Books with author Susan Thomas

Welcome to a new world of adventure and excitement! Can Diddy Captain, Leo Rio & the Futurevators achieve their quest to make the earth glow brighter? What mystery is hiding in the Innohublet? What do they find in the Antarctic? Can Leo Rio survive extreme jeopardy? Why is the gift Diddy gives Leo Rio so important?The Futurevators is a fast-paced, deeply captivating and funny adventure short story for all 7-11 year olds. The Futurevators will boost your self-esteem, create excitement for eco-innovation, remind you how beautiful the world is, and make you feel like you can achieve really brilliant things in your life (because you can!). Everyone’s welcome in this gang!This short story is full of thrilling encounters… What will Diddy Captain do with ‘the secret’? Will Leo Rio be eaten by a shark looking for his breakfast? And what’s the Quiddity?“An amazing story that made me feel inspired and brave” E Age 9“I love the Futurevators and I’m going to become one myself because they’re the coolest” M Age 8“A story that will captivate today’s & future generations” J, Age 10“A gripping, exciting & humorous book. I couldn’t put it down” S, Age 11Won a Purple Dragonfly Book Award in 2018.This is the first of a set and is a short story (approx. 5785 words). It’s the perfect introduction to a new, bright world and is ideal for reading over a couple of bedtimes, on a long car journey or on holiday.The Futurevators was inspired by the words of Leonardo DiCaprio (actor and Founder of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation) at his UN and Oscar speeches: “For our children, and our children’s children”The Futurevators isn’t just an epic adventure story - it’s a fun global movement for children to be part of driving positive change. You can join the gang at: www.futurevators.comThere’s also an amazing competition running - with incredible goodies to be won. You can have your important voice heard here: www.futurevators.com/competition- Eco-innovation/save the environment adventure story- Boosts children’s self-esteem- Cultivates positive thinking- Drives children’s sense of wonder for nature- Encourages a solution-based approach to life- Introduces themes such as co-creation and equality- Uses a hero mechanism to inspire a new kind of positive hero for our era- Feel-good short storyExplore the diverse planet and meet some cheeky animals. Be part of the gang on colourful journeys that will make you buzz with anticipation. Be inspired by cool eco-innovations that make life even more awesome. And most importantly become a real-life hero yourself.

A learn-while-doing guide speaking directly to the learner, this book first defines a poetic concept, then offers a series of activities using the concept in creative practice. The Poetry Pad covers: Alphabet Verse; Parody; Quatrain; Two Word Poem; Concrete Poetry; Clerihew; Tongue Twisters; Simile; Free Verse; Jingles; Metaphor; Limerick; Found Poetry; Kenning; Triangular Triplet; Acrostic; Diamante; Patchwork Poetry; Haiku; Collage Poetry; Tercet Versee; Tanka; Cinquain; Sijo; Dramatizing a Poem; Chants; Creative Poetry Activities; Couplet.