The Conker as Hard as a Diamond


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A lively title for a really lively book! Little Alspesh's burning ambition is to find a diamond-hard conker, to make him champion of the universe! A zany tale, sparkling with fun. Read Alone 96 pages




Stanley Thornes Primary Literacy - Year 4 Antholog


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Part of a series specially written for the National Literacy Strategy, this is a collection of stories, poems and other pieces by many different authors. Also available is a corresponding textbook designed to help readers to get the most out of the anthology.




Conker as Hard as a Diamond


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Teachers Resource


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The New Reading 360 series is designed to provide a solid literary foundation for infants and build on previous literacy knowledge for juniors. Teachers' resources provide suggestions and tips for lessons and also include photocopiable masters for class use.




International Companion Encyclopedia of Children's Literature


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The International Companion Encyclopedia answers these questions and provides comprehensive coverage of children's literature from a wide range of perspectives. Over 80 substantial essays by world experts include Iona Opie on the oral tradition, Gillian Avery on family stories and Michael Rosen on audio, TV and other media. The Companion covers a broad range of topics, from the fairy tale to critical theory, from the classics to comics. Structure The Companion is divided into five sections: 1) Theory and Critical Approaches 2) Types and Genres 3) The Context of Children's Literature 4) Applications of Children's Literature 5) The World of Children's Literature Each essay is followed by references and suggestions for further reading. The volume is fully indexed.




Growing Point


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The School Librarian


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After Alice


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The Junior Bookshelf


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