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Book Band: Grey - Ideal for ages 8+ A magical collection of short stories from double Carnegie Medal winner Margaret Mahy. A wizard's house with coloured windows that look into worlds of treetops and deserts, cloud-castles and diamonds. Two riddles that, once solved, will stop Shock Forest from burning. A flute-playing bear and a boy who just wants to spread his wings and fly... These fantastical short stories will take readers on a journey; sometimes haunting, sometimes surreal but always enchanting. This collection of brilliant stories from double Carnegie Medal winner Margaret Mahy has wonderful illustrations by Laura Borio and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

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Author:   Margaret Mahy
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Education
Weight:   0.104kg
ISBN:  

9781472967770

ISBN 10:   1472967771
Pages:   96
Publication Date:   14 May 2020
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 9 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Children / Juvenile ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Margaret Mahy, one of the world's best and most famous children's authors, was born in Whakatane, New Zealand and wrote her first story at the age of seven. Margaret was appointed as Children's Librarian at Canterbury Public Library before becoming a full-time writer. She was the winner of numerous awards for her books including two Carnegie Medals, and honours for her contribution to New Zealand and children's literature.

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