Alan Durant crafts compelling narratives for a broad spectrum of young readers, spanning from charming picture books to suspenseful teenage thrillers. His background in children's publishing deeply informs his writing, enabling him to resonate powerfully with his audience. Durant's stories are characterized by a distinctive voice that explores engaging themes with clarity and imagination. He actively shares his passion for storytelling through numerous school visits and creative writing workshops.
It's December and Holly sees a man who looks like Father Christmas. So she writes to Father Christmas to find out if it is really him. They become festive pen pals and Holly learns about the magic of elves, reindeer and life in Lapland, as well as getting a very special Christmas surprise.
Brown Bear asks Bunny and Chimp to help him exercise. How"s Brown Bear going to get in shape?
The queen has given birth to her baby and all animals are going to visit them with their gift. But the kind rabbit can't find a gift that suits the queen's baby. It's getting late for the party, so rabbit lights up a lamp and goes to the party without a gift. She's not aware that she's taking the perfect gift for the queen and the baby.
JP buys a new GameBoy game but this time, the adventure is for real. It takes all his courage and stamina to get through to the end and he has tough choices to make along the way.
New low-reading age version of a fun virtual reality adventure. Sequel to Game Boy 4u2read and Game Boy Reloaded 4u2read.
Junior and his elephant family are excited to visit Human Town, where they can observe humans in their own town! The novelty soon wears thin, as they notice major issues humans have caused, which are causing them to become extinct. Junior hopes that this will never happen to the elephants.
"Spirals" is the next step up from "ZigZag" and introduces children to longer stories. Each illustrated title tells an exciting tale which is divided into short chapters. Very new readers might tackle a chapter at a time, while more independent readers would be happy to read a complete story in one sitting."The Flamingo Who Forgot": A flamingo stands in a lake on one leg. She's forgotten something and she just can't remember what it is! A succession of animals comes past with some suggestions, apart from the hyena, who just laughs at her. Finally another flamingo comes past - can he tell her what it is she has forgotten?
Noko, the porcupine, is very hungry. On arriving at a village, he asks the other animals for some food and shelter. But, despite their full bellies, all the animals say they have nothing to spare. Never mind: he'll just have to make do and cook a pot of soup from the quills off his back - a soup so tasty even the king likes it. Once the villagers hear of his plan they offer just enough ingredients to make a soup worthy of them all... This African version of Stone Soup celebrates generosity and kindness - and the message that we can all benefit if we share our resources.
Little Monkey is being naughty. So Big Monkey gets very angry and Little Monkey ends up very sad. But even though Big Monkey doesn't always like the naughty things Little Monkey does, one thing is clear: Big Monkey loves Little Monkey. Always.
New low-reading age version of a fun virtual reality adventure. Sequel to Game Boy 4u2read.
Advanced Reading Skills for Students of English Literature
The table of contents outlines the structure and key topics covered in the book, providing readers with an overview of the chapters and sections. It serves as a roadmap for navigating the content, highlighting the main themes and subjects addressed throughout the text. This organized approach allows readers to easily locate information and understand the flow of the material presented.
This practical guide takes account of the two recent developments in literary studies: firstly, that the demands of longer coursework, portfolios and projects require new and specialised writing techniques and skills; and secondly, that literary studies have been changed by developments in literary and cultural theory and as a result new styles and ways of presenting arguments have emerged.
A Guide for English Literature Students - Second Edition
Focusing on essential writing skills, this guide equips literature students with the necessary tools for crafting essays and dissertations. It emphasizes key conventions and methods, making it an invaluable resource for developing effective academic writing.
Two stories in one book. In the first, Little Troll has a bad day at school, and in the second, Little Troll decides to leave home and explore the big wide world but his friends keep persuading him to play with them.
Meet Jackson Mbemba. He's an academy player who is tough-tackling, fast, skilful and always has energy for battle. Wait until he discovers that breaking into the Stanford FC first team isn't just a battle - it's a war.
It's the first match in major pre-season tournament, the Cathay Cup. Hosts Stanford FC are playing Sevilla. Academy hopeful and strker Callum is on the bench. Will he get the chance to get his forst team career up and running?
The big day has arrived. Callum is playing for Stanford FC in the final of a major pre-season tournament, the Cathay Cup. If Callum does well, he could win a professional contract. Will this be the kick-off or the final whistle of his football career?
The Catahy Cup final is fast approaching. There's a lot riding on this game for Academy hopeful Jackson. This is his chance to show his talent. But Jackson can't stop thinking about the racist abuse he's had from a teammate. He would rather ignore it and pretend it never happened, but deep down he knows what he has to do. It's time to take a stand.
Meet Callum Cooper. He and four other academy players have been given the chance to join the first team for a major pre-season tournament. It's a big step up. Will they be up to the challenge?
Academy footballer Jackson Mbemba has a lot going on. When he stands up to a gang leader on the estate where his family lives, it seems his day just couldn't get harder. But his football team, Stanford FC, still need to qualify for the final of the Cathay Cup. Will Jackson's split focus mean there's a penalty to pay?
Otter, Maulwurf und Hase werden den Fuchs nie vergessen ... Ab 4.
Jednoho dne se sedmnáctiletý Robert Harrison dozví, že mu někdo brutálně zavraždil rodiče. Když překoná první vlnu psychického zhroucení, rozhodne se ve své nedůvěře ke světu dospělých pátrat po původcích zločinu na vlastní pěst. Co všechno se odváží podniknout? Jaká nebezpečí mu na jeho cestě hrozí? Vedou ho stopy správným směrem? A co musí podstoupit, aby dokázal přijmout pravdu, která se nakonec ukáže být děsivější, než si vůbec kdy představoval? Toto vše sledujeme v podrobných zápiscích, které Robert pořizuje pro svého terapeuta během následné psychiatrické léčby, kdy je nucen prožít celý dramatický příběh znovu od počátku až do konce, aby měl naději, že se mu jednou podaří se s neblahou skutečností vyrovnat. Jeden z autorových nejlepších románů přináší poutavou studii psychiky dospívajícího jedince v okamžiku hluboké životní krize, tématu, které je v dnešním světě ještě aktuálnější než v době vzniku díla.
