Features activities that support the KS3 Framework for Teaching English and help students fulfil the Framework objectives. This book includes activities such as Speaking and Listening, and the structure of playscripts. The story is about a group of friends

'The raiders headed right for us. There were half a dozen of them. Heavy, tall men with packs on their backs. And guns in their hands.' Money is worthless. Armed robbers roam the streets. No one is safe. Matt and his little brother, Taco, escape through the Channel Tunnel. Their mother said they would be safe on the other side. She was wrong.

Jack wakes up on his birthday to find an extra special present - everything is covered in snow He and two, friends Sam and Ryan, decide to build the biggest, scariest snowman in the world. But when they all receive a mysterious text in the middle of the night, the last thing they expect is to be chased up a tree by the monster snowman

Music is king in this wonderfully charming story of bandmates and babies, with strong messages of family and frienship at its heart. From children's author legend Gillian Cross. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 7+

This handsome boxed set of Homer's epics -- powerfully retold by Gillian Cross and strikingly illustrated by Neil Packer -- belongs on every reader's bookshelf.

Epic and thrilling, Homer's two age-old classics have been revisited countless times. Gillian Cross and Neil Packer's exquisite versions of The Iliad and The Odyssey make up an essential set for both Homer collectors and readers who have not yet made the acquaintance of Odysseus, Achilles, or Hector. Depicting their actions, and those of the gods they invoke, are vivid, stylistic illustrations reminiscent of...

The gods have power to transform people into whatever they want in these ancient myths. What will happen when Arachne challenges a goddess to a spinning competition? Talkative Echo is doomed to a life of silence, only able to repeat what others say. Narcissus's good looks get the better of him when he catches sight of his reflection. Baucis and Philemon long to live together forever will the god Jupiter make this happen? The ancient world is brought to life in these
vibrant tales.
TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the worlds best loved tales in a collection of timeless...

'A brilliant, galloping historical adventure story by one of my favourite writers.' Emma Carroll A giant Indian elephant. A wild journey across America. An enemy who will never stop. Tad and Cissie are on the run with Khush the elephant. Clammy fingered, steely-eyed Hannibal Jackson will do anything to capture the animal. Maybe even kill . . . Staying ahead means being faster and smarter-but how do you hide an elephant? Especially one with a mind of its own.

Dot and Ryan's sneaky Halloween visit to a condemned tower leads to an exciting discovery but can curiosity save the bat in this quirky adventure story from Gillian Cross. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

It's Ella's first day at her new school and that can only mean one thing: making new friends. But that challenge is even tougher than she thought ... A touching tale of friendship, understanding and finding the confidence to be yourself. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 7+

Ella ist neu in der Klasse und möchte unbedingt zur angesagten Mädchenclique dazugehören. Doch die interessiert sich nicht für die schüchterne Neue. Da stößt Ella in der Bibliothek auf ein Buch mit einer Anleitung zum Freunde finden. Damit muss es einfach klappen! Schritt für Schritt folgt sie den Tipps. Doch der Plan geht nicht so auf wie gedacht.Eine einfühlsame Geschichte über Freundschaft und den Mut, zu sich selbst zu stehen - leicht zu lesen und spannend erzählt. Einfach super lesbar! Mehr zu den super lesbaren Büchern unter www.superlesbar.de