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North Child
KeyStage: KS3
E; Age 10+
A beguiling
epic of magic, love, loss and betrayal based on the traditional fairytale East
of the Sun, West of the Moon .
Edith Pattou
is the author of two highly acclaimed fantasy novels in the US, the first in the
Songs of Eirren series: Hero’s Song, an International Reading Association Young
Adult’s Choice, and Fire Arrow, a Booklist Top Ten Fantasy Novel of the Year.
Shortlisted
for the Ottakar’s Children’s Book Prize 2006
“An
enchanting retelling of a traditional fairytale, this beautifully written story
completely swept me away.” Becky Stradwick, Borders UK
“Fantastic
and gripping read.” Debbie Williams, Waterstone’s |
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£6.99 |
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Treasure Island
Age 8+
A simple,
accessible retelling of this great literary classic, which remains
faithful to the original text.Perfect
for enthusiastic young readers, who are mesmerised by classic stories.
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£4.99 |
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Jane Eyre
Age 8+
A faithful
retelling of the classic story of the love between the governess Jane Eyre and
her master Mr Rochester, and the chilling secret set to tear them both apart.
Clearly
written in a modern, approachable style to introduce young readers to much-loved
classic stories.
Includes
informative notes on both the author and the original text.
Ideal for
encouraging young readers to pursue an interest in literature. |
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£4.99 |
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Tales of King Arthur
Age 8+
A collection
of faithful retellings of the classic stories of King Arthur and his Knights of
the Round Table, from the sword in the stone to the last battle.
Clearly
written in a modern, approachable style to introduce young readers to much-loved
classic stories.
Includes
informative notes on both the author and the original text.
Ideal for
encouraging young readers to pursue an interest in literature.
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£4.99 |
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Kidnapped
Age 8+
A faithful
retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story of daring, intrigue and
danger.
Clearly
written in a modern, approachable style to introduce young readers to much-loved
classic stories.
Includes
informative notes on both the author and the original text.
Ideal for
encouraging young readers to pursue an interest in literature. |
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£4.99 |
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Stories from Shakespeare
KS1/2 E
A wonderful gift for young children retelling some of Shakespeare's
best known plays in story form
Children will love these stories from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' to
'Hamlet'
Beautifully illustrated by Elena Temporin
Includes information about Shakespeare's work, life and poetry to
put the plays into context |
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£9.99 |
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Under a War-Torn Sky
Emotional, action-packed account of a WWII pilot’s struggle to make it
home through enemy territory.
Winner of 'Borders 2001 Original Voices Award for Young Adult
Literature'.
Age 11+ |
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£5.99 |
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D-Day Stories
KeyStage: KS2/3 E/H
Tells the stories of the real-life heroes involved in a single day that changed
the face of modern history, 6 June 1944 – D-day, the allied invasion of
Nazi-occupied Normandy.
This book focuses on the bravery of a few individuals, including the
meteorologist advising General Eisenhower, an elite paratrooper, a sergeant and
a Resistance fighter.
Contains maps, line drawings, notes on sources and further reading. |
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£4.99 |
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