Lisa Thompson is a prolific author whose work spans fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults. Her primary passion lies in fostering a love of reading and nurturing confident storytelling abilities in young minds. Thompson's engaging leveled readers are utilized in educational settings globally, and her contributions are featured on prominent online learn-to-read platforms. She crafts narratives designed to inspire and empower young readers, encouraging them to explore the world through the magic of books.
A crumbling stone soldier sits on a bench in the park and only Owen understands how important he is ... A touching story of loss and remembrance from Lisa Thompson, the award-winning author of The Goldfish Boy. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+
One day, in the middle of the summer holidays and in the middle of a manic episode, Todd and Laurie's dad takes them to stay in the hotel he spent most of his childhood holidays in. The hotel is a rundown dump and the disappointment means Dad takes to his bed. Todd and Laurie have the run of the place and they soon start to uncover a few secrets...
The story of a pivotal moment in modern world history, when representative democracy became a political option for Arabs - and how the West denied the opportunity.
Specially built for Foundation and Key Stage 1 guided reading
Eleven-year-old Maxwell is always, always in trouble. Roaming the town with his beloved pet dog Monster (who he rescued as a puppy from being run over) as a way to escape his parents' constant sniping at home, he's a menace to the neighbours and teachers at school. While visiting an elderly neighbour, Maxwell comes across a mysterious cabinet of curiosities and suddenly finds himself erased from his life: it's as if he's never existed. Able to walk around anonymously might be great at first - finally, no-one is yelling at him! - but he soon realises that he misses his old life and, crucially, if he had never existed, then he wouldn't have swooped in and stopped Monster the dog from being hit by that car . . . Maxwell needs to find a way to reverse his erasure, with the help of his best friend Charlie and his sister Bex, who need a whole heap of persuading that this weird kid they've never clapped eyes on is actually super close to them in his former life
The brand new, read-in-one-sitting mystery from the bestselling author of THE GOLDFISH BOY. Telling a little white lie now and then is harmless, right? But what if it leads to you being a household name and international celebrity? Cole is the boy who fooled the world and finds himself trapped in a huge web of lies... can he break free? Cole's family is struggling to make ends meet and he doesn't fit in with the rich kids at his school. Until the day a painting Cole made in Art class is unexpectedly spotted and sold in a posh London gallery for thousands of pounds. Suddenly, he's the toast of the international art world, invited on prime time chat shows, hailed as a boy genius! But Cole has been keeping a secret... he is not the creator of the painting; the white lie he told has spiraled out of control and his world will crumble when he's exposed on live television. His family is plunged back into poverty, and there's only one way out: Cole must crack the riddle of a mysterious painting that promises the clues hidden within it will lead the solver to great riches
Matthew is trapped in his bedroom by crippling OCD and spends most of his time staring out of his window as the inhabitants of Chestnut Close go about their lives. Until the day he is the last person to see his next door neighbour's toddler, Teddy, before he goes missing. Matthew must turn detective and unravel the mystery of Teddy's disappearance.
Exploring themes of fear, hope, and the complexities of loneliness and friendship, this story delves into the journey of discovering inner strength amidst challenging circumstances. The narrative highlights the resilience of the human spirit, showcasing how connections with others can illuminate even the darkest moments.
Anna's uncomfortable when she's picked to befriend the new girl in her class. For a start, Ellie is ill and can't come to school herself. So Anna has to communicate with her through a new kind of robot. But Anna is also worried that her life's too small and boring to be of interest to her new friend. Compared to the other girls, she doesn't have anything exciting to talk about and so when Ellie asks her a question, a little white lie pops out. Then another and another. When Ellie finds out the truth, can their friendship survive ...? Inspired by a true story, a groundbreaking robot helps friendship blossom in this poignant and uplifting novella from bestseller Lisa Thompson
When a deed to a Paris apartment is discovered in an old attic trunk, an estranged mother and daughter must come together to unveil the hidden life of their family matriarch. Hannah Bond, a devoted bookworm, leaves her tumultuous life in Florida behind for a serene existence leading Jane Austen-themed tours in the British countryside. However, her world is upended on New Year's Eve when she returns to her London flat to find her mother, Marla, waiting for her with a black eye from her ex-boyfriend and an envelope containing the deed to the Paris apartment, an old key, and newspaper clippings about the death of a renowned writer, Andres Armand. Hesitant about her mother's intentions, Hannah reluctantly agrees to travel to Paris. There, they uncover great-grandma Ivy's apartment, frozen in 1940 and shrouded in dust. Inside, they find clues about Ivy's life, including a diary filled with tales of evenings spent with Hemingway, the Fitzgeralds, and other legendary expatriates. As they explore the city, they seek to understand why Ivy concealed her Parisian identity from future generations. This heartwarming saga set in the City of Lights celebrates the enduring bond between mother and daughter.
A first-day-at-school picture book like no other, by award-winning author Lisa Thompson and illustrator Aysha Awwad! Connie slipped her feet into her new, shiny boots. They felt hard and awkward and very, very different. Let's get going, said Connie's mum. It's an exciting day today - your first day at school! As Connie and Mum make their way to the bus stop, they realise that their journey to school going to be very unusual. Why? Because there is something surprising in Connie's shoe! And that means she can't possibly go to school until she's sorted it out... Debut picture book from bestselling children's book author, Lisa Thompson Gorgeously illustrated by Aysha Awwad The perfect first-day-at-school picture book
Cole hat es satt, immer der arme Junge zu sein. Anders als seine Mitschüler hat er nie die neusten Klamotten und kann bei Schulausflügen nicht mitfahren. Arm zu sein nervt, und als seine Mutter obendrein ihren Job zu verlieren droht, muss die Familie den Gürtel noch enger schnallen. Doch alles ändert sich, als eine weltberühmte Künstlerin an Coles Schule kommt und sein künstlerisches Talent entdeckt. Plötzlich ist Cole ein gefeierter Nachwuchsstar der internationalen Kunstwelt, gibt Interviews für Zeitung und Fernsehen, und sein neues Meisterwerk soll bald bei einer Auktion für viel Geld versteigert werden. Reich und berühmt zu sein ist super. Doch was niemand weiß: Cole hat ein Geheimnis, dessen Enthüllung die Erfolgsblase ganz schnell platzen lassen könnte …
