Geoff Havel

Aaron is an average Australian teenage boy who hasn't seen much of his Dad since the divorce, but now he is going to spend a whole month with him in Pepala in the Indonesian Isles. Suddenly he finds himself having the time of his life. Not only does he make friends with some local Pepala boys but he finds himself plunged into a pulse-racing adventure from which he is lucky to come out alive. Author Geoff Havel is a primary school teacher with an interest in Indonesian cultures and language. He has previously published two very successful picture books for children and a novel for adolescent readers.

Grave of the Roti Men

Ian and Warren, better known as Sticks and Ranga, are best mates. They live on the same street, go to the same school and love the same things – like skateboarding and PlayStation. When new kid James arrives in class in his wheelchair, Sticks isn't sure they can be friends. But Sticks quickly discovers they have a lot in common. Cerebral palsy stops James from doing some things but it hasn't dulled his sense of humour – and he's pretty brainy, too. Soon James becomes an inseparable part of the Sticks, Ranga and James show.

Dropping In

Tully's life is controlled by her father's strict rules. Keep away from strangers. Don't stay at home alone. And never, ever go in the water. All she wants is to be like everyone else in Rivertown. But when a mysterious stranger comes to the door, Tully discovers the horrifying secret her father has been trying to protect her from.

Water

An action-packed middle-grade story that explores friendship, bullying, and living with a disability Ian and Warren, better known as Sticks and Ranga, are best friends. They live on the same street, go to the same school and love the same things, like skateboarding and PlayStation. When new kid James arrives in class in his wheelchair, Sticks isn't sure they can be friends. But Sticks quickly discovers they have a lot in common. Cerebral palsy stops James from doing some things but it hasn't dulled his sense of humor—and he's pretty brainy, too. Soon James becomes an inseparable part of the Sticks, Ranga, and James show.

Narinder Dhami

John Dougherty

Ros Asquith

Nikki Gamble

Sally Prue

Robin Etherington

Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations. These original stories will get children thinking, and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children's readingexperience, with something to appeal to every child.This pack contains one of each of the following original stories: Plughole, The Top of the Taj Mahal, Not Ethan Again!, Aunty Cake, Astron, Looga and Barooga: The Day the Sky Went Boom!.They also contain inside cover notes, to enable parents and teachers to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development is also available at a href="https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/"www.oxfordowl.co.uk/a.

Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks

Jeanne Willis

Simon Puttock

Aleesah Darlison

Six emotionally engaging and beautifully illustrated levelled stories.This Read with Oxford Stage 4 collection is ideal for children who are gaining more reading confidence.Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence.

Geoff Havel

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