Kate Agnew – författare

Children at War is an authoritative guide to the literature for young readers concerning war in the twentieth century - especially the two world wars. The authors discuss literature of all kinds - novels, autobiographies, comics, story-papers and picture-books. Inthe process they provide the definitive study of the genre. Kate Agnew has chaired the Children's Bookseller's Association and has served as a judge for the Whitbread Prize and the Smarties Award. Geoff Fox is an Honorary Fellow of Exeter University and the Editor of Children's Literature in Education.

Three lovely classroom stories by Kate Agnew and Lydia Monks, perfect for children learning to read. Sean is always shouting and rushing about. But when he gets stuck in a cupboard with Miss Green, his noisiness comes in handy! No one's taking any notice of Daisy today. But when her wobbly tooth comes out, she's got plenty to show and tell! Lily is feeling sad. Her mum and dad don't live together any more and everything's different. But when she draws a brilliant book she feels much better!The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It’s the first step towards a lasting love of reading. Level 1 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for new readers who are beginning to read simple stories with help. • Short, simple sentences • Familiar, repeated words • Big, clear type • 1 – 5 lines per page • Bright, fun pictures to help talk about the story All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children’s reading.Book band: Green