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Find out moreVicki graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 2005 and now works full-time as an illustrator, often for children's books.
The three stories in Anne Fine’s new Weird Street collection are guaranteed to send delicious shivers down the spine, even on the hottest summer day. In classic Gothic tradition, the narrative is passed from one storyteller to another: three children, neighbours on Weir (aka Weird) Street share local ghost stories. Laila’s tale has a happy ending, but is just uncanny enough to unsettle us; Asim’s story is both scary and tragic, haunting in every sense; while Tom’s is seriously creepy. Anne Fine is a superb writer and knows just how to turn the psychological screw. Highly readable, the stories will deliver their chills on each re-reading too. Perfect to thrill and chill, and particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+
Interest Age 8+ Reading Age 8 Three young friends pass a sunny day telling each other stories of some of the strange things that have happened in their street, and what stories they are: each one so cleverly constructed, so skilfully told that it builds almost imperceptibly to a climax that will leave readers gasping. The first two stories are genuinely chilling and dark, fortunately the final story takes us back into the sunshine, and a happy ending, if a distinctly uncanny one. Anne Fine is one of our most brilliant authors for children and these stories, simple and super-readable as their sticker says, will stay with readers for far longer than the time it takes to read them. ~ Andrea Reece Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+ Barrington Stoke is the foremost publisher of dyslexia friendly books and those for reluctant readers. Here on Lovereading4kids we are constantly selecting new titles and refreshing our special dyslexia friendly category. Click here to view our current selection which is broken down by age range.
Interest Age 5-8 Anne Fine is a very clever writer and this brilliant little story is an exploration of the resources of the human imagination and the iniquities of keeping animals in cages. Hugo is trying to persuade his dad to let him have a gerbil. When Hugo argues that the gerbil would be happy in its cage, his dad challenges him to spend seven hours alone in his newly painted bedroom with just a plate of food and three toys to occupy him. Hugo accepts, entering his room at 12.00pm. By 12.31pm he’s bored of the toys. By 12.44pm he’s eaten the biscuits. By 1.03pm he’s dreaming of escape and by 1.29pm feeling the full weight of captivity he’s arguing with himself. At 2.47pm he makes a break for the garden and freedom. Sharp and very funny, this will get readers thinking. ~ Andrea Reece About the Little Gems series: Little Gems are in a gorgeous new chunky format, with high-spec production including coloured endpapers and jacketed flaps with activities. Additional features include high quality cream paper, Barrington Stoke font and illustrations on every page. They are perfect for 5-8's. These quality stories promote good reading practice for all newly independent readers. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.
One of our Dyslexia Friendly Books of the Year 2015 - Interest Age 5-8 Reading Age 5+ Hetty, a little grey earthworm, is spellbound when she sees a glow-worm. She longs to have a glowing little light in her body too so that she can light the way home, or find lost things in dark corners, or read all night under the bedclothes. Her parents explain it’s impossible and console her with cuddles and gingerbread stars, but Hetty is determined and, thanks to a somewhat distracted wizard, gets her glow. Anne Fine has created a lovely little fairy tale with a resolute hero, rewarded for her hard work and honesty. Perfect bedtime reading, made even more special thanks to its glow-in-the-dark cover! ~ Andrea Reece About the Little Gems series: Little Gems are in a gorgeous new chunky format, with high-spec production including coloured endpapers and jacketed flaps with activities. Additional features include high quality cream paper, Barrington Stoke font and illustrations on every page. They are perfect for 5-8's and with a reading age of 6+, these quality stories promote good reading practice for all newly independent readers. They are also suited to children of 7-10, reading below this level and to dyslexic or reluctant readers.
Interest Age 7-12 Reading Age 7+ Award-winning Anne Fine always writes brilliantly about annoying family members. Ian’s Uncle Ron has a habit of just turning up on the doorstep with a big suitcase. No one knows how long he will stay but while he’s in the house he talks a lot to his spirit friends from ‘the other side’. Ian’s Mum and Dad don’t have many ideas about how to get rid of him so now it is Ian’s turn to find a solution. His newly arrived neighbour Hetty is the perfect accomplice for a cunning plan which sees Uncle Ron leaving for more quickly than had been expected. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 7+
Interest Age 8-12 Reading Age 7 Every time Sam gets his hands on a piece of clay, he moulds it into a gnome. Hand painted and varnished by Sam’s sister, each one is different. The trouble is Sam finds them just a little bit too spooky to have in his own bedroom. When Mum suddenly needs the garden shed where the gnomes have been living for her own stuff Sam has to make a new plan. The gnomes party send off is something everyone will remember! Particularly suitable for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers.
One of our Dyslexia Friendly Books of the Year 2013 - Interest Age 8-12 Reading Age 7 Award-winning Anne Fine takes a subtle look at what bravery really is in this touching story about a boy who has only one ambition in life: to join the Army. Tom struggles with learning at school but he knows that he must pass the tests in reading and writing if he is to achieve his lifelong ambition of becoming a soldier. When his home life is thrown into confusion by the arrival of triplets Milly, Tilly and Gilly, Tom, helped by his very good friend Gary, has to take drastic action to continue to achieve. And Gary really rates him for it. You have to be very brave indeed to wear some of the outfits Tom is forced into! Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 8+
With Star in Your Own Story personalised books, you can add your child's name using the alphabet stickers provided. It will appear on every page through the clever cut-out window so your child stars in their very own story. When Wolf, Owl and Moose hear scary noises coming from the forest, they quiver and quake. What if it's a bear? They need a brave superhero to solve this mystery. And there's only one superhero for the job . . .
Mr Frost's classroom is always in a mess, and now his class are on a mission to send all the things they don't need off to a charity shop - including the rubbish bin that falls over at the slightest touch! From books to old toys, they bring in all sorts of items to send away in the bin, but little do they know that what one person doesn't want might be just the thing someone else has been looking for. A fun and quirky tale on the wonders of recycling! Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+
A magical sing-along birthday adventure for little pirates everywhere, based on the lyrics of the Happy Birthday song! `Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear pirate. May your wishes come true...' Climb aboard the birthday pirate ship for a magical treasure hunt with your trusty crew and a very rude parrot! Based on the lyrics of the Happy Birthday song, this swashbuckling adventure is the perfect treat for any little pirate on their special day.
A magical sing-along birthday adventure for little pirates everywhere, based on the lyrics of the Happy Birthday song! `Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear pirate. May your wishes come true...' Climb aboard the birthday pirate ship for a magical treasure hunt with your trusty crew and a very rude parrot! Based on the lyrics of the Happy Birthday song, this swashbuckling adventure is the perfect treat for any little pirate on their special day.
A magical sing-along birthday adventure for the little princess in your life, based on the lyrics of the Happy Birthday song! `Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear princess. May your wishes come true...' A little girl's birthday party is transformed into a magical fairy tale adventure in this gorgeously illustrated rhyming romp. Based on the lyrics of the Happy Birthday song, this beautiful book is the perfect gift for any little princess on her special day.
A magical sing-along birthday adventure for little pirates everywhere, based on the lyrics of the Happy Birthday song! `Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear pirate. May your wishes come true...' Climb aboard the birthday pirate ship for a magical treasure hunt with your trusty crew and a very rude parrot! Based on the lyrics of the Happy Birthday song, this swashbuckling adventure is the perfect treat for any little pirate on their special day.
A magical sing-along birthday adventure for the little princess in your life, based on the lyrics of the Happy Birthday song! `Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear princess. May your wishes come true...' A little girl's birthday party is transformed into a magical fairy tale adventure in this gorgeously illustrated rhyming romp. Based on the lyrics of the Happy Birthday song, this beautiful book is the perfect gift for any little princess on her special day.
When the rain threatens to ruin the fun at summer camp, Malik and his friends are tasked with inventing a pram that any baby would love. But when ideas start flowing, tensions run high and it turns out that not everyone agrees on exactly what a baby would need. Only the PramBusters can be sure to sort this out! This is Anne Fine on great form warm, witty and full of imagination. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 5+
This gorgeous ebook of the winning picture book, GOLD MEDAL ME, comes with a shiny plastic gold medal, perfect for children to enact their very own medal ceremonies. Toby the tiger can't wait for Sports Day - he's going to have lots of fun playing games and running races. Best of all, Miss Meadow has a whole table of gold medals to give out. But when Toby doesn't win any races, how will he get a gold medal? Luckily, it's the taking part that counts and Toby goes home proudly with his new gold medal.
A heart-warming Christmas story and a huge pop-up tree to decorate! The children have decorated all the trees in Emerald Wood for Christmas, but one little tree has been forgotten . . . Can the animals make the tree a spectacular success before Christmas morning dawns? When you've read the story, tie back the ribbons to create your own wonderful Christmas tree, then press out the pieces and decorate your pop-up tree, just like the animals in the story! There are 27 press-out decorations and play pieces, including characters from the story. Perfect for little ones aged 3 and up.
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