Emma Shevah schreibt fesselnde Erzählungen, die von ihrem reichen kulturellen Hintergrund und ihrer tiefen Wertschätzung für weltweite Erkundungen geprägt sind. Ihre Schriften tauchen in Themen wie Identität und die Vernetzung unserer Welt ein und spiegeln eine einzigartige Perspektive wider. Mit einem scharfen Blick für Sprache, geschärft durch ihre Erfahrung im Unterrichten von Englisch, konstruiert sie Geschichten mit Präzision und Stil. Shevah widmet sich der Schaffung ansprechender Geschichten, die bei einem vielfältigen Lesepublikum Anklang finden.
Amber Miyamoto ist mutig wie ein Samurai. Zumindest stellt sie sich das vor, wenn mal wieder alles schiefläuft. Dass sie auf eine neue Schule gehen muss und immer noch ein Steinzeit-Handy hat, ist dabei ihre geringste Sorge. Denn Schwester Bella schreibt plötzlich Briefe an ihren Vater, der sich vor Jahren aus dem Staub gemacht hat. Anstatt sie zur Post zu bringen, greift Amber selbst zum Stift und denkt sich Antworten aus, damit die Kleine nicht traurig wird. Ein genialer Plan – der ganz schön in die Hose geht.
Lexie lives in London with her colourful Greek-Cypriot family. After the death
of their grandmother, she tells a terrible, instinctive, jealous lie about an
heirloom necklace, a lie that splits the family apart. It's up to her to bring
the family back together ...
Ivy believes she can talk to animals, while Nathaniel is obsessed with animal
facts. They're brought together by the arrival of a rare and wondrous sea
creature: a giant leatherback turtle who lays her eggs in front of the world's
media. Soon they're on a mission to make a difference to the world - even if
that's one animal at a time.
Dara is a born actress, or so she thinks - but when she doesn't get any part
in the school play, she begins to think it's because she doesn't look like the
other girls in her class. She was adopted as a baby from Cambodia. So
irrepressible Dara comes up with a plan, and is determined to change not just
the school, but the whole world too.
Designed for readers aged 9 and up, this book features engaging narratives that encourage young readers to explore complex themes and develop critical thinking skills. With rich characters and thought-provoking plots, it aims to captivate and challenge its audience, making it an ideal choice for those ready to delve into deeper storytelling. The Dark Blue band signifies a level of difficulty that is perfect for advancing literacy skills while still providing an enjoyable reading experience.
Amber is facing up to life without Dad. He left when she was little, but now
she really needs him, and if he isn't coming back she'll have to dream up
other ways to sort things out ...
Book Band: Dark Red (Ideal for ages 10+) An exciting contemporary mystery set in a Thai family in London, by Emma Shevah, author of Dream On, Amber. When Ping visits her Aunty Lek and her cousins Tong and Taptim it usually isn't long before they're on an adventure. Aunty Lek's precious ring is missing, and she's sure it's been stolen. Will Ping, Tong and Taptim be able to solve the case of the missing ring? This contemporary story features black-and-white illustrations by Izzy Evans. 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
