Linda Newbery Boeken

Jack and Alice are twins. When war breaks out in 1914 Jack joins the army and Alice becomes a nurse. This is a wonderfully evocative and dramatic story of war, love and pacifism.

Every day Simon sees mysterious and magical soft shadowy cats of every shape and colour in next door's garden, There they twine themselves around the ankles of a strange old lady. But there's one cat, smoky-coloured, named Blue, who won't go to her, no matter how much she calls his name.

An adorable story about the cutest and cheekiest of kittens from an award- winning author and illustrator - perfect for cat lovers of all ages!

The alternating narratives of art tutor Samuel Godwin and governess Charlotte Agnew, who work for the wealthy Farrow family in 1898 England, reveal the secrets that almost everyone in the household is hiding.

Purrfect tales about fab furry felines from celebrated author Linda Newbery.Daisy is helping her dad prepare for the Open Day on his allotment. Unfortunately the long, hot summer means the vegetables look tired and wilted. When a mysterious stray cat arrives at the allotments, Honeysuckle, one of the gardeners, declares it a Rain Cat from Thailand. Daisy has always wanted a pet, and is happy to help Honeysuckle pamper the cat with presents and make up poems to help the rain come. Naturally, the other gardeners are sceptical..- .but then it starts to rain...and will not stop!"Curl up with Cats Tales", is a charming collection of stand-alone stories, at turns magical, mysterious, comic and touching.

This teacher's guide offers comprehensive support for educators using the "Red Bananas" series. It includes lesson plans, activities, and assessment tools designed to enhance student engagement and understanding. The guide emphasizes key themes and learning objectives, providing strategies for effective classroom discussions and collaborative projects. Additionally, it features tips for differentiating instruction to meet diverse student needs, making it a valuable resource for fostering a rich learning environment.

If you've ever wondered how you can make your diet cruelty-free, whether it's ethical to own a pet, or if insects are actually important - this book is for you. Learn how to make the right choices to live a cruelty-free life and demystify the morals and ethics around animals and wildlife.

Little dog Barney lives on a narrowboat with his owner, Jim. The pair are inseparable - until they get separated. Barney loves his life on the canals but the one thing he's frightened of is tunnels. So when Jim sets off into a tunnel without him, Barney is distraught.

What can we do with all this stuff that nobody wants? This lively picture book shows very young children that upcycling can be fun!

Full of both inspirational and practical advice, Writing Children's Fiction: A Writers' and Artists' Companion is an essential guide to writing for some of the most difficult and demanding readers of all: children and young people. Part 1 explores the nature, history and challenges of children's literature, and the amazing variety of genres available for children from those learning to read to young adults. Part 2 includes tips by such bestselling authors as David Almond, Malorie Blackman, Meg Rosoff and Michael Morpurgo. Part 3 contains practical advice - from shaping plots and creating characters to knowing your readers, handling difficult subjects and how to find an agent and publisher when your book or story is complete.