Fat, Four-eyed and Useless


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Ben is useless at sport but when he joins the writers' group at school he finds he has some talent. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.




Cobweb House


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Spinner the house spider has trouble with the new human residents of his house. Suggested level: primary.




Book Review Index


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Vols. 8-10 of the 1965-1984 master cumulation constitute a title index.




Confronting Bullying


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Roxanne Henkin shows you how to make school a safer place for all children.




Boys and Books


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Declining literary standards for boys is an issue of widespread concern. This must-have book for parents of boys looks at why boys don't read and why they should! James Moloney explains the vital role of parents, particularly fathers, offering practical strategies on how to created reading environment for boys at home. The book also includes updated comprehensive lists of recommended reading.




Contemporary Authors


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The Writers Directory


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Contemporary Authors New Revision Series


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A biographical and bibliographical guide to current writers in all fields including poetry, fiction and nonfiction, journalism, drama, television and movies. Information is provided by the authors themselves or drawn from published interviews, feature stories, book reviews and other materials provided by the authors/publishers.




The Europa Directory of Literary Awards and Prizes


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A complete guide to the major awards and prizes of the literary world. * An invaluable source of information on awards and prizes world-wide * Covers over 1,000 awards and prizes * Comprehensive background information on each award * Extensive contact details. Contents * Includes internationally awarded prizes along with prestigious national awards * Subject areas covered include adult and children's fiction, non-fiction, poetry, lifetime's achievement, translation and drama * Information is provided on the history of each award, its purpose, what is awarded, how often the prize is awarded, eligibility and restrictions, the awarding organization and the most recent recipients * Full contact details of the awarding organization are provided, including main contact name, postal address, e-mail and Internet address, telephone and fax numbers * Fully indexed by keyword, awarding organization and award by subject.




Children's Book Review Index


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