Harriet Castor

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Charlotte Brontë loved to create imaginary worlds and make up stories with her brother and sisters. Find out what life was like for Charlotte growing up, and how these games led her to become a best-selling author. 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: an information bookCurriculum links: history

Build your childâ??s reading confidence at home with books at the right level A new chance to follow the lives of Roberta, Phyllis and Peter as they relocate to the country and make friends with station guard Perks, in a lovely retelling of the old favourite written for children by E. Nesbit in the early Twentieth Century.

The story of Cinderella as you’ve never experienced it before in this beautiful pop-up book. This is the perfect introduction to the classic fairy tale where readers aged 3 and up can be part of the magic. Kids can spin the wheel to turn the pumpkin into a golden coach, open the flaps to discover the grand ball, and finally enjoy the pop-up happy ending. The classic story is faithfully retold alongside beautiful images and stunning paper engineering. Story time has never been this much fun. Harriet Castor also wrote the pop-up Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland for Carlton. While Smiljana Coh is the illustrator of the Glitterwings Academy. Since having her first book accepted for publication at the age of twelve, Harriet Castor has written over forty fiction and non-fiction books for children and young adults. She has a History degree from Cambridge University and has worked at The Royal Ballet as a dance notator. Now she writes full time. With a background in film animation, Smilijana has illustrated children's books in her native Croatia as well as creating poster and magazine art. Her style combines traditional and digital techniques to conjure magical new worlds.

One of Britain's most intriguing and celebrated politicians, Winston Churchill was far more than a just successful wartime leader. International war correspondent, WWI soldier and Nobel Prize-winning writer, Churchill always had an unshakable faith in his own abilities, despite his disastrous efforts at school. His faith was rewarded when he became Prime Minister of Britain at the height of WWII. Working tirelessly, his tremendous ability to inspire the nation during such times of horror has become legendary. Above all, he will always be remembered as the man who led the allied forces to victory, freeing Europe from the tyranny of Nazism.

The hugely popular Sleepover Club series is back with a gorgeous new look. Meet Frankie, Kenny, Fliss, Rosie and Lyndz – five best friends who just want to have fun! The surf’s up, the tide is high and it’s time for the Sleepover Club to hit the beach during their school activity week in Devon. A whole week of secret midnight feasts! The girls have surfing lessons from cool instructor Bethany, but will they spend more time in the water than on the board? One thing’s for sure, there’s always trouble ahead when the Sleepover girls are involved… As well as a great story this book has tips for fun things to do at your own sleepover party for you and your friends. Pack up your sleepover kit and join in the fun!

The eccentric Mr. Puff lives next door to Sam in a house full of interesting things - including a basket of dinosaur eggs! When the dinosaurs begin to grow, something needs to be done - fast! Specially written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme for children who have just started reading alone.

This volume aims to tell a young player with no experience everything they need to know about chess, from how to set out the pieces to special moves and tactics. It contains simple diagrams intended to make examples and puzzles easy to follow.

This series features entertaining stories of real famous lives and great events in a picture book format. Written by successful authors, the books include colour illustrations which add a touch of humour and help pace reading.