New Releases by Judy Waite

Imagine a funfair in the classroom... invite dragons to school...let pupils travel through time! Written by award-winning children’s author Judy Waite, Wordtamer offers over fifty ideas for exciting, innovative writing activities and creative workshops. The book explores how authors actually work and what they achieve through their methods. It considers how teachers and children can incorporate these techniques into their own work, and so improve creative writing. Wordtamer provides easy-to-follow instructions to: set up and run inspiring writing lessons and workshops cover basic elements such as character and setting identify craft skills that link writing with the school curriculum develop ideas into contemporary, science fiction, fantasy or time-travel scenarios using tried-and-tested templates that expand on core concepts engage reluctant writers by using visual and kinaesthetic approaches develop independent and group-work practice enrich creative practice and awareness explore different writing styles improve teaching styles and children’s writing through a range of innovative and interactive activities appreciate why, as well as how, these techniques are so effective. Underpinned by theory and Judy’s own experience of working as an author in schools and running writing workshops for all ages, Wordtamer offers step-by-step, inspiring plans for creative writing lessons that will make a buzz in the classroom. Pupils won’t just create characters...they will become them.

Chelsea''s worried she''ll make an idiot of herself learning kickboxing, but she''s tired of feeling invisible around her friends. And when she overhears something she shouldn''t at the gym, looking foolish suddenly doesn''t seem like the worst thing that could happen... Join Kai, Lena, Chelsea, and Sanjay as they struggle with friendship, family and growing up. Welcome to The Street! Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language. Printed on tinted paper and with a dyslexia friendly font, The Street is aimed at readers aged 12+ and has a manageable length (80 pages) and reading age (9+). This collection of stories can be read in any order. Book band: Brown

It''s New Year''s Eve and Sanjay can''t wait to go and have a laugh with his mates. But after vandals attack his parents'' restaurants, laughing is the last thing he feels like doing...Join Kai, Lena, Chelsea, and Sanjay as they struggle with friendship, family and growing up. Welcome to The Street! Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language. Printed on tinted paper and with a dyslexia friendly font, The Street is aimed at readers aged 12+ and has a manageable length (80 pages) and reading age (9+). This collection of stories can be read in any order. Book band: Brown

Kai just wanted a bit of fun but now his video has gone viral, his friends are upset, and he is getting messages from strangers on the internet... Join Kai, Lena, Chelsea, and Sanjay as they struggle with friendship, family and growing up. Welcome to The Street! Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language. Printed on tinted paper and with a dyslexia friendly font, The Street is aimed at readers aged 12+ and has a manageable length (96 pages) and reading age (9+). This collection of stories can be read in any order. Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties. Book band: Brown

All Lena wants is to help a stray dog and hang out with her friends, Sanjay, Chelsea and Kai. All her dad wants is to make a deal with his boss. Somehow, things never quite seem to go according to plan... Join the four friends as they struggle with friendship, family and growing up. Welcome to The Street! Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language. Printed on tinted paper and with a dyslexia friendly font, The Street is aimed at readers aged 12+ and has a manageable length (96 pages) and reading age (9+). This collection of stories can be read in any order. Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.

Lewis hates spending all his free time working in Dad''s failing chip shop. He hates that he can''t have a dog. He hates that Rachel, the most popular girl in his year, is out of his league. But most of all he hates the gangs that hang out on the beach – the ones that make their dogs fight for fun. When the gang leave a friendly stray tied to the pier, Lewis has to help. But can he help her before the tide comes in... and will anyone help him? A powerful and exciting read about growing up, feeling excluded and doing the right thing. Highly readable, exciting books that take the struggle out of reading, Wired Up encourages and supports reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers aged 11+, at a manageable length (80 pages) and reading level (9+). Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.

Pup Idol: Wordtamer Quick Words series Jack and Emily spot a stray puppy at a funfair. Jack can''t keep the puppy. He lives at a foster home where pets are banned and anyway he''s more into snakes and rats than cuddly pups. Emily can''t keep it either, because she''s off on holiday for the summer. But there are bad people about - people who think it''s fun to hurt animals - and Jack has to do something. But maybe the ''something'' that Jack does will only put the puppy in more danger ... this urban adventure novel is part of the Wordtamer Press ''Quick Words'' series aimed at readers aged 8-14 who enjoy shorter length but fast paced cliff hanger story lines. It includes creative writing ''tips and tricks'' from the award winning author Judy Waite, offering additional activities which fit into schools'' curriculum as well as connecting with the globally renowned free creative writing educational website ''wordtamer''.

House of Secrets: Wordtamer Quick Words series Ruby, Ben and Josh are where they shouldn''t be - an overgrown garden that was the home of Old Darkus who has died. Ruby sees a face looking through the window of the derelict house and knows they should get away, but when she loses her pendant she is forced to go back to look for it. Alone. The house is full of danger and dark secrets. Someone, or something, doesn''t seem to want her to ever leave ... This mystery novel is part of the Wordtamer Press ''Quick Words'' series aimed at readers aged 8-14 who enjoy shorter length but fast paced cliff hanger story lines. It includes creative writing ''tips and tricks'' from the award winning author Judy Waite, offering additional activities which fit into schools'' curriculum as well as connecting with the globally renowned free creative writing educational website ''wordtamer''.

Scare Bear: Wordtamer Quick Words series Frankie Stine sets out to win a bear at the local funfair. The bear is a present for his little sister. Right from the start the bear looks grumpy, but soon it''s clear that the grumpiness is the least of Frankie''s problems - the bear seems to have a strange power over him. His friend Jess thinks it''s his mind playing tricks, but Frankie knows she''s wrong. He has to get rid of the bear before it does something really, really terrible. This horror novel is part of the Wordtamer Press ''Quick Words'' series aimed at readers aged 8-14 who enjoy shorter length but fast paced cliff hanger story lines. It includes creative writing ''tips and tricks'' from the award winning author Judy Waite, offering additional activities which fit into schools'' curriculum as well as connecting with the globally renowned free creative writing educational website ''wordtamer''.

Connie doesn''t stand a chance with Josh - not when he worships the wonderful Megan. Fed up, she writes a letter to the universe asking for Josh to fall in love with her, and for Megan''s hair to fall out. The next day, Megan''s hair is almost shaved off, and Josh is all over Connie like a rash. It''s like a miracle - except it''s totally unfair! Consumed with guilt, Connie has to put things right... Highly readable, exciting books that take the struggle out of reading, Wired Up encourages and supports reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, or those with English as an additional language, aged 11+, at a manageable length (80 pages) and reading level (9+). Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.

A time-slip adventure mystery pitched at KS2/KS3 readers and linking with an interactive website ''wordtamer.co.uk'', this novel begins in a contemporary recession-hit town where a young boy, Max, is struggling to be accepted at a new school - only when he begins to ''slip away'' to a strange 1950''s dream world his street-cred gets worse, not better. Written by an established award winning children''s author, the novel taps into National Curriculum specifications and offers not only the development of reading and literacy skills, but also taps into Citizenship and social debates around bullying and animal welfare. The novel has been extensively trialled in schools and is also supported by the popular ICT creative writing resource ''wordtamer.co.uk''. Additionally, the book itself includes further teacher/pupil resources in the form of creative writing exercises.

Foundation and Key Stage 1 guided readers that are ideal for Reading Recovery

This series presents the best picture fiction books for young readers. Each story has been specially written and illustrated for young readers, using appropriate language and close picture-text match. This series is an ideal resource for shared reading and independent reading as well as take-home reading. Suitable for 7-12 year olds.

Elsa has the perfect excuse for being out late: a man tried to kidnap her. She''s got all the details. It''s a really good story. It''s just not true. But then a girl is kidnapped for real and now Elsa''s lie might be helping a killer.

Alix, Courtney and Fern aren''t ''bad'' girls. They''re respectable sixth form students who''ve hit on a great way to pull in good money. They can buy designer gear, holiday abroad, and aren''t even out of place at a millionaire''s party. As long as they follow their own ''rules'', and keep themselves safe, who cares how they earn the extra cash? No one''s going to get hurt. Or are they . . ? A gripping story of teenage girls who use sex to make money - and then find that money is not after all going to resolve all ills.

Specially built for Foundation and Key Stage 1 guided reading

Some children think they have seen a tiger in the wood next to the school. They go to search for the tiger and find one, but not the type of tiger they expected. Illustrated by Holly Swain

Give your young children the best start to learning English with Jamboree Storytime''s interactive, play-based approach! One of ten beautifully illustrated Readers in the Jamboree Storytime series - the storybooks provide engaging and lively stories in authentic English with strong visual support. Jamboree Storytime is an exciting new series designed to introduce the English language to children aged 3-5. It nurtures and extends their developing awareness of stories and integrates this with language learning, through songs, rhymes, puppets and play-based activities. The series has been specifically developed to encourage a love of stories and reading in young children, and to begin to introduce the English language in an accessible and enjoyable way.

A collection of 90 readers aimed at students aged 7-17 learning English as an additional language, or those who would like extra support with their reading. It includes a page-by-page glossary, language support and reading exercises to help students develop their language skills.

Elliot is the next big thing! Discovered singing in a garage, he''s scooped up, signed up and tied up by a major record company. Before he knows it, the world is at his feet: everybody wants a piece of the Elliot brand. But Elliot''s not sure he wants to be a brand. All he wants to do is sing. It seems, though, that that''s too much to ask.As he sees his dreams slowly turn into a nightmare, he''s desperate to get back to the life he''d been so quick to leave behind. But can he fit in there now? And will anybody - his new manager and new friends, his mates and, most importantly, his girlfriend Anna - understand his decision?