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Leeds, England
Joined May 2012
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#1 Best Seller !!!
I’m thrilled to wake up to find Primary English In Action is the #1 Best Seller in Teacher Training!
@HLearningPD
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Whole class or guided reading lessons for next half-term. Supplement your Year 5/6 planning with these perfect November texts: an extract from Letters from the Lighthouse and the poem In Flanders Fields.
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Primary English In Action seeks to answer many of the big questions of teaching this complex, layered phase. Research supported by practical classroom ideas make it all much more manageable.
Happy publication day to Queen’s Witch by Skye McKenna - the final book in the Hedgewitch series celebrating magic, fantasy and  the beauty of nature. Slip into the world of Faerie and face up to the Erl King with Cassie Morgan in this story of friendship and courage.
The Happy Hills gang are back in their fifth fantastic adventure with Zombie Gummy Bears are Go!
Unforgettable characters, delightfully silly plots and tons of laughs are all wrapped up in a bright, hugely engaging graphic novel.
Out now from @simonkids_UK & #SophyHenn
Something in the Darkness by @WriterPoetJohn & @mattschu is a wonderful addition to your spooky season collection. Suspense grows with each rhyming page until a surprise ending makes readers jump! This book is full of opportunities to explore language and make predictions.
I’m thrilled to receive a copy of the paperback edition of Robin by Sarah Ann Juckes after loving the hardback last year!
Coming 27th October, this is the perfect empathy-filled book for winter.
@simonkids_UK
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Welcome to Wychbury Village is the ideal book for Hallowe’en week! This delightful place introduces children to all the usual spooky season characters: witches, vampires, werewolves, ghosts and so many more!
@TinyTreeBooks Rebecca Swan and Helen Morgan
Get ready for Hallowe’en with Mabel and the Pumpkin Festival by @DSquiffy !
Find out what happens when a witchy spell goes wrong.
@TinyTreeBooks
Alastair Humphreys writes the most exciting yet realistic wildlife adventure stories for children. Readers will love following in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark on this North American canoe trip. Â History and geography collide in the most thrilling way!
@EyeBooks_
The Dragon Mountain is a delightful story of adventure. With a timeless feel and gorgeous illustrations, readers will be completely caught up in the magic of two little witches, a boy and his duck, and their incredible journey to return a stolen dragon egg.
@postwave_books
Primary English In Action seeks to answer many of the big questions of teaching this complex, layered phase. Research supported by practical classroom ideas make it all much more manageable.
The Star Tree by Luosha Liu is a completely charming story of community and teamwork. Told in an early comic book style, it celebrates a magical tree and its gifts in bite-sized sections. There is so much to see in this gorgeous book!
@postwave_books
Coverage of the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster has made me think of this beautiful story that sensitively deals with some of the aftermath in Wales. If you haven’t read it, it is a must.
@FireflyPress @Eloisejwilliams
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A unique primary school is looking for a unique headteacher. Please take a look:
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The Young Queens by @Sally_Nicholls is a captivating work of meticulously researched historical fiction uncovering the wives of Henry VIII as real women. Written for a YA audience, readers won't be able to put it down. @AndersenPress
Coming March 2027
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I’m excited to add Primary English In Action to my collection of books for teachers. Packed with current research and practical ideas for the classroom, it supports new and experienced teachers, as well as subject leads, in the development of an effective English programme.
Lose yourself in a stormy arctic adventure full of snow, danger and mystery! The Wildcat and the Gathering Storm is the second book in Lui Sit's thrilling Wildcat series. Illustrated by David Dean , these books will have readers age 9+ completely gripped.
@MacmillanKidsUK
Cosmic Cruise: A Solar System Adventure introduces young readers to the solar system in a new way. Bold artwork and bite-sized facts will have children coming back to this brilliant book again and again. It’s perfect for sharing with a friend.
@owendaveydraws @postwave_books
What’s in a Name? is a unique non-fiction book exploring the history and meaning of scientific names. Combining science and language, this is a fascinating book for capable readers from age 7 well into KS3. Full of detail, this would make a great addition to any school library.
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Excited to launch a new Reading Spine - I've been gathering great new books for schools to add to or enrich or create their own reading spine. Comes with a free downloadable booklet about teaching comprehension and growing a community of readers.
Chosen by Pie Corbett. Loved by Children. Trusted by Teachers.
Curated by renowned education expert, author and storyteller @PieCorbett, The ALL NEW Reading Spine brings together exciting collections of contemporary classics and award-winning books to share with your class.
