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The Persephone Code
Julia Golding
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Bridgerton meets The Da Vinci Code in the most page-turning book
you will read in 2024! You don’t dabble in satanism. You sell
your soul to the devil or not at all. 1812 Deep below the hills of
the Buckinghamshire countryside, the infamous Hellfire Caves house
a pleasure palace for the idle rich – a secret society steeped in
satanism, opium and debauchery of the highest order. When the
club’s warden, Antony Pennington, is brutally murdered, his
bastard sister, Dora, must follow the clues to decode who the
killer is, aided by an unexpected ally – ex-Army officer, former
opium addict and son of a Viscount, Dr Jacob Sandys. As a shadow
dogs their every footstep, Dora and Jacob find themselves in the
midst of a shocking conspiracy, caught between the legendary
Illuminati and the Hell Fire Club. With time running out, they must
fight against both the most influential gentleman of the ton –
and the undeniable attraction they feel towards each other…
The story of Queen Elizabeth II, who famously said 'if I wore
beige, no one would know who I was', told through her clothes and
jewellery. The Queen's Wardrobe is a gorgeous gift to treasure,
celebrating a long life devoted to service. This book tells the
story of a young princess who grew into one of the world's
best-loved and longest-serving royals, touching on wartime
truck-fixing, ration-book wedding dress making, splendid gowns, the
Crown Jewels, and her trusty wellies. Includes a foreword by
Michele Clapton, costume designer for series one of Netflix's The
Crown, giving a peek behind the scenes at the recreation of some of
the Queen's most famous outfits. Written by the Waterstones
Children's Book Prize-winning Julia Golding, The Queen's Wardrobe
is full of fascinating stories from the long life of our
record-breaking Queen. The detailed and colourful artwork from
bestselling Kate Hindley shows what it's really like to grow up as
a princess.
Each Reading Book in the Rapid Plus series is finely levelled and
trialled with KS3 students, and includes: all-new content,
rigorously levelled and trialled with Key Stage 3 students
pre-reading pages which introduce the main characters, plots and
key concepts, helping to build understanding and confidence a quiz
page after each text providing opportunities for discussion and to
check comprehension word and spelling activities to extend language
knowledge a non-fiction section that helps to build vocabulary and
offers a different reading experience.
Each Reading Book in the Rapid Plus series is finely levelled and
trialled with KS3 students, and includes: all-new content,
rigorously levelled and trialled with Key Stage 3 students
pre-reading pages which introduce the main characters, plots and
key concepts, helping to build understanding and confidence a quiz
page after each text providing opportunities for discussion and to
check comprehension word and spelling activities to extend language
knowledge a non-fiction section that helps to build vocabulary and
offers a different reading experience.
Each Reading Book in the Rapid Plus series is finely levelled and
trialled with KS3 students, and includes: all-new content,
rigorously levelled and trialled with Key Stage 3 students
pre-reading pages which introduce the main characters, plots and
key concepts, helping to build understanding and confidence a quiz
page after each text providing opportunities for discussion and to
check comprehension word and spelling activities to extend language
knowledge a non-fiction section that helps to build vocabulary and
offers a different reading experience.
Following Grendel's retelling of the Beowulf legend in Beowulf and
the Beast, we now hear the story from the point of view of
Grendel's mum - and she's not a happy beastie! Part of the Bug Club
reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop
reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 8-9 (Year
4) Book band: Grey B Phonics phase: n/a
'A real treat for bookworms.' - Lucy Strange, children's author of
The Ghost of Gosswater Join young, budding detective Jane Austen in
her second investigation to uncover a devious diamond thief at the
glitziest, most scandalous ball of the year! Inspired by Sense and
Sensibility. When the headmistress invites her past favourite pupil
to attend their end of term ball, Cassandra brings her younger
sister, Jane, along too. Cassandra plunges into the feverish
excitement of preparing for the biggest event of the year - the
dresses, the dances and the boys expected from the neighbouring
school. Feeling rather excluded, sharp-witted Jane unearths the
reason for the fuss - the headteacher wants to impress a rich
family returned from India as the school is at risk of going
bankrupt. Jane also befriends the dancing master's assistant, a
former slave, called Brandon, who is as quick to notice things as
she. At the ball, a diamond necklace is stolen from a locked room
and they are propelled into a race to uncover the burglar and save
Brandon from gaol. With the ever-present Austen spirit, Jane with
notebook in hand, boldly overcomes the obstacles to finding the
truth.
Julia Golding gives us a humorous version of the Beowulf poem, as
seen from the monster Grendel's point of view. Part of the Bug Club
reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop
reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 8-9 (Year
4) Book band: Grey A Phonics phase: n/a
A beautifully illustrated history of royal animals in Britain from
1066 to the present day, with a foreword by Sir Michael Morpurgo.
Why do the three lions on the British crest look so much like
leopards? When did the first elephant set foot on British soil? Was
there really a polar bear who fished in the river Thames? The
perfect sumptuous gift for animal lovers, this large hardback
includes a jacket with elegant red foil detailing, gold corgi
endpapers and stunning hand-painted illustrations on every page
from renowned artist Emily Sutton. Full of astounding facts and
amazing true animal stories, learn all about royal giraffes,
elephants, spaniels, parrots, ravens, pelicans and, of course,
Queen Elizabeth II's corgis. Royal Animals is engagingly written,
with artwork from Emily Sutton, the illustrator of Everyone Sang,
William Sieghart's poetry collection. Emily is also the illustrator
of Paddington creator Michael Bond's Castle Mice series. This
fascinating exploration of 1000 years of royal animals is written
by Julia Golding, the author of The Queen's Wardrobe, illustrated
by Kate Hindley.
Julia Golding's award-winning adventure series is perfect for fans
of Philippa Gregory, Katherine Woodfine and Robin Stevens. This
Modern Classics edition features special bonus material. Winner of
the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and shortlisted for the Costa
Children's Book Award. 'I am Cat Royal - Orphan, Adventurer,
Actress ... 'Reader, you are set to embark on an adventure about
one hidden treasure, two bare-knuckle boxers, three enemies and
four hundred and thirty-eight rioters. I was brought up in Drury
Lane, so I have become accustomed to a life less than ordinary. But
this turn of events, I have to say, surprised even me. Follow me,
and I will show you in The Diamond of Drury Lane.' Exciting, funny
and packed with adventure ... Cat Royal never fails to stir up
trouble wherever she goes. Julia Golding's award-winning adventure
series has all the ingredients of a Philippa Gregory book for
children aged 9 years and up. This Modern Classic edition features
new cover artwork by Chloe Bonfield and special bonus material:
Q&A with Julia Golding Journey with Cat through 1790s London
Cat's Slang: the origins of some of the unusual language found in
the book Fascinating facts about the use of special effects in the
18th-century theatre Have you read all of Cat's extraordinary
adventures? The Diamond of Drury Lane Cat Among the Pigeons Den of
Thieves Cat O'Nine Tails Black Heart of Jamaica Cat's Cradle Look
out for Julia's fantastic new historical titles: Mel Foster and the
Demon Butler Mel Foster and the Time Machine Julia Golding is the
author of the award-winning Cat Royal and Girl on the Run series.
Julia Golding read English at Cambridge before completing a
doctorate in Literature of the Romantic Period at Oxford. She has
won the Nestle Children's Book Prize, the Waterstone's Children's
Book Prize and been shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book
Award.
Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the
right level A lively retelling of the classic Greek legend, which
tells Pandora's tale of temptation. As she embarks life on Earth,
she needs to follow just one last rule. She mustn't, under any
circumstance, open the box she's been given. Can she do it, and
what will be the consequences if she gives in? Emerald/Band 15
books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction
and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Text type:
A traditional tale from another culture Curriculum links: English:
fairy stories, myths and legends This book has been quizzed for
Accelerated Reader.
Set in the early industrial revolution and the great canal building
age, a young Jane Austen takes on the role of detective as she
seeks to solve the mysterious events at the Oxford canal terminus.
Nearing completion, convicts work on completing the wharf overseen
by the charming secretary Mr George, who shows Jane around. A rude
convict Gardiner does not make a good impression though. When
Gardiner goes missing and canal funds turn up short, an exciting
manhunt ensues but Jane begins to expect something suspicious about
the secretary and the reasons why Gardiner was in prison. Were
Jane's first impressions very wrong about the relative merits of
the convict and the secretary? With the ever-present Austen spirit,
Jane with notebook in hand, boldly overcomes the obstacles to
finding the truth and expose the secrets. Inspired by Austen's
third novel Pride and Prejudice (working title First Impressions).
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Mystery & Mayhem (Paperback)
Katherine Woodfine, Julia Golding, Robin Stevens, Frances Hardinge, Clementine Beauvais, …
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R255
R214
Discovery Miles 2 140
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Enthralling children's fiction for everyone who loves Robin
Steven's Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries and Frances Hardinge's
The Lie Tree. Twelve mysteries. Twelve authors. One challenge: can
YOU solve the crimes before the heroes of the stories? These are
twelve brand-new short stories from twelve of the best children's
crime writers writing today. These creepy, hilarious,
brain-boggling, heart-pounding mysteries feature daring, brilliant
young detectives, and this anthology is a must for fans of crime
fiction and detection, especially the Murder Most Unladylike
Mysteries, The Roman Mysteries and The Mystery of the Clockwork
Sparrow. The Crime Club are twelve UK-based authors who are mad
about crime fiction. Clementine Beauvais, Elen Caldecott, Susie
Day, Julia Golding, Frances Hardinge, Caroline Lawrence, Helen
Moss, Sally Nicholls, Kate Pankhurst, Robin Stevens, Harriet
Whitehorn and Katherine Woodfine can be found anywhere there is a
mystery to be solved, a puzzle to be cracked or a bun to be eaten,
and they are always ready for the next puzzling case.
"A Little Princess - with tigers! Orphan and outcast Sahira Clive
is a brave and plucky heroine with a brightly burning heart. I was
rooting for her all the way to the end of this thrilling - and
thought-provoking - adventure." Ally Sherrick, award-winning author
of Black Powder Sahira's family are travelling to England to
deliver two majestic Indian tigers to the menagerie in the tower of
London. But tragedy strikes and sickness steals Sahira's parents
from her on the journey. Left alone in London, Sarhira finds
herself confined to a miserable and dangerous orphanage. Despite
her heartache and the threats she faces, Sahira is determined to
carry out her father's last request - to protect God's beautiful
creatures: her tigers. To do so, Sahira must set out on an
adventure and use all her powers of persuasion to engage the help
of some new friends along the way. Can the quest to find her tigers
a safe home, lead Sahira to find her own place of hope and
belonging in this strange and foreign land?
The Stages 7-9 Easy buy starter kit contains: * 1 copy of each of
the Set A Stage 7 Reading Books * 1 copy of each of the Set A Stage
8 Reading Books * 1 copy of each of the Set A Stage 9 Reading Books
* 1 copy of the Stage 7 Assessment Book * 1 copy of the Stage 8
Assessment Book * 1 copy of the Stage 9 Assessment Book * 1 copy of
the Stages 7-9 Teaching Guide.
Jane Austen turns detective in this spooky historical adventure by
award-winning author Julia Golding! It's 1789 and a young Jane
Austen turns detective as she seeks to solve the mysterious
happenings at Southmoor Abbey. When a carriage accident forces a
change of plans, 13-year-old Jane is sent to be a companion to Lady
Cromwell for a week as the household prepares to celebrate the
eldest son's coming-of-age party. While there, Jane vows to solve
the mystery of the ghostly monk in the Abbey grounds - for she does
not believe in such stories! But this is not the only strange
occurrence for the adventurous young Jane to investigate. There are
shivery night-time investigations, an Indian girl with secret
talents, a library fire, two prize horses in danger, and friends to
save from false accusations. With notebook in hand and her faithful
dog Grandison by her side, will Jane overcome the continuous
obstacles and find out the truth?
From the moment that he meets an escaped convict in a dark and
lonely graveyard, Pip's life becomes a myriad of unanswered
questions.What is Miss Havisham's hidden secret? Why is the
beautiful Estella so cruel? Who is his mysterious benefactor? This
fabulous interpretation introduces children to some of Dickens'
best-known characters, bound together with haunting illustrations.
TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the worlds
best-loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top
children's authors and talented illustrators work together to bring
to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and
delighting children. The books are carefully levelled, making it
easy to match every child to the right book. Each book contains
inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting
their reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer
cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading,
writing, speaking and listening.
The story of Queen Elizabeth II, who famously said ‘if I wore
beige, no one would know who I was’, told through her clothes and
jewellery. The Queen’s Wardrobe is a gorgeous gift to treasure,
celebrating a long life devoted to service. This book tells the
story of a young princess who grew into one of the world's
best-loved and longest-serving royals, touching on wartime
truck-fixing, ration-book wedding dress making, splendid gowns, the
Crown Jewels, and her trusty wellies. Includes a foreword by
Michele Clapton, costume designer for series one of Netflix's The
Crown, giving a peek behind the scenes at the recreation of some of
the Queen's most famous outfits. Written by the Waterstones
Children's Book Prize-winning Julia Golding, The Queen's Wardrobe
is full of fascinating stories from the long life of our
record-breaking Queen. The detailed and colourful artwork from
bestselling Kate Hindley shows what it's really like to grow up as
a princess. This is a large hardback book with a jacket and shiny
foil detailing, making it a special gift for children and adults
alike.
Merlin and the Lost King of England is a humorous retelling of the
legend of King Arthur and the magical test of the sword in the
stone. Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends
from around the world. TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating
and action-packed stories that will motivate and inspire junior
readers. These are some of the oldest and most enduring stories in
the world, retold by leading contemporary children's authors to
bring out all of the action, drama, humour and depth of the
original stories in a way that makes them as exciting and
meaningful today as ever. The stories are beautifully illustrated
in a range of styles to bring each tale to life. Books contain
inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with
children's reading development also available at
www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely levelled, making it easy
to match every child to the right book.
The Stages 7-9 Complete easy buy kit contains: * 6 copies of Set A
Reading Books from Stage 7 * 6 copies of Set A Reading Books from
Stage 8 * 6 copies of Set A Reading Books from Stage 9 * 6 copies
of the Stage 7 Assessment Book * 6 copies of the Stage 8 Assessment
Book * 6 copies of the Stage 9 Assessment Book * 1 copy of the
Stages 7-9 Teaching Guide.
In The Ugh Factor, hundreds of acts are desperate to perform for
the judges on the Star Makers TV show, but Anji and Leo's band is
far too cool for that or is it? When their Mum strikes a bargain
with them and they have to take part, they come up with a plan for
sabotaging the audition. Will Leo and Anji's band get through to
the Star Makers live show? Chucklers is a series of funny novels,
short stories, anthologies and comics that make reading a pleasure
for 7-11 year olds. There is something for everyone in this varied
collection which is packed with fantastic illustrations. Books
contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading.
Help with children's reading development also available at
www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The series is written by top children's
authors and edited by award-winning author Jeremy Strong. The books
are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the
right book.
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