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Book Band: Dark Red - Ideal for ages 10+ 'McCaughrean is one of the greatest living children's authors.' The Bookseller Brilliant historical fiction from double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean From ships that sail in a sea in the sky and children who witness the deadly effects of a scientific experiment, to a magic carpet that brings about a day of judgement and a year where eleven days are lost and never to be found, this short-story collection will have you on the edge of your seat! This collection of gripping historical short stories from award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean has beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ian McCaughrean 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:   Geraldine McCaughrean
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Education
Weight:   0.102kg
ISBN:  

9781472967817

ISBN 10:   147296781
Pages:   96
Publication Date:   02 April 2020
Recommended Age:   From 10 to 11 years
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Children/juvenile ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Geraldine McCaughrean is the award-winning author of more than 170 books and 60 plus plays, including one for the radio about trawlers sinking. She has been published in 61 countries and her work has been translated into over 45 languages. Geraldine has been awarded many prizes including three Whitbread/Costa Children Book Awards and the Michael L. Printz Award and is a double Carnegie Medal winner. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a secretary, teacher, journalist and sub-editor.

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