The Quest for the Golden See-saw


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Poor King Codger! His daughters, Goldie-Ox and Wolverina, do not get along, so he wants to retire to the seashore. Luckily his magician sees a solution to his problem: the Golden Seesaw. The two daughters go searching for this, and before they can find it, they find friends in one another. All ends well when the two daughters learn how to work and play together. So well, in fact, that King Codger doesn't leave after all!Text Type: General Narrative, MysteryTheme/Topic: Adventure, Family




The Quest for the Golden See-saw


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The Treetops titles in Oxford Reading Tree's series of fiction offer built-in progression for pupils aged 7 to 11. Specially written for children who need the support of carefully monitored language levels, the stories are accessible, motivating and humorous. The series is organized into Oxford Reading Tree stages (from Stage 10 to Stage 15), with each stage introducing more complex narrative forms, including flashbacks and changes in viewpoint; descriptive writing; extended reading vocabulary; and more pages, more text and fewer illustrations.




Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Fiction: Level 13 More Pack B: The Quest for the Golden See-Saw


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In The Quest for the Golden See-Saw King Codger wants to retire to the seaside. But how can he leave his kingdom to his daughters when they argue about everything. Can Spangle, the magician, find a solution? TreeTops Fiction contains engaging novels from top authors and illustrators with the variety children need to develop a love of reading!




The Quest for the Golden Orb


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This book begins with Catfairy fighting off her arch enemy Brockow. She knows that he has a key to possibly unlock the Golden Orb. This Orb can grant one wish and any wish! She and her friends know that Brockow wants to use the wish to take over the world. Can Catfairy and her friends save the world on time from him and other villians? Find out in this book!




The Quest of the Golden Star


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The Quest of the Golden Condor


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The strange adventures of the two Gregory boys and their father in their quest for the valuable Golden Condor, famous Inca treasure.




Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 13: TreeTops More Stories B: The Quest for the Golden See-Saw


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This book is part of TreeTops Fiction, a structured reading programme providing juniors with stories they will love to read. Offering chapter books with full-colour illustrations, written by well-known authors, these stories are full of humour and have real boy appeal. They are tightly levelled allowing children to read books appropriate to their ability. This book is also available as part of a mixed pack of 6 different books or a class pack of 36 books of the same Oxford Reading Tree stage. Each book pack comes with a free copy of up-to-date and invaluable teaching notes.




The Adventures of Bob: the Quest for the Golden Idol


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The Golden Idol - the embodiment of desire. Many have sought its awesome power, all have failed. Now, an ordinary man will go on an extraordinary journey to seek out the legend and achieve enlightenment. This man is Bob.Along the way Bob will meet many people; friends, enemies and old acquaintances. He will have to pit his wits against Giovanni Eviloni, boss of the global Evil Enterprise company, ruthless and highly ambitious autocrat.Bob's journey will not be easy, but the final reward is beyond imagination - control of time. This is a prize worth fighting for, whatever it takes.The Quest for the Golden Idol is an adventure through time, from the grotty pits of the 18th century to the beautiful marvels of the 29th. It is a journey across continents, from Europe to the Americas and Oceania. In this quest only one can succeed. Will it be Bob?




KATE DOUGLAS WIGGIN Ultimate Collection: 21 Novels & 130+ Short Stories, Fairy Tales and Poems (Illustrated)


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This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: Rebecca of Sunnybrook Series: Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm New Chronicles of Rebecca The Flag-Raising Penelope Hamilton Series: Penelope's English Experiences Penelope's Experiences in Scotland Penelope's Irish Experiences Penelope's Postscripts The Homespun Trilogy: Rose o' the River The Old Peabody Pew Susanna and Sue Other Novels: A Summer in a Cañon: A California Story Polly Oliver's Problem: A Story for Girls The Birds' Christmas Carol The Romance of a Christmas Card Timothy's Quest Marm Lisa Mother Carey's Chickens The Diary of a Goose Girl A Cathedral Courtship The Story of Waitstill Baxter The Story of Patsy Short Stories: The Village Watch-Tower Tom O' the Blueb'ry Plains The Nooning Tree The Fore-Room Rug A Village Stradivarius The Eventful Trip of the Midnight Cry Ladies-in-Waiting Miss Thomasina Tucker The Turning-Point Huldah the Prophetess Two on a Tour Philippa's Nervous Prostration Anthologies: The Arabian Nights: Their Best Known Tales The Fairy Ring Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know The Talking Beasts: A Book of Fable Wisdom The Story Hour: A Book for the Home and the Kindergarten Golden Numbers: A Book of Verse for Youth The Posy Ring: A Book of Verse for Children Pinafore Palace Other Works: The Girl and the Kingdom: Learning to Teach The Republic of Childhood: Froebel's Gifts Children's Rights: A Book of Nursery Logic Bluebeard: A Musical Fantasy The Girl Scouts: A Training School for Womanhood Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856-1923) was an American educator and author of children's stories, most notably the classic children's novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. She devoted her adult life to the welfare of children in an era when children were commonly thought of as cheap labor.




The Quest of the Golden Pearl


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In J. R. Hutchinson's 'The Quest of the Golden Pearl', readers are taken on an adventurous journey through a fantastical world filled with magic, mystery, and danger. The book is written in a captivating and descriptive style, immersing the reader in a vividly imagined landscape where the quest for the legendary Golden Pearl takes center stage. Hutchinson expertly weaves elements of fantasy and adventure, creating a gripping narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The book is sure to appeal to fans of the fantasy genre, with its rich world-building and engaging plot. J. R. Hutchinson, known for his vivid imagination and skillful storytelling, brings to life a cast of diverse characters and a compelling storyline in 'The Quest of the Golden Pearl'. As an avid reader and student of mythology and folklore, Hutchinson draws inspiration from classic tales of adventure and quests, infusing his own unique twist to create a truly original story. His passion for storytelling shines through in this captivating novel. I highly recommend 'The Quest of the Golden Pearl' to readers who enjoy fantasy, adventure, and tales of epic quests. Hutchinson's masterful storytelling, creative world-building, and engaging characters make this book a must-read for fans of the genre.