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Troublemaker Noah reveals hidden depths as he teams up with goodie-two-shoes Grace to save a majestic local oak tree in this uplifting tale from bestselling author Lisa Thompson. No one can quite believe it when troublemaker Noah gets involved in the campaign to save a local oak tree. And when he takes his protest up into its branches and refuses to get down, the story goes viral, attracting more attention than he could ever imagined.But while Noah does really want to save the tree, and marvels at the thousands of creatures that depend on it as their home, he also really wants to save his parents’ marriage. He hopes that his actions will somehow unite them again and stop them arguing, but has he gone too far this time? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Based on Dr. Wright’s classic major reference, Handbook of Pediatric Strabismus and Amblyopia outlines the latest findings in diagnosing the most commonly presenting problems in pediatic cases, offering the most complete assessment tools for accurate diagnosis and then best treatment options.

Based on Dr. Wright’s classic major reference, Handbook of Pediatric Eye and Systemic Disease outlines the latest findings in diagnosing children's eye diseases and their treatment options. Distilling the essentials of ocular manifestations of systemic disorders and diseases into a portable, complete and authoritative pocket reference, this handbook offers a complete picture of how to best treat pediatric patients. Specifically, the introductory chapters on the specifics of pediatric ophthalmology (embryology, post-natal development and the pediatric exam) will help newcomers to pediatric practice fully grasp the subtle differences in pediatric care. The chapters are written by leading experts in the field and are presented in a user-friendly format, relying on heavily illustrated color plates, clinically helpful tables, charts, and decision-making guidelines. This approach will enable the practitioner (whether specialist or generalist) to make the most accurate diagnosis and choose the most effective treatment option.

Based on Dr. Wright’s classic major reference, Handbook of Pediatric Retinal Disease outlines the latest findings in diagnosing retinal disorders in children's and the best available treatment options.

Return to the wonderful characters of beloved, bestselling,award-winning The Goldfish Boy, one of the most talked-aboutdebut children's books of recent years.Melody Bird has discovered an old abandoned house in the cornerof the graveyard, and a mysterious boy hiding out there...Hal tells her that he's a spy-in-training, using thehouse as a base for his undercover surveillance of a known localcriminal.Her friends Matthew and Jake don't believe that a teenager wouldbe entrusted with this mission and turn the tables to spy on him,uncovering secrets and unravelling a mystery as theygo.The sequel to huge bestseller The Goldfish BoyA clever, very moving mystery for young readers to help solve"One of our most inventive writers for children" The Times

THE SUNDAY TIMES' CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK 'A warm-hearted,involving story about a mystery explored by a group ofunlikely friends in a run-down seaside hotel . The feelgood endingis about kindness and seeking help when you need it' NicoletteJonesTodd and Laurie's dad is either on top of the world, taking themon fun adventures, or down in the depths and sleeping all thetime.In the middle of the night, he bundles them into the car and drivesthem to the Paradise Hotel. He paints a picture of a luxuriousmansion by the sea, but the reality is a rundown dump and thedisappointment means Dad takes to his bed.Todd and Laurie have the run of the place, and meet Scout, thedaughter of the owner, who tells them about the night many yearsago when a famous novelist vanished from her room on the top floor,which was locked from the inside... with clues to crack, a mysteryto solve, and Dad to worry about, this holiday is fullof twists and turns. A sensitive, empathetic portrayal of having a parent with bipolarFunny, moving and brilliantly plotted - a true page-turnerThe Grand Budapest Hotel meets Paddington 2!

A gripping, page-turning mystery adventure from the bestsellingauthor of modern classic The Goldfish BoyWhen lonely Vincent is forced to go on an outdoor activity weekendwith three other kids from his class, he's counting the secondsuntil he can escape home. But one of his classmates is hidinga secret: she's convinced there's pirate treasure buried deep withina nearby mountain.Suddenly, this boring trip becomes an exciting adventure! Buta thief is hot on the trail, intent on stealing the loot for themselves...can the Treasure Hunters work together to stop them? for fans of Frank Cottrell Boyce's Millions and classicaction adventure movie The Gooniesfunny, moving and a real page-turnera sensitive depiction of a hero with dyspraxia  PRAISE FOR LISA THOMPSON BOOKSGoldfish Boy"an utterly captivating read" BookTrust"This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a veryspecial heart." Kirkus"a heart-warming tale" Books for KeepsThe Light JarShortlisted for the Children's Book Awards 2019, Books for OlderReaders Category"bags of empathy to a deftly plotted tale" TheGuardian"A hugely endearing boy hero" The TimesThe Day I Was Erased"Lisa Thompson's light touch in delicately exploring emotionalwellbeing means the story can be enjoyed by younger childrenand teenagers alike and can help begin important conversations aboutmemory loss, parental discord and the meaning of friendship." BookTrust

A gripping, page-turning mystery adventure from the bestsellingauthor of modern classic The Goldfish BoyCory dreads Sunday evenings. It's school the next day, where abully is picking on him and he's struggling to keep up in class.The night before a Monday that will include a maths test and anotherlonely lunch break, Cory wishes that the weekend would neverend... and when he wakes up the next day, time has reset itselfto Sunday morning. This is amazing! He can lounge about all day watchingTV, have pizza for dinner over and over again and play thelottery knowing which numbers will win big! But Cory soon longsfor life to move on - can he break the time loop and bring theforever weekend to a close? a wonderfully funny and imaginative twist on classic movie GroundhogDayThe Times has called Lisa Thompson "one ofour most inventive writers for children"  PRAISE FOR LISA THOMPSON BOOKSGoldfish Boy"an utterly captivating read" BookTrust"This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a veryspecial heart." Kirkus"a heart-warming tale" Books for KeepsThe Light JarShortlisted for the Children's Book Awards 2019, Books for OlderReaders Category"bags of empathy to a deftly plotted tale" TheGuardian"A hugely endearing boy hero" The TimesThe Day I Was Erased"Lisa Thompson's light touch in delicately exploring emotionalwellbeing means the story can be enjoyed by younger childrenand teenagers alike and can help begin important conversations aboutmemory loss, parental discord and the meaning of friendship." BookTrust

The young detectives of Chestnut Close - Matthew, Melodyand Jake - are back to solve another twisty mystery!When a long-buried skeleton is found in Old Nina's garden, thekids are set on discovering who it is, how it got there and whowas responsible. Then Old Nina's long-lost son turns up, with hisown kid in tow, which should be a cause for celebration. But arethe pair really who they are claiming to be - or are they imposters?As Matthew, Melody and Jake investigate, they dig up jaw-droppingsecrets and uncover a plot to stash some priceless jewels on theClose... a page-turning, twisty mystery set in the world of huge bestsellerThe Goldfish BoyThe Times has called Lisa Thompson"one of our most inventive writers for children"  PRAISE FOR LISA THOMPSON BOOKSGoldfish Boy"an utterly captivating read" BookTrust"This empathetic debut is a middle-grade whodunit with a veryspecial heart." Kirkus"a heart-warming tale" Books for KeepsThe Light JarShortlisted for the Children's Book Awards 2019, Books for OlderReaders Category"bags of empathy to a deftly plotted tale" TheGuardian"A hugely endearing boy hero" The TimesThe Day I Was Erased"Lisa Thompson's light touch in delicately exploring emotionalwellbeing means the story can be enjoyed by younger childrenand teenagers alike and can help begin important conversations aboutmemory loss, parental discord and the meaning of friendship." BookTrust

A first-day-at-school picture book like no other, byaward-winning author Lisa Thompson and illustrator Aysha Awwad!Connie slipped her feet into her new, shiny boots.They felt hard and awkward and very, very different.“Let’s get going,” said Connie’s mum.“It’s an exciting day today – your first day atschool!”As Connie and Mum make their way to the bus stop, they realisethat their journey to school going to be very unusual.Why? Because there is something surprising inConnie's shoe! And that means she can't possiblygo to school until she's sorted it out...   Debut picture book from bestselling children's book author,Lisa ThompsonGorgeously illustrated by Aysha AwwadThe perfect first-day-at-school picture book

The Magpie Riddle was previously published as The GraveyardRiddle. Return to the wonderful characters of beloved, bestselling,award-winning The Goldfish Boy, one of the most talked-aboutdebut children's books of recent years. Melody Bird has discovered an old abandoned house in the cornerof the graveyard, and a mysterious boy hiding out there...Hal tells her that he's a spy-in-training, using thehouse as a base for his undercover surveillance of a known localcriminal.Her friends Matthew and Jake don't believe that a teenager wouldbe entrusted with this mission and turn the tables to spy on him,uncovering secrets and unravelling a mystery as theygo.A clever, very moving mystery for young readers to help solve"One of our most inventive writers for children" The TimesThe Goldfish Boy is a modern classic.

Everyone knows him as Ketchup. Hardly anyone knows what he canreally do.At school, Henry has a nickname he didn't ask for - Ketchup.It started because he turns bright red sometimes.Okay, a lot of times.And once people noticed, they didn't stop.  These days, keeping quiet feels like the safest plan. No talking.No attention. No chances to blush and mess things up.But Orchard Care Home, where Henry's granddad lives, is different.There, Henry feels relaxed and happy - brave enough to practisethe thing he loves most: magic.When the school plans a fundraiser to raise money for a gardenat the care home, Henry's friend Evie has an idea that instantlyfills him with dread. What if Henry performed?What starts as a frightening idea becomes the moment Henry proveshe's more than a nickname.   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!

This book features new plays by Lisa B. Thompson, author of Single Black Female. In these three plays, the black feminist playwright and scholar thoughtfully explores themes such as the black family, motherhood, migration, racial violence, and trauma and its effect on black people from the early twentieth century to the present. The works showcase Thompson's subversive humour and engagement with black history and culture through the lens of the black middle class.The thriller Underground explores the challenges of radical black politics among the black middle class in the post-Obama era. Monroe, a period drama about the Great Migration, depicts the impact of a lynching on a family and community in 1940s Louisiana. The Mamalogues, a satirical comedy, focuses on three middle-class black single mothers as they lean in, stress out, and guide precocious black children from diapers to college in a dangerous world. This collection will be compelling to readers interested in African American studies; drama, theater, and performance; feminist and gender studies; popular culture and media studies; and American studies.

A story about finding friendship when you're lonely -and hope when all you feel is fear. Twelve-year-old Matthew is trapped in his bedroom by cripplingOCD, spending most of his time staring out of hiswindow as the inhabitants of Chestnut Close go about their business.Until the day he is the last person to see his next door neighbour'stoddler, Teddy, before he goes missing.Matthew must turn detective and unravel the mystery of Teddy'sdisappearance - with the help of a brilliant cast of supportingcharacters.Page-turning, heartbreaking, but ultimately life-affirming, thisstory is perfect for fans of Can You See Me, TheCurious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time and Wonder."A genuinely clever mystery" - Robin Stevens, authorof the Murder Most Unladylike series."A great cast of characters and an intriguing mystery - Iloved it!" Ross Welford, author of Time Travelling with a Hamster.A sensitive, empathetic portrayal of living with OCD.This is a book that will make you laugh and cry.The Goldfish Boy was shortlisted for many awards and becameone of the biggest children's books of 2017.

'I devoured The Light Jar whole and insist you dothe same. Pure, breathtaking genius' Maz Evans, bestsellingauthor of Who Let the Gods Out?The second read-in-one-sitting mystery from the bestsellingauthor of The Goldfish Boy, one of 2017's biggestchildren's books.Nate and his mother are running away, hiding out in a tumbledowncottage in the middle of a forest.When Mum heads off for provisions, and then doesn't return, Nateis left alone and afraid, with the dark closing in all aroundhim.But comfort can come from the most unexpected of places - a mysteriousgirl trying to solve the clues of a treasure hunt and thereappearance of an old friend from his past.Will Nate find the bravery needed to face thetroubles of his present and ultimately illuminate the future? A story of fear and hope, loneliness and friendship.A genuinely gasp-out-loud twist.A page-turning, twisty mystery with characters to root for.

The third read-in-one-sitting mystery from the authorof unforgettable bestseller The Goldfish Boy.Maxwell is always in trouble.He's a total menace to his teachers and big sister, but has asoft side, too: he rescued his dog, Monster, from being run overand checks on his elderly neighbour after school.One day, while looking through a mysterious cabinet of curiosities,Maxwell finds himself erased from his life:it's as if he's never been born.At first, being able to walk around without being yelled at isgreat, but Maxwell starts to miss his old life.And, if he'd never existed, then he wouldn't have swooped Monsterout of the path of that car... A story of family, friendship and finding your place in the world.A page-turning story as gripping as other bestselling books fromLisa Thompson, including The Goldfish Boy & TheLight JarA mystery sprinkled with irresistible magic.

Telling a little white lie now and then is harmless,right? But what if it leads to you being a household name andinternational celebrity? Cole is the boy who fooled the world and finds himselftrapped in a huge web of lies... can he break free? The brand new, read-in-one-sitting mystery from the bestsellingauthor of The Goldfish Boy.When a little white lie leads to a huge dose of trouble...Cole is the odd one out at school: the other kids have the latestgadgets and trainers while his family struggles to make endsmeet.Until the day one of his paintings is talent-spotted and sellsfor thousands of pounds at a posh London gallery.Suddenly, Cole is the toast of the international art world, thestar guest on TV shows, rich beyond his wildest dreams, hailedas a boy genius!Being famous is FANTASTIC... but Cole has a guilty secret that if exposed will bring everythingcrashing down around him...A story of fame and fortune, making mistakes and learning tobe true to yourself.An award-winning, bestselling author.This is a funny, moving, hugely entertaining story.

This series provides fun and accessible careers information for young people choosing what to study post-14. Each title offers a behind-the-scenes tour of a high-interest job typically entered through a vocational route. Snappy, easy-to-digest information and case studies are supported by a comprehensive guide to training and entry routes. At the end of year 9, pupils must choose course options that will determine whether they take a vocational or academic route through the rest of their education. These titles will help readers relate the huge range of vocational courses available to exciting jobs in the real world.

This series provides fun and accessible careers information for young people choosing what to study post-14. Each title offers a behind-the-scenes tour of a high-interest job typically entered through a vocational route. Snappy, easy-to-digest information and case studies are supported by a comprehesive guide to training and entry routes. At the end of year 9, pupils must choose course options that will determine whether they take a vocational or academic route through the rest of their education. These titles will help readers relate the huge range of vocational courses available to exciting jobs in the real world.

A touching story of loss and remembrance from Lisa Thompson, the award-winning author of The Goldfish Boy and The Light Jar. Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award 2020 A crumbling stone soldier sits on a bench in the park. Only Owen understands how important he is.At home, Owen and his mum are struggling and there's nobody he can talk to. Hidden away in the park, Owen feels free to be himself. When the war-weary soldier is listening, his worries slip away.But nobody else cares about the soldier, and the town council want to tear him down. Owen's the only one who can save him but can he find the courage to speak up before it's too late? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.