Books with author Terry Alexander

In an enchanting story set in Thailand, a little girl nurses a wounded baby gibbon. What makes this story so delightful is that the story is true. Mubu & Mu-Mu: The Little Animal Doctor, written by Peter Alexander and illustrated by Paulo Sergio, is the story of a young girl whose grandfather entrusts her with the care of the gibbon. The grandfather made three important rules: "No name for the gibbon," "No cuddling the gibbon," and "No gibbon sleeping in your bed." Grandfather was not being mean; he knew that Mubu became attached to the animals she nursed, and that the animals would be returned to the wild and, therefore, must not be domesticated. Of course we know where this is heading...Mubu becomes attached to the little gibbon, names her Mu-Mu, and is broken-hearted when its time to release her in her natural habitat. Mubu and Mu-Mu become fast friends and adventure out into the forest where they experience the wonders around them. When Mu-Mu is returned to her home in the forest, will she remember Mubu?

Three exciting adventures starring a Tribe of friends! Only six days left to fill a thousand water bombs for the summer, and Copper Pie goes off with Tribe's arch-enemy! Will it be a washout or can the Tribers save the day? Next, there's a thief in school. The Tribers catch the culprit, and then wish they hadn't. Then Marco the mad mountain-boarder presents Tribe with a tricky dilemma. It's non-stop for Tribe!

Thirteen-year-old Jake Thrasher's mother is dead, and the only clues left by the beast that killed her are a few strands of red hair and a set of plate-sized tracks. When his Army Scout father refuses to hunt it down, Jake takes matters into his own hands. Feeling abandoned and betrayed y his father, Jake's desire for revenge takes him on a dangerous journey that not only tests his courage but his desire to survive. Wolves, snakes, grizzlies, renegade Apache, and the ever-present threat of death are waiting for him. Will Jake find his Red Ghost? Or, will he succumb to the inherent dangers?

The Tribers ? Bee, Jonno, Keener, Fifty and Copper Pie ? have fun getting in and out of adventures. Why is Copper Pie bunking off school at lunchtime? When the other Tribers find out, they can?t help getting involved and they?re soon in trouble. Then it?s the school camping trip, where Team Tribe build rafts, tell jokes, race rubber ducks and finally face the scary assault course. Will Fifty manage to conquer his fear? It?s non-stop for Tribe.

The Space Defender books are science fiction adventure books for middle grade readers who love science, space, aliens, robots, tech, and smart, brave kids. “You, you are the one. We have found you. We will destroy you. We will destroy you.” Carlos Zera has gotten used to a life of pranks and getting kicked out of school. But when a mysterious arrival delivers the unfortunate news that an ancient alien race is speeding across the galaxy to destroy him, Carl finds himself in the middle of a centuries-old war with an alien species bent on humanity's destruction. Carl and his friends Scarlett and Hector must foil the plot of an evil warlord before he acquires a long-forgotten artifact that may hold the key to the survival of the entire galaxy. Armed only with their courage and loyalty to one another, they battle their way through a maze of robots, discover new life forms, and make the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of their friends. Along the way Carl is transformed from prankster to reluctant hero and learns that the universe is much bigger, more dangerous, and more wondrous than he ever thought possible.

Three exciting adventures starring a Tribe of friends! Fifty causes all sorts of mayhem when he accidentally kidnaps his sister. Keener is too busy working out how to mountain-board to remember he's dog-sitting Bee's Labradoodle. Bee does a good job of forgetting her birthday, then remembering it, and then wishing she hadn't. And all the Tribers have a difficult dilemma when their arch-enemy, Callum, gets falsely accused. Should they help or not? It's non-stop for Tribe.

Most books about bullying tell children how to act without addressing how they feel—you can't act brave and confident if you feel stressed and helpless inside. Jenny Alexander's approach is to develop readers' psychological defenses. Through a mix of exercises, quizzes, and fictional scenarios, she combines common sense with simple cognitive techniques to build up children's self-esteem. Her tone is humorous and upbeat, but always sensitive to the reader's feelings.

Pupil's Books *High interest/low readability books for reluctant and struggling readers. *Themed blocks of fiction and non-fiction seize interest to encourage and sustain further reading. *Action, escapism, humour and mystery all feature in Pelican HiLo fiction. *All non-fiction titles cover popular subjects and explode with colour photography and illustration. Teaching Support *Simple, at-a-glance support cards (FREE with every pack of 6 titles) provide discussion points and support for group work. *Ideal for teachers, teaching assistants and parents.