Victoria Bull Books

Being the new kid in town with no volume control on his voice, Daniel Boom discovers an even bigger problem: the evil Kid-Rid Corporation has silenced the entire world with their terrible Soundsucker LX machine! Daniel taps into his inner superhero to become Loud Boy, along with his new pals who have bad habits (aka superpowers) of their own. The unlikely heroes are able to turn the tables on the villains, restoring peace and un-quiet to the world once more! But is it the end of Kid-Rid? Watch a QuickTime trailer for this book.

19,000 words and phrases explained in clear, simple English. The 2,000 most important and useful words to learn at this level are clearly marked as keywords so that learners give them special attention. 13,000 example sentences throughout the dictionary help them use the words correctly. 500 Focus Notes on spelling, grammar and pronunciation help learners avoid mistakes and build their vocabulary. Over 400 illustrations throughout the dictionary and an 8-page Picture Dictionary section help to explain difficult words or to show a word's different meanings. 16-page study section gives extra help on topics such as talking on the telephone, letter writing, and talking about dates and numbers.