Engage Literacy is the new reading scheme from Raintree that introduces engaging and contemporary content to motivate and support early readers while providing a reliable and instructional framework. All titles are precisely levelled, with new vocabulary being introduced and reinforced throughout the levels. This is a fiction title in the Orange book band, at level 15.

Ellie's dream of being a flower girl comes true in the fourteenth book of The Critter Club series! When Ellie learns that her cousin is getting married, she's really excited! She has always wanted to go to a wedding. But then she gets even better news when her cousin asks her to be a flower girl! Then the Critter Club gets the cutest guest Ellie has ever seen: a little French bulldog. Ellie works hard to find a home for the puppy, but she's worried she won't be able to. Suddenly she has an idea that will guarantee that the puppy lives happily ever after! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!

Amy and her friends care for some chickens and prepare for the Santa Vista Quiz Bowl in the thirteenth book of The Critter Club series! Amy has never liked being in the spotlight. When all of her friends decide to form a team for the Santa Vista Quiz Bowl, Amy isn't so sure it's a good idea. She knows she can answer the quiz questions...but can she do it in front of hundreds of people? Meanwhile, the Critter Club is caring for a few chickens that need a home. And as the day of the Quiz Bowl gets closer, Amy starts to feel a little bit chicken herself! Will she get over her stage fright and help her team win? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!

A young girl named Sarah misses her big brother who died. But with a little help from her cat Buttons and a lot of support from her parents, Sarah finds a way to always remember him and keep him close to her heart.

Pipsie loves everything wild-from dragonflies to oceans to tall, tall trees. She also loves solving mysteries. That's why she's a nature detective! When she and her turtle, Alfred, notice that their new friend, Frannie the caterpillar, has vanished, Pipsie is on the case. She grabs her magnifying glass, goes to her tree-house headquarters, and begins to search for clues. It's time to make this mystery history! Bursting with personality, this engaging story introduces a spunky new girl detective, a scooter-driving turtle who loves to eat, and a string of simple scientific clues that will keep kids turning the pages until the mystery is solved. Two pages of nature fun facts at the end of the story offer even more information for young nature detectives.

What happened to Alfred's foot? After a morning at the park, Alfred the turtle's foot is bumpy and sticky, and it hurts, too! It's up to Pipsie to figure out what gave him a tender tootsie. As Alfred shows Pipsie where he went that day, they come upon all kinds of insects—from ants to spiders to honeybees. And the clues Pipsie uncovers lead her on a twisty, turny, and even slightly stinky nature mystery.

Ellie feels like she is disappointing people if she says "no." One way or another, she thinks she is hurting someone's feelings. Or she puts other people's wants or needs in front of her own. With help from her parents and her teacher, Ellie finds the strength to be honest with people and do the right thing for herself by learning how to say "no." This is a hopeful, helpful story for kids who need reassurance that they can be nice to others and be true to themselves.

In this twenty-third book of the Critter Club series, Liz and her friends spend a festive fall weekend at Marigold Lake. They bake pies, go on nature walks, and help a goose keep up with his flock! Liz and her friends are at Marigold Lake for a festive fall weekend. Liz has lots of ideas for the weekend: they'll go fruit picking, bake pies, and admire the nature around them. While out and about, the girls discover an injured goose who is hungry and separated from his flock. Will they be able to get their goose friend, Pie, back in shape so he can fly south with the others? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

In this twenty-second book of the Critter Club series, Ellie prepares for her stage debut while she and the other girls try to keep a new kitty from wreaking havoc on their barn!

Ellie is paired up with a classmate, Paul, on a special dance number for the school play. But right from the start, Paul gives her the cold shoulder! Will Ellie and Paul be able to patch things up in time to take the stage together?

Meanwhile, Marion, Ellie, Liz, and Amy rescue an adorable kitten named Tiger...but he can't stop causing mischief in the Critter Club barn! Can the girls team up to help Tiger--and find him a new home?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

The Homework Squad is here for kids with ADHD! This easy-to-use guide will help with key study skills to improve reading, writing, math, listening, memorization, concentration, and more! Bite-sized tips and tricks, journal prompts, and advice for challenges help kids with ADHD recognize how they learn best and act on that knowledge. This is an accessible, straightforward, and relatable guide to key study skills for kids with ADHD that features a cast of characters with ADHD to enliven the lessons. The author covers an array of areas where kids with ADHD might struggle academically to help kids recognize how they learn best and act on that knowledge. Chapter 1: Read Like a Champ Chapter 2: Make Math Click Chapter 3: Write Your Heart Out Chapter 4: Listen Up Chapter 5: Set Good Goals Chapter 6: Take Note Chapter 7: Study Like a Pro Chapter 8: Power Up the Concentration Chapter 9: Get It Memorized Chapter 10: Test Better Chapter 11: Fight Procrastination

Franny loves her school. She's played, read, studied, and even napped here. Franny has lots of good memories there. But today it's time to leave. As Franny prepares to move to a new school, she takes time to reminisce and cherish her old school. She wants to find a way to honor this special place. How can Franny say goodbye? Includes a Reader's Note by the author with information on how to guide children through periods of transition or change and acknowledge their feelings throughout the experience.

In the twenty-first book of the Critter Club series, Amy discovers she has a real knack for training puppies. But when she takes on too many puppy clients, things get out of hand--or paw! When Amy meets the owner of a brand-new puppy at her mom's vet clinic, she agrees to help the woman train her new pet. Amy does such a great job, she starts getting calls from more puppy owners! Things go great for a while, but soon, Amy is in way over her head. She can't say no to a puppy in need and has taken on way too many clients! Amy barely has time for school or her friends in between all the puppies. Can she dig herself out of this hole before she goes barking mad? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.