Catherine Bruton

This pack contains six books. There is one copy of each of the Readerful Rise Pack A titles at Oxford Reading Level 9: The Adventures of Daisy and Red: Theft in Timgad!; My Holiday on Planet Earth; The Theatre Mystery; Jane Goodall's Wild Life; Superhero Plants; The Rap Lesson. These books are for readers aged 7 to 11 years old. They are for pupils who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

'The memories are like islands,' she says. 'Little islands of memory, surrounded by the ebbing and flowing water of forgetting.' 15-year-old Arti is the daughter of noughties chart-topper, Sadie Sim - a blonde bombshell whose image filled every magazine and whose life dominated the gossip columns. But while Sadie is sunshine and glamour, she's not so good at putting food on the table and Arti is used to being the only grown-up in the family. For years, she has kept her mum afloat and set aside her own chances of friendship and romance. Arti hopes to finally find both this summer, but when they return to Sadie's rundown hometown, Sadie becomes wilder and more turbulent than ever - and Arti has no idea why or how to help. All the missing pieces about Sadie's past begin to overwhelm Arti: just who is her father? Why does Sadie keep forgetting things? And, more crucially, are her mum's old songs the key to unlocking the mystery? Full of songs, self-discovery and summer heartbreak, this is perfect for fans of Sarah Crossan, Elizabeth Acevedo and Tia Fisher.

From the multi-award-winning author of No Ballet Shoes in Syria, comes a story of sibling love and loss, healing and hope. "Catherine is a wonderful storyteller" - Phil Earle Frog has always known her younger brother Tad is unwell. He has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (called SMA-PME for short) but that has never been an obstacle for their unbreakable bond. They share a room and do everything together, Frog happy to do whatever Tad needs. But when Tad is taken into hospital, Frog finds it difficult to be in their bedroom alone and starts camping in the garden. She only plans to be there while Tad is away but she finds an unexpected calm amongst the sounds and smells of nature and a space of her own that she's never had before. When Tad comes up, their bedroom has to change to accommodate all his hospital equipment and Frog isn't sure where she fits in their family anymore. She retreats back into the garden, using the excuse of a sponsored camp out for charity. But as Tad's condition worsens, Frog needs to face the truth that she may not have much longer with him. Working to bring the small wonders of the natural world to Tad, can Frog find a way to make this last summer together unforgettable? More beautiful stories by Catherine Bruton: No Ballet Shoes in Syria, Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2020 Bird Boy, Nero Book Awards Shortlist for Children's Fiction 2024 Following Frankenstein Another Twist in the Tale

This pack contains six copies of each of the Readerful Rise Pack A titles at Oxford Reading Level 9: The Adventures of Daisy and Red: Theft in Timgad!; My Holiday on Planet Earth; The Theatre Mystery; Jane Goodall's Wild Life; Superhero Plants; The Rap Lesson. These books are for readers aged 7 to 11 years old. They are for pupils who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

In this book, go back in time to join Tommy as he reveals a secret. It is 1613 and the Globe Theatre has burned down. No one knows who started the fire. Well, no one except for Tommy! The Theatre Mystery is at Oxford Reading Level 9. It is for readers aged 7 to 11 years old who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Readerful Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

From the multi-award-winning author of No Ballet Shoes in Syria, comes a story of migration, conservation, healing and hope as a grieving boy forms an unbreakable bond with an injured bird.Nero Book Awards 2024 Shortlist - Children's FictionAfter the tragic death of his mother, eleven year old Will is sent to temporarily stay with his uncle in the mountains. After years trapped in a high-rise flat, with only birds for company, Will doesn't know how he'll survive a place like this, but he soon finds solace in the woods, when he's surrounded by birdsong. With his new friend Omar - a refugee from Afghanistan - Will discovers an osprey nest, with two small chicks inside. He forms an unbreakable bond with the birds, especially the smallest chick, who they name Whitetip. But when tragedy almost strikes again one stormy night, and Whitetip is knocked out of the nest - breaking a wing, Will is determined to save her. Smuggling her down from the mountain, he finds a way to keep her alive. As Will helps Whitetip to grow and to heal, he finds a strength inside himself that he never knew he had. Maybe, finally, Will can find a way to take flight too... "Vivid and deeply empathetic, Catherine is a wonderful storyteller." - Phil Earle "A wonderfully moving story about the healing power of nature, perfect for fans of Phil Earle and Katya Balen" - Anthony McGowan "Unputdownable. A gift to nature loving young people" - Hilary McKay "A heart-felt story about the healing power of nature. Moving and powerful, I loved it" - Gill LewisLook out for more beautiful stories by Catherine Bruton, such as:No Ballet Shoes in Syria (WINNER of Books Are My Bag Readers Award 2019 and Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2020) Another Twist in the Tale Following Frankenstein

Nogle gange var jeg faktisk jaloux på Frankensteins monster - for jeg var vokset op i den tro, at min far interesserede sig mere for ham end for mig.Maggies far har viet sit liv til jagten på Victor Frankensteins monster.Det har kostet Maggie og hendes familie dyrt - og nu satser hendes far det sidste, han ejer og har, på en rejse til Arktis, hvor han håber endelig at finde monstret.Men hvad han ikke ved er, at Maggie har sneget sig med om bord som blind passager ...Et nervepirrende episk eventyr, der strækker sig fra den arktiske tundras iskolde ødemark til cirkuslivet i New York.Lix 30,9 ml=13,6 lo=17,3Der er fart over feltet i denne bog, der er i familie med Jules Verne og andre eventyrlige spændingsromaner fx. Jorden rundt i 80 dage. Den er til læsere, der godt kan lide opdagelsesrejser og om lidt sære - men elskelige - mennesker og monstre.Lektørudtalelsen

Bea doesn't like being in front of a crowd, but she does love spelling rules. Can Bea use her love of spelling to make new friends and overcome her nerves?Prompt thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level comprehension skills with Reflect - a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings.

A brilliantly-conceived and hugely imaginative 'sequel' to Mary Shelley's masterpiece, Following Frankenstein is a hugely exciting and beautifully-written historical adventure, perfect for 9-12 year olds.Sometimes I was jealous of the monster of Frankenstein. I grew up believing my father cared more for him than he did for me. And was I wrong?Maggie Walton's father has dedicated his life to a single pursuit: hunting down the monster created by Victor Frankenstein. It has cost Maggie and her family everything - and now her father is staking everything on one last voyage to the Arctic, with Maggie secretly in tow, where he hopes to find the monster at last.But there they make a shocking discovery: Frankenstein's monster has a son...A breath-taking, epic adventure, spanning the icy wastes of the Arctic Tundra to the vaudeville circus of New York, from the award-winning author of No Ballet Shoes in Syria and Another Twist in the Tale.

You have heard, no doubt, the tale of Master Oliver Twist - that rags-to-riches boy; the parish orphan who became heir to the Brownlow fortune. But what few know is that was a second Twist - a girl, brought into this world moments ahead of her brother.This is the story of Twill Twist - and her journey through the gambling dens and workhouses of London, as she attempts to make a life for herself, rescue her friends, and uncover the mystery of her past - while meeting some familiar faces along the way...Re-discover the Artful Dodger, Fagin, and Oliver Twist himself, along with a host of fantastic new heroes and villains, in this brilliantly-imagined, rip-roaring sequel to Dickens' much-loved classic.

With beautiful, captivating writing, wonderfully authentic ballet details, and an important message championing the rights of refugees, this is classic storytelling - filled with warmth, hope and humanity.WINNER of Books Are My Bag Readers Award 2019WINNER of Angels and Urchins Book Travel Award for Older Readers 2019Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2020Aya is eleven years old and has just arrived in Britain with her mum and baby brother, seeking asylum from war in Syria.When Aya stumbles across a local ballet class, the formidable dance teacher spots her exceptional talent and believes that Aya has the potential to earn a prestigious ballet scholarship.But at the same time, Aya and her family must fight to be allowed to remain in the country, to make a home for themselves and to find Aya's father - separated from the rest of the family during the journey from Syria.More Recognition for No Ballet Shoes in Syria:The Times Children's Book of the Week 2019Indie Book of the Month 2019"A moving, textured story ... Ballet Shoes for the 21st century" - The Times"Wise and kind and unputdownable." - Hilary McKay, Costa Book Prize-winning author of The Skylarks' War"A perfect balance of tragedy and triumph." - Natasha Farrant, author of The Children of Castle Rock"A moving story about one of the big issues of our time, told with wonderful clarity, and incredibly touching." - Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The GruffaloLook out for more beautiful stories by Catherine Bruton, such as:Bird Boy - Nero Book Awards, 2024 Children's Fiction ShortlistAnother Twist in the Tale Following Frankenstein

Samir promised to look after his little brother Moosa on the dangerous journey from Syria - across the Mediterranean, through refugee camps and then in an airless container to England. But what has the journey cost him? Will he be able to keep his promise? And will they ever find a way home?

Explosive, emotional drama from the author of We Can Be Heroes, perfect for fans of Meg Rosoff and Annabel Pitcher. Welcome to Coronation Road - a kaleidoscope of clashing cultures and parallel lives. There's Maggie and her politician mum in their big house. There's Tokes and his mum in a tiny bedsit, running from trouble. And there's the ruthless Starfish gang, breeding fear through the neighbourhood. Amateur film-maker Maggie prefers to watch life through the lens of her camera. In Tokes, she finds a great subject for her new film. And when violence erupts, led by the Starfish gang, Maggie has the perfect backdrop. But as the world explodes around her, Maggie can't hide behind the lens anymore . . . Catherine Bruton is a major voice in young adult fiction, her prose was described by the Sunday Times as witty, wise and compelling. Readers who enjoyed Robin Talley's Lies We Tell Ourselves will be enthralled by this novel about social and racial tensions, inspired by the London riots. Look out for Catherine's other books: We Can Be Heroes Pop After graduating from the University of Oxford, Catherine Bruton began her career as an English teacher and later went on to write feature articles for The Times and other publications. I Predict a Riot is her third novel for Egmont, following We Can Be Heroes and Pop!, which received high acclaim. Catherine lives near Bath with her husband and two children.