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In 1921, Inupait seamstress Ada Blackjack joined a a group of four
white men who wanted to establish a trading post on Wrangel Island
in the freezing Arctic Ocean. The explorers were stranded on the
island when their return ship was forced to turn back due to ice.
Facing harsh conditions and dwindling food supplies, the men died
one by one, but Ada remained. Find out how she alone managed to
survive the disastrous expedition.
In 1921, Inupait seamstress Ada Blackjack joined a a group of four
white men who wanted to establish a trading post on Wrangel Island
in the freezing Arctic Ocean. The explorers were stranded on the
island when their return ship was forced to turn back due to ice.
Facing harsh conditions and dwindling food supplies, the men died
one by one, but Ada remained. Find out how she alone managed to
survive the disastrous expedition.
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A Sudden Storm
Bali Rai; Cover design or artwork by Andy Gellenberg; Illustrated by David Shephard
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It’s Arjan’s sixteenth birthday and he’s celebrating with his
mates – going to see a film and then get a Nando’s. He’s
looking forward to some good banter and wondering what might happen
with Jem, who’s been looking at him differently these days …
But the night comes to a dramatic and violent end when Arjan is
targeted by a group of racist thugs, who single him out due to the
colour of his skin and the turban that he wears, a symbol of his
commitment to his faith and culture. Is the life of a good friend
and beloved son really worth so little?
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Dog Diaries (Bilingual edition)
Clare Lawrence; Illustrated by David Shephard; Translated by Yana Surkova
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Super Sub (Paperback)
Alan Gibbons; Illustrated by David Shephard
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New boy Smithy can't understand why everyone is so excited about a
player on the football team called "Bengo." He's been absent for
the first few games of the season and starts the next game on the
bench, so surely he can't be that special? But when their coach
pulls Smithy off and sends Bengo on in his place, Smithy gets a
chance to see him in action. Bengo is easily the best player
Smithy's ever seen, putting in perfect crosses and generally
running the opposition ragged. So why is Bengo left on the bench so
often, and why does he seem to bottle it when any strong tackles
come his way? An engaging football story accompanied by fascinating
facts about famous substitutes, from reluctant-reader favourite
Alan Gibbons.
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Spitfire (Paperback)
Tom Palmer; Illustrated by David Shephard
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Greg is only happy when he's active - on the pitch or on his phone,
it doesn't matter. But as soon as training's over or his host
parent Steve takes the phone away, he's on edge. Steve suggests
that Greg do something quiet with him, like making one of Steve's
beloved Airfix kits. And the next thing Greg knows, he's in the
cockpit of a Spitfire, being forced out of the sky by a German
pilot! Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic
readers aged 8+
Borderlands First XV have their sights set on becoming the best
school rugby team in the world. But while the boys focus on their
matches, many of their parents are serving overseas in the armed
forces, and everyone is worried as conflict grows in the Central
Asian Republic. New pupil Woody is a footballer by nature and must
decide if he's prepared to give rugby his all. Rory feels like he's
losing his focus, distracted by thoughts of his parents in danger.
And Owen finds himself a t the centre when conflict breaks out
within the team. With so many hurdles to face along the way, how
far will they get in the rigorous schools' tournament?
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Typhoon (Paperback)
Tom Palmer; Illustrated by David Shephard
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Sisters Maddie and Jess are new to the football school. They bicker
all the time, they never agree and they constantly try to score
points against one another. Steve and Esther are keen to get the
girls working together, and it's an uphill struggle. But the
airfield has other ideas...Maddie and Jess wake up in twin Typhoon
fighters and must learn to cover each other's backs. Particularly
suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+
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Too Risky (Paperback)
Alison Hawes; Illustrated by David Shephard
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Pitch Invasion (Paperback)
Tom Palmer; Illustrated by David Shephard
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A tense Seth is waiting to hear if his mum's got the 'all-clear'.
But instead of relaxing in Cornwall, Seth is haunted by visions.
Heads on spikes - bloodied and rotten, eyes pecked out -
surrounding an Iron Age hill fort to keep intruders away. When Seth
meets two football-crazy brothers from Aleppo their stories offer
him a new sense of courage. Can he look death in the face and
restore calm to the present? Exciting finale to the Defenders
trilogy.
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Deadlocked (Paperback)
Tom Palmer; Illustrated by David Shephard
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Final title in a rugby trilogy. The Borderlands team has made it to
the World Championships in New Zealand, but the strain of divisions
within the squad and worry for their Forces parents' safety have
the boys well and truly rattled. Can they pull it together and
bring the trophy home? A sporting story set against the backdrop of
war and the effect of conflict on the families of those serving
overseas. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and
dyslexic readers aged 8+
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Flyboy (Paperback)
Tom Palmer; Illustrated by David Shephard
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Jatinder seems to be living his dream - he's training for his
team's youth squad, and his host parents Steve and Esther are
really great. But something's holding Jatinder back from being a
really great footballer - himself. Steve reckons it's OK to take
risks - look at his own hero, Hardit Singh Malik. That night
Jatinder wakes up in a seriously surprising situation - flying
Hardit's WWI fighter plane into enemy airspace. Particularly
suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+
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Surface to Air (Paperback)
Tom Palmer; Illustrated by David Shephard
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Second instalment of Tom Palmer's action-packed rugby trilogy set
against the backdrop of war. The Borderlands boarding school rugby
team have made it into the European Rugby Championship Tournament.
They're enjoying their time in France, but Rory and the rest of the
team can't help thinking about each of their parents, serving
overseas in the growing conflict in the Central Asian Republic. Can
the boys focus on the game enough to win the final and make it to
the International Tournament? Particularly suitable for struggling,
reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+
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Combat Zone (Paperback)
Tom Palmer; Illustrated by David Shephard
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First title in a rugby trilogy. Borderlands is no ordinary school -
all of the students boarding there have parents in the armed
forces, and the UK is drawing perilously close to war in the Middle
East. New boy Woody is desperate to escape the school and find his
way to his dad's military base, but his dad has been mobilised.
He's gone. Worried and unhappy, Woody turns to the only thing that
could help get him through - rugby. Particularly suitable for
struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+
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Under Attack (Paperback)
Jim Eldridge; Illustrated by David Shephard
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The Taliban attack the much-needed hospital Sari and Joe are
building in a small Afghan village. When a young girl is injured in
the attack, Joe must draw fire away from the village while Sari
performs the most dangerous operation of her life. Can Sari and Joe
hang on in there? Accomplished author of The Malichea Quest series
(Bloomsbury). Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and
dyslexic readers.
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9781899836529.
Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned professional, Presenting
Magically will provide you with masterful tips and techniques to
transform your presenting skills. Uncovering the secrets of the
world's top presenters, and explaining the beliefs and attitudes of
master presenters, this book will teach you to connect with your
audience; structure your language; handle hecklers; use metaphor;
own the stage; structure presentations to fit everyone's learning
style; grab the audience's attention--and keep it.
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