When Geena, Amber and Jazz's school is desperate for funds, the girls' formidable young auntie steps in with a fantastic idea for a fundraising Bollywood party. Swept up in the plans, the girls plot to deliver a real Bollywood actress for a live appearance. Sure their aunt will be thrilled with their plan, they've only got to overcome the fact that their would-be guest of honour is a penniless, faded recluse with a foul temper who decamps to their house and insists on being treated like a star. A superbly entertaining sequel to Bindi Babes by an up-and-coming star of our own list.
If you're 18, love football and can bend a ball like Beckham, the world must be your oyster, right? Wrong. If you're Jess - 18, Indian and a girl - forget it. Jess just wants to play football but her wedding-obsessed parents have other ideas so she hides it from them. But when Jess and her friend Jules join a ladies team and get spotted by a talent scout, it all kicks off ... The Bend it Like Beckham movie was a box-office hit, starring Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley and Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Bend it Like Beckham was also transformed into a musical in London's West End.
Your home was the one place you felt safe. Now it’s your prison. You were invisible. Now your every move is monitored by masked strangers. You looked after your mum, your best friend. Now you barely know her. Everything can change in thirteen hours.
For children with a reading age of below 8, these simplified editions of popular Barrington Stoke titles can be used individually or with the standard edition in a mixed ability class. The stories are supported with more illustrations and the innovative use of thought bubbles enhances understanding.
A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout. When she was just nineteen, Anne Elliot followed the wishes of her father and turned down the proposal of the man she loved - a naval officer called Frederick Wentworth. Years later, Captain Wentworth returns from his time at sea, and Anne dares to hope that their paths might cross once more. But the course of true love is bumpy at best - will Anne and Frederick ever be reunited? Narinder Dhami is the author of The Sleepover Club and The Beautiful Game series. Jane Austen is her favourite author of all time and she can't wait to introduce a new audience to Austen's final novel. Églantine Ceulemans captures all of Austen's satire and wit, bringing her colourful casts to life with warm and funny black and white illustrations. Illustrated and retold editions are also available for: Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey. The perfect way to discover Austen for the first time, this bright and bold collection features some of the most inspiring and famous heroines in English literature. For readers aged eight and up.
The traditional fairy tale about a castle and its magical inhabitants with themes of sacrifice and love is here told in a fresh new style by Narinder Dhami.
Eleven-year-old Jack's difficulties in dealing with his younger sister Annie, a child genius, worsen when Annie claims to have a new friend from the twenty-fifth century and Jack worries that this development will keep him from going to visit his father in America.
When a mysterious gunman takes a class hostage, the rest of Mia's school is evacuated. But Mia is determined to stay behind. She knows it's a life or death situation but there's something she fears more than dying. Mia thinks she might know who the gunman is, and, if she's right, then she may be the only one who can save her schoolmates...
When Sanjay gets a bump on his head from the school bully, he wakes up to find that everyone in the playground has turned into an animal! The headmaster's a polar bear and Sanjay's best friend is a sheepdog. Even the ambulance that comes to take him to hospital is driven by a gorilla and the paramedic is a penguin... Seeing his schoolmates in a new light gives Sanjay a clever idea about how to defeat the bully... Will Sanjay's wily plan work, or has the whole world gone animal crackers?
Ariel, the flame-haired beauty of the merpeople, loved to sing. One day, she falls in love with a handsome prince. To win his heart, she lets an evil witch take her voice so she can join him on land. Princess fans will love Narinder Dhami's wonderful retelling of the classic movie. Told in a fresh new style, it is sure to enchant little princesses everywhere.
Disney's take on the classic story of Robin Hood has been much-loved for decades by children everywhere. Robin Hood and his band of merry men live as outlaws in Sherwood Forest, robbing the rich to feed the poor. This is another wonderful Disney Classic Retelling by Narinder Dhami.
The second of a series of novels featuring a group of five girls. The half-term break has arrived at last. Anya's full of excitement - she plans to shop till she drops - and Gemma's pleased because she's been allowed to get a mate for her pet rabbit. But the others are seriously depressed.
Casper the Golden Retriever has got a walk-on part in Kim's favourite soap opera - and Kim's allowed to visit him on set! But the teen star of the show thinks it's funny to secretly sabotage Casper's scenes. Now Casper could be replaced by another dog. Can Kim prove he's not to blame.
Everyone's favourite princesses, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, are together for the first time.This delightful volume features these two previously published stories in their entirety, including a full colour inset featuring stills from the well-loved films.A beautiful book which will enchant little princesses everywhere.
This traditional fairy tale is a magical story about fairy guardians, ferocious dragons and happy ever after. Told in a fresh style, this text is designed to enchant little princesses everywhere.
There is nothing Pinocchio would love more than to be a real boy but his wish will only be granted if he proves himself to be brave, truthful and unselfish. With the help of Jiminy Cricket, he embarks on a wonderful journey of discovery to become the boy he always wanted to be.
Book Band: Brown - Ideal for ages 8+ A funny retelling of an Indian folk tale from best-selling author Narinder Dhami. Bulbul would much rather sit at home under the mango tree than go to work. And anyway everyone in the village agrees that he is the worst barber in the whole world. Luckily his wife Ruby has a cunning plan to earn money – but first they must outwit a notorious band of thieves! This comical version of a traditional Indian story from best-selling author Narinder Dhami has entertaining black-and-white illustrations by Amberin Huq and 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
The beautiful Princess Jasmine was born a reluctant royal. Smart, and fiercely independent, she feels constrained by her upbringing and longs to experience life outside the castle walls. Centuries of tradition dictate she must marry; yet she can't find love amongst the unworthy suitors who try to win her. Until she meets the mysterious Prince Ali and finds the freedom she longs for - but 'Prince Ali' is not what he seems....
Evil Cruella De Vil has kidnapped 15 dalmatian puppies to make the fur coat of her dreams. But she didn't count on their determined and brave parents, Pongo and Perdita, coming to the rescue of not only their own puppies, but 84 others
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