Bøker av Joanna Nadin

Mabel's family are all too busy to spend time with her, so she decides to have an adventure by herself!Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging variety fiction series that will fire children's imaginations. The books are designed to develop children's comprehension skills and they are phonically decodable.

Daffodil Patterson is a small girl with BIG plans - it's really not her fault that they always seem to go a bit wrong ... The start of a brilliantly funny new series for young readers, from the author and illustrator of The Worst Class in the World. Soon-to-be eight-year-old Daffodil likes the dictionary, the middle bit in custard cream biscuits, and thinking BIG. She does NOT like her cousin Hugo Patterson-Dent, who has ten more gold stars than she does; the biscuit bit of custard creams (but that's OK because her friend Nirmal-Next-Door eats that); or any sort of catastrophe. The trouble is that somehow Daffodil's ambitious plans tend to go pear-shaped ...Daffodil is hoping for the Best Birthday Party EVER. But she hasn't reckoned on Colin, the greyhound with an appetite for everything except dog food. Or the fact that her brother's band Hairy Wasp would break up before they could provide the entertainment. Or the total lack of guests. Luckily, Daffodil has the knack of looking on the bright side and is soon planning her next absolute bobby-dazzler of an idea!

Exploring the changing nature of 'self' through the lens of popular culture and how changes in science, philosophy, technology and society might impact our sense of self in the future.

Anna and Billy are two girls living decades apart, both searching for who they are and who they could be. When a diary connects them, it tells more than just a life story. It reveals a legacy of war, with consequences that could devastate two generations.

Unlock the world of codes and ciphers in this striking Book for Sharing. Meet the codemakers and codebreakers who created and cracked history's most fascinating codes.Readerful is designed to motivate children to read more. This Book for Sharing is for a teacher to read aloud to pupils in Y4/P5.

Sonny loves spending time with Nana and Grandpa but he can't understand them sometimes! Join Sonny one day as he finally figures it out ...Readerful is designed to motivate children to read more. This Independent Library book is for pupils in Y3/P4 at Oxford Reading Level 11 to read without support.

Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.

Deliciously silly, with hilarious catchphrases . a great cheer-up book' Guardian'HILARIOUS! Proper laughs!' Pamela Butchart______________________________A laugh-out-loud young fiction series from bestselling author Joanna Nadin, perfect for fans of Horrid Henry.Best friends Stanley and Manjit are part of Class 4B, which head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt says is the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. She says school is not about footling or fiddle-faddling or FUN. It is about LEARNING and it is high time 4B tried harder to EXCEL at it.But they didn't LITERALLY mean to let the class stick insects loose in the wilds of the playground. And they really didn't LITERALLY mean to make a massive mess trying to do modern art (which may or may not have involved a mummified cat being stolen). These things just happened, even though they had FOOLPROOF plans to get away with it all.Highly illustrated and featuring two hilarious madcap adventures in one book, these stories are just right for children ready for their first chapter books.

Jacqueline is an ordinary, boring girl, according to her little brother, Humphrey. He is always in trouble for breaking things, blowing things up or melting things, while Jacqueline quietly gets on with her homework, helps with the dishes and walks their dog. But when Humphrey discovers Jacqueline's Secret Spy Pen, he starts to suspect she's got something to hide. Can he discover her secret - and help to defeat an evil villain? Jacqueline Hyde and the Monkey Menace is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 7-8 years

‿It is a curse to be born a girl‿‿ Take a peek into the diary of Panth (never enquire as to her given name), a young woman knocking on the gilded door of adult life and high society. But kicking up one‿s heels at the Café de Paris does not come easily to a girl navigating:1. Poverty (even the genteel kind), thanks to her papa‿s sad demise2. A lack of any experience whatsoever with the opposite sex, of course not counting Freddy Spencer (and he wasn‿t that sort of experience, anyhow) 3. Multiple sisters with ideas, a grandmother with opinions and one recalcitrant sheepPanth knows there is more for her out in the world ‿ it‿s 1924, for goodness‿ sake ‿ and that could include swoonsome American with excellent teeth, Buck Buchanan. The question is ‿ how in the name of Tatler is she to claim it?A hilarious coming-of-age story for fans of I Capture the Castle and Bridgerton. Cover illustration by Emma Block.

'Deliciously silly, with hilarious catchphrases. a great cheer-up book' The Guardian'HILARIOUS! Proper laughs!' Pamela Butchart_______________A laugh-out-loud young fiction series from bestselling author Joanna Nadin, perfect for fans of Horrid Henry.Head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt thinks 4B is the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. She says school is not about footling or fiddle-faddling or FUN. It is about LEARNING and it is high time 4B tried harder to EXCEL at it.But best friends Stanley and Manjit didn't LITERALLY mean to get covered in newt pond water just before the Class Photo. And they really didn't LITERALLY mean to cause TOTAL MAYHEM by trying to get fake teeth to the very best tooth fairy. These things just happened, even though they had FOOLPROOF plans to get away with it all.Highly illustrated and featuring two hilarious madcap adventures in one book, these stories are just right for children ready for their first chapter books.

'Deliciously silly, with hilarious catchphrases. a great cheer-up book' The Guardian'HILARIOUS! Proper laughs!' Pamela Butchart______________________________A laugh-out-loud young fiction series from bestselling author Joanna Nadin, perfect for fans of Horrid Henry.Head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt thinks 4B is the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. She says school is not about footling or fiddle-faddling or FUN. It is about LEARNING and it is high time 4B tried harder to EXCEL at it. But best friends Stanley and Manjit didn't LITERALLY mean to swap Killer for a War of Wizard's playing card and set him loose in school. And they really didn't LITERALLY mean to EXPLODE fizzy foam all over the classroom and all over Mrs Bottomley-Blunt. These things just happened, even though they had FOOLPROOF plans to get away with it all. Highly illustrated and featuring two hilarious madcap adventures in one book, these stories are just right for children ready for their first chapter books.

With shades of Patricia Highsmith's The Talented Mr Ripley, this is a novel about how far people will go to get the life they think they deserve . . .

Book band: Turquoise (Ideal for ages 6+)A hilarious story, ideal for children practising reading at home or in school. By Joanna Nadin, author of the World Book Day book The Worst Class in the World in Danger. Manjit is going to his new friend Leon's house for tea. There's lots to be worried about. What if they have a scary dog? What if Leon's dad is a dragon? But worst of all, what if they're having pancakes for tea! This relatable comedy about new friendships from prolific children's writer Joanna Nadin is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. It features lively colour illustrations by Ana Gómez, and a storyline that encourages picky eaters to try new foods._______________Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

'I could feel it coming. War, I mean. Creeping up on us, into our town, down our street, into our house. Smiling like a friend, like it was Batman come to save us when really it was the Joker all along.' With far-right Albion on the brink of war with Europe, ten-year-old Alan and his little brother Sam are sent away to safety. Dad tells Alan he has to be brave, like the superheroes he loves, but Alan isn't too sure. He wants to be wherever Dad is, and, anyway - can he really be sure who's a hero and who's a villain?A heartwarming, heartbreaking story of acceptance, love and bravery in all its different forms, from the acclaimed author of Joe All Alone.

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.

'Deliciously silly, with hilarious catchphrases. a great cheer-up book' The Guardian'HILARIOUS! Proper laughs!' Pamela Butchart______________________________A laugh-out-loud young fiction series from bestselling author Joanna Nadin, perfect for fans of Horrid Henry.Head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt thinks 4B is the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. She says school is not about footling or fiddle-faddling or FUN. It is about LEARNING and it is high time 4B tried harder to EXCEL at it. But best friends Stanley and Manjit didn't LITERALLY mean to let flying MINIBEASTS free in the classroom. And they really didn't LITERALLY mean to do a series of dares to become the Overlord of the Universe. These things just happened, even though they had FOOLPROOF plans to get away with it all. Highly illustrated and featuring two hilarious madcap adventures in one book, these stories are just right for children ready for their first chapter books.

Parents' evening is fast approaching, and Tommy is nervous. Tommy's Dad needs some help and Tommy is trying his best, but he's worried he won't be able to help in time. Prompt thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level comprehension skills with Reflect - a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings.

'Deliciously silly, with hilarious catchphrases. a great cheer-up book' The Guardian'HILARIOUS! Proper laughs!' Pamela Butchart______________________________A laugh-out-loud young fiction series from bestselling author Joanna Nadin, perfect for fans of Horrid Henry.According to head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt, 4B is the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. She says school is not about footling or fiddle-faddling or FUN. It is about LEARNING and it is high time 4B tried harder to EXCEL at it.But Stanley and Manjit didn't LITERALLY mean to flood the toilets when they should have been monitoring the playground. And they definitely didn't LITERALLY mean to bring a penguin home from the zoo on their school trip. These things just happened even though they had a FOOLPROOF plan to get away with them.

A novel about mothers, daughters and second chances, for fans of &i>The Queen of Bloody Everything&/i> and &i>Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.&/i>

Luka and Harvey are eight years old and in the same class at school, but that is just about all they have in common. Once they become part of the same family, their differences become even more obvious. Will they ever be able to get on with each other and live in peace? Family Matters is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years

'Deliciously silly, with hilarious catchphrases. a great cheer-up book' The Guardian'HILARIOUS! Proper laughs!' Pamela Butchart______________________________A laugh-out-loud young fiction series from bestselling author Joanna Nadin, perfect for fans of Horrid Henry.According to head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt, 4B is the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. She says school is not about footling or fiddle-faddling or FUN. It is about LEARNING and it is high time 4B tried harder to EXCEL at it. But Stanley and Manjit didn't LITERALLY mean to make their whole class sick with homemade biscuits. And they definitely didn't LITERALLY mean for Manjit's dog Killer to eat their teacher's shoes or for Bruce Bingley's rat to escape. These things just happened even though they had a FOOLPROOF plan. You see, 4B may be the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. But you wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Highly illustrated and featuring two hilarious madcap adventures in one book, these books are just right for children ready for their first chapter books.

Alan Turing: code-breaker, mathematician, father of modern computing. Award-winning children's author, Joanna Nadin, explores the extraordinary life of code-cracking genius, Alan Turing. A Life Story: This gripping series throws the reader directly into the lives of modern society's most influential figures. With striking black-and-white illustration along with timelines and never-heard-before facts. Also in the series: Katherine Johnson: A Life Story Stephen Hawking: A Life Story Rosalind Franklin: A Life Story

Stanley Manners tells lies - a lot of lies! When he wishes for the lies to come true, he ends up in a lot of trouble!This Read with Oxford Stage 6 book is for children who are reading independently. Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence.

A story about finding yourself when everything changes and believing that love never runs out. Perfect for fans of A Boy called Hope and Jacqueline Wilson. From the author of JOE ALL ALONE - a BAFTA winning and Emmy nominated CBBC series.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level For nearly a century, women fought for the right to be able to vote. Their leaders brought together women from all social classes. Their fight for equality led to imprisonment and even death. This is the story of the suffragettes.

The first co-authored YA by much-loved authors Joanna Nadin and Anthony McGowan. Everybody Hurts is what The Fault in Our Stars might have looked like if it had all started in a hospital canteen in Leeds ...

Greedy dogs, vain crows and loyal eagles: these animals get what they deserve, for better or worse! Can you find the moral of the story?TreeTops Greatest Stories is a series of timeless classics for children aged 7-11. This pack provides 6 copies of the same title.

Daydreamer Norma is desperate for adventure. Will she find it at Granny's house? Oxford Reading Tree All Stars stories are imaginative yet age-appropriate, perfect for stretching able infants. All Stars is endorsed by Potential Plus, a leading charity which supports children with high learning potential.