Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Wonderful storyteller Ursula Jones tells the story of the Nutcracker, and his noble attempt to defeat the evil Mouse King and his army. Marie will never forget the Christmas the Nutcracker arrives, but can he live up to her expectations? Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Text type: A traditional tale Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Once upon a time a baby princess was born. The kingdom's fairies blessed her with happiness, luck, cleverness, kindness and beauty . . . but one wicked fairy was angry at having been left out of the celebration and placed a wicked curse on the little princess. On her sixteenth birthday, the princess would prick her finger and fall into a deep sleep for a hundred years . . . until a handsome prince would wake her with true love's kiss. A magical, updated retelling of the classic fairy tale by award-winning author Ursula Jones, brought to life with glorious illustrations by Paola Escobar. A must-have for any child's library.

Once upon a time a baby princess was born. The kingdom's fairies blessed her with happiness, luck, cleverness, kindness and beauty . . . but one wicked fairy was angry at having been left out of the celebration and placed a wicked curse on the little princess. On her sixteenth birthday, the princess would prick her finger and fall into a deep sleep for a hundred years . . . until a handsome prince would wake her with true love's kiss. A magical, updated retelling of the classic fairy tale by award-winning author Ursula Jones, brought to life with glorious illustrations by Paola Escobar. A must-have for any child's library.

Khul, a proud City founded by runaway slaves, is invaded by a powerful empire.The king is slain, resistance brutally suppressed and the king's son disappears without trace. Thirteen year-old Watt is a Baker's apprentice - or is he? Overlooked and forgotten, his only ambition is to survive. But his sister, hidden in the tangle of secret staircases deep within the castle, is planning to escape. His decision to help her will change Khul's destiny ... and his own

"There was a thud in Ollie's midriff, as though he had been shot. The boy stared at Ollie, open-mouthed with surprise ...and suddenly the boy smiled." Ollie knew that smile. He knew the boy's face. He'd seen it looking at him from countless dressing room mirrors. It was his own smile, his own face. The boy was his double." Ollie, the youngest of the troupe, struggles through life with a stammer and a deep desire to become an acrobat (to escape the clutches of The Pig). Unbeknownst to him, his world is about to be torn apart and re-made by the arrival of movie star, Hal Havern. Meanwhile, Hal Havern's son, Ralph, and his comrade in arms, Giselle, have jumped a train, are evading the law, and trying to escape a mysterious pursuer who dogs their every step. The variety troupe, Havern, Ralph and Giselle all descend on the bustling and industrial city of Liverpool, where the troupe are set to give their biggest performance yet. And Olly and Ralph are about to get the shock of their lives...

This book is a collection of poetry and sayings from the emotions and experiences of the author's life and perspective throughout her teenage and early adult years from the ages of 12 through 19. The subject matter varies in nature, from love to perseverance, respectively. Writing became a passion and a positive means of expression through awkward and often confusing teenage years - this book serves as a monument and diary to highlight these moments. This book is an inspiration through adolescence that despite the perception that sadness, heartbreak, stress and confusion often plague the daily existence of many teens that happiness, prosperity, love and even self-acceptance often lurk around the corner, usually when unexpected. Self-love is half the battle of happiness. The other half is realizing that your dreams are right in front of you. You can achieve anything if you believe. After all, life itself can be a dream if you allow it to be.