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Tag Archives: Dyslexia
Swan Song by Gill Lewis
Swan Song by award winning author Gill Lewis is a thoughtful and sensitively written story about teenage mental health which highlights the power of nature to restore and heal troubled minds. A lovely book with a valuable and comforting message. … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barrington Stoke, childrens_books, conservation, depression, Dyslexia, Gill Lewis, Mental Health, nature, review, School, Teen
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Using Barrington Stoke Books in the Classroom
As a school librarian I have long been a fan of the books published by Barrington Stoke. For over twenty years they have produced stories that are inviting to children, written by top authors, of a length that is not … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barrington Stoke, childrens_books, conservation, Dyslexia, global, Historical fiction, rainforests, Reading, resources, worldwar1
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The Griffin Gate by Vashti Hardy illustrated by Natalie Smillie
Vashti Hardy’s first title for Barrington Stoke contains all the components required of the perfect adventure story for children. A brave if somewhat impetuous lead character, clues to solve, villains to defeat, a wise and loyal companion and a map. … Continue reading →
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Tagged adventure, Barrington Stoke, childrens_books, Dyslexia, fantasy, reluctant readers, Steam Punk, Vashti Hardy
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Super Readable Books For Children
In her helpful guide to nurturing readers, The Book Whisperer, teacher Donalyn Miller prefers the term ‘dormant readers’ to the more widely used ‘reluctant readers’ arguing that these are children who have not yet found the right book to hook … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barrington Stoke, childrens_books, Dyslexia, fiction, Grief, Jonathon Meres, Lisa Thompson, reluctant readers, review, School
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Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights: a retelling by Tanya Landman
One of my favourite books as a teen was Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, a book that caught my imagination and lingered in my memory for years. As an adult I read and enjoyed The Tennant of Wildfell Hall by … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barrington Stoke, Bronte, childrens_books, Classics, Dyslexia, fiction, reluctant readers, review, Tanya Landman
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Sequin and Stitch by Laura Dockrill illustrated by Sara Ogilvie
Laura Dockrill’s debut for Barrington Stoke weaves together family, loss and hope in a story that is both poignant and striking in its portrayal of our society. This is a touching and imaginative tale with love at its centre. Nine … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barrington Stoke, childrens_books, Dyslexia, Families, Grief, Reading, reviews
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After the War by Tom Palmer
In recent years Tom Palmer has written historical fiction for children that has focussed on events that took place during the two world wars. Both Armistice Runner and D-Day Dog are books that are enjoyed by young readers and also enable them … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barrington Stoke, childrens_books, Dyslexia, Historical fiction, Holocaust, review, Tom Palmer, war, World War2
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Survival in Space: The Apollo 13 Mission by David Long illustrated by Stefano Tambellini
This retelling of the story of the memorable moon mission by David Long, winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2017 – Best Books with Facts for Survivors, will engage, inform and inspire young readers keeping them gripped to the final page. It … Continue reading →
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Tagged adventure, Apollo mission, Apollo13, Barrington Stoke, childrens_books, Dyslexia, graphic novels, illustration, Nonfiction, space
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A Bad Day for Jayden by Tony Bradman
A thoughtful look at a day in the life of a young carer sensitively told by Tony Bradman, this would be an excellent addition to school library and classroom shelves. Things are not going well for Jayden. After a sleepless … Continue reading →
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Tagged anxiety, Barrington Stoke, bullying, carers, depression, Dyslexia, Reading, review, School, Society
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Brilliant books for New Readers from Barrington Stoke
Are you looking for books to encourage new readers? Barrington Stoke have published some wonderful books for younger readers recently and here are just two of them to give you a taste of what is available. Captain Whiskers by Jeremy … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barrington Stoke, books, childrens_books, Dyslexia, fairy tales, humour, Michael Rosen, short stories
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