J A Henderson

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.

Project X Origins Graphic Texts can help children to reach higher standards in comprehension. This action-packed, fiction story told in graphic form signals the start of a brand new time-travelling adventure for the popular Project X characters, Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger. Birdy and the micro-friends tumble through time to try to save the final Artefact of Time from the Tick-Tock Men. Will they be able to put a stop to Kalvin Spearheads terrible plan before the asteroid destroys future Earth? Time is definitely running out This book also contains notes on the inside front and back covers with advice on supporting older children with their reading, ideas for follow-up activities and higher-level comprehension questions.

Project X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school. This exciting Graphic Texts pack includes action-packed stories, fascinating non-fiction, carefully selected poetry and comprehensive guided reading support to meet the needs of children at every stage of their reading development. Each book contains inside cover notes with advice on supporting older children with their reading, ideas for follow-up activities and higher-level comprehension questions. Project X Origins guided reading notes offer step-by-step teaching support for each book with guidance about comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, spelling, punctuation, grammar and writing. Each set of notes has in-built assessment and is fully correlated to all UK curricula. This pack contains 1 set of guided reading notes and 4 reading books, 1 each of: Time Runs Out, Oliver Twist, For the Fallen and other poems, Great Pioneers.

Project X Alien Adventures takes you on an incredible reading journey with this fantastic story featuring the popular Project X characters Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger. After pursuing Vilana across so many dimensions, the burden of leadership is starting to take its toll on Max. Determined not to let Vilana escape another time and unwilling to risk his friends' lives again he sets off alone. Cat, Ant and Tiger are determined to help him. But who are the frightening black knights? And what is lurking in the cave that is so dangerous that even the Krush won't go near? Carefully levelled and highly motivating, this book is ideal for independent reading. This book also contains notes on the inside front and back covers with advice on supporting older children with their reading, questions for readers, and a follow-up activity.

Project X Alien Adventures takes you on an incredible reading journey with this fantastic story featuring the popular Project X characters Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger. When Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger rip-jump to a foggy moorland, they are only just saved from a pack of savage mutant beasts by the mysterious Doctor Fishbalm. But Max isn't convinced the doctor is all that he seems. Find out if they can make it back to the rip alive or if the secrets of Blackwater Island will chew them up literally. Carefully levelled and highly motivating, this book is ideal for independent reading. This book also contains notes on the inside front and back covers with advice on supporting older children with their reading, questions for readers, and a follow-up activity.

Project X Alien Adventures takes you on an incredible reading journey with these 8 fantastic stories featuring the popular Project X characters Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger. Carefully levelled and highly motivating, these books are ideal for independent reading. This pack contains 6 of each of the following titles: Tornado Riders, Wastelanders, The Last Dying Seconds, The Rise of the Empty People, The Beasts of Blackwater, The Scorpion Legion, The 9th Battalion, The Starving Darkness. Each book contains notes on the inside front and back covers with advice on supporting older children with their reading, questions for readers, and a range of follow-up activities to help children develop their higher level comprehension and writing skills.

Project X Alien Adventures takes you on an incredible reading journey with these 8 fantastic stories featuring the popular Project X characters Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger. Carefully levelled and highly motivating, these books are ideal for independent reading. This pack contains 1 copy of each of the following titles: Tornado Riders, Wastelanders, The Last Dying Seconds, The Rise of the Empty People, The Beasts of Blackwater, The Scorpion Legion, The 9th Battalion, The Starving Darkness. Each book contains notes on the inside front and back covers with advice on supporting older children with their reading, questions for readers, and a range of follow-up activities to help children develop their higher level comprehension and writing skills.

Project X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school. Action-packed stories, fascinating non-fiction and comprehensive guided reading support meet the needs of children at every stage of their reading development. A mysterious villain is on the loose in The Fear Machine but what do they want with safety deposit box 49?

Project X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school. Action-packed stories, fascinating non-fiction and comprehensive guided reading support meet the needs of children at every stage of their reading development. Each book contains inside cover notes that highlight challenge words, prompt questions and a range of follow-up activities to support children in their reading. Project X Origins guided reading notes offer step-by-step teaching support for each book with guidance about phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, spelling, grammar, punctuation and writing. Each set of notes has in-built assessment and is fully correlated to all UK curricula. This pack contains 1 set of guided reading notes and 5 reading books, 1 of each of: A New Alliance, The Fear Machine, Nature's Most Deadly?, The Lost: Dark Ground, Foolish Fears