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The Oxford Reading Tree All Stars Handbook has been designed to help you get the most from this inspiring, challenging and age-appropriate fiction series. It contains valuable advice and resources to stretch and deepen children's higher-order comprehension skills, and to encourage and fuel their love of reading.It includes:* 60 photocopiable activity sheets designed to deepen higher-order comprehension skills (1 activity sheet per book)* Advice on challenging and engaging your able young readers* Information for parents to help you achieve successful home-school links* Guidance on running guided reading sessions for able readers

The Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks Levels 1-5 Handbook has been designed to help you get the most from this emotionally-engaging fiction series. It contains valuable advice and resources to develop children's comprehension skills alongside learning to decode, and enhances enjoyment of the 36 appealing stories at Oxford Levels 1 to 5.The Handbook includes:* 72 photocopiable activity sheets to develop comprehension skills (2 activity sheets per book)* Advice on the importance of variety fiction and wordless books* Advice on the importance of good quality comprehension* Support for guided and independent reading * A suggested teaching sequence * Information for parents to help you achieve successful home-school links. Find inspirational support for teachers' professional development, plus free teaching notes and eBooks at www.oxfordprimary.co.uk.

“You are an inspiration!” - MariahCarey on Ian Eagleton“Poignant, defiantly fabulous story”- Guardian “Glitter Boy is a nuanced, heart-warming andcharacter led story of finding joy and love” - Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark“An unflinching and ultimately uplifting readabout identity, and finding the strength to be your true self.Brilliant for group discussion.” - Empathy Lab “A deeply moving, well-observed, and importantstory of being brave enough to be yourself ” - Children'sBooks Ireland A Polari-Prize-winning author presents an unforgettablestory about a boy facing up to bullying - and his own truths. James loves dancing, poetry, and Mariah Carey(not in that order, though, because Mariah would obviouslybe first!).His teacher, Mr Hamilton, is getting married to his boyfriendand it seems that James will be part of a surprisechoir performance at the wedding.But James's father seems uncomfortable aboutthe plan, and a lot of other things - like any mention of Mr Hamilton,and James's dancing, and how James talks about his new friendJoel. Meanwhile, a different boy has been harassingJames at school and calling him gay, and it's getting worseevery day.James can find relief with his beloved Nan, she's been havingworrying falls, and James can't tell anyone, orshe might be sent to a faraway care home. The secrets arebuilding up, and James is starting to lose his characteristicspark.Can he find the strength to let the truth out? A joyful, raw and timely novel about family, friends, enemies,and being true to who you really are.Perfect for fans of Alex Gino, A.M. Dassu, and The Boy Atthe Back of the Class.Ian Eagleton is the author of Nen and the Lonely Fisherman,which was shortlisted for The Bookseller's BookOf The Year - Discovery Category 2022

There's a ghost in Richard's wardrobe. Every day he carries out a series of rituals that he believeswill keep the ghost trapped inside. He tries to tell his friendsand family, but they dismiss his worries and concerns as being partof his OCD. But then one day, the wardrobe door is opened...And that's when the hauntings begin. An own-voices novel about mental health, family, friendship,confronting fear and accepting changeThis is the new novel by Ian Eagleton - the Polari-prize-winningauthor of Glitter BoyPerfect for fans of Elle McNicoll, Jennifer Killick, Lisa Thompson'sThe Goldfish Boy and Phil Hickes's The Hauntingof Aveline Jones. Praise for Ian Eagleton:"You are an inspiration!" - Mariah Carey on Ian Eagleton"This is a fantastic Halloween read with some genuinely hair-raisingmoments...A touching and affirming story that will also getyour heart pounding" - The Scotsman"Insightful and haunting...a celebration of friendship, diversityand inclusion." - Booktrust"Poignant, defiantly fabulous story" - Guardian on GlitterBoy, Ian's debut middle-grade novel"GLITTER BOY is a nuanced, heart-warming and character led storyof finding joy and love" - Elle McNicoll, author of A Kindof Spark

Instant enemies William and Florence are horrified to find outtheir dads are dating each other - and are forced to work togetherto split them up! This fun, warm-hearted, celebratory adventurefor readers aged 9+ is a modern, inclusive twist on The ParentTrap for readers of Jacqueline Wilson, Elle McNicoll and BenjaminDean.When William and Florence meet on the first day of Year Six, theyinstantly dislike each other. William is impulsive, endlessly chatty and struggles in school.His home life is safe and predictable - just him and Dad, who adoptedhim as a solo parent - and that's how William likes it.Florence is sullen, cold, and everything seems to come easily toher. She's moved after her parents' divorce - but she's convincedshe won't be staying long because they'll definitely getback together... But then Florence and William find out that their dads have startedseeing each other. Now they must put their differences to oneside. Because only if they work together might they stand a chanceof splitting up their dads... Let the sabotage commence! "You are an inspiration!" - Mariah Carey on Ian Eagleton A heartfelt story filled with funny, energetic pranks and antics!Sensitively explores LGBTQ themes, neurodivergence, adoption,blended families and the unshakeable love between a father andhis sonIan Eagleton is the author of the novels Glitter Boyand The Boy Who Cried Ghost, and his picture book Nen andthe Lonely Fisherman won the Polari Children's and YA Prize2022 Praise for Glitter Boy:"Poignant, defiantly fabulous story" - Guardian"A nuanced, heart-warming and character led story of finding joyand love" - Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark "An unflinching and ultimately uplifting read about identity,and finding the strength to be your true self. Brilliant for groupdiscussion." - Empathy Lab

The worst week of his life... or the one that changes everything.Facing the spotlight is hard. Listening to the voices in yourhead is harder. Thomas knows one thing for sure: he's never going on stage again. After one unforgettable disaster under the lights, he promisedhimself never again. So when summer arrives and he's forced to choosea holiday club, being stuck at a local drama group insteadof cycling with his best friend, Liam, is the last thing he wants. But this isn't just any week, it's shaping up to be a totallyepic disaster.  Being back in a drama club brings the worries rushing in. Thepressure to be perfect. The fear that all eyes are on him. Then thingsstart to unravel and a falling-out with Liam leaves Thomasfeeling more alone than ever. And yet, somewhere between warm-ups, laughs and new friends, Thomasfeels it again - the spark he thought he'd lost. With the final performance fast approaching, and everything threateningto fall apart, Thomas must decide whether to keep hiding...or step into the spotlight, imperfections, disasters and all.   Created with accessibility in mind, the books in this seriesare especially supportive for children with diverse needs, includingautism, ADHD, speech and language challenges (SLCN), dyspraxiaand more. Each story in the series is carefully crafted to balance readabilitywith rich, compelling storytelling, helping more childrenexperience the joy and confidence of independent reading.  Every title in the series stands alone, with its own distinctstory and eye-catching cover, designed to feel just like any otherfantastic book on the shelf - because every reader deserves storiesthey can truly enjoy. Particularly suitable for readers aged 10 to 13 with diverseneeds.This series brings together engaging, character-led stories withthoughtful, inclusive design to support a wide range of readers.Why not check out other titles in Scholastic's Open Book InclusiveReaders series!

Prince Caspian is on a search for his one true love, and he doesn't want them to be just anyone, he wants them to be the prince of ALL princes! They should be dressed in dazzling clothes, have a treasure chest full of gold and fought off a fire-breathing dragon. But Caspian's search proves trickier than he imagined, and when he finds himself lost in an enchanted forest, it's not a prince that comes to his rescue . . .Could Caspian have been searching for the wrong person all along? From the award-winning Ian Eagleton comes this heartwarming and inclusive fairy tale, bursting with love, kindness and a happily ever after.

Violet’s world has changed. Her voice has gone from a giggle to a whisper. So when her teacher casts her in the school play, she is filled with worry. How will she ever stand in front of a crowd and overcome her shyness? With the love and support of her family, Violet must find her inner confidence and turn that whisper into a roar!

A touching tale of love, loss and making memories.Millie has always wanted a dog, but when her grandmother passes away, she finds herself scared of letting anyone (or any dog) in. Can her dads help her find the perfect pup to teach her to love again?

Violet’s world has changed. Her voice has gone from a giggle to a whisper. So when her teacher casts her in the school play, she is filled with worry. How will she ever stand in front of a crowd and overcome her shyness? With the love and support of her family, Violet must find her inner confidence and turn that whisper into a roar!

Far out to sea and deep below the whispering waves lives a merman called Nen. Nen spends his days exploring his underwater kingdom, but something is missing: his heart is empty. So, Nen ventures to the forbidden world above and it is here that he meets Ernest, a lonely fisherman. But can two people from different worlds be together and what will happen when a terrifying storm gathers? A lyrical, beautiful celebration of love, acceptance and faith, with a gentle message about how we treat our oceans, and each other.

Rory loves his dad, but he also really likes his step-dad, Tony. He has weekends with Dad in the park and makes imaginary dens with Tony, so when Father's Day comes, who should he make his card for at school?Spotting his frustration, Tony spends his 'rainy-day pennies' to take Rory somewhere new - an ART GALLERY, full of wonders.As they pause to reflect in a huge room of rectangles, Rory sees his conflicting feelings glistening back at him in many powerful colours. Afterwards, a 'chance' encounter with Dad, under a red sky, helps Rory realise that he doesn't have to feel torn at all.PRAISE "...one of the most realistic and honest portrayals... of the conflicting emotions experienced by children who have parents and stepparents. Perfect for children in KS1 and brilliant for children to be able to see their own and others' realities reflected." - The Literacy Tree

Every Christmas Eve, a lonely woodcutter named Kai carves statues for anyone who might pass by. But one magical night his loneliness is soothed by a visit from the snow prince. Feared by many, Kai sees hope in the prince's eyes, but as the prince freezes once more, imprisoned in his ice-palace, can Kai break the curse?