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Pirate Brother

Johnson Pete

Publié en 2023

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A magic wish brings Jamie face to face with his hero, Brave Bill the boy pirate! But when Jamie brings Brave Bill to school things quickly descend into chaos and an(arrrrrrr)chy. It's up to Jamie to save the day but he's nothing like Brave Bill. Can he be Brave Jamie?

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The Owl Tree

Nimmo, Jenny

Publié en 2023

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The owl-tree is not like any tree Joe has ever seen. It's huge and leafy and shivers like a person; it even seems to speak. Granny Diamond once saw an owl perched among its branches and she has loved the tree ever since. It means the world to her. But her neighbour, Mr Rock, wants to cut it down. Why does he dislike the owl-tree so much? Does it have a secret to tell Joe? And how can he, a boy too scared even to climb the tree, be the one to save it?

"* "A gripping and atmospheric read that builds gradually, and adds extra layers of mystery at every turn." Junior * "A touching story, pregnant with pity and fear." Independent on Sunday"

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Best Dog Bonnie

mooney bel

Publié en 2023

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The dog show is in town, and Harry's mum has a worrying glint in her eye. Wouldn't Bonnie look perfect done up as a showdog, with a big pink bow in her hair? Before you can say "Crufts", or Harry can groan "Oh no", Bonnie is whisked down to the Millionhairs Dog Grooming Parlour to be fluffed to perfection.

Review

"* "A small fluffy dog with a big heart, who shows she can take on the world when she needs to." The Glasgow Herald"

About the Author

Bel Mooney is a journalist, broadcaster and author. These books are based on Bel's own tiny white Maltese dog, also called Bonnie. Bel lives just outside Bath.

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Martin's Mice

Dick King Smith

Publié en 2023

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Unlike most kittens, Martin doesn't like eating mice - let alone catching them. When he catches one by mistake he decides to keep it as a pet and soon Drusilla the mouse is established in an old bath tub in the attic. Martin is kept busy getting food, water, bedding - and then Drusilla's babies start to arrive. How can Martin cope with all his mice?

From the number one author of animal magic comes this wonderful new edition of Martin's Mice.

About the Author

Dick King-Smith served in the Grenadier Guards during the Second World War, and afterwards spent twenty years as a farmer in Gloucestershire, the county of his birth. Many of his stories are inspired by his farming experiences. He wrote a great number of children's books, including The Sheep-Pig (winner of the Guardian Award and filmed as Babe), Harry's Mad, The Hodgeheg, Martin's Mice, The Invisible Dog, The Queen's Nose and The Crowstarver.At the British Book Awards in 1991 he was voted Children's Author of the Year. In 2009 he was made OBE for services to children's literature. Dick King-Smith died in 2011 at the age of eighty-eight.

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Something Wickedly Weird: The Wooden Mile

Chris Mould

Publié en 2023

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Crampton Rock seems the perfect place to spend a long summer holiday. But there's always something to go and spoil it all, isn't there? Why are all the dogs three-legged? Is there really a werewolf on the loose? And what do the pirates want with Stanley Buggles ...?

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'Engagingly illustrated ... cheerful, fast-moving romp.' (Carousel)

A splendid mix of Gothic horror and cartoon-style fun ... Readers are presented with an engaging plot which hurtles along ... Grim and ghoulish events are recounted with dry humour and young readers will laugh out loud at the cheerful absurdities of the story (The Bookbag)

'From the moment they claw their way out of a graveyard you know you are onto a winner.' (Publishing News)

'Fast-paced and accompanied by Mould's own dark illustrations, The Wooden Mile is a riveting read for newly independent readers.' (Bookfest)

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Marvin Redpost: Super Fast, Out of Control!: Book 7

Publié en 2023

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Suicide Hill is the ultimate test of bravery. Few have conquered the treacherously steep slope without completely wiping out - or so the legend goes. And rumour has it that Marvin will be taking it on. Only Marvin isn't so sure. His new mountain bike is enormous - he can barely climb up on to it. And changing gears is out of the question! But will he have to ride down Suicide Hill in order to prove himself to his classmates? If he succeeds he will be a hero. If he doesn't, then everyone is about to witness the biggest wipeout ever!

Louis Sachar

Louis Sachar was born in New York. He was inspired to write children's books after working as a teacher's aide to gain extra credit. After graduation he worked in a sweater warehouse in Connecticut and wrote at night. He was soon fired from that job and moved onto law school where in his first week of study Sideways Stories From Wayside School was published. In 2000 Louis Sacher wrote Holes which became both an instant classic and a film starring Sigourney Weaver. Holes was his first book to be published in the UK and continues to prove popular among younger readers. Once Louis Sachar begins writing a new book he refuses to talk to anyone until it is finished and entry to his office is barred apart from his two dogs. The Cardturner is his new book which publishes in 2010.

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Publié en 2023 Ladybird books

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Read it Yourself Level 1

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Little Red Riding Hood

Publié en 2023 Ladybird books

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Read it Yourself LEVEL 2

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Langue : Anglais