Learn the techniques that have taken Diana Kimpton from rejection to selling a million copies of her books. But Diana doesn't just tell you how to create plots that work. She shows you how she does it by developing a brand-new plot as she writes; revealing her mistakes, her flashes of inspiration and her changes of mind in the process.
A guide to the sensational secrets of special effects - from multi million-dollar computer magic in blockbuster movies to spectacular effects you can use in your own school play.
Princess Ellie is pony-mad! She even has Christmas stockings for her ponies! But her other plans for the perfect Christmas are going wrong... The present for her friend Kate hasn't arrived, and everyone in the palace is in a flap about rehearsals for the King's festive TV broadcast. Can Ellie and her ponies still make this the best Christmas ever? Includes pony facts, quizzes and downloadable colouring sheets. "A heady cocktail of princesses, horses and mystery is enough to make any girl giddy. The text trots along with humour and enough horsey fact to hold the attention, while the lovely drawings help fit faces to story." - BBC Parenting
Princess Ellie is pony-mad! She likes the royal stables far better than the palace. So when Ellie finds a hidden treasure map she can't wait to saddle up and go exploring with her best friends, Kate and Prince John. But the palace grounds have changed since the map was drawn a hundred years ago. How will they ever find the secret buried treasure? Includes pony facts, quizzes and downloadable colouring sheets. "A heady cocktail of princesses, horses and mystery is enough to make any girl giddy. The text trots along with humour and enough horsey fact to hold the attention, while the lovely drawings help fit faces to story." - BBC Parenting
Princess Ellie is pony-mad! Even when she goes on holiday she takes along photos of all her gorgeous ponies. Ellie and her best friend, Kate, are excited about visiting Prince John and they can't wait to meet his ponies, Toffee and Fudge. Ellie is enchanted by the snowy mountains, but when they go for a ride they soon discover that snow isn't always fun – it can be scary too. Will Ellie and her friends have to spend the night in the freezing white wilderness?
Princess Ellie is pony-mad! She loves riding her five beautiful ponies with her best friend, Kate. Then Kate’s parents make a big announcement and Ellie is faced with losing her best friend. Ellie is determined to change everyone's mind... until things go terribly wrong. Will time run out before she can come up with the perfect plan?
Princess Ellie is pony-mad! She'd much rather ride one of her four fabulous ponies, or even muck out the stables, than take tea with the Prime Minister or entertain dull royal visitors. One day, when Ellie is riding through the woods, her brave Welsh pony suddenly whirls around and refuses to go any further. Has Rainbow seen a ghost? It's a real puzzle and Princess Ellie is determined to solve it.
Princess Ellie is pony-mad! Riding is her favourite thing, even on holiday. Ellie and her best friend, Kate, are staying on a wonderful tropical island with sandy beaches, a sparkling sea and best of all a riding stable! If only they didn't have to share the ponies with bossy Princess Clara. But when Clara gets into trouble it's up to Ellie and Kate to come to the rescue.
The King and Queen are planning a royal party. Princess Ellie is in for a few surprises--a ride on the beach, a secret passageway, and a special treat at the royal stable.
Princess Ellie is pony-mad! The palace is buzzing with preparations for the royal jubilee party, but all Ellie wants to do is sneak off to the stables. Ellie is worried about Starlight. There's something wrong and Meg, the palace groom, won't tell her what it is. To take her mind off it, Ellie goes for a ride on the beach with her friends. But then disaster strikes. Will they get back in time for the party, and will they ever find out what's wrong with Starlight?
Princess Ellie is pony-mad! And she's fed up with being a princess! She hates soppy pink dresses and boring waving lessons. She'd much rather be riding one of her four gorgeous ponies, or even mucking out the royal stables. But someone is spying on her – a mysterious stranger who doesn't want to be seen. Then disaster strikes, and Ellie's sure the girl in the woods must be to blame. Can she solve the mystery and she rescue her beloved Sundance before it’s too late?
Princess Ellie is pony-mad! So when top designer Lord Leo arrives to give the palace a makeover, Ellie quickly escapes to the stables to avoid all the fuss. But Ellie soon discovers that there's something strange about Lord Leo, and she suspects there is more to his plans than meets the eye. Can her pony, Starlight, help Ellie uncover the palace plot?
Princess Ellie is pony-mad! She loves learning about pony care from Meg, the palace groom. When Meg has to go to hospital, Ellie is sure that she and Kate can run the stables. But they soon discover that looking after six ponies is more difficult than they expected. Can Ellie save the day when disaster strikes and Moonbeam is in danger?
A fiction story with a familiar setting about Enzo in the park. Cross-Curricular: Exploration and Investigation. ELG: Ask questions about why things happen and how things work
Princess Ellie is pony-mad! She loves helping out at the royal stables or riding one of her four beautiful ponies in the palace grounds. It's been years since Ellie learned to ride on Shadow, her little Shetland pony. Now her feet touch the ground when she’s riding him. When the King sees how ridiculous she looks, he orders Shadow to be sold. But Ellie can't bear to lose him. She's got to think of a secret plan to save Shadow, and time is running out!
A fiction story with a familiar setting about Leela's Dad coming home. Cross-Curricular: Sense of time. ELG: Find out about past and present events in their own lives and in those of their families.
Princess Ellie is pony-mad! She has four perfect ponies and the entire palace grounds to ride in. So Ellie's in trouble when the King finds hoofprints all over his perfect lawn. He thinks she's been riding in the royal garden. To prove her innocence, Ellie decides she must catch the real culprit. But the only way to do this is to set out on a scary, starlight adventure...
A non fiction story using recount about a girl looking at a photo album. Cross-Curricular: Sense of time. ELG: Find out about past and present events in their own lives and in those of their families.
A non fiction book using recount asking how we can cool down when too hot. Cross-Curricular: Explorationa and Investigation. ELG: Ask questions about why things happen and how things work.
Princess Ellie is crazy about her ponies! Any time she can, she trades in her royal crown and fancy dresses for her riding helmet and boots, and heads out to the Royal Stable. Along with her best friend, Kate, Ellie takes her ponies for rides and jumps all around the palace grounds. Together, they go on adventures, solve mysteries, and, of course, spend lots of time with Ellie’s adorable ponies. BOOK #7: PRINCESS ELLIE TAKES CHARGE/DIV DIVPrincess Ellie has learned a lot about taking care of ponies from Meg, the palace groom. But when Meg get injured and has to go to the hospital, Ellie finds out that looking after six ponies is a lot harder than she thought. Can Ellie save the day when her ponies need her the most?
Princess Ellie has outgrown her Shetland pony, Shadow, and the King wants to sell him. Ellie doesnt like the idea of losing her beloved pony, so she comes up with a secret plan to save him.
When her pony, Sundance, goes missing, Ellie blames a mysterious stranger for the disappearance. Ellie must figure out who the stranger is and rescue Sundance before it is too late.
SERIES DESCRIPTION Princess Ellie is absolutely, positively crazy about her ponies! She has four perfect ponies and the entire palace grounds in which to ride them. Royal rules about being a princess are boring compared to the fun she has with her adorable ponies. Along with her best friend, Kate, Ellie goes exploring, solves mysteries, and, of course, spends as much time with her ponies as possible. BOOK #8: PRINCESS ELLIE SOLVES A MYSTERY The King and Queen are excited about getting an extreme palace makeover, but Princess Ellie isn’t at all impressed with top designer Lord Leo. She just can’t shake the feeling that there’s more to this mystery man than meets the eye—and with the help of her ponies, she’s determined to find out exactly what that is.
Rigby Rocket is designed to offer links from guided to independent reading. It is linked to guided reading objectives, allowing children to practise valuable skills following a guided reading session. The titles are levelled to Book Bands for Guided Reading, and provide stories that children are able to read independently. Each title contains reading notes written specifically for parents/Learning Support Assistants. These focus on key reading skills and encourage discussion to improve children's comprehension. The Blue Level titles are aimed at children in Year 1 and follow on from the Yellow Level
Ellie and her best friend Kate are enjoying camping out with their ponies when they hear strange and frightening noises in the night. When things start to go missing too, they realize they have to solve the moonlight mystery.
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