Polly Ho-Yen

For fans of Black Mirror and The Handmaid's Tale, in Dark Lullaby a mother desperately tries to keep her family together in a society where parenting standards are strictly monitored. When Kit decides to have a child, she thinks she's prepared. She knows how demanding Induction is. She's seen children Extracted. But in a society where parenting is strictly monitored under the watchful gaze of OSIP (The Office of Standards in Parenting), she is forced to ask herself how far she will go to keep her family together.

Dark Lullaby

When they first arrived, they came quietly and stealthily as if they tip-toed into the world when we were all looking the other way. Ade loves living at the top of a tower block. From his window, he feels like he can see the whole world stretching out beneath him. His mum doesnâe(tm)t really like looking outside âe" but itâe(tm)s going outside that she hates. Sheâe(tm)s happier sleeping all day inside their tower, where itâe(tm)s safe. But one day, other tower blocks on the estate start falling down around them and strange, menacing plants begin to appear. Now their tower isnâe(tm)t safe anymore. Ade and his mum are trapped and thereâe(tm)s no way out . . .

Boy in the Tower

Binny Talib

Two Sides

Thought-provoking contemporary fantasy from best-selling author Polly Ho-Yen.Mae spends a lot of time in hospitals. She's had asthma since she was little and sometimes she just can't breathe. She was in hospital the very first time she saw the hole - a tear in the universe which seems to appear only to her. Before she knows it she is drawn into a parallel world, where things aren't quite the same...This powerful fantasy story is full of big ideas and a great way to talk about chronic illness with children. It has beautiful black-and-white illustrations from Patricia Hu throughout, and is ideal for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with brilliant books to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2, with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence, covering a wide range of genres and topics. With charming illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for reading both in the classroom and at home. For more information visit www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com.Book Band: BrownIdeal for ages 7+

Brown Book Band

My Other Life: a Bloomsbury Reader

A brilliantly imagined new 8+ adventure about resilience, family and hope. From the bestselling and Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author of BOY IN THE TOWER. Perfect for fans of Ross Welford, Lisa Thompson and Onjali Rauf. Even when you can't believe what you're seeing, you'd better get ready to run for your life, because the Greys have come to town. Billy's mum isn't like other mums. He calls her Sylvie, they move house every few months and she spends all their time together teaching him The Rules of Survival - how to make fire, build shelter and find food. Following the Rules is the only thing Sylvie asks of Billy and the tests get more extreme, until one day she goes too far . . . Whilst Sylvie is getting better, Billy has to live with the dad he's barely met. At Dad's, Billy misses his mum and keeps practicing the Rules, but he also learns new things, like how it feels to make a friend and be part of a different type of family. And then the world changes for ever. People are being infected with a mysterious virus that turns their skin grey. Chaos breaks out and Billy and his family flee the city. Their journey is the ultimate test of survival and Billy knows that this was what Sylvie was preparing him for. She knew what was coming. But once he has gotten his family to safety, Billy still has to find Sylvie and tell her what he's discovered about the 'Greys' - not just to save his family, but the whole world. Praise for Boy in the Tower: 'This matches a dystopian plot with a hugely engaging narrator . . . An unusual and very impressive debut' - Fiona Noble, The Bookseller 'Haunting and compelling, with characters you really care for' - Vanessa Lewis, The Bookseller 'I loved it and I think you - whoever you are, whether you're aged eight or eighty - will love it, too' - The Bookbag

How to Survive

A brilliantly imagined new 8+ adventure about resilience, family and hope. From the bestselling and Waterstones Children’s Book Prize shortlisted author of BOY IN THE TOWER. Perfect for fans of Ross Welford, Lisa Thompson and Onjali Rauf. Rule number one: Always be prepared . . . Billy’s mum isn’t like other mums. All she wants is to teach him the Rules of Survival – how to make fire, build shelter and find food. She likes to test Billy on the rules until one day she goes too far, and Billy is sent to live with a dad he barely knows. Then the world changes forever as people begin to be infected with a mysterious virus that turns their skin grey. As chaos breaks out, Billy has to flee the city. Suddenly he realises that this is what his mum was preparing him for – not just to save his family, but to save the whole world. Praise for How I Saved the World in a Week: ‘This tense, haunting zombie thriller perfectly balances terrifying peril with emotional depth.’ – Guardian ‘A fabulous page-turner’ – Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song ‘A compelling and timely survivalist journey’ – Sita Brahmachari, author of Where the River Runs Gold ‘A brave and powerful story’ – Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird Praise for Boy in the Tower: ‘An unusual and very impressive debut’ – Fiona Noble, The Bookseller

How I Saved the World in a Week

An out-of-this-world middle-grade adventure about finding friendship in the most unlikely of places. From the bestselling and Waterstones Children’s Book Prize shortlisted author of BOY IN THE TOWER. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things and authors, such as Ross Welford and Lisa Thompson. Something strange is happening in Ana’s city . . . she’s the only one awake. Confused and curious, Ana sets off to explore, bumping into the one other person who’s been able to rouse themselves – her ex–best friend, Tio. On a mission to discover what’s happening, Ana and Tio journey through the city looking for clues, their friendship mending with every step. When a mysterious creature suddenly materialises in front of them, Ana realises they’ve found the answer they’ve been looking for. But one question still remains: Why them? Praise for How I Saved the World in a Week: ‘This tense, haunting zombie thriller perfectly balances terrifying peril with emotional depth.’ – Guardian ‘A fabulous page-turner’ – Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song ‘A compelling and timely survivalist journey’ – Sita Brahmachari, author of Where the River Runs Gold ‘A brave and powerful story’ – Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird Praise for Boy in the Tower: ‘An unusual and very impressive debut’ – Fiona Noble, The Bookseller

The Day No One Woke Up

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Boy In The Tower, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses will and going to, present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages. Ade lives in a tower block in London. One day, something bad happens to Ade's mum. After that, she stays in her bedroom all the time and sleeps. Then buildings start falling down in the night, and there are strange plants on the street. What will happen to Ade and his friend Gaia? Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

Penguin Readers Level 2: Boy In The Tower (ELT Graded Reader)

Feeling lost and alone in a strange new city, Leelu wishes she could fly away back home – her real home where her dad is, thousands of miles away. London is cold and grey and the neighbours are noisy and there’s concrete everywhere. But Leelu is not alone; someone is leaving her gifts outside her house – wonders which give her curious magical powers. Powers which might help her find her way home . . . Fly Me Home is an incredibly moving portrait of one family’s struggle to adjust to life in a new country. Full of friendship, family and magic, this stunning novel by Polly Ho-Yen, author of Boy in the Tower (shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award) and Where Monsters Lie, is a must-read for 9-12 readers. Praise for Boy in the Tower 'An unusual and very impressive debut' The Bookseller ‘I loved it’ Bookbag Praise for Where Monsters Lie ‘One of the most unusual and distinctive new voices in children’s fiction’ The Bookseller

Fly Me Home

De kom krybende i smug, som om de listede sig ind i verden, mens vi alle sammen kiggede den anden vej. (citat fra bogen) Ade elsker at bo øverst i boligtårnet. Når han ser ud af sit vindue, føler han, at han kan se hele verden under sig. Ades mor ser sjældent ud og hun nægter at forlade lejligheden og overlader i stedet mere og mere til Ade, imens hun selv sover dete meste af tiden. En dag begynder de omkringliggende boligblokke pludselig at falde sammen. Folk falder på mystisk vis døde om. Og en mærkelig plante dukker op. Deres tårn og hjem er pludselig ikke længere sikkert. Ade og hans mor er fanget og der er ingen vej ud ...

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