Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level A new chance to follow the lives of Roberta, Phyllis and Peter as they relocate to the country and make friends with station guard Perks, in a lovely retelling of the old favourite written for children by E. Nesbit in the early Twentieth Century. Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically. Text type: Fiction from our literary heritage Curriculum links: English: fiction from the English literary heritage This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Lively illustrations of powerful queens, cheeky pawns and stately rooks bring the game of chess to life for complete beginners. Easy to follow diagrams show how to set up the board and move the pieces, including special moves such as castling. Includes test-yourself puzzles with answers at the back, and internet links to carefully chosen websites.

One of Britain's most intriguing and celebrated politicians, Winston Churchill was far more than a just successful wartime leader. International war correspondent, WWI soldier and Nobel Prize-winning writer, Churchill always had an unshakable faith in his own abilities, despite his disastrous efforts at school. His faith was rewarded when he became Prime Minister of Britain at the height of WWII. Working tirelessly, his tremendous ability to inspire the nation during such times of horror has become legendary. Above all, he will always be remembered as the man who led the allied forces to victory, freeing Europe from the tyranny of Nazism.

An amusing, original story with easy reading text, speech bubbles and delightful illustrations on every page. The eccentric Mr. Puff lives next door to Sam in a house full of interesting things - including a basket of dinosaur eggs! When the dinosaurs begin to grow, something needs to be done - fast! Series One in the Usborne Reading Programme is for children who have just started reading alone.

This series features entertaining stories of real famous lives and great events in a picture book format. Written by successful authors, the books include colour illustrations which add a touch of humour and help pace reading.

The hugely popular Sleepover Club series is back with a gorgeous new look. Meet Frankie, Kenny, Fliss, Rosie and Lyndz - five best friends who just want to have fun! The surf's up, the tide is high and it's time for the Sleepover Club to hit the beach during their school activity week in Devon. A whole week of secret midnight feasts! The girls have surfing lessons from cool instructor Bethany, but will they spend more time in the water than on the board? One thing's for sure, there's always trouble ahead when the Sleepover girls are involved... As well as a great story this book has tips for fun things to do at your own sleepover party for you and your friends. Pack up your sleepover kit and join in the fun!

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Charlotte Brontë loved to create imaginary worlds and make up stories with her brother and sisters. Find out what life was like for Charlotte growing up, and how these games led her to become a best-selling author. Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books. Text type: an information book Curriculum links: history

Henry VIII was flamboyant, courageous and headstrong. His life spans a fascinating, important period in history, in which he plays a crucial part. This biography of Henry VIII looks further than the facts that everyone knows - what was Henry like as a boy? How did he become the man that he was? Lives in Action is a series of narrative biographies that recount the lives of some of the key figures in history. Page-turning, thrilling plots that read like fiction will keep the most reluctant reader hooked.