Simon Cheshire

Prepare to meet 66 exceptionally brave adventurers in this celebration of monumental achievements from around the world. Mountaineers, conquerors, explorers, sailors, pilots and many others who accomplished amazing feats of bravery and triumph are waiting to be discovered in Simon Cheshire’s outstanding, Epic Tales of Triumph and Adventures, vibrantly illustrated by Fatti Burke. These are the astonishing true stories of just a few of the world’s most daring men and women who defied all odds to achieve their goals and make their dreams come true. Drive across the world, avoiding danger around every corner, with Aloha Wanderwell on The Million Dollar Wager, dive to the deepest depths of the dark and unexplored ocean with Jacques Piccard, climb to the highest peak of Mount Everest with Junko Tabei or tumble over Niagara Falls in a barrel with Annie Edson Taylor. There is no adventure too big or small for this fearless group of men and women!This collection of outstanding adventurers is sure to inspire the next generation of courageous risk takers. With bright and vibrant artwork from the effortlessly talented Fatti Burke, Epic Tales of Triumph and Adventure will make you want to reach for the stars … and don’t let anyone stand in your way!

Captain Jellybeard and her trusty young First Mate, Ben, lead the fearsome-est galleon of pirates on the high seas, ahaaarrr! They are in competition with the evil Captain Skullbone and his crew of ne'er-do-wells. The race is on... but will Captain Jellybeard be first to the prize?

Find yourself tripping up over long and difficult spellings? Then look no further! How to Become a Snappy Speller is bursting full of useful tips to get your spelling needs up to speed!Packed full of awesome activities and hints and tips, How to Become a Snappy Speller will have you mastering the art of spelling in no time!

Do your students trip up over long and difficult spellings? Then look no further! How to Become a Snappy Speller is bursting full of useful tips to get your students' spelling needs up to speed!Packed full of awesome activities and hints and tips, How to Become a Snappy Speller will have your students mastering the art of spelling in no time!

Deena is preparing for her big moment - a part in the local talent contest - but everything is going wrong. Her mum and dad are no help and only her dog Bert seems to understand. Will Deena and Bert make it to the theatre in time Will her magic tricks work or will her dreadful day end in disaster

James is an ordinary boy but his best friend Vince is a bit well odd. For one think it turns out that Vince is a vampire. His parents are vampires too. And so are the people who live at No. 38. There are vampires all over the place it seems but there's nothing to worry about. They like humans and they'd never ever do anything horrible to them. Unless that is the world runs out of Feed-N-Gulp the magical vegetarian vampire brew. Which is exactly what's just happened...

How to Get a Grip on Grammar is packed full of amazing activities to get your grammar skills up to speed! Have fun with terrific tenses, awesome adverbs and super sentence structure!For useful tips and inspiring ideas, How to Get a Grip on Grammar is jam packed full of outrageous activities that will have you mastering the world of grammar in no time!

Target Silverclaw is the fourth book in the exciting, action-packed SWARM series. The Secret Intelligence Agency has a new weapon: SWARM - artificially intelligent robotic bugs that act as undercover agents. Operating below the radar, they can fly faster, see further and sting harder! They won't stop until they've completed their mission, no matter what it takes. In the face of trouble, SWARM are armed and ready to fight. SWARM detect that Defence Secretary, Sir Godfrey Kite, has been replaced by an android.As they delve deeper, the SWARM team discover more of the imposters. They've gained access to crucial government assets and they're plotting to wipe out the world's leaders. Can SWARM defeat the androids before the fuse is lit on their explosive plans? Exciting stories of spying and hi-tech gadgets for readers seeking fast-paced action books that bridge the gap between Transformers and Alex Rider.

Icarus and his father have been imprisoned in a maze. They dream of escape, but all they have are some sticks, feathers and wax â?¦

I must record the facts that have led me to where I am now. So that, when someone reads this, they understand. Sam Hunter’s neighbours are pillars of the community, the most influential people in town. But they’re liars too. The Greenhills are hiding something and Sam’s determined to find out what it is. As his investigation unfolds, he realizes the lies reach further than he ever imagined – is there anyone he can trust? Uncovering the horror is one thing … escaping is another. Simon Cheshire’s chilling novel is part of the Red Eye series.

How to Write a Story is packed full of amazing activities to get your creative juices flowing! Have fun with wow words, awesome adventures and epic endings!From coming up with crazy character names, creating the perfect plot and acting out your characters, How to Write a Story will have you writing exciting page turning stories that your friends and family won't be able to put down!Full of useful tips and inspiring ideas, How to Write a Story is jam packed full of story starters, plot changers, useful words and much much more!

Project Venom is the second book in an exciting, action-packed new series, SWARM. The Secret Intelligence Agency has a new weapon: SWARM – artificially intelligent robotic bugs that act as undercover agents. Operating below the radar, they can fly faster, see further and sting harder! They won’t stop until they’ve completed their mission, no matter what it takes. In the face of trouble, SWARM are armed and ready to fight. In Project Venom, the team are set a new mission: At the country's top research laboratory, SWARM suspect that one of the scientists has gone rogue. They uncover a sinister underworld and a deadly poison about to be unleashed. Can SWARM divert the villain's evil plan before the world is changed forever? Exciting stories of spying and hi-tech gadgets for readers seeking fast-paced action books that bridge the gap between Transformers and Alex Rider..

Operation Sting is the first book in an exciting, action-packed new series, SWARM. The Secret Intelligence Agency has a new weapon: SWARM – artificially intelligent robotic bugs that act as undercover agents. Operating below the radar, they can fly faster, see further and sting harder! They won’t stop until they’ve completed their mission, no matter what it takes. In the face of trouble, SWARM are armed and ready to fight. In Operation Sting, the team are set a new mission. When a prototype weapon is stolen, it's a race against time for SWARM to locate and reclaim the weapon before the thieves crack the encryption code protecting it. Can they stop the villains before it's too late? Exciting stories of spying and hi-tech gadgets for readers seeking fast-paced action books that bridge the gap between Transformers and Alex Rider.

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 Wild Ride, Don't Look Down, Atlantic Adventure, Sam's Flood Plan, The Water Cycle.

In Bovine Espionage and Other Stories, find out if a cow can go undercover and become a secret agent in the field. Where is the best place for a gnome to live in a tree or in a department store? How can a paper clip save the day? Join Buttercup, Rincemangle and more in this hilarious collection of short stories. Chucklers is a series of funny novels, short stories, anthologies and comics that make reading a pleasure for 7-11 year olds. There is something for everyone in this varied collection which is packed with fantastic illustrations. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The series is written by top children's authors and edited by award-winning author Jeremy Strong. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

Nick has just moved to Pit Street, so he and his best friend Jess help to unpack and explore the new house, including the spooky cellar. But what they don’t realise, is that something else has been living deep in the cellar and doesn’t want to be disturbed … With an unexpected twist in its tale, this wonderful story was written by Simon Cheshire. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. Text type: A mystery story Curriculum links: Citizenship This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Part of the Rapid Reading series, created to help children catch up. Rapid Reading is the UK's most comprehensive reading intervention programme. The books and unique speech-recognition software are guaranteed to motivate children with SEN and struggling readers at Key Stage 2 (1st/2nd Level).

Put on your detective hat . . . Take out your magnifying glass. The Saxby Smart series lets readers solve the case Using wit, logic, and the help of his friends, young detective Saxby Smart is back to work, recovering a valuable comic book, searching for hidden treasure, and keeping intruders out of the neighborhood. Saxby records the facts for three new cases in his notebook, laying out all the clues readers need to solve the mysteries on their own.