly is already in love with a boy she met in Barbados but will her dream last?
Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Alex finds herself getting distracted playing mixed double in a tennis tournament.
Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Sophie goes to France where no one but the boy in the next tent seems interested. And she definitely doesn't fancy him.
Meet Jake Jenkins, his little sister, Lily and all their friends and neighbours in Albert Avenue. Find out how Lily gets lost, Jake goes to work - and what happens when the hamster goes missing. . .
Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Sophie goes to France where no one but the boy in the next tent seems interested. And she definitely doesn't fancy him. Maddy's in Barbados, where she's sure she'll find a boyfriend - she's never had any difficulty before. Hannah's on a music course but will she find love there? And Charlotte's in the Lake District as usual... and in love with the boy next door as usual.
Ha Ha Baby is a picture book about a grumpy little baby. Just how far will this family go to get their little one to laugh? With bright and colourful illustrations and a bouncy, jovial text, Ha Ha Baby will bring a smile to the face of all young readers. A fun family tale about clowning around.
As a renowned Lakota Sioux chief and shaman, Sitting Bull's dedication to the survival of his people earned him both the respect and fear of allies and enemies alike. Readers will marvel at this bold leader and warrior whose abilities were put to the test in a series of violent confrontations with the U.S. government. From his life as a young warrior to his tragic death, Sitting Bull captures the successes-and struggles-of this key American figure.
Illustrated fairy tale. Ariane the weaver is locked in a dungeon and told to weave exquisite silks for the queen. Ariane despairs until some tiny spiders come to her rescue. 4 yrs+
Collins Big Cat' is a guided reading series for ages 4--7 edited by Cliff Moon. Children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children should love to read, banded to help teachers choose the right book for every child. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of each book.
In this informative and friendly picture book, children can find simple answers to questions about how they came to be born: How did I get into your tummy? How did the egg and sperm turn into me? What did I eat when I was inside Mum? The conversational text, clear explanations and child-friendly artwork aim to make this a helpful book for all curious children and their parents.
In this Level 4 DK Reader eBook, your child will be introduced to special horses like Trigger, who knows how to write his name! Trigger's talent is just one of the real-life stories in Horse Heroes. Level 4 readers have fascinating stories that will capture the interest of this increasingly proficient reader range. From true tales of the bravest ponies to some very clever horses, Horse Heroes is the perfect companion for young horse lovers. With side panels packed with extra background information and fascinating fun facts, these amazing stories are guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills. Introducing a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, Horse Heroes will delight young bookworms who are just getting started.
Rosie the rabbit loves radishes, so together with her friends Worm and Ladybird she decides to grow some in her garden. Join Rosie as she finds out all about how plants grow, and learn how you can grow your own radishes.
Inventive, electrifying and daring, True Story is a novel like nothing you've ever read before.After a college party, two boys drive a girl home: drunk and passed out in the back seat. Rumours spread about what they did to her, but later they'll tell the police a different version of events. Alice will never remember what truly happened. Her fracture runs deep, hidden beneath cleverness and wry humour. Nick - a sensitive, misguided boy who stood by - will never forget.That's just the beginning of this extraordinary journey into memory, fear and self-portrayal. Through university applications, a terrifying abusive relationship, a fateful reckoning with addiction and a final mind-bending twist, Alice and Nick will take on different roles to each other - some real, some invented - until finally, brought face to face once again, the secret of that night is revealed. Startlingly relevant and enthralling in its brilliance, True Story is by turns a campus novel, psychological thriller, horror story and crime noir, each narrative frame stripping away the fictions we tell about women, men and the very nature of truth. It introduces Kate Reed Petty as a provocative new voice in contemporary fiction.
This book tells about the life of Julius Caesar, Roman general and leader, who conquered Gaul, defeated his fellow Romans in civil war, and was assassinated by Roman senators. The coauthor is Kate Petty.
Meet the twins Ku and Su in this first Sudoku book specifically for children. They?re going to help kids learn how to solve Sudoku puzzles and in turn the kids will be able to help Su and Ku look for the magic grey square throughout the book, solve the puzzles and use the numbers to complete the twin?s quest. There?s a puzzle on every spread, including intro puzzles, easy, tricky, super-hard, jumbo and silly-shape Sudukos. The book also includes sections on how to play, tips, tricks and clues.This is the fresh, fun, frustration-free way to become a Sudoku master
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