Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Relive Shakespeare’s epic tale of courage and heroism in this powerful retelling by Jan-Andrew Henderson. Is King Henry V strong enough to bring together his kingdom while under siege in France? And where does his loyalty as king, really lie? Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically. Text type: A classic story Curriculum links: English: fiction from the English literary heritage
How do you hide from a killer who nobody can remember?Triple murderer R.D. Slaither is incarcerated in an asylum, yet he claims the real perpetrator is a psychopath nobody can remember. Is he truly insane, an innocent victim or a master manipulator with an audacious plan to ensure his freedom?Detective Ettrick Sinclair sets out to find the truth and uncovers an incredible tale, involving a talking Longhorn Bull, an abused psychiatric patient, the car crash that killed R.D.'s son, a domineering father in law, a remote boathouse, the notorious Cherry Bomb serial killer, an experimental anti-depressant, the suspicious suicides of a young engineer and a truck driver - and Ettrick's own babysitter. But his investigation sets in motion a horrific chain of events that will end in tragedy for both men.J A Henderson's thrillers have been shortlisted for 13 literary awards and he is the winner of the Doncaster Book Prize and Royal Mail Award. 'Hide' was shortlisted for the Fantastica Prize
Humans are one with this world. Part of a greater whole. Tied by the four elements, Earth, Air, Fire, Water. Bound by Life's urge to survive. Elemental presents 16 stories of struggle, betrayal, humanity, and strength. Each containing Elements of Truth that will resonate with you for years to come. Once more, members of the Springfield Writers Group pour their collective hearts into their work. Their insights into human nature, love, fear and joy will delight and surprise you. It doesn't matter what genre you prefer, you'll find something in Elemental to enjoy. This collection features works by award-winning Scottish author, JA Henderson, and Aurealis-award shortlisted and Amazon best-selling author, Aiki Flinthart. Plus heartwrenching and joyful works by fourteen other talented authors. Looking for your next collection of short reads? Elemental is it.
