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Hiawyn Oram

    Hiawyn Oram is a distinguished British author celebrated for her engaging children's literature. Her narratives often delve into the animal kingdom, offering young readers unique perspectives and exploring themes that resonate deeply with their experiences. Oram crafts her stories with a vibrant voice and an accessible style, ensuring her work captures the imagination and hearts of children everywhere.

    Hiawyn Oram
    The Magic Pen
    Flat Cat
    Beetle and Bug and the Grissel Hunt
    In The Attic
    Angry Arthur
    Ned And The Joybaloo
    • 2021

      You Can Never Tell

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.6(1096)Add rating

      Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Joshilyn Jackson, Sarah Warburton's chilling thriller, inspired by the Moors Murders, explores the twisted side of suburbia. Framed for embezzlement by her best friend Aimee, museum curator Kacy Tremain and her husband Michael move from New Jersey to a charming Texas suburb to escape their past. Kacy quickly makes new friends--preppy, inscrutable Elizabeth, chatty yet evasive Rahmia, and red-headed, unapologetic Lena. But good friends aren't always what they seem.As she navigates the unexpectedly cutthroat social scene of her new town, Kacy begins to receive taunting postcards--and worse, discovers cameras hidden in the wall of her home. Lena and her husband, Brady, reassure her that the cameras are just relics of the paranoid previous homeowner . Once the cameras are removed and Kacy's fears are quelled, Kacy and Michael make the happy discovery that they are going to be new parents.Months after the birth of their daughter, Michael accidentally makes a shocking discovery about Brady's past. And when Lena suddenly goes missing, Kacy and Michael begin to uncover the truth about their neighbors--and it's more terrible than anyone could have imagined.Interlaced with transcripts of a chilling true crime podcast that follow the tangled threads of the drama, You Can Never Tell is a taut and complex psychological thriller that never lets up until its breathless conclusion.

      You Can Never Tell
    • 2019

      Immerse yourself in a richly illustrated journey through the realms of imagination, where fantastical landscapes and whimsical characters come to life. This gift book offers a visual feast, inviting readers to explore creativity and wonder through its enchanting artwork and captivating themes. Perfect for those who appreciate artistry and the power of the imagination, it serves as both a delightful read and a stunning visual experience.

      Lost in the Imagination: A Journey Through Nine Worlds in Nine Nights
    • 2019

      Flat Cat

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      From Hiawyn Oram and Gwen Millward comes a wild, read-aloud celebration of breaking the rules, taking a chance, and having the most brilliant of adventures. Sophie absolutely adores Jimi and smothers him with treats. She thinks he has everything a cat could possibly desire. And Jimi does ... but he doesn't ... because secretly Jimi longs to explore the bright and bustling world outside. So when Sophie rushes out one day forgetting her keys, there's only one thing for Jimi slips on his coat and skedaddles out of there, too! Where will he go and who will he meet on those wild and exciting streets? And what on earth will Sophie say? Children and parents alike will rejoice in this funny, stylish and heart-warming celebration of freedom, adventure, friendship and love.

      Flat Cat
    • 2017

      What happens when a boy is brave enough to stand up for what he feels is right? Greedy Greenbackboy’s got an idea for a game. He wants Snowboy to help him cut down all the trees in the forest and catch all the fish in the deep and ever-moving ocean. But Snowboy recognizes the importance of life in the natural world around him and, in this evocatively told tale, has to trust his instinct to protect, rather than destroy… From the illustrator of Oliver and Frances Dean Who Loved to Dance and Dance, and highly acclaimed author, Hiawyn Oram, comes a poignant eco-conscious story, and a vivid portrayal of a child's imaginative play.

      Snowboy and the Last Tree Standing
    • 2014

      Beetle and Bug and the Grissel Hunt

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Beetle and Bug decide to hunt for something that's never been seen - the Green-Spotted Grissel! But will their journey take them to where the incredible Green-Spotted Grissel lurks?'Kitamura is one of the world's most original and stylish children's illustrators' Sunday Times'One of our finest and most versatile illustrators.' The Guardian

      Beetle and Bug and the Grissel Hunt
    • 2013
    • 2012

      The Magic Pen Workbook

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      This workbook provides children with opportunities to practice language skills introduced in the accompanying Reader. It features engaging exercises designed to reinforce vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension, making learning interactive and enjoyable. Ideal for enhancing language acquisition, the workbook serves as an effective tool for both independent study and guided instruction.

      The Magic Pen Workbook
    • 2012

      A brilliant story for all children who love dragons, giants and witches, illustrated by the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas.

      The Totally Terrifying Three
    • 2011

      This title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme to combine books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this Year 4 Grey A (NC level 3a) fiction short story collection ...I'M NOT JOINING BROAD ELM RANGERS That's Ben, yelling at his dad. Brilliant Ben's been talent-spotted, but he wants to stay with the rest of us on Hollyfield Primary's football team - which is more than can be said of equally-brilliant Florence. I'm Ethan. Let me tell you some stories about football, mates and loyalty ...

      Bug Club Independent Fiction Year 4 Grey A Heading for Glory
    • 2011

      In The Attic

      • 28 pages
      • 1 hour of reading
      4.4(14)Add rating

      A small boy, bored with all his toys, suddenly notices a trapdoor in the ceiling that can be reached by climbing the ladder of his toy fire engine. Once up in the attic he finds a window that opens many other windows and he meets a very special friend . . .

      In The Attic