Exploring themes of friendship, family, and magic, this tale weaves a captivating narrative that draws readers into a richly imagined world. The author, known for previous works like "Where The Monsters Lie" and "Boy In The Tower," brings a unique storytelling style that promises to enchant. Characters embark on a journey that highlights the bonds between them, set against a backdrop of magical elements that add depth and intrigue to their adventures.
Set against the backdrop of London, this narrative follows Polly, a former primary school teacher who dedicated her early mornings to crafting stories. Her debut work, inspired by her teaching experiences, is titled Boy in the Tower, showcasing her journey from educator to author. The book reflects her passion for storytelling and the creative process behind it.
A brilliantly imagined new 8+ adventure about resilience, family and hope. From the bestselling and Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author of BOY IN THE TOWER. Perfect for fans of Ross Welford, Lisa Thompson and Onjali Rauf.
Ita is afraid of lots of things. She's afraid of talking to her classmates at her new school. She's afraid of walking through her new town. But most of all she is afraid of water. When one day she realises the river in her new town turns her into a fish, she is forced to face up to her fears. In doing so, can she bring her family together again?
An out-of-this-world middle-grade adventure about finding friendship in the most unlikely of places.
A charming early reader for ages 5-8, filled with black-and-white illustrations.
From award-winning author Polly Ho-Yen, comes a beautifully illustrated story for readers aged 7+. Entrusted with the care of the last dragon egg, Yara discovers it is more powerful than she could ever have imagined. But there are others who want it and they’ll stop at nothing to steal it for themselves...
Lula is a Dog Person and Lenka is a Cat Person; Lula is super messy and Lenka is totally tidy; Lula likes talking and Lenka likes watching - but together they make the perfect pair. Until The Day that Everything Goes Wrong and they are no longer friends. Despite feeling lonely, neither is prepared to listen or forgive. Will it be this way forever?
Thought-provoking contemporary fantasy from best-selling author Polly Ho-Yen.Mae spends a lot of time in hospitals. She's had asthma since she was little and sometimes she just can't breathe. She was in hospital the very first time she saw the hole - a tear in the universe which seems to appear only to her. Before she knows it she is drawn into a parallel world, where things aren't quite the same...This powerful fantasy story is full of big ideas and a great way to talk about chronic illness with children.My Other Life is part of the Bloomsbury Readers series and comes with reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), making it perfect to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2.
With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction. Boy In The Tower, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses will and going to, present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages. Ade lives in a tower block in London. One day, something bad happens to Ade's mum. After that, she stays in her bedroom all the time and sleeps. Then buildings start falling down in the night, and there are strange plants on the street. What will happen to Ade and his friend Gaia?