Judy Waite Knihy

Frankie Stine's quest to win a bear at the funfair for his sister takes a dark turn when he discovers the bear's unsettling influence over him. Despite his friend Jess's skepticism, Frankie realizes he must act quickly to rid himself of the bear before it unleashes chaos. This gripping horror story is tailored for young readers aged 8-14, featuring fast-paced cliffhangers. It also includes creative writing tips from award-winning author Judy Waite, enhancing its educational value and connecting to the Wordtamer website.

Set in a mysterious overgrown garden, Ruby, Ben, and Josh stumble upon the abandoned home of Old Darkus. When Ruby sees a face in the window and loses her pendant, she bravely returns alone, unaware of the dangers lurking inside. The narrative is filled with suspense and dark secrets as Ruby encounters forces that seem intent on keeping her trapped. Aimed at young readers aged 8-14, this mystery also includes creative writing tips from award-winning author Judy Waite, enhancing the educational experience.

Set against the backdrop of a contemporary recession, the story follows Max, a boy facing challenges at his new school. His struggles intensify as he begins to slip into a surreal 1950s dream world, complicating his quest for acceptance. This engaging time-slip adventure not only entertains but also aligns with National Curriculum goals, addressing themes of bullying and animal welfare. Supported by the interactive website 'wordtamer.co.uk', the book includes resources for teachers and students, enhancing literacy and creative writing skills.

Set against the backdrop of New Year's Eve, the story follows Sanjay and his friends as they navigate the challenges of friendship, family, and adolescence. After a vandalism incident at his parents' restaurants dampens his spirits, Sanjay's anticipation for a night of fun turns into a deeper exploration of their lives on The Street. The narrative captures the complexities of growing up while highlighting the bonds that hold them together amidst adversity.

Set against the backdrop of a funfair, the story follows Jack and Emily as they encounter a stray puppy in need of help. With Jack living in a foster home where pets are not allowed and Emily heading off on vacation, they face a dilemma about the puppy's safety amidst potential dangers. This urban adventure, targeted at readers aged 8-14, combines an engaging narrative with creative writing tips from award-winning author Judy Waite, making it both entertaining and educational.

Focusing on the challenges of friendship, family dynamics, and the journey of growing up, this story follows four friends navigating their lives on The Street. Tailored for struggling and reluctant readers, including those with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and dyslexia, the book is designed to be accessible and engaging. It has been developed in collaboration with reading experts at CatchUp, ensuring a supportive reading experience.

Featuring over fifty engaging writing activities, this guide by award-winning author Judy Waite delves into the creative processes of successful authors. It provides innovative workshop ideas that help teachers and children adopt these techniques to enhance their writing skills. The book emphasizes the practical application of authors' methods, making it a valuable resource for fostering creativity in young writers.

Nicky ist von dem schwarzen Hengst Saphir fasziniert, der anmutig, wunderschön und zugleich wild und geheimnisvoll ist.

This fantastic range of fiction for Shared, Guided and Independent reading gives you stories your children will love to read over and over again. Gaelic and Scottish teaching support also accompanies this reading series.

Lewis hates spending all his free time working in Dad's failing chip shop. He hates that he can't have a dog. He hates that Rachel, the most popular girl in his year, is out of his league. But most of all he hates the gangs that hang out on the beach ? the ones that make their dogs fight for fun. When the gang leave a friendly stray tied to the pier, Lewis has to help. But can he help her before the tide comes in... and will anyone help him? A powerful and exciting read about growing up, feeling excluded and doing the right thing.Highly readable, exciting books that take the struggle out of reading, Wired Up encourages and supports reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers or those with English as an additional language aged 11+, at a manageable length (80 pages) and reading level (9+). Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.