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While searching for props for the school highwayman play, Shona and Zac find an old gauntlet that is perfect. But when it starts to exert a malign influence over Zac, Shona plans to destroy it.

Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 9-10 (Year 5) Book band: Blue A Phonics phase: N/A

 

Zac has regained possession of the evil gauntlet and continues to wreak havoc whenever he wears it. Fearing the consequences, Shona is prompted into heroic action in order to destroy the gauntlet for good.

Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 9-10 (Year 5) Book band: Blue B Phonics phase: N/A

 

Perfect for enjoying in school or at home, Bug Club is proud to present a series of plays to get kids reading, sharing and interacting at KS1.

 

Presented by celebrated children’s author Julia Donaldson, each play features engaging stories, beautiful artwork and memorable characters that help kids really catch the reading bug by truly involving them in the story!

Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 8-9 (Year 4) Book band: Grey Ideal for home learning

Play 1: Three sets of siblings are on holiday and are searching a beach for treasure using a metal detector. They discover an old lantern with writing on it and take it away to clean. Play 2: Playing cards at their holiday home, the children talk about the spirit of the lantern and are spooked when a bat flies in.

Part of the Bug Club whole school reading programme for Reception, KS1 and KS2 that transforms young readers into  life-long readers. Children are instantly engaged by the characters they know and love and want to read more and more.

Ella is the new girl at school. She doesn't know anyone and she doesn't have any friends.And she has a terrible secret.Ella can't believe her luck when Lydia, the most popular girl in school, decides to be her new best friend - but what does Lydia really want? And what does it all have to do with Molly, the quiet, shy girl who won't talk to anyone?A gripping story of lies, friendship, and blackmail..."A perfectly-pitched, thoughtful story with a big heart." - Katherine Woodfine, author of The Clockwork SparrowAlso by Cath Howe:Not My FaultHow to be Me

Maya and Rose won't talk to each other.Even though they are sisters.Not since the accident.Maya is running wild, and Rose doesn't know what to do.Now Maya and Rose have to go away together on a week-long school journey. But will the trip - and a life-threatening adventure - fix their relationship... or break it for good?An uplifting story of family, forgiveness, and finding out who you are, from the author of the highly-acclaimed Ella on the Outside.Praise for Ella on the Outside:"A perfectly-pitched, thoughtful story with a big heart." - Katherine Woodfine, author of The Clockwork Sparrow"It's impossible not to root for Ella to be brave and make the right decisions, and the urge to find out whether she will powers this warm, considered and entertaining novel." - BookTrustAlso by Cath Howe:Ella on the OutsideHow to be Me

A beautiful, moving story of family, friendship and self-discovery.Super rich. Super shy. Super lonely.Lucas is all alone.Since his mum died, Lucas and his dad don't seem to understand each other at all - it's almost as if they're speaking different languages. With a long, hot summer facing him, Lucas is dreading the drama club that his dad has signed him up for - he doesn't know how to be around new people and he can't stand performing. But the people Lucas meets at the club force him to open up and start talking, and when disaster strikes, Lucas is forced to step in and help. Can his new-found friends teach Lucas how to be himself?Filled with empathy and insight, and sensitively touching on issues including grief, anxiety, loneliness with great understanding and an incredible lightness of touch, How to be Me is a kind, heartwarming, and uplifting story, from the author of the high-acclaimed novels Ella on the Outside and Not My Fault - perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Lisa Thompson.

Secrets. Lies. Promises. Sometimes keeping things inside is dangerous.Callie, Ted, Zara, and Nico are best friends. More than friends - they're like family to each other. But since being embarrassed at school in a practical joke gone wrong, Ted has stopped talking to the rest of the gang.And when Callie, Zara and Nico discover that someone has been living in their school, and sleeping in the building at night, they decide to investigate - without Ted.A wise, heartwarming story of friendship and family, from the highly-acclaimed author of Ella on the Outside, Not My Fault, and How to be Me.

First in a delightful new series about puffins and teamwork – for readers aged 5+.Welcome to the island of Egg where a group of young puffins are in training to join a search and rescue team.Meet Muffin who is following in her dad's footsteps and anxious not to let him down. Everything is new. There is so much to learn and new friends to be made. And how amazing to rescue birds and eggs in danger!Muffin and the other puffins can't wait to get started.

Second in a delightful new series about puffins and teamwork for readers aged 5+.Welcome back to the island of Egg where a group of young puffins are training to join a search and rescue team.Tiny is worried about whether he is good enough to join the team, particuarly as he can't always see very well. But luckily Muffin and his other teammates are there to help. Together they can face anything – even a scary wild cat on the beach!

Third in a delightful new series about puffins and teamwork for readers aged 5+.Welcome back to the island of Egg, where a group of young puffins are training to join a search and rescue team.Meet Forti, the newest recruit. He's a bit of a dreamer and the other puffins have their work cut out looking after him!When an old wreck washes up in a storm, the puffins are told to keep away - but Forti cannot resist swimming right up to it for a closer look. But then disaster strikes and Forti's leg gets stuck in the rigging. Can Muffin, Tiny and the other puffins remain unflappable in the face of danger and save the day?

Fourth in a delightful illustrated series about puffins and teamwork for readers aged 5+.Muffin, Tiny and the rest of the trainees are busy learning the skills they need to become rescue puffins. Life is always busy on the island of Egg, and the friends are delighted to be taking part in a special day of celebrations called Puffin Power, where they can practise all the things they've learned. But when a chick goes missing the young rescuers must put their training into practice, and before long they're deep in the cave network searching for the lost chick. It's dark and spooky - what if the legend of the ghost puffin that haunts these caves is true? Muffin, Tiny and the others need to gather their courage and work as a team to rescue the chick and lead everyone to safety!This highly illustrated series featuring a cast of adorable puffin characters is perfect for families to share, or for newly confident readers to enjoy reading to themselves.

A tense, page-turning story that sensitively deals with themes of family upheaval and kleptomania, by the bestselling author of Ella on the Outside.Ren's family lose their home in a fire. They're living with her grandmother now and things are a bit tense.Ren lost her collection of things, her clothes; her brother lost his little bear and is inconsolable. So Ren starts replacing things with other people's possessions. They've got loads of stuff, after all.But she gets caught and has to strike a terrifying deal to avoid detection...

A stunning contemporary real-life story from the brilliant author of Ella on the Outside, with beautiful illustrations by Miguel Bustos.Hattie's life is already complicated enough. She's about to start secondary school, her best friend is going off with someone else and her dad seems to have completely forgotten his promise to let her have a room of her own. So when her mum's goddaughter, Seren, arrives and gets special treatment, Hattie feels pushed out.Could it be that Hattie's family actually prefer Seren?Other excellent books by Cath Howe:Ella on the OutsideNot my FaultHow to Be MeThe InsidersMy Life on Fire