Everyone is thrilled by The Life Shop. It sells everything - from cat baskets to cruises to career plans - and all a great price. Lorna alone cannot understand why her friends, neighbours and even her normally sensible Mum are obsessed by the Life Shop. She realises that its customers seem to be losing their individuality. Are the enticing products costing more than is apparent? More importantly, Lorna is also concerned about her disabled brother - how does he fit into the Life Shop's all too perfect world?
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This author crafts narratives under a variety of pen names, allowing for a diverse exploration of literary styles and themes. Each pseudonym serves as a distinct voice, engaging different facets of storytelling and appealing to a broad readership. Her work is characterized by a thoughtful approach to prose and a deep narrative structure that invites readers into immersive worlds. She demonstrates a remarkable versatility, adeptly shifting her authorial persona to suit the unique demands of each project.







- 2022
- 2020
The Good Thing About Bad Days
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
A warming practical book full of advice, suggested activities and encouraging messages to help young children (5-9 years) express and cope with their emotions, to reassure them about handling situations and to raise their self-esteem. With a repetitive mantra The good thing about bad days is-that they come to an end.Space is provided for children to draw or jot down their thoughts and responses. Scattered throughout are verses from Psalms and other books of the Bible, and quotations from other sources.There is a parent section providing additional advice by Dr Claire Parsons, a Christian GP, and a list of websites and contacts as resources and support for children and parents.
- 2019
Children of the Bible
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A gorgeously illustrated presentation of Bible stories, told by the children in the stories.
- 2019
Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Reflect: Oxford Level 20: Selkie Summer
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Lily's archaeologist parents have dragged her to a remote island and left her alone with her worries about high school - until she discovers a new friend, and the island's secret past. Prompt thoughtful discussions and support development of higher-level comprehension skills with Reflect - emotionally powerful stories with realistic settings.
- 2018
Hooray! You have a new puppy! You're going to be best friends... as long as you DON'T do the following things. A hilarious, heartwarming picture book for anyone who has a new puppy (or wants a new puppy) from the author and illustrator of 15 Things Not to do with a Baby.
- 2018
Bug Club Lime Plus A Escape to Tekron
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Bug Club Lime Plus books give high attaining children age-appropriate fiction and non-fiction stories which help them to work at greater depth, and allow you to measure their reading progress.
- 2018
Read with Oxford: Stage 5: Snow Troll
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Tromso the friendly troll loves to help people. When snow threatens the village, he proves just how helpful he can be!This Read with Oxford Stage 5 book with short chapters is for children who are becoming independent readers. Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence.
- 2018
Bug Club Lime Plus A Karate Chaos!
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Bug Club Lime Plus books give high attaining children age-appropriate fiction and non-fiction stories which help them to work at greater depth, and allow you to measure their reading progress.
- 2016
Mrs Mollys magic pot makes steamy, creamy porridge, hot, crusty bread and apple pie. But can it make Pauls secret wish come true?Oxford Reading Tree All Stars is an engaging chapter fiction series which combines age-appropriate content with imaginative stories, perfect for inspiring and stretching able infants. The series develops comprehension skills and provides a wide variety of fiction topics and styles, alongsideillustrations that aid understanding.All the books in this series are carefully levelled, so its easy to match every child to the right book one which will develop their reading skills and fuel their love of reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at ahref="https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/"www.oxfordowl.co.uk/a.
- 2016
Bug Club Comprehension Y4 A Tale of Two Poggles 12 pack
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading