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A Friend for Rachel
Rachel's father is a vicar and when they move to a new home she longs for a best friend. She has a lot to contend with - her mum is having a difficult pregnancy but even worse Rachel has to keep the talking church mice a secret from adults.
Selkie Summer, Level 20
Lily's archaeologist parents have dragged her to a remote island and left her alone with her worries about high school - until she discovers a new friend, and the island's secret past.Prompt thoughtful discussions and support development of higher-level comprehension skills with Reflect - emotionally powerful stories with realistic settings.
Urchin of the Riding Stars
A group of animals learns about friendship and loyalty when they band together to defend their island kingdom against evil forces, with the help of an orphaned squirrel.
The Worst of the Vikings.
Even though Morbid the Miserable, Torpid the Tired, and Vapid the Vauge are getting sick of the whole Viking lifestyle, they have no idea just how their lives will change when they run into Eric the goat.
Ghost at the Window
Life at Ninian House, Ewan's Scottish home that slips back and forth in time, becomes even more unpredictable when a ghostly girl from 1937 shares a frightening secret with him.
Hold My Hand and Run
Kazy Clare has had enough. She, and her little sister Beth, are being tormented by their cruel Aunt, who has been sent to look after them following the death of their mother. Their father is so grief stricken by his loss that he is blind to the mistreatment going on around him. But Kazyknows that things have got to change. She has to save Beth from the beatings and abuse, so she decides to run away and take Beth with her. But it will take all her courage and strength to keep them safe. And, once you've run away, it's impossible to go back. Isn't it?* Meticulously researched; the novel tackles themes which are still relevant today within a wholly believable historical setting.* Deals with important issues of bullying adults and the loss of a parent.* Story-telling at its best, with a strong narrative drive, feisty heroine, and vividly drawn settings.
A Christmas Carol, Level 12
Ebenezer Scrooge can't stand Christmas; he thinks it is all a waste of time. All he cares about is working hard and making money. But some ghostly visitors make him look again at his cold, lonely life. Can he change his ways and embrace the festive spirit before it is too late? Charles Dickens's Victorian story is wonderfully adapted with haunting illustrations which bring even the ghosts to life. TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the worlds best-loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children's authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting their reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading, writing, speaking and listening.
The Secret Mice
The St Michael's mice are no ordinary mice. When Rachel saves them from the church's Mouse Man, it just seems like a good deed. But it soon becomes clear that they are very special mice indeed. They can talk. And not only that, they have a very special task for Rachel to perform, one thatwill help her save her father's church. And they also have a mystery for her to solve which stretches back through generations, involving children who have lived in the vicarage.Good old-fashioned story-telling, with an interesting and sympathetic heroine, and a plot that draws together beautifully its various strands of history, magic, and mystery.
15 Things Not To Do With A Puppy
Hooray! You have a new puppy! You're going to be best friends... as long as you DON'T do the following things; DON'T teach your puppy how to play the trombone or take her to school. DON'T let your puppy drive the car or juggle with the washing up. DON'T walk your puppy at a football match or wake her when she's sleeping. DO play with your puppy, be patient with her, walk her and give her lots of cuddles and love. In no time at all you'll be best friends! This hilarious, heart-warming picture book is perfect for anyone who has (or wants) a new puppy. The brilliant follow-up to 15 Things Not to Do with your Granny and 15 Things Not to Do with a Baby, this book features the same family and this time we see them learn how to look after their new puppy!
The Good Thing about Bad Days
A warming practical book full of advice, suggested activities and encouraging messages to help young children (5-9 years) express and cope with their emotions, to reassure them about handling situations and to raise their self-esteem. With a repetitive mantra that: The good thing about bad days is-that they come to an end. Space is provided for children to draw or jot down their thoughts and responses. Scattered throughout are verses from Psalms and other books of the Bible, and quotations from other sources. There is a parent section providing additional advice by Dr Claire Parsons, a Christian GP, and a list of websites and contacts as resources and support for children and parents.
