Most Popular Books by David Calcutt

These exciting new TreeTops Myths and Legends are guaranteed to appeal to all your junior readers - whatever their cultural background, gender or enthusiasms. These are the oldest and most enduring stories in the world, retold by leading contemporary children''s authors to bring out all of theaction, drama, humour and depth of the original stories in a way that makes them as exciting and meaningful today as ever.The strand is comprised of 24 books, telling a total of around 65 traditional stories from around the world. All of the stories are fully illustrated with stunning, vibrant images. The stories are carefully levelled, making them accessible to the average 7-11 year old reader. A thought-provokingletter from the author explains something about the background of the stories and the process of writing or retelling them. The letter also encourages the reader to make links between stories in a collection - prompting a fascinating investigation of the similarities and differences between storiesthat have evolved from different cultures around the world.Free teaching notes with each pack offer suggestions on how to develop higher order comprehension and writing skills. They also provide short introductions to many of the stories and discussion points to promote meaningful speaking and listening, and reflective reading. The stories are ideal formaking strong links to other areas of curriculum.

Victimised by the cruel, cunning Stubbs, Terry Dumpton, nicknamed Humpty Dumpty, resorts to truancy to avoid his bullies. Following pressure from his tormentors to prove he isn''t a coward, Terry takes part in a dangerous activity resulting in a fatal outcome.

Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends from around the world. TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating and action-packed stories that will motivate and inspire readers. These are some of the oldest and most enduring stories in the world, retold by leading contemporary children''s authors to bring out all of the action, drama, humour and depth of the original stories in a way that makes them as exciting and meaningful today as ever. The stories are beautifully illustrated in a range of styles to bring each tale to life. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children''s reading development also available at a href=http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/"www.oxfordowl.co.uk/a. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book. This pack contains 6 books, one of each of: Mythical Beasts and Fabulous Monsters, Why Dogs Have Black Noses, The Journey of Odysseus, Tales of the Underworld,Shapeshifters, The Legend of Gilgamesh."

A diverse selection of traditional stories from around the world that introduce juniors to classic plots and powerful characters. These fascinating stories are beautifully illustrated to bring each tale to life. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book. This pack contains 6 copies of 6 different books.

An engaging classroom playscript. The Greek champion Achilles is returning to the Trojan War. Intent on revenge for the killing of his friend Patroclus, he is determined to fight Hector to the death. The outcome of the war rests on this one fight and Troy 24, Olympus Broadcasting''s most popular news channel, plans to get the world exclusive. New, innovative activities specifically tailored to support the KS3 Framework for Teaching English and help students to fulfil the Framework objectives. Activities include work on Speaking and Listening, close text analysis, and the structure of playscripts, and act as a springboard for personal writing.

Collins Soundbites is a series of readers for Key Stage 3 students with poor literacy skills. It contains three levels of graded, progressive readers, on cross-curricular topics that are particularly suitable for boys. The series supports progress units for year 7.

Tess Durbeyfield seems destined for a simple life. That is until her life changes when her drunken father discovers he is a member of an ancient aristocratic family, the d''Urbervilles. Tess''s mother sends her to seek help from their wealthy ''relations'', but will the acquaintance be a help, or send Tess and her family into further trouble and ruin?

Why the Sea is Salty tells 3 water-themed myths. They explain something about the sea - why it is salty, why droughts and floods happen, how sea creatures came to be. Find out how wishes, dragons, giant ravens and magical sea creatures all play their part. TreeTops Myths and Legends are a fascinating selection of the best traditional stories.

Web Playscripts are lively and involving plays for reading aloud in a group, to improve group participation, reading with expression and speaking and listening skills. There are three plays for each year group (from 8-11 years). The plays are available in packs of six for group use, with a free set of teacher''s notes in each pack.

Daedulus and Icarus is a retelling of the old Greek myth. Web Playscripts Lively and involving plays for reading aloud in a group, to improve group participation, reading with expression and speaking and listening skills. Three plays for each year group (from 7-11 years). The plays are available in packs of six for group use, with a free set of Teacher''s Notes in each pack. The author is an experienced playwright and drama teacher.

Web Playscripts are lively and involving plays for reading aloud in a group, to improve group participation, reading with expression and speaking and listening skills. There are three plays for each year group (from 8-11 years). The plays are available in packs of six for group use, with a free set of teacher''s notes in each pack.

Three plays for each year group (from 7-11 years). The plays are available in packs of six for group use, with a free set of Teacher''s Notes in each pack. The author is an experienced playwright and drama teacher.

Six differentiated roles within each play make Web Playscripts perfect for group and guided reading, as well as developing speaking and listening skills.* Exciting plots and characters help to improve group participation, as well as reading with expression* Three plays per yearThis pack contains one of each of the following titles: Thor''s Hammer, The Golden Arrow, The Magic Pot, A Mad Tea Party, Mak''s Baby, and The Stealing of Fire

This trio of tales deals with happy and sad endings, attesting to the power of love and the sacrifices it calls for. Contains: Lady of Flower and Feathers (Welsh, from the Mabinogion); Dead Man (Ancient Greek); Savitri (Indian Epic).