Lis Jardine – författare

Big Cat Read On supports fluent readers to improve their reading skills and nurture a love of reading. Consisting of a wide range of engaging chapter books, the Big Cat Read On series improves reading stamina and comprehension, develops vocabulary, and introduces children to more sophisticated narrative structures and themes.Annie Edwards has uncovered a hidden alcove in the kitchen. Inside is an old telephone, and when she lifts the receiver to her ear there’s a message from the past … and a mystery to solve. Who is the woman on the other end of the line, and why does no one know what happened to her?Ask the author and Book talk questions invite the reader to think more deeply about the themes in the book and reflect on their reading experience. Online lesson plans provide guidance in using this book in a range of settings, including independent, social and whole-class reading – all designed to support the reader to connect with the book and encourage a positive attitude to reading.

'Ideal for fans of Robin Stevens' - The Week Junior"Finding a dead body at my new school was a pretty rubbish way to start. But actually getting mixed up in the case? I was bound to get into deep, deep trouble for that!"Murder comes to Hanbridge High, and three Year Seven misfits want to solve the crime:New boy Jonno hopes playing detective will convince his parents that moving to Hanbridge was a big mistake.School reporter Lydia thinks her news story will sweep everything else off the front page.And young carer Daniel needs the police to arrest the right culprit - for his mum's sake.They may not be friends, but they're about to become. . .The Detention Detectives.'a fresh new take on the murder mystery genre' - The School Library Association'Friendship, trust, courage and determination are at the heart of this extremely funny murder-mystery tale' - BookTrust'Sharply drawn' - The Guardian

'Ideal for fans of Robin Stevens' - The Week JuniorTHE DETENTION DETECTIVES ARE BACK! And there's been another murder...Headstrong LYDIA leads the new case. As a school reporter, she’s great at getting the facts. But when someone unexpected arrives at Gran’s, it’s clear she’s missing some clues…Sensitive DANIEL is convinced this case is linked to their first. As a young carer he’s got a lot on his plate, so he needs the trio to work on this together. He just needs to persuade…Not-so-new-boy JONNO, who’s settled in at Hanbridge High. But he’s so distracted by his new band – maybe solving crimes just isn’t cool anymore? Or maybe he’s scared of finding out the truth…Can you solve the case before THE DETENTION DETECTIVES?Praise for The Detention Detectives series: ‘Top-grade misbehaviour’ – The Guardian'a fresh new take on the murder mystery genre' - The School Library Association'Friendship, trust, courage and determination are at the heart of this extremely funny murder-mystery tale' - BookTrust'Lis Jardine is an exciting new voice...This new school set crime series is well worth investigating' - LoveReading4Kids