Arpad Olbey – illustratör

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelRediscover Emily Bronte’s terrifying novel of revenge and hatred set on the wild Yorkshire moors. When an orphaned boy embarks on a lifelong mission to punish two wealthy families, he begins a chain of unbelievable events. But, will the prize be worth all the heartache caused along the way?Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.Text type: Fiction from our literary heritageCurriculum links: English: fiction from the English literary heritage

The great warlord Tamerlane and his army come to Kioni's village causing terrible damage. Can Kioni stand up to Tamerlane and help his mother and sister? Books in the Voyagers strand are for learners experienced in reading a range of genres. Learners will be able to discuss how language is used and how the vocabulary chosen causes reactions and inferences in the reader. Texts use flashbacks, parody, summary and commentary. Fiction titles include chapters to reflect sustained reading while shorter books have deeper inferential meaning needing more advanced comprehension. Contains teaching support including learning outcomes, curriculum links and follow-up activities.