Tim Collins

There's something weird about the waxwork museum Maya visits with her class. The dummies have creepy, twisted faces, and the old man who runs it is very strange. Maya tries to find out more about the old man, and makes a horrific discovery that leads her back to the museum after dark. She's soon going to wish she'd never stepped into the House of Wax.Papercuts is an eerie and haunting series written to appeal to students aged 13+ who find full-length novels overwhelming. All titles have an accessible word count of 5000-6000. Written by respected and accomplished authors, they are packed with horror and elements of the supernatural. But be warned, they're not for the faint-hearted!This hi-lo series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for children aged 13+, whose current reading age is between 8 and 9 years. These age-appropriate short reads range from 51 to 57 pages and are written by accomplished authors. They incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads.

This series of hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history. Ahmed is an apprentice photographer in Egypt who becomes involved in Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon’s hunt for the final resting place of the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun and his treasures. Will Ahmed help the team to uncover Tutankhamun’s tomb? And will he fall victim to the tomb’s supposed curse? Come to think of it, given all the disasters he keeps causing, is he cursed already? `Get Real’ fact boxes featured throughout, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the endmatter, provide historical context and further information.

Jade is looking for a boat to escape from Monster Island. She climbs up some rocks, but it starts snowing. Jade hides in a cave, but something frightening is in the cave too...Monster Island series is filled with mythical beasts, treacherous terrain and a castaway captain who may have eaten one too many coconuts - who will manage to escape and who will be marooned forever? All six titles have been written by Tim Collins, an expert in writing exciting stories for struggling readers, and this series is no exception. All the swashbuckling action is skilfully contained within a mere 300-500 words per book and is spread amongst amazing and imaginative illustrations; a winning combination to make reading an inviting experience rather than a daunting one. These engaging stories will also make brilliant quick reads for more able readers.This hi-lo horror series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for children aged 12+, whose current reading age is between 6 and 7 years. These age-appropriate short reads have 32 pages, incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads. The vocabulary list of tricky words can aid comprehension before reading the book.

Kyle has found a way to escape Monster Island. He's built a raft and wants to sail away. But something is waiting for him in the depths of the sea...Monster Island series is filled with mythical beasts, treacherous terrain and a castaway captain who may have eaten one too many coconuts - who will manage to escape and who will be marooned forever? All six titles have been written by Tim Collins, an expert in writing exciting stories for struggling readers, and this series is no exception. All the swashbuckling action is skilfully contained within a mere 300-500 words per book and is spread amongst amazing and imaginative illustrations; a winning combination to make reading an inviting experience rather than a daunting one. These engaging stories will also make brilliant quick reads for more able readers.This hi-lo horror series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for children aged 12+, whose current reading age is between 6 and 7 years. These age-appropriate short reads have 32 pages, incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads. The vocabulary list of tricky words can aid comprehension before reading the book.

Jess and Scott climb over a wall on Monster Island, looking for a w ay to escape. But something deadly is waiting on the other side...Monster Island series is filled with mythical beasts, treacherous terrain and a castaway captain who may have eaten one too many coconuts - who will manage to escape and who will be marooned forever? All six titles have been written by Tim Collins, an expert in writing exciting stories for struggling readers, and this series is no exception. All the swashbuckling action is skilfully contained within a mere 300-500 words per book and is spread amongst amazing and imaginative illustrations; a winning combination to make reading an inviting experience rather than a daunting one. These engaging stories will also make brilliant quick reads for more able readers.This hi-lo horror series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for children aged 12+, whose current reading age is between 6 and 7 years. These age-appropriate short reads have 32 pages, incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads. The vocabulary list of tricky words can aid comprehension before reading the book.

Mina and Yasmin are stuck on Monster Island. Something really scary is coming to get them and the Captain isn't going to be any help.Monster Island series is filled with mythical beasts, treacherous terrain and a castaway captain who may have eaten one too many coconuts - who will manage to escape and who will be marooned forever? All six titles have been written by Tim Collins, an expert in writing exciting stories for struggling readers, and this series is no exception. All the swashbuckling action is skilfully contained within a mere 300-500 words per book and is spread amongst amazing and imaginative illustrations; a winning combination to make reading an inviting experience rather than a daunting one. These engaging stories will also make brilliant quick reads for more able readers.This hi-lo horror series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for children aged 12+, whose current reading age is between 6 and 7 years. These age-appropriate short reads have 32 pages, incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads. The vocabulary list of tricky words can aid comprehension before reading the book.

Imran is stuck on Monster Island. The fog is so thick that he can't see anything. Then he hears an angry roar. Something is coming to get him.Monster Island series is filled with mythical beasts, treacherous terrain and a castaway captain who may have eaten one too many coconuts - who will manage to escape and who will be marooned forever? All six titles have been written by Tim Collins, an expert in writing exciting stories for struggling readers, and this series is no exception. All the swashbuckling action is skilfully contained within a mere 300-500 words per book and is spread amongst amazing and imaginative illustrations; a winning combination to make reading an inviting experience rather than a daunting one. These engaging stories will also make brilliant quick reads for more able readers.This hi-lo horror series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for children aged 12+, whose current reading age is between 6 and 7 years. These age-appropriate short reads have 32 pages, incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads. The vocabulary list of tricky words can aid comprehension before reading the book.

Mia thinks she sees something strange and horrible under Lauren's hair when she flicks it back. But when she looks again, it's gone. She must have imagined it. But Lauren's friends, Savannah and Gabriella, seem equally weird. When Mia spies on them to find out what's going on, she finds herself dragged into a sickening nightmare.

The story goes that the Scissor Man wanted to be happy forever, so he snipped the corners of his mouth into a wide, jagged smile. Now he's a ghost who haunts Sam's school. If you meet him you must answer his question. Your fate depends on your answer. But it's just a story, right?

The bestselling ESL guide—now with extra review exercises to reinforce lessons learnedDo you tend to repeat the same mistakes when you speak or write in English? This fun and engaging guide will help you communicate like a native English speaker on a consistent basis. Correct Your English Errors, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide to correcting the bad habits that can leave your audience confused. This skill-building book clearly explains all the key elements of English grammar and provides hundreds of examples of errors learners often make—all presented in color to make them stand out and easier to avoid. Correct Your English Errors, Second Edition:• Highlights common ESL pitfalls, including mispronunciation, misspelling, verb tense issues, and subject-verb agreement • Helps you avoid the misapplication of your own native grammar rules to English • Includes practical review exercises at the end of each chapter• Includes a new review chapter designed to test your mastery of the book’s entire content

Zombies have taken over the world and all the remaining humans are crammed into a small compound. Eve is the only person ever to have survived a zombie attack. The scientists think she could be the key to saving the human race. But when she meets a boy called Zac, she comes up with a plan of her own.YA Reads I and II have been written by experienced authors to fulfil the need for mature yet accessible fiction aimed at young adults. These 16 engrossing and thought-provoking titles have themes spanning sexuality, identity, family breakdown, bereavement, relationships, prejudice and dystopia. With a realistic word count of 5000-6000, YA Reads provide struggling readers with captivating, age-appropriate fiction to both inspire a love of reading and broaden horizons.This hi-lo series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for teens aged between 14 and 16 years, whose current reading age is 8-9. These age-appropriate short reads range from 40 to 64 pages and are written by brilliant authors writing stories with relatable characters. They incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads.

Sam keeps getting messages that seem to be coming from his dead father. He thinks someone is playing a sick joke on him, and he wants to track them down. But he soon uncovers a deadly secret that sets him on course for violent revenge.

A black-eyed ghost haunts the toilets in Holly's school. She appears if you look in the mirror and blink three times. Holly tries it and soon wishes she hadn't. Watch out. The black-eyed girl might be right behind you.

Nigel Mullet (vampire, diarist, not-so-heroic hero) puts his leadership--and romantic--skills to the test in this fun, funny, and not-at-all-lame conclusion to the Totally Lame Vampire series. Nigel Mullet finds himself in charge of a vampire coven on a remote Scottish island. As if trying to finish his vampire history homework and impress a vamp girl called Lenora wasn't enough, Nigel has to spend his time resolving petty disputes. When a new vampire named Viktor joins the coven, Nigel is happy to let him take over. But this newcomer soon proves himself to be a brutal and merciless leader. The hapless Nigel is cajoled into becoming the head of the resistance movement, but will he triumph over his enemy? And perhaps more importantly...will he get the girl?