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With an introduction from bestselling author Sharna Jackson, HAPPY
HERE features stories and poems by 10 Black British authors for
readers aged 7+. Exploring themes of joy, home and family through a
wide range of genres and styles, each author has been paired with a
different illustrator to spotlight Black British artistic talent.
With stories by Dean Atta, Joseph Coelho, Kereen Getten, Patrice
Lawrence, Theresa Lola, E.L. Norry, Jasmine Richards, Alexandra
Sheppard, Yomi Sode, and Clare Weze.
Fayson has been dreaming of going back to the island ever since she
left. But no sooner is she reunited with Di Island Crew than a
mysterious case comes their way - a haunted wardrobe that keeps
making a spine-chilling sound.! And to make matters worse, the crew
have all received a letter threatening to reveal their deepest
secrets. With the clock ticking, Fayson must rally her friends and
take charge of the detective agency to solve the eerie mystery. But
with tensions rising and friendship squabbles getting in the way,
can they work together to crack the case and keep their secrets
safe?
When Brie was younger, her mama used to surprise her with treasure
hunts around their island town. After she died three years ago,
these became Brie's most cherished memories. Now, on her twelfth
birthday, her mama has another surprise: a series of letters
leading Brie on one last treasure hunt. The first letter guides
Brie to a special place. The next urges her to unlock a secret. And
the last letter will change her life forever.
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The Case of the Abandoned Boat
Kereen Getten; Designed by Leah Jacobs-Gordon
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R230
R184
Discovery Miles 1 840
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Fayson and her friends are back together and ready for their
toughest case yet - someone is sending anonymous emails accusing
the detective agency of being a nuisance to the island! But when
they find an abandoned boat with two wet lifejackets on board, they
know they have a new mystery to solve. As strange things start
happening on the island, with books and video games vanishing and a
suspicious figure lurking around at night, Di Island Crew must use
all their smarts to uncover the truth. Can they crack the case and
save the detective agency, or will they be forced to close down for
good?
A summer she can’t remember
A friendship she won’t forget
Nothing much happens in Sycamore, the small village where Clara lives –
at least, that’s how it seems. She loves eating ripe mangoes fallen
from trees, running outside in the rainy season and escaping to her
secret hideout with her best friend Gaynah. There’s only one problem:
she can’t remember anything about the previous summer.
When a quirky girl called Rudy arrives from England, everything starts
to change. Gaynah stops acting like a best friend, while Rudy and Clara
roam across the island and uncover an old family secret. As the summer
reaches its peak and the island storms begin, Clara’s memory starts to
return and she must finally face the truth of what happened last year.
Fayson has always wanted to be a detective. When her cousins
recruit her to their top-secret gang on the island one summer, her
dreams seem to be coming true. But the Greatest Gang of All Time
don't live up to their name, and keep getting distracted from
missions by things like food, falling asleep and a fair bit of
squabbling! Guided by her favourite mystery novels, Fayson takes
charge and tries to track down clues about the strange shadow that
has been appearing in the island's lighthouse. With tensions
stirring within the gang, can she use all her smarts to solve the
case?
Book Band: Dark Red (Ideal for ages 10+) A magical adventure story
about moving to a new home and finding your inner strength by
Kereen Getten, author of When Life Gives You Mangoes. Ada and her
parents have moved from the city to a small town for her mum's new
job. But when they arrive, it's obvious to Ada that something is
not quite right. On her newspaper round, she discovers the
Banished, magical people who have been exiled from the town by the
sinister mayor. The Banished are trapped behind an invisible shield
which means they can't enter the town or see their loved ones. But
somehow, Ada can see the shield as a wall of fog and, not only
that, she can enter the world of the Banished...This page-turning
story is accompanied by black-and-white illustrations by Simone
Douglas. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded
stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by
award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine
McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With
engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by
the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is
ideal for home and school. For more information visit
www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a
quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury
Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed
to support them as they start reading independently and while they
continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps
In this heart-stopping adventure based on real historical events,
Kereen Getten takes readers on a journey of sisterhood, struggle
and survival from Jamaica to Britain. 'She was rarely afraid, and
even if she was ... she still stood her ground, because Ruth never
faltered in what she believed in.' Ruth and Anna are inseparable.
Ruth has always known her half-sister isn't like her - her
almost-white skin means she is allowed certain things that Ruth can
only dream of. Anna wishes she could be braver, like her sister,
Ruth. But she has had to live with the fact that the smallest
mistake would land not only her in danger, but Ruth and their
mother, too. When Ruth and Anna are shipped off to Master John's
home in London for their safety, it isn't the haven they imagined.
Their differences force them apart - Anna is allowed to stay
upstairs while Ruth is banished to the servants' quarters and is
forced to work. With whispers of freedom on the city's streets,
will Anna find the courage to stand up for Ruth before it's too
late? VOICES: A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK's finest
writers for young people. Voices reflects the authentic, unsung
stories of our past. Each shows that, even in times of great
upheaval, a myriad of people have arrived on this island and made a
home for themselves - from Roman times to the present day.
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