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Meet the king of English cricket, Ben Stokes, in this thrilling unofficial biography! From his childhood in New Zealand and his early cricketing career at Cockermouth, to winning his first County Championship with Durham and selection for England, Ben Stokes’s cricket career has been filled with extraordinary successes alongside great challenges.Follow this impressive all-rounder as he bats, bowls and fields his way to being one of the greatest cricketers of all time – as well as an inspirational England captain. Look out for the rest of the Amazing Cricket Stars series: Virat Kohli Mitchell Starc Heather Knight

Meet the champion Indian batter, Virat Kohli, in this stunning unofficial biography! From when he was a small boy, Virat Kohli’s special talent for cricket has wowed those around him – his family, friends, and eventually, his colleagues on the Indian national team. His dedication to his training and teammates, smart tactics and his incredible aptitude with a bat have placed him firmly among the ranks of the best cricketers of all time.Follow this impressive cricketer as he bats his way to international glory. Look out for the rest of the Amazing Cricket Stars series: Ben Stokes Heather Knight Mitchell Starc

Meet the champion of the England women’s team, Heather Knight, in this thrilling unofficial biography! Heather Knight is a talented all-rounder and first-class batter, with a stellar career across all formats of the game. She has led the England women’s squad all around the world as captain, netting some spectacular victories along the way.Cheer at her most exciting matches, celebrate the records and find out some incredible new facts in this action-packed new book. Look out for the rest of the Amazing Cricket Stars series: Ben Stokes Virat Kohli Mitchell Starc

Meet star bowler and Australian cricketing legend, Mitchell Stark, in this thrilling unofficial biography! Mitchell Starc’s love of cricket started when he was just a boy growing up in New South Wales – and it only grew, until he had become one of the most accomplished and respected fast-bowlers in the game.He has thrilled crowds and sent balls rocketing past the crease all over the world, in Test, ODI and T20 international games. Follow his journey, playing for the Australian national team, Royal Challengers Bangalore and others, enjoying incredible wins and learning from defeats. Look out for the rest of the Amazing Cricket Stars series: Ben Stokes Virat Kohli Heather Knight

Meet the king of English cricket, Ben Stokes, in this thrilling unofficial biography! From his childhood in New Zealand and his early cricketing career at Cockermouth, to winning his first County Championship with Durham and selection for England, Ben Stokes’s cricket career has been filled with extraordinary successes alongside great challenges.Follow this impressive all-rounder as he bats, bowls and fields his way to being one of the greatest cricketers of all time – as well as an inspirational England captain.Clive Gifford is a lifelong cricket fan who lives a short walk away from Lancashire’s Old Trafford cricket ground.

Meet the champion Indian batter, Virat Kohli, in this stunning unofficial biography! From when he was a small boy, Virat Kohli’s special talent for cricket has wowed those around him – his family, friends, and eventually, his colleagues on the Indian national team. His dedication to his training and teammates, and his incredible aptitude with a bat have placed him firmly among the ranks of the best cricketers of all time.Follow this impressive cricketer as he bats his way to international glory. Look out for the rest of the Amazing Cricket Stars series: Ben Stokes Heather Knight Mitchell Starc

Whether you’re a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be BOWLED OVER by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of cricket. The book’s content spans the globe and includes unforgettable events and players from the men’s, women’s and para games, past and present. Discover inspiring pioneers, iconic players, historic moments, and some of the silliest, weirdest, most mind-boggling moments from over 100 years of this incredible sport. Meet Brian Lara, who made a mind-blowing 501 not out in an innings.Meet Sajjida Shah, who played for her country aged just 12.Discover the legendary match where every player of one team was out for a duck (without scoring).Find out about the match that was played inside a volcano . . . and another that was played on top of Africa’s highest mountain.Meet the Indian cricketer who cut her hair to disguise herself so she could play in boy's teams.Meet the player who owns the world's most expensive bat (worth a whopping £100,000) and who started adult life as a railway ticket collector . . .And much, MUCH more! Look out for Incredible Football Stories, coming soon.

Whether you’re a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be BOWLED OVER by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of cricket. The book’s content spans the globe and includes unforgettable events and players from the men’s, women’s and para games, past and present. Discover inspiring pioneers, iconic players, historic moments, and some of the silliest, weirdest, most mind-boggling moments from over 100 years of this incredible sport. Meet Brian Lara, who made a mind-blowing 501 not out in an innings.Meet Sajjida Shah, who played for her country aged just 12.Discover the legendary match where every player of one team was out for a duck (without scoring).Find out about the match that was played inside a volcano . . . and another that was played on top of Africa’s highest mountain.Meet the Indian cricketer who cut her hair to disguise herself so she could play in boy's teams.Meet the player who owns the world's most expensive bat (worth a whopping £100,000) and who started adult life as a railway ticket collector . . .And much, MUCH more! Look out for the rest of the Amazing Cricket Stars series: Ben Stokes Virat Kohli Heather Knight

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.Jack’s family are adrift on a battered boat, in a flooded world. Their village has been destroyed by a sickness known as The Plague, and their only chance of survival is to find new land to settle on. But Dad has now become ill, and Jack can see a dark boat following behind them, which might be Ravangers. Can Jack escape them, follow the stars and find their new future, or will they be forever lost at sea?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.

When a new family moves in next door, Joe's mum explains that they are asylum seekers. Joe hears that they are silence seekers, especially as Mum adds that they need peace and quiet. When he sees a young boy from the family sitting disconsolately on the steps, Joe decides to help him find a quiet place in the noisy and chaotic city.A simple, moving story which is the perfect way to gently open discussion around the refugee crisis.

Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist, Juvenile Non-FictionMoonbeam Children's Book Award for Health Issues (Gold)An Honors NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) winnerWashington Book Publishers' 2 Book Design amp amp Effectiveness Award, First Place for Illustrated TextEmpowering, practical, and straightforward, this book gives girls the skills to take charge of their ADHD and their lives.Geared exclusively towards girls, Attention, Girls! is packed with useful tools for staying in control of schoolwork and relationships. Practical ways to improve organization, focus, and study and homework skills are included as well as information on making and keeping friends, dealing with emotions, self-esteem, sleep problems, medication, and managing anxiety. With Attention, Girls! you'll meet other girls with AD/HD just like you and you'll learn lots of ways to take charge of your life. This book has tons of strategies and tips for you to: Learn all about AD/HD Get organized Pay attention Make and keep friends Deal with your emotions Understand medication And so much more! So get reading and soon you'll get back to the business of being you!

When Ade moves to London from Nigeria, he knows things will be different, but nothing can prepare him for the ups and downs of his Parson''s Road adventures. Ade doesn''t always feel welcome in his new community; fitting in is hard, especially as he looks different to everyone else. But Ade is brave and takes on the school bullies, surprising himself and the kids on his new street. His heroic acts and super football skills quickly help him make new friends who will always be there for him.

When Ade moves to London from Nigeria, he knows things will be different, but nothing can prepare him for the ups and downs of his Parson's Road adventures. Ade doesn't always feel welcome in his new community; fitting in is hard, especially as he looks different to everyone else. But Ade is brave and takes on the school bullies, surprising himself and the kids on his new street. His heroic acts and super football skills quickly help him make new friends who will always be there for him.

When a new family moves in next door, Joe's mum explains that they are asylum seekers. Joe hears that they are silence seekers, especially as Mum adds that they need peace and quiet. When he sees a young boy from the family sitting disconsolately on the steps, Joe decides to help him find a quiet place in the noisy and chaotic city.A simple, moving story which is the perfect way to gently open discussion around the refugee crisis.