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Football meets fantasy in this second title of Tom Palmer's action-packed Wings trilogy. Greg's fed up with playing in goal. He reckons things only happen to you there. The other players get to make them happen. The summer school isn't turning out how he'd hoped at all.The old airfield next to the school freaks Greg out … but when he starts on a model of an old Spitfire, he's propelled into an adventure that will really show him what it means to take control … Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Follow God’s story of love, hope, and rescue from Genesis to the Gospels in God with Us, a captivating graphic novel through stories told by Jesus himself.“God with Us is a beautiful, compelling, intimate retelling of the Bible’s most beloved stories, one that children will read over and over again.”—Shawn Smucker, author of The Day the Angels FellThe long walk home after celebrating Passover in Jerusalem should be a joyful journey, but this year the travelers are sad and afraid. Then a mysterious stranger shows up and starts telling stories—from many years ago all the way up to the recent death of Yeshua (Jesus) on the cross—and the friends can’t wait to hear more.God with Us is an intriguing, funny, and heartfelt journey that explores Scripture from Creation to the Easter Resurrection through the eyes of curious children (and grown-ups!) walking with Yeshua on the Road to Emmaus.

It's time for the school show. Ivy and Pedro want to swap instruments. Will they get their wish?Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We've combined these with finelly levelled books that help you develop support comprehension and fluency, while inspiring and engaging your young readers.

The Fresh Start Readers support the Read Write Inc. Fresh Start programme and are designed for independent reading in class or at home, after students have finished the Modules. The books are aligned to the phonic progression of the Modules to ensure students are confident in reading them independently and that they experience success. This Reader contains two texts which align with the phonic focus of Module 31 and Module 32.Read about some amazing inventions by kids and teens in Amazing Things ... Then prepare to be astonished by what science can do in Science vs Impossible.Each book contains two high-interest fiction or non-fiction texts on topics that will appeal to older readers. There is a variety of genres across the series, including stories, graphic texts, narrative non-fiction and quizzes - o there's something for everyone.The books have a grown-up look and feel that resembles the books their peers are reading. They contain appealing, age-appropriate black and white or two-colour illustrations, and full-colour photos. Crucially, they feel manageable for struggling readers, avoiding large blocks of text and including short chapters and feature words. Independent reading is supported by a page before each text containing the Green Words, Red Words and Challenge Words they will come across in the text.

The Fresh Start Readers support the Read Write Inc. Fresh Start programme and are designed for independent reading in class or at home, after students have finished the Modules. The books are aligned to the phonic progression of the Modules to ensure students are confident in reading them independently and that they experience success. This Reader contains two texts which align with the phonic focus of Module 31 and Module 32.Read about some amazing inventions by kids and teens in Amazing Things ... Then prepare to be astonished by what science can do in Science vs Impossible.Each book contains two high-interest fiction or non-fiction texts on topics that will appeal to older readers. There is a variety of genres across the series, including stories, graphic texts, narrative non-fiction and quizzes - so there's something for everyone.The books have a grown-up look and feel that resembles the books their peers are reading. They contain appealing, age-appropriate black and white or two-colour illustrations, and full-colour photos. Crucially, they feel manageable for struggling readers, avoiding large blocks of text and including short chapters and feature words. Independent reading is supported by a page before each text containing the Green Words, Red Words and Challenge Words they will come across in the text.

In 1921, Inupait seamstress Ada Blackjack joined a a group of four white men who wanted to establish a trading post on Wrangel Island in the freezing Arctic Ocean. The explorers were stranded on the island when their return ship was forced to turn back due to ice. Facing harsh conditions and dwindling food supplies, the men died one by one, but Ada remained. Find out how she alone managed to survive the disastrous expedition.

In an era of discrimination, Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson broke Major League Baseball''s race barrier. Before Robinson took his place at first base, the majors discriminated against African-American athletes, denying them a chance to compete. Despite facing harassment from fans and other players, Robinson stayed focused on the game, becoming the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1947 and later a baseball legend. This graphic biography follows Robinson''s time on semi-pro teams, his days in the US military, and his history-making experience with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

In 1936, Adolf Hitler attempted to make the Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany, a showcase of Nazi superiority with a new stadium and the first television broadcast of the Games. He didn''t account for African-American sprinter and long jumper James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens, who smashed records throughout his track and field career.Owens turned Hitler''s Olympic vision on its head by winning four gold medals in the 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay and long jump. Along the way, he broke or equaled nine Olympic records and set three world records. In graphic nonfiction style, this biography takes readers from Owens''s early life to his historic athletic triumphs.

In an era of discrimination, Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson broke Major League Baseball''s race barrier. Before Robinson took his place at first base, the majors discriminated against African-American athletes, denying them a chance to compete. Despite facing harassment from fans and other players, Robinson stayed focused on the game, becoming the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1947 and later a baseball legend. This graphic biography follows Robinson''s time on semi-pro teams, his days in the US military, and his history-making experience with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

In 1936, Adolf Hitler attempted to make the Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany, a showcase of Nazi superiority with a new stadium and the first television broadcast of the Games. He didn''t account for African-American sprinter and long jumper James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens, who smashed records throughout his track and field career.Owens turned Hitler''s Olympic vision on its head by winning four gold medals in the 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay and long jump. Along the way, he broke or equaled nine Olympic records and set three world records. In graphic nonfiction style, this biography takes readers from Owens''s early life to his historic athletic triumphs.

The Borderlands team face personal hardships as they fight for the European Championship trophy in this second instalment in Tom Palmer's wartime rugby trilogy. The Borderlands boarding school rugby team have made it into the European Rugby Championship Tournament. They're enjoying their time in France, but Rory and the rest of the team can't help thinking about each of their parents, serving overseas in the growing conflict in the Central Asian Republic. Can the boys focus on the game enough to win the final and make it to the International Tournament? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Two sisters must put their differences aside in order to survive the ultimate challenge in the finale of Tom Palmer's action-packed Wings trilogy. It's the last day at football summer school. Jess is moving in for an easy shot on goal when the roar of a fighter jet nearly flattens her with shock. For Maddie, it's the final straw.Once the sisters were the best of friends, but now tensions between them are at fever pitch.Can Jess and Maddie join forces again to survive a challenge that will test them to the very limit? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

The breathtaking first book in an new trilogy of spine-tingling historical adventures with a football twist. Everyone is freaked out when circles of scorched earth start appearing in Halifax – on the moors, the parks and even the football pitches. Seth is most disturbed of all – he sees the shadows of the past. But when he looks into a Viking's murderous eyes and smells the stink of burning flesh, Seth knows he must stop this cycle of supernatural suffering. With his friend Nadiya, can he discover the dark history behind the forces attacking their town?

Seth must look death in the face in this thrilling conclusion to the Defenders trilogy, featuring Iron Age drama with a sporty twist. A tense Seth is waiting to hear if his mum's got the 'all-clear'. But instead of relaxing in Cornwall, Seth is haunted by visions. Heads on spikes – bloodied and rotten, eyes pecked out – surrounding an Iron Age hill fort to keep intruders away. When Seth meets two football-crazy brothers from Aleppo their stories offer him a new sense of courage. Can he look death in the face and restore calm to the present?

McTavish has his eyes on the pies as he and the Peachey family return for a third hilarious middle-grade adventure from the multi-award-winning Meg Rosoff. The Peachey family enjoy fine meals each night now that everyone takes turns cooking. Everyone, that is, except grumbling Pa Peachey – until some unsatisfactory bread pushes him to try baking. Convinced that he has found his true calling, Pa sets his sights on winning the town Bake Off. Unfortunately, his great ideas far surpass his skills, and soon Pa's ambitions are crumbling under the weight of 3,784 pieces of gingerbread … McTavish smells disaster in the making, and it looks like he's going to have to save the day – again.

Dive into the world of rugby in this action-packed, globe-trotting sports adventure from top-selling author Tom Palmer. Borderlands First XV have their sights set on becoming the best school rugby team in the world. But while the boys focus on their matches, many of their parents are serving overseas in the armed forces, and everyone is worried as conflict grows in the Central Asian Republic.New pupil Woody is a footballer by nature and must decide if he's prepared to give rugby his all. Rory feels like he's losing his focus, distracted by thoughts of his parents in danger. And Owen finds himself a t the centre when conflict breaks out within the team. With so many hurdles to face along the way, how far will they get in the rigorous schools' tournament?

Anna loves to play rugby, but something is about to change the way she plays sport forever.Created to help fill the ever-present need for very low-level texts with teenage appeal, Zipwire features 10 short and sharp stories in a super-readable format (including dyslexia-friendly format) to give struggling older readers the best chance to hone those fundamental skills that will help them to make progress in all areas of their learning.The titles in this series of Hi-Lo books for students aged 12+ include books for reading ages 6-7 years and utilise a range of dyslexia-friendly features to support pupils' reading. Zipwire books are printed on off-white paper and incorporate an easy-to-read font and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. While these books have instantly appealing characters and gripping storylines, the language and sentence structure are intentionally written so that students who are reading behind their chronological age can succeed in reading them.

Jack is totally lost in the underground Martian city of Megapolis. Little does he know that soon he will be in the middle of a robot revolution with the mysterious Wanda Darkstar by his side.One of six dual language English-Ukrainian books especially created to support Ukrainian students to familiarise themselves with the English language. Featuring text on the left-hand side in English and the right-hand side in Ukrainian, along with a helpful dual-language vocabulary list at the front. These books have been selected for translation because they have a low reading level, short sentences, consistent main characters, light-hearted plotlines and immersive and fun colour illustrations.

Jack and Wanda are in deep space when their spaceship STEALTH develops engine trouble. They make a crash landing on a planet where hungry dinosaurs rule and Jack and Wanda are definitely on the menu.One of six dual language English-Ukrainian books especially created to support Ukrainian students to familiarise themselves with the English language. Featuring text on the left-hand side in English and the right-hand side in Ukrainian, along with a helpful dual-language vocabulary list at the front. These books have been selected for translation because they have a low reading level, short sentences, consistent main characters, light-hearted plotlines and immersive and fun colour illustrations.

Somebody or something is stealing people's dreams — but why? Jack and Wanda need to wake up and find out fast before the whole thing turns into a real nightmare!One of six dual language English-Ukrainian books especially created to support Ukrainian students to familiarise themselves with the English language. Featuring text on the left-hand side in English and the right-hand side in Ukrainian, along with a helpful dual-language vocabulary list at the front. These books have been selected for translation because they have a low reading level, short sentences, consistent main characters, light-hearted plotlines and immersive and fun colour illustrations.

Jack and Wanda are hired to babysit a baby Wolmump from the Cetus constellation. It seems like an easy job but the baby Wolmump has other ideas.One of six dual language English-Ukrainian books especially created to support Ukrainian students to familiarise themselves with the English language. Featuring text on the left-hand side in English and the right-hand side in Ukrainian, along with a helpful dual-language vocabulary list at the front. These books have been selected for translation because they have a low reading level, short sentences, consistent main characters, light-hearted plotlines and immersive and fun colour illustrations.

Jack and Wanda become suspicious when the England football team starts to beat everyone. A gang of alien shape shifters has kidnapped the team. Can Jack and Wanda find the real team before it's too late?One of six dual language English-Ukrainian books especially created to support Ukrainian students to familiarise themselves with the English language. Featuring text on the left-hand side in English and the right-hand side in Ukrainian, along with a helpful dual-language vocabulary list at the front. These books have been selected for translation because they have a low reading level, short sentences, consistent main characters, light-hearted plotlines and immersive and fun colour illustrations.

An innocent night out to celebrate a sixteenth birthday turns to tragedy in this powerful story of racial intolerance from award-winning author Bali Rai. It’s Arjan’s sixteenth birthday and he’s celebrating with his mates – going to see a film and then get a Nando’s. He’s looking forward to some good banter and wondering what might happen with Jem, who’s been looking at him differently these days …But the night comes to a dramatic and violent end when Arjan is targeted by a group of racist thugs, who single him out due to the colour of his skin and the turban that he wears as a symbol of his commitment to his faith and culture.Is the life of a good friend and beloved son really worth so little? Please note that this book contains mature content (with themes of racially motivated violence) and language that some may find offensive. Particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 7.