FIRST TIME What is Fiction Express? !Fiction Express is an original platform for publishing children’s fiction, as it allows readers to determine the course of the plot, in real time, while stories are being written. !How does Fiction Express work in Schools? !Fiction Express e-books are published in weekly episodes on the Fiction Express for Schools website http://schools.fictionexpress.co.uk each Friday at 3 pm. At the end of every cliffhanging episode readers are given voting options to decide where the plot goes next. The readers vote by 3 pm on Tuesday and the winning vote is conveyed to the author, who then writes the next episode, in real time, according to the readers’ choice. !How is Fiction Express for Schools used in the classroom? Fiction Express for Schools is an extremely versatile literacy tool and can be used in a variety of ways including: as a stand-alone class read for enjoyment in its own right as a text for shared reading with the class, leading to writing and cross-curricular activities as a text for a guided reading group – to challenge more able pupils, or support those of lower ability, depending where it is used as an independent comprehension activity as a text for a book club or writers’ club as a homework challenge over the weekend or on a Monday night Fiction Express also tackles a few key current issues, such as the renewed OFSTED focus on literacy, stimulating reluctant readers, encouraging and developing boys’ reading and developing IT across the curriculum. Since the same stories are read each week by pupils across the country, and around the world, there are fantastic opportunities for inter-school networking and discussion.
It just makes reading a pleasure !
All our Fiction Express titles are carefully checked for content and reading level by teachers and literacy consultants!
Alex Woolf Alex Woolf has penned more than 40 works of non-fiction. His first love, however, has always been fiction.
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Sharon Gosling Sharon doesn't know when she actually started writing stories, but she can't remember ever wanting to \do anything else for a living!
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Rémy Brunel and the Circus Horse £6.99 PB “Roll up, roll up, and see the greatest show on Earth!” Rémy Brunel loves her life in the circus – riding elephants, practising tightrope tricks and dazzling audiences. But when two new magicians arrive at the circus, everyone is wary of them. What exactly are they up to? What secrets are they trying to hide? Should Rémy and her new friend Matthias trust them?
Shadow People £6.99 PB Alex is an ordinary boy who keeps seeing weird things. They look like people, only they're not really there. But somehow, Alex knows they're not ghosts. A night-time knock at the door reveals the shocking truth behind Alex's visions. He is needed - to help stop an invasion! Whisked off to a secret government facility, Alex joins a task force of young people battling to save the planet! But just what is it "#$%!&'$!()#*+)!&)&,+-".
Time Detectives £6.99 PB When Joe Smallwood goes to stay with his Uncle Theo and cousin Maya life seems dull until he finds a strange smartphone nestling beside a gravestone. The phone enables Joe and Maya to become time-travelling detectives and takes them on an exciting adventures back to the past
Tamsyn Murray Even when she was small, Tamsyn loved reading and one of her earliest memories is burying her nose in a book. These days she prefers making up her own stories.
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Marie-Louise Jensen As well as reading and writing teen books and visiting schools, Marie-Louise also enjoys walking, swimming, going to the cinema and travelling.
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Louie Stowell Louie’s written stories about vampires and pirates (not in the same story) and she’s done a lot of retellings of old legends and fairytales. She also draws cartoons and writes non-fiction books.
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Jenny Hart, Primary National Strategy Consultant, Staffordshire "Fiction Express goes a long way to improving the reading for pleasure
element highlighted in the new Ofsted framework."
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Drama Club £6.99 PB A group of friends are involved in their local youth drama club at a small city theatre. When their leader, the charismatic Mr Beaven, announces he wants to put on a major new play at the end of the summer holidays, the cast is very excited. Amidst rivalry, hopes and disappointments, will there be more drama on or off the stage?
The School for Supervillains/Revenge of the Supervillians £6.99 PB Mandrake DeVille is the daughter of a family of supervillains. Sent to St Luthor's School for Supervillains (where pupils can be put in detention for any act of kindness) she really wants to be a superhero. Will she succeed?
The Next Big Thing £6.99 PB Having lost their star drummer, how will rock band 'Go Girlz' fare in the Rock Academy Jam Sandwich competition?
ADVANCE INFORMATION! Title: Remy Brunel and the Circus Horse Author: Sharon Gosling
“Roll up, roll up, and see the greatest show on Earth!”
Rémy Brunel loves her life in the circus – riding elephants, practising tightrope tricks and dazzling audiences. But when two new magicians arrive at the circus, everyone is wary of them. What exactly are they up to? What secrets are they trying to hide?
Should Rémy and her new friend Matthias trust them?
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Sharon Gosling doesn't know when she actually started writing stories, but she can't remember ever wanting to do anything else for a living. Sharon is the successful author of two top-selling Curious Fox titles also featuring the heroine Remy Brunel;
The Diamond Thief The Ruby Airship
KEY SELLING POINTS • Fiction Express titles are derived from an original
on-line platform for publishing children’s fiction which allows readers to determine the course of the plot, in real time, while stories are being written.
• Fiction Express operates in the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand
• Introduces Remy Brunel, international jewel thief, to a younger audience!
SUMMARY When Joe Smallwood goes to stay with his Uncle Theo and cousin Maya life seems dull until he finds a strange smartphone nestling beside a gravestone. The phone enables Joe and Maya to become time-travelling detectives and takes them on an exciting adventure back to the past. In The Disappearance of Danny Doyle the Time Detectives, Joe and Maya, stumble upon an old house in the middle of a wood. It’s occupant, Michael, has a sad and strange tale to tell. Michael was evacuated to Dorset during WWII with his twin brother, Danny. While there, Danny mysteriously disappeared and was never heard from again.
Can Joe and Maya succeed where the police failed, journey back to 1941 and trace Michael's missing brother?
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Alex Woolf was born in London in 1964. During his teens, he played drums in a band and in his 20s, he rode his motorbike around America. Finally, he settled down to write books. Alex has written lots of non-fiction books on subjects like sharks, robots and the Black Death. He recently wrote a story called Chronosphere, about a place where time moves super-slow, so you can live a whole year in the space of a minute!
KEY SELLING POINTS • Fiction Express titles are derived from an
original on-line platform for publishing children’s fiction that allows readers to determine the course of the plot, in real time, while stories are being written.
• Fiction Express operates in the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand
SUMMARY A group of friends are involved in their local youth drama club at a small city theatre. When their leader, the charismatic Mr Beaven, announces he wants to put on a major new play at the end of the summer holidays, the cast is very excited.
Amidst rivalry, hopes and disappointments, will there be more drama on or off the stage? And who will get the leading roles?
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Marie-Louise Jensen was born in Oxfordshire and has an English father and Danish mother. Marie-Louise studied Danish and German at university and has lived and worked in Denmark and Germany, as well as Bath, where she now lives. She enjoys reading and writing teen books and visiting schools.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Fiction Express titles are derived from an
original on-line platform for publishing children’s fiction that allows readers to determine the course of the plot, in real time, while stories are being written.
• Fiction Express operates in the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand
• Fantastic Teen read!!• Since 2008 Marie-Louise has had six highly
successful teen books published by Oxford University Press
SUMMARY When Joe Smallwood goes to stay with his Uncle Theo and cousin Maya life seems dull until he finds a strange smartphone nestling beside a gravestone. The phone enables Joe and Maya to become time-travelling detectives and takes them on exciting adventures back to the past.
The Mystery of Maddie Musgrove features our two young time-travelling sleuths who must journey back to Victorian times to try and save the life of an innocent girl.
Can Joe and Maya save innocent maidservant Maddie Musgrove from the gallows?
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Alex Woolf was born in London in 1964. During his teens, he played drums in a band and in his 20s, he rode his motorbike around America. Finally, he settled down to write books. Alex has written lots of non-fiction books on subjects like sharks, robots and the Black Death. He recently wrote a story called Chronosphere, about a place where time moves super-slow, so you can live a whole year in the space of a minute!
KEY SELLING POINTS • Fiction Express titles are derived from an
original on-line platform for publishing children’s fiction that allows readers to determine the course of the plot, in real time, while stories are being written.
• Fiction Express operates in the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand
SUMMARY Mandrake De Ville is on her way to St Luthor's School for Supervillains, where a single act of kindness lands you in the detention pit, while, on the other hand, bullying is positively encouraged.
Mandrake is the daughter of billionaire supervillains, with budding superpowers of her own, so in theory, she should thrive at the school.
There's just one snag - she secretly wants to be a superhero. Can she possibly succeed?
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Growing up, Louie Stowell wanted to be, in no particular order, Frodo Baggins, Doctor Who, Batman, Galadriel, Pippi Longstocking, and Miss Marple. She eventually decided that making up fictional characters and writing about them was the best career choice for her. Louie has written stories about vampires and pirates (not in the same story) plus she’s also retold lots of old legends and fairytales. Louie has also written numerous non-fiction titles for children.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Fiction Express titles are derived from an
original on-line platform for publishing children’s fiction that allows readers to determine the course of the plot, in real time, while stories are being written.
• Fiction Express operates in the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand
ADVANCE INFORMATION Series: Sparklers – Out and About Title: Seaside Author: Katie Dicker ISBN: 978-190985-006-4 Price: £6.99 Format: 250 x 250mm, paperback Extent: 24pp Category: Early Years, PSHE BIC Code: YBL / B5N79 Age: 3-5 years/Foundation – KS1
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AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Katie Dicker has written many other titles from our Sparklers series and has also edited our Science Essentials series aimed at KS3 students.
SUMMARY Seaside encourages children to investigate the coast, whatever the weather – from sand and pebbles to seaweed and shells. Readers are introduced to rockpool creatures and other animals that live by the sea. They are also encouraged to think about how to keep safe in the sun and water. Sparklers - Out and About provides a colourful framework for talking about and exploring familiar outdoor places. With an emphasis on role play and active learning and featuring bright, specially commissioned photography, these titles will capture the imagination of children and get children up and moving.
KEY SALES POINTS • Interactive approach encourages children to
use their imagination, to investigate and explore.
• Large format, bright photographs and
simple text make the books highly accessible
• Includes Teachers’ notes and activity
suggestions at the back of each book CONTACT DETAILS Laburnum Press are represented by: Macmillan Marketing Services 50 Godfrey Avenue Twickenham TW2 7PF. [email protected][email protected]
ADVANCE INFORMATION Series: Things I Eat Title: I Eat Fruit Author: Hannah Tofts ISBN: 978-1-84089-162-1 Price: £6.99 Format: 180 x 235mm, paperback Extent: 24pp + 8 fold-out flaps Category: Science, PSHE BIC Code: YQS Age: 1 yrs + Foundation – KS1
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AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Hannah Tofts is a full time illustrator living in Amsterdam, Holland
SUMMARY I Eat Fruit! is a crunchy, juicy, delicious and very tasty way to learn about eating healthy food. Each spread shows the name of the fruit alongside a clear photograph on a bold, bright background. Lift the flaps to see which fruits are cool and smooth, cool and smooth or sweet and juicy. This title encourages young children to talk about what they like to eat, to ask questions and discuss the textures and tastes of their favourite foods.
KEY SALES POINTS • Bright and colourful photographs. • Large clear type • Shows the tastes and textures of different
fruits.
• Young children will enjoy identifying familiar foods and will delight in discovering what’s inside them.
ADVANCE INFORMATION Series: Things I Eat Title: I Eat Vegetables Author: Hannah Tofts ISBN: 978-1-84089-163-8 Price: £6.99 Format: 180 x 235mm, paperback Extent: 24pp + 8 fold-out flaps Category: Science, PSHE BIC Code: YQS Age: 1 yrs + Foundation – KS1
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AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Hannah Tofts is a full time illustrator living in Amsterdam, Holland
SUMMARY I Eat Vegetables! is a crunchy, juicy, delicious and very tasty way to learn about eating healthy food. Each spread shows the name of the vegetable alongside a clear photograph on a bold, bright background. Lift the flaps to see which vegetables are hot and spicy, cool and smooth or sweet and juicy. This title encourages young children to talk about what they like to eat, to ask questions and discuss the textures and tastes of their favourite foods.
KEY SALES POINTS • Bright and colourful photographs. • Large clear type • Shows the tastes and textures of different
vegetables.
• Young children will enjoy identifying familiar foods and will delight in discovering what’s inside them.
Strong story with a subtle messageabout not being too bossy.Fun book to read aloud.Suitable for boys and girls.Quirky illustrations by Stephen Stone.
Will work in schools and libraries.Phil Allcock has written shortstories for the BBC.Royal theme, which is popular atthe moment.
Hocus Pocus DiplodocusADVANCE INFORMATION
As soon as Hocus Diplodocus was born he knew he wasdifferent, especially when things started to disappear witha twitch of his tail! Unfortunately he can’t always controlhis powers.
One day, after saving his friends from a T-Rex, it isdecided that Hocus should put on a show. His showsbecome more and more popular, until one day thousandsof dinosaurs gather and poor Hocus sneezes transportingall dinosaurs into outer space!
The story of the world’s first magicianand how the dinosaurs disappeared!
Author: Steve HowsonIllustrations: Kate DaubneyPbk 26x26.5Pages: 32Publication Date: May 2014RRP: £6.99
Dinosaurs, magic and outer space -what more can a child want!Fun, vibrant and child friendlyillustrations by Kate Daubney.Suitable for boys and girls.Good for reluctant readers.
Includes names of different dinosaurs,so could be marketed as a dinosaurbook.Steve Howson is a first time author.Would make a good lesson plan.Will work well in schools and libraries.
Lost in LondonADVANCE INFORMATION
The Dog Detectives are cycling through the busy streets ofLondon when they crash into a new case; the six ravens ofthe Tower of London are missing. With the help of the ratriddler, the Dog Detectives must solve the riddles and findthe ravens, before it’s too late!
The team search amongst well known landmarks, such asBuckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Trafalgar Squareand Big Ben. Finally the last raven is found in the onlyplace they forgot...The Tower of London!
Riddling rats, meddlesome bats and sixmissing ravens!
Author: Fin and ZoaIllustrations: Monika SuskaPbk 26x26.5Pages: 32Publication Date: May 2011
Solvable riddles!Part of a three book series.Humorous illustrations by Monika Suska.A London facts page/spread at theback of the book.All about London and its famous attractions. Good for children visiting London.
Cycling in London.All the London attractions illustratedin detail.Authors, Fin & Zoa have themselvescycled around the world with theirtwo rescue dogs, who are the inspiration for the series.Can be used as a teaching aid.Great for schools and libraries.
ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: Bad Boyz Title: Barmy Army – Look out world, here they come! Author: Alan Durant ISBN: 978-1-78322-448-7 Price: £5.99 Format: 195x 125mm, paperback Extent: 72pp Category: Fiction
C BIC Code: YFR Age: 9 yrs+/KS2-KS3
! Pub Date: May 2014
SUMMARY Are you always getting detentions? Do you like playing football? Do you live next door to Bob? If the answer to the first two questions is yes, then Bad Boyz is the team for you! (If the answer to question three is yes, then can he have his ball back, please?). Follow the exploits of seven football-mad kids - six boys, one girl - from a variety of ethnic backgrounds and, in the main, from single-parent or problem families as they attempt to win the Little League cup and go on tour to France!
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Alan Durant is the author of a range of books for young people, including picture books, young fiction titles and the Creepe Hall and Leggs United series. He is married with three children, several newts and a garden shed in which he writes!
KEY SELLING POINTS • Accessible, original fiction by a leading
author.
• Short sentences & chapters, easy to read font and clean design
• Ideal for less able or reluctant readers with a passion for football.
CONTACT DETAILS ReadZone Books are represented by:
ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: Bad Boyz Title: K.O. Kings – are they up for the cup or out for the count? Author: Alan Durant ISBN: 978-1-78322-447-0 Price: £5.99 Format: 195x 125mm, paperback Extent: 72pp Category: Fiction
C BIC Code: YFR Age: 9 yrs+/KS2-KS3
! Pub Date: May 2014
SUMMARY Are you always getting detentions? Do you like playing football? Do you live next door to Bob? If the answer to the first two questions is yes, then Bad Boyz is the team for you! (If the answer to question three is yes, then can he have his ball back, please?). Follow the exploits of seven football-mad kids - six boys, one girl - from a variety of ethnic backgrounds and, in the main, from single-parent or problem families as they attempt to win the Little League cup and go on tour to France!
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Alan Durant is the author of a range of books for young people, including picture books, young fiction titles and the Creepe Hall and Leggs United series. He is married with three children, several newts and a garden shed in which he writes!
KEY SELLING POINTS • Accessible, original fiction by a leading
author.
• Short sentences & chapters, easy to read font and clean design
• Ideal for less able or reluctant readers with a passion for football.
CONTACT DETAILS ReadZone Books are represented by:
ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: Bad Boyz Title: Kicking Off – They’re bad but are they any good? Author: Alan Durant ISBN: 978-1-78322-445-6 Price: £5.99 Format: 195x 125mm, paperback Extent: 72pp Category: Fiction
C BIC Code: YFR Age: 9 yrs+/KS2-KS3
! Pub Date: May 2014
SUMMARY Are you always getting detentions? Do you like playing football? Do you live next door to Bob? If the answer to the first two questions is yes, then Bad Boyz is the team for you! (If the answer to question three is yes, then can he have his ball back, please?). Follow the exploits of seven football-mad kids - six boys, one girl - from a variety of ethnic backgrounds and, in the main, from single-parent or problem families as they attempt to win the Little League cup and go on tour to France!
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Alan Durant is the author of a range of books for young people, including picture books, young fiction titles and the Creepe Hall and Leggs United series. He is married with three children, several newts and a garden shed in which he writes!
KEY SELLING POINTS • Accessible, original fiction by a leading
author.
• Short sentences & chapters, easy to read font and clean design
• Ideal for less able or reluctant readers with a passion for football.
CONTACT DETAILS ReadZone Books are represented by:
ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: Bad Boyz Title: Leagues Apart – United they stand, divided they fall? Author: Alan Durant ISBN: 978-1-78322-446-3 Price: £5.99 Format: 195x 125mm, paperback Extent: 72pp Category: Fiction
C BIC Code: YFR Age: 9 yrs+/KS2-KS3
! Pub Date: May 2014
SUMMARY Are you always getting detentions? Do you like playing football? Do you live next door to Bob? If the answer to the first two questions is yes, then Bad Boyz is the team for you! (If the answer to question three is yes, then can he have his ball back, please?). Follow the exploits of seven football-mad kids - six boys, one girl - from a variety of ethnic backgrounds and, in the main, from single-parent or problem families as they attempt to win the Little League cup and go on tour to France!
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Alan Durant is the author of a range of books for young people, including picture books, young fiction titles and the Creepe Hall and Leggs United series. He is married with three children, several newts and a garden shed in which he writes!
KEY SELLING POINTS • Accessible, original fiction by a leading
author.
• Short sentences & chapters, easy to read font and clean design
• Ideal for less able or reluctant readers with a passion for football.
CONTACT DETAILS ReadZone Books are represented by:
ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: ReadZone Picture Books Title: Tall Tilly Author: Jillian Powell Illustrator: Tim Archbold ISBN: 978-1-78322-449 4 Price: £5.99 Format: 270 x 215mm, paperback Extent: 32pp Category: Picture Books, Fiction & Early Years
C BIC Code: YBC Age: 3 yrs+/KS1
! Pub Date: May 2014
SUMMARY Tall Tilly is very tall. She is taller than her best friend Molly, and too tall for her bed. She is too
tall to be a ballerina. She is not happy and wishes she was small and dainty, until her teacher
has an idea...
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Jillian Powell has an MA in English from Cambridge University and an M.Phil in Art History from the Courtauld Institute, London. She is an experienced writer of children's fiction and non-fiction, and has written on many social issues. Tim Archbold was born and brought up in Northumberland & now lives in the Scottish Borders. He has worked with many publishers including Bloomsbury, HarperCollins, Macmillan, OUP and Andersen Press
KEY SELLING POINTS • Bright and fun illustrations
• Humorous story that young children will love
• Ideal for sharing • The book has been approved by a
children’s educational consultant !
CONTACT DETAILS ReadZone Books are represented by:
ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: ReadZone Picture Books Title: Terry the Flying Turtle Author: Anna Wilson Illustrator: Mike Gordon ISBN: 978-1-78322-450-0 Price: £5.99 Format: 270 x 215mm, paperback Extent: 32pp Category: Picture Books, Fiction & Early Years
C BIC Code: YBC Age: 3 yrs+/KS1
! Pub Date: May 2014
SUMMARY Terry the Turtle wants to fly, and he doesn’t like it when Polly the Chimp laughs at him. But
when a parrot helps, things start to look good for Terry. Or do they?
"#$%&'()**#+$'"$&'!Anna Wilson has worked as a Picture Book Editor at Macmillan and is the author of Puppy Love, Pup Idol, Puppy Power, Puppy Party, Kitten Kaboodle, Kitten Smitten, Kitten Cupid and Monkey Business - all for Macmillan Children's Books"!!!Mike Gordon, winner of the Berol Cartoonist of the Year 1988, also designs greeting cards and has recently completed a cartoon series based on his own characters for the BBC.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Bright and fun illustrations
• Humorous story that young children will love
• Ideal for sharing • The book has been approved by a
children’s educational consultant !
CONTACT DETAILS ReadZone Books are represented by:
ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: ReadZone Reading Path Level 1 - Robins Title: Billy on the Ball Author: Paul Harrison Illustrator: Silvia Raga ISBN: 978-1-78322-125-7 Price: £5.99 Format: 270 x 215mm, paperback Extent: 32pp Category: Fiction & Early Years
C BIC Code: YQCR Age: 5 yrs+/KS1
! Pub Date: May 2014
SUMMARY Billy’s in the team, and he’s not about to let the side down! He runs, he heads the ball, he shoots, he scores. Billy is our hero! Have Billy’s dreams come through? Written in consultation with reading specialists, Robins are first stories in 50 words for beginning readers.
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Paul Harrison is an award-winning editor and author. He has written a wide variety of books for children, and has a particular passion for modern history. He lives with his wife and son in Hove, East Sussex. Silvia Raga is an illustrator and graphic designer. Born in 1979 near Milan she now lives in Rome where she has worked as a professional illustrator for more than 10 years.!!
KEY SELLING POINTS • Bright and fun illustrations
• Humorous story that young children will love
• Complete stories in 50 words.
• Carefully designed language, content &
illustrations provide a stimulating experience for the new reader.
• Series covers a range of genres including stories for other cultures, humour and fantasy.
ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: ReadZone Reading Path Level 1 - Robins Title: Molly is New Author: Nick Turpin Illustrator: Silvia Raga ISBN: 978-1-78322-455-5 Price: £5.99 Format: 270 x 215mm, paperback Extent: 32pp Category: Fiction & Early Years
C BIC Code: YQCR Age: 5 yrs+/KS1
! Pub Date: May 2014
SUMMARY Molly is new … new at school. She’s got her new school bag and new shoes, but is she looking forward to it? And what if something goes wrong? Written in consultation with reading specialists, Robins are first stories in 50 words for beginning readers.
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Nick Turpin has worked as worked as a senior editor and publisher at a number of companies including Walker Books and Evans Brothers.. He has written several books for children. Silvia Raga is an illustrator and graphic designer. Born in 1979 near Milan she now lives in Rome where she has worked as a professional illustrator for more than 10 years.!
KEY SELLING POINTS • Bright and fun illustrations
• Humorous story that young children will love
• Ideal for sharing • The book has been approved by a
children’s educational consultant !
CONTACT DETAILS ReadZone Books are represented by:
ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: ReadZone Reading Path Level 2 - Redstarts Title: The Cat in the Coat
Author: Vivian French Illustrator: Alison Bartlett ISBN: 978-1-78322-140-0 Price: £5.99 Format: 270 x 215mm, paperback Extent: 32pp Category: Fiction & Early Years
C BIC Code: YQCR Age: 5 yrs+/KS1
! Pub Date: May 2014
SUMMARY A cat in a coat meets a goat in a hat. Nice hat! Nice Coat! But one short boat ride later, who is wearing what? Find out the answer in this fun, rhyming story
Redstarts are fun rhyming stories for young children who are just beginning to read.
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Vivian French is a children's writer who has written over 100 picture books for young children. She is the author of The Tiara Club series. She has also written for The Sleepover Club series under the name Louis Catt. Alison Bartlett is a children's author and illustrator. She has worked on numerous titles including the popular ‘Oliver’ series.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Bright and fun illustrations
• Humorous story combinerd with rhyme that
young children will love
• Humour combined with rhyme
• Written in consultation with reading specialists.
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CONTACT DETAILS ReadZone Books are represented by:
ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: ReadZone Reading Path Level 2 – Redstarts Title: Croc by the Rock Author: Hilary Robinson Illustrator: Mike Gordon ISBN: 978-1-78322-143-1 Price: £5.99 Format: 270 x 215mm, paperback Extent: 32pp Category: Fiction & Early Years
C BIC Code: YQCR Age: 5 yrs+/KS1
! Pub Date: May 2014
SUMMARY What is the mystery of the pond in the park? Jake has got his net and he is determined to find out. Something is lurking down there! Follow Jake on his hilarious search and discover what he really finds at the bottom of the pond! This rhyming story is packed with humour and fun and is perfect for lap-time sharing. Mike Gordon’s illustrations hit just the right note of humour for young children!
Redstarts are fun rhyming stories for young children who are just beginning to read.
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Hilary Robinson has written over 20 children’s books including “Batty Betty’s Spells” and “Pet to School Day”. Mike Gordon, winner of the Berol Cartoonist of the Year 1988, also designs greeting cards and has recently completed a cartoon series based on his own characters for the BBC.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Bright and fun illustrations
• Humorous story combinerd with rhyme that
young children will love
• Humour combined with rhyme
• Written in consultation with reading specialists.
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CONTACT DETAILS ReadZone Books are represented by:
ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: ReadZone Reading Path Level 2 - Redstarts Title: A Mouse in the House Author: Vivian French Illustrator: Tim Archbold ISBN: 978-1-78322-416-6 Price: £5.99 Format: 270 x 215mm, paperback Extent: 32pp Category: Fiction & Early Years
C BIC Code: YQCR Age: 5 yrs+/KS1
! Pub Date: May 2014
SUMMARY Gran has got a little problem – there’s a mouse in the house and it’s eating all her cheese! Now, that’s an easy problem to sort out, isn’t it? But, after all her efforts to get the mouse out of the house, she ends up with a cat, a dog, and, worst of all, fleas!!
Redstarts are fun rhyming stories for young children who are just beginning to read.
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Vivian French is a children's writer who has written over 100 picture books for young children. She is the author of The Tiara Club series. She has also written for The Sleepover Club series under the name Louis Catt. Tim Archbold lives in the Scottish Borders. He has worked with many publishers including Bloomsbury, HarperCollins, Macmillan, OUP and Andersen Press
KEY SELLING POINTS • Bright and fun illustrations
• Humorous story combined with rhyme that
young children will love
• Humour combined with rhyme
• Written in consultation with reading specialists.
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CONTACT DETAILS ReadZone Books are represented by:
ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: ReadZone Reading Path Level 2 - Redstarts Title: Pig in Love Author: Vivian French Illustrator: Tim Archbold ISBN: 978-1-78322-142-4 Price: £5.99 Format: 270 x 215mm, paperback Extent: 32pp Category: Fiction & Early Years
C BIC Code: YQCR Age: 5 yrs+/KS1
! Pub Date: May 2014
SUMMARY Pig Loves Piggie, and Piggie loves Pig! But….. mean old Daddy won’t let them be married! He wants her to marry a pig that can fly, and we all know pigs can’t fly. Disaster! Maybe Cow has an idea…… Redstarts are fun rhyming stories for young children who are just beginning to read.
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Vivian French is a children's writer who has written over 100 picture books for young children. She is the author of The Tiara Club series. She has also written for The Sleepover Club series under the name Louis Catt. Tim Archbold lives in the Scottish Borders. He has worked with many publishers including Bloomsbury, HarperCollins, Macmillan, OUP and Andersen Press
KEY SELLING POINTS • Bright and fun illustrations
• Humorous story combined with rhyme that
young children will love
• Humour combined with rhyme
• Written in consultation with reading specialists.
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Author: Scoular Anderson Illustrator: Scoular Anderson ISBN: 978-1-78322-206-3 Price: £5.99 Format: 270x 215mm, paperback Extent: 32pp Category: Fiction & Early Years
C BIC Code: YQCR Age: 5 yrs+/KS1
! Pub Date: May 2014
SUMMARY When the pirate captain stumbles across a treasure map all the crew are very pleased. All pirates like loot! Unless, that is, it’s an old boot!! Magpies are fun stories in 150 words that are written for emergent readers. They provide a range of stories using high frequency words, repetition and rich language for children who are starting to enjoy reading.
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Scoular Andersen is one of Scotland's most popular children's authors and illustrators.
His previous books include "A Puzzling Day in the Land of the Pharoahs" and the popular "The Awful Truth" series.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Bright and fun illustrations
• Humorous story that young children will love
• Carefully designed language, content &
illustrations provide a stimulating experience for the new reader.
• Series covers a range of genres including stories for other cultures, humour and fantasy.
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ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: ReadZone Reading Path Level 3 – Magpies Title: Tall Tilly Author: Jillian Powell Illustrator: Tim Archbold ISBN: 978-1-78322-414-2 Price: £5.99 Format: 270 x 215mm, paperback Extent: 32pp Category: Fiction & Early Years
C BIC Code: YQCR Age: 5 yrs+/KS1
! Pub Date: May 2014
SUMMARY Tall Tilly is very tall. She is taller than her best friend Molly, and too tall for her bed. She is too tall to be a ballerina. She is not happy and wishes she was small and dainty, until her teacher has an idea... Magpies are fun stories in 150 words that are written for emergent readers. They provide a range of stories using high frequency words, repetition and rich language for children who are starting to enjoy reading.
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Jillian Powell has an MA in English from Cambridge University and an M.Phil in Art History from the Courtauld Institute, London. She is an experienced writer of children's fiction and non-fiction, and has written on many social issues. Tim Archbold lives in the Scottish Borders and has worked with many publishers including Bloomsbury, HarperCollins, Macmillan, OUP and Andersen Press
KEY SELLING POINTS • Bright and fun illustrations
• Humorous story that young children will love
• Carefully designed language, content &
illustrations provide a stimulating experience for the new reader.
• Series covers a range of genres including stories for other cultures, humour and fantasy.
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ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: ReadZone Reading Path Level 3 – Magpies Title: The Clumsy Cow Author: Julia Moffatt Illustrator: Lisa Williams ISBN: 978-1-78322-157-8 Price: £5.99 Format: 270 x 215mm, paperback Extent: 32pp Category: Fiction & Early Years
C BIC Code: YQCR Age: 5 yrs+/KS1
! Pub Date: May 2014
SUMMARY Buttercup is a very clumsy cow. She bumps into things, knocks things over, and even breaks things. The other animals on the farm keep out of her way, until, one day, her clumsiness helps them. Magpies are fun stories in 150 words that are written for emergent readers. They provide a range of stories using high frequency words, repetition and rich language for children who are starting to enjoy reading.
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Julia Moffatt has published several titles for young children including Open Wide!.
Lisa Williams is a freelance artist, designer, children's book writer and illustrator. She also works as a creative consultant for the Midlands based publishing company, Illustration Machine.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Bright and fun illustrations
• Humorous story that young children will love
• Carefully designed language, content &
illustrations provide a stimulating experience for the new reader.
• Series covers a range of genres including stories for other cultures, humour and fantasy.
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