Tony Bradman
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Jack is ready for another adventure, but what could be as exciting as tricking the giant and stealing the golden goose? A trip to the local forest superstore gives him some food for thought. Find out if Jack can gain his mother's trust with his new plan.
15) Julius Caesar
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A&C Black
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2011
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English
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Tony Bradman creates a thrilling narrative retelling of Shakespeare's tragedy, Julius Caesar. MarcusBrutus is a close friend of Julius Caesar, emperor of Rome. So how does he find himself involved in a tangled plot for hisassassination? The conspirators and the public become embroiled in thenever-ending political machinations of the great empire, with strugglesfor leadership and power. And once theterrible chain of events has been set in motion,
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From the effects of rising sea levels to changes in animal behaviour and human lifestyles, these powerful stories portray the issues surrounding climate change in personal terms and so bring them vividly to life. Offering warnings and inspiration in equal measure, the stories cover a wide range of localities from Siberia and Canada to Australia, UK, Sri Lanka and the Philippines. Writers include award-winning Linda Newbery as well as exciting newcomers...
17) Bruno and Frida
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Friendship forms in the midst of war between a young German boy and a Russian bomber-dog, in this poignant and gripping historical adventure. East Prussia, Germany, 1945. War is raging across Europe, and as Russian soldiers close in across eastern Germany, Bruno and his mother must flee if they hope to survive. In the chaos of the attack, Bruno finds himself face to face with a huge black dog. He knows what she is: a weapon, strapped with explosives...
18) Operation Banana
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As World War ll drags on, Susan sets out on a mission to cheer up her mum in this heartwarming wartime tale from award-winning historical fiction writer Tony Bradman. Susan is worried about her mum. She's struggling with long hours at her job in the factory and it's a long time since they've heard from Susan's dad, who's on the front line in North Africa. Everything is in short supply in London, but Susan decides she's going to cheer her mum up by...
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Reluctant reader favourite Tony Bradman returns with a captivating historical tale inspired by the true story of Britain's Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. November 1920. The body of an unknown soldier is to be buried at Westminster Abbey. The war has claimed the lives of thousands of men whose bodies will never make it home, and the Unknown Warrior will represent them all. As hundreds of people crowd to Westminster Abbey, Daisy knows she has to make...
20) Flora the fairy
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Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
2005
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English
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Some fairy magic helps Flora overcome her fear of Rufus the cat when she goes to visit her Grandma and Grandpa.