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CATHERINE MACPHAIL Catch Us If You Can Rory and Granda have looked after one another ever since Rory’s dad walked out. These days it’s Rory who has to look after the old man, and both of them dread being split up. But when he’s told his grandad needs to go into a home and that he will be fostered, Rory is galvanised into setting out on the run with Granda. But where are they going, and where can they hide when their faces are plastered all over the newspapers and TV? What’s the hook? A fast-paced and gripping coming-of-age novel about life on the run. What are the themes? Growing-up, family and relationships, prejudice and responsibility, as well as links to Citizenship and PSHE. Teaching points An accessible exploration of emotive contemporary issues which offers opportunities for studying figurative language, humour and dialect. 20 11 – 14 Fiction “ The characters are richly drawn and the style is both lyrical and pacey. ” Dr Helen Bulbeck, Secondary Consultant CATHERINE MACPHAIL Tribes Kevin thinks gangs are stupid. But he wins the gratitude of the Tribe when he saves one of them in a fight with a rival gang. His obsession with the Tribe begins and he is soon under the spell of the gang leader, Salom. Sheffield Award Winner What’s the hook? A compelling protagonist and a compulsive exposé of the attraction of gang culture, the need for acceptance and the importance of relationships. What are the themes? Identity, friendship, individual vs. society and peer pressure. Teaching points Fast-paced narrative makes it ideal for studying structure. Hardback Publishing February 09 new! GERALDINE MCCAUGHREAN Tamburlaine’s Elephants Tamburlaine the Great’s Mongol horde sweeps through 14th century India, laying waste to everything in its path. When one of his young warriors, Rusti, rides into Delhi it is his first taste of war. In the aftermath, Rusti captures an elephant and its rider and unexpectedly forms a powerful bond with the boy prisoner. His world is thrown into turmoil as a long-hidden secret is revealed which threatens to destroy his loyalties and question his place within the horde. Short listed for the UKLA Children’s Book Award 2008 What’s the hook? A powerful exploration of the timeless issues of prejudice and war, through a story with strong boy appeal. What are the themes? Prejudice, war, conquest, friendship, enmity, honour, dishonour, freedom and captivity, with cross-curricular links to History and Citizenship. Teaching points High-quality writing provides opportunities to explore the use of figurative language and metaphor. The historical context provides a wealth of topics to discuss, as well as a springboard to explore contemporary issues. “ Geraldine McCaughrean is an awe-inspiring writer with a miraculous talent for bringing to life past times and faraway lands ” Sunday Telegraph Seven Magazine 978 1 4058 8923 0 £7.50 NC author ED. MICHAEL MORPURGO War: Stories of Conflict Specially commissioned by the former Children’s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, the fifteen original stories in this collection encompass a wide range of different conflicts from the past thousand years. The collection contains stories from some of the best children’s authors around, including Jamila Gavin, Nina Bawden, Eva Ibbotson, Elizabeth Laird, Geraldine McCaughrean, Robert Westall and Michael Morpurgo. What’s the hook? A superb collection of original short stories on the theme of war from acclaimed children’s authors. What are the themes? Conflict, family, relationships, loyalty, trust and growing-up. Teaching points The range of stories presents a wealth of material for comparative work exploring the theme of war in the classroom. Each story is preceded by an introduction by the author, explaining their perspective and providing contextual information to support the reader. “ This book should be compulsory reading for every child in Key Stage 3. ” NATE “ A book for teachers to plunder. ” TES Hardback 978 1 4058 0878 1 176pp £7.50 Hardback 978 0 582 48855 7 192pp £7.50 Teaching and Assessment Pack Publishing June 09 Hardback 978 1 4058 3099 7 296pp £7.50 FREE Online Teacher’s Support 978 1 4058 8924 7 £52.50 FREE Online Teacher’s Support JOSHUA MOWLL Operation Red Jericho Shanghai, 1920. Doug and Becca Mackenzie’s parents have been missing for over a year when they are taken to live onboard their uncle’s ship, bound for a research expedition to the South China Sea. Doug is thrilled but the pair soon realise that there is much more going on than first meets the eye. They soon become caught up in an action-packed adventure of an ancient order created to protect the world from evil. Poppy Red Award for Innovation in Children’s Publishing What’s the hook? No ordinary book, Operation Red Jericho skilfully interweaves into its fast paced narrative a range of non-fiction texts, illustrations, photographs, maps and diagrams in a visually stunning way. What are the themes? Good vs. evil, responsibility, corruption, betrayal, friendship, moral dilemmas, with cross-curricular links to History. Teaching points This incredibly engaging and motivating text is ideal for exploring a range of text types and developing pupils’ visual literacy, alongside the opportunity to look at the narrative conventions of adventure stories. “ About as ripping as a yarn can get … A multimedia extravaganza. ” The Mail on Sunday Hardback 978 1 4058 1644 1 312pp £7.50 FREE Online Teacher’s Support TO ORDER: t 0800 579 579 f 0870 850 5255
NC author BEVERLEY NAIDOO Burn My Heart Mathew and Mugo are friends growing-up on the same Kenyan farm, but this is a time and place where white and black means rich and poor. Suspicion and violence are spreading across the country as the Mau Mau, a secret society, demand their land and freedom back from the British settlers. Caught in the middle, the two boys’ lives are changed forever when a fire breaks out on the farm, and an act of betrayal has terrible consequences for Mugo’s family. What’s the hook? A powerful new novel from this award-winning author, Burn My Heart is a gripping read with strong boy appeal that tackles a rich variety of themes. What are the themes? Family, friendship, honour, race and empire with cross-curricular links to Citizenship and History. Teaching points With its dual narrative, this novel is excellent for teaching structure, character and writer’s viewpoint. An afterword and author interview provide information about the Mau Mau to support pupils in understanding the context of the novel. “ A fine novel that manages to inform the reader while also telling an engaging story, raising very real issues and gripping the imagination. ” The Guardian Hardback 978 1 4058 6585 2 240pp £7.50 FREE Online Teacher’s Support @ NC author BEVERLEY NAIDOO Journey to Jo’burg Thirteen-year-old Naledi’s mother lives and works as a maid in Johannesburg, 300 kilometres away from her home village and her children. When Dineo, Naledi’s baby sister, falls ill, Naledi knows she must find her mother. She and her brother, Tiro, set out on foot on an eyeopening journey, during which they are confronted at every turn by the harsh realities of apartheid. Multi Award-winning What’s the hook? This award-winning title provides a moving insight into life and conditions for a black family in apartheid South Africa. This edition contains a revised introduction by author Beverley Naidoo, as well as a sequence of photographs from the period is also included, to help pupils understand the harsh realities faced by Naledi and Tiro. What are the themes? Individual vs. society, families and different cultures. Teaching points Ideal for thought-provoking multicultural work. Provides numerous opportunities for exploring narrative devices, characterisation and the wider historical context of the novel. “ Uncompromising realism. ” TES Hardback 978 1 4058 6586 9 112pp £7.50 FREE Online Teacher’s Support SALLY NICHOLLS Ways to Live Forever My name is Sam. I am eleven years old. I collect stories and fantastic facts. I have leukaemia. By the time you read this, I will probably be dead. When his teacher challenges him to write a book, Sam begins to write about all the things he wants to do before he dies: set a world record, watch a horror movie, kiss a girl and be a teenager, all of which seem impossible. But with the help of his friend, Felix, Sam sets about achieving his goals and along the way considers the big questions surrounding life and death. Winner of the 2008 Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize What’s the hook? Humourous and honest, this is a powerful and uplifting novel that will appeal to all pupils, through the compelling voice of its narrator. What are the themes? Family, friendship, growing-up, death and grief, self-discovery and hope. Teaching points The striking first person narrative switches from memoir, to scrapbook, to encyclopaedia, creating an original and engaging novel that is accessible to all pupils. “ This book speaks so directly to young people and is suitable for all abilities. ” Jan Jarrett, Secondary Consultant Hardback 978 1 4058 8373 3 184pp £7.50 FREE Online Teacher’s Support Fiction WILLIAM NICHOLSON Seeker Hardback customer.orders@pearson.com www.longman.co.uk On the island of Anacrea, three very different young people, Seeker, Morning Star and Wildman, all yearn to join the Nomana, the Noble Warriors who protect their living god, the All and Only. But these are dangerous times for the Nomana, so when Seeker uncovers a deadly plan to destroy the warriors, the three see their chance to prove themselves. As they become ever more caught up in the race to save the Nomana, the teenagers find themselves in increasing danger. Can they save the Nomana and at what risk to themselves? What’s the hook? An intelligent and compelling narrative from the author of The Windsinger, this is a novel that raises important questions about the nature of power, corruption and extremism. What are the themes? Journeys, prejudice, courage, fear, survival, family, legends, loyalty and identity. Teaching points A thought-provoking novel that provides opportunities for moral debates that link with contemporary issues, including racial hatred and religious fanaticism. Seeker also provides many opportunities for consideration of the writer’s craft. “ Story is king here and the various plot threads spun throughout the novel are skilfully drawn together. ” The Guardian 978 1 4058 3417 9 £7.50 11 – 14 WILLIAM NICHOLSON The Wind Singer Kestrel hates exams and all they stand for. But to say this in Aramanth, where exams are everything, is not wise. When she does, her family are sentenced to the harshest punishment. Desperate to save them, Kestrel begins an adventure to discover the secret of the wind singer and the true source of the evil that grips Aramanth … Recommended by NATE/DFES Smarties Book Prize Gold Award Winner What’s the hook? This gripping novel is packed with interesting things to say about an education system that over-relies on testing! What are the themes? Individual vs. society, family, friendship and war. Teaching points An exemplary model for introducing irony and symbolism. “ A truly fantastic read that will appeal to boys and girls alike. Also provides an excellent and accessible model for introducing irony and symbolism. ” Dr Helen Bulbeck, Secondary Consultant Hardback 978 0 582 79661 4 366pp £7.50 FREE Online Teacher’s Support FREE Online Teacher’s Support 21
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