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Books in Reading Ladder series

  • The Surprise Party

    Tony Bradman, Martin Chatterton

    Paperback (Egmont UK, July 1, 2016)
    The return of the Mummies in another fun chapter book by Tony Bradman. The Mummy family are back! They’re about to have the biggest mummy party for thousands of years. But party plans keep going wrong. Can Tut and Sis, the Mummy kids, save the day?
    K
  • A Day in the Life of T. Rex

    Susie Brooks, Jonathan Woodward

    Paperback (Egmont UK, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Journey back in time to find out all about T. rex. Along the way you’ll also read about many of T. rex’s dinosaur neighbors, including Struthiomimus, Ankylosaurus, and Edmontosaurus. This engaging nonfiction book will make learning to read fun and engaging. Covering popular topics and combining colourful artwork with interesting facts and an engaging narrative, this will encourage children to read with confidence.
    Q
  • Flat Stanley & the Haunted House: Level 2

    Lori Haskins Houran, Jeff Brown

    Paperback (Egmont UK, Sept. 28, 2016)
    Stanley and his brother Arthur are dressed in costumes and going to their school's Halloween party. They're disappointed by the haunted house, though—it's really not very scary. But when they see a bully upsetting their friend Martin, they decide be very scary indeed!
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  • Storm

    Kevin Crossley-Holland, Alan Marks

    Paperback (Egmont UK, June 1, 2016)
    Annie lives with her elderly parents in a remote cottage. One night with the phone lines down, she must overcome her fear of the ghost who is said to haunt the area, and brave the storm alone. Who is the mysterious horseman who helps her out?
    WB
  • Hedgehogs Do Not Like Heights

    Patricia Forde, Joëlle Dreidemy

    Paperback (Egmont UK, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Natalie's sister Lola has climbed a tree and will not come down. She says she's at the wedding of Fizzy Izzy the tooth fairy and Solomon the spider. Then Grim the goblin starts throwing acorns, and turns poor Fizzy Izzy into a hedgehog—and hedgehogs don't like heights. Luckily a friendly witch has a handy spell up her sleeve.
    O
  • Circus Fun!

    Elizabeth Dale, Vicki Gausden

    Paperback (Egmont UK, July 1, 2016)
    Three funny stories about cheeky Coco and his dream to join the circus, perfect for new readers who like to laugh. Coco loves the circus. So when he sees the stripy tents pop up, he heads straight to the Ringmaster to ask for a job. But wherever Coco goes, disaster seems to follow! Will he ever find a place where he belongs?
    N
  • The Football Ghosts

    Malachy Doyle, Garry Parsons

    Paperback (Egmont UK, July 1, 2016)
    A funny football story by Malachy Doyle and Garry Parsons. Seamus loves two things—United and ghosts! So when he hears that the spooky old castle on the hill has ghosts playing football in it, he’s up there in a flash! Well, as quickly as he can go with his scaredy-ba Granda in tow. Once they get into the castle, Seamus discovers that there are two teams kicking a ball around there—the 1948 United and Rovers cup final teams, doomed to play on until they hear the final whistle. And guess what Seamus has in his pocket? But first, there’s the chance to beat the Rovers, with Seamus the star striker in place!
    O
  • Dilly and the Birthday Treat

    Tony Bradman, Susan Hellard

    Paperback (Egmont UK, July 1, 2016)
    It’s Dad's birthday and Dorla has already got him a present. Dilly has nothing to give him.
    K
  • Tilly & the Trouble in the Night: Level 3

    Hilary McKay, Kimberley Scott

    Paperback (Egmont UK, July 1, 2016)
    Tilly’s little brother Timmy used to be as good as gold. But now he makes all sorts of chaos during the night and won’t go to sleep. It’s the fault of his imaginary friend, Naughty Morgan. He’s the boss around here now. Can Tilly find out how to tame Morgan before her parents are forced to sell Timmy on Ebay?
    L
  • The Stepmonster

    Joanna Nadin, Eglantine Ceulemans

    Paperback (Egmont UK, July 1, 2016)
    A funny, poignant story that explores children’s anxieties about relationships and changing family dynamics with warmth and wit. Tom knows all about stepmothers from the books he’s read. They do all sorts of horrible things. In fact, they aren’t really stepmothers at all. They are StepMONSTERS! So when his dad’s new friend Lulu comes to tea, Tom is convinced she will turn out to be a stepmonster. She might not look like a stepmonster. (Her hair looks like it’s been spun from gold.) And she might not act like a stepmonster. (She likes all of the same things that Tom does—manatees and moles and woodlice and playing Snap for hours.) But maybe that’s just a clever disguise.
    L
  • Flora the Fairy's Magic Spells

    Tony Bradman, Emma Carlow

    Paperback (Egmont UK, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Flora the Fairy’s class has one day to learn how to change the class dragon, Smoky, into something else and then back again. But Flora can't remember the words of the spell. Luckily, Flora's parents and grandparents offer great advice, helping her to pass the test.
    K
  • Danny Dreadnought Saves the World

    Jonathan Emmett, Martin Chatterton

    Paperback (Egmont UK, July 1, 2016)
    A hilarious yet heart-warming story perfect for fun-loving, fearless readers. The Bugulons are the scariest creatures in the entire universe. So when they decide to invade Earth, they reckon it will be easy. But the Bugulons had better watch out, because down on Earth is Danny Dreadnought, and he isn’t scared of anything! Even the fastest rollercoasters, the snappiest crocodiles, and the creepiest crawlies don’t frighten him.
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