Two spooky stories from double-Carnegie-winner, Berlie Doherty. Dark and atmospheric these two tales send a chill down the spine. A desolate winter moor is the backdrop to the first story of a haunting friendship, and, in the second, when the past comes back to haunt Charlie, it becomes impossible to tell what is real and what isn't.
Two spooky stories from double-Carnegie-winner, Berlie Doherty. Dark and atmospheric these two tales send a chill down the spine. A desolate winter mo...
Catrin lives in Wales, and prefers drawing animals to spending time with friends. One night, she hears an eerie howl from the nearby mountain a wild cat. Can she confront her shyness and go in search of this rare animal? This sensitive story by award-winning author Berlie Doherty shows that courage and friendship can come from unexpected places.
Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.
Text type: A mystery story.
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Catrin lives in Wales, and prefers drawing animals to spending time with friends. One night, she hears an eerie howl from the nearby mountain a wil...
Although he is close to his adoptive parents, James has always wondered about his natural mother and why she gave him away. The only clues to her identity are a small stone and a note scribbled on the back of an envelope. With these, James sets off to find his past.
Although he is close to his adoptive parents, James has always wondered about his natural mother and why she gave him away. The only clues to her iden...
Laura, who is blind, is a very perceptive child. After climbing onto the unicorn's back she is hurled into a wild and magical world where she is considered the leader. Spellhorn and the Wild Ones rely on Laura to guide them to the Bright Wilderness.
Laura, who is blind, is a very perceptive child. After climbing onto the unicorn's back she is hurled into a wild and magical world where she is consi...
The Three Princes are all desperate to win the love of Princess Halima, and a challenge is set by her father to find the most beautiful, magical gift they can find. But when disaster strikes, will they be magical enough? Full of rich, bold illustrations, this traditional Arabian tale is humorously retold by double-Carnegie-winner Berlie Doherty.
Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.
A traditional folktale.
A summary on pages 30 and 31 of the magical objects that the princes find helps readers to recap the story.
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The Three Princes are all desperate to win the love of Princess Halima, and a challenge is set by her father to find the most beautiful, magical gi...
Mrs Hardcastle was fast asleep. And Tilly Mint was bored. When her mum goes out to work, Mrs Hardcastle from up the street pops in to look after her. Mrs Hardcastle always drops off to sleep (she snores too, sometimes), and when she does, something magic always seems to happen to Tilly Mint.
Mrs Hardcastle was fast asleep. And Tilly Mint was bored. When her mum goes out to work, Mrs Hardcastle from up the street pops in to look after her. ...
Adventure, friendship, treason, and betrayal a rich and exciting historical novel of the Tudor periodWill Montague is a page to Prince Edward, the son of King Henry VIII. As the King's favorite, Will gains many enemies in Court. When his enemies convince the King that Will's father has committed treason and he isthrown into Newgate Prison, Will flees Hampton Court and goes into hiding in the back streets of London. Lost and in mortal danger, he is rescued by a poor boy, Nick Drew. Together they must brave imprisonment and death as they embark on a great adventure to set Will's father free."
Adventure, friendship, treason, and betrayal a rich and exciting historical novel of the Tudor periodWill Montague is a page to Prince Edward, the son...
The moving and very real story of two teenagers and an unplanned pregnancy. It is told from two viewpoints - that of Helen as she writes her thoughts in a series of letters to the unborn baby, the Dear Nobody of the title, and of Chris as he reads the letters and relives events as Helen is in labour.
The moving and very real story of two teenagers and an unplanned pregnancy. It is told from two viewpoints - that of Helen as she writes her thoughts ...
A companion novel to bestselling story of orphan Jim Jarvis set in Victorian England. When Jim is separated from his sisters, Lizzie and Emily, he thinks he will never see them again. Now for the first time, Berlie Doherty reveals what happened to his orphaned sisters.
A companion novel to bestselling story of orphan Jim Jarvis set in Victorian England. When Jim is separated from his sisters, Lizzie and Emily, he thi...
Charming countryside tale about the bond between children and animals, perfect for younger fans of Michael Morpurgo. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.
Charming countryside tale about the bond between children and animals, perfect for younger fans of Michael Morpurgo. High quality cream paper and a sp...
