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Reading Champion: Wartime on the Farm

Independent Reading White 10
By Jackie Walter
Series: Reading Champion
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This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each... Read More
Format: Hardback
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This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

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This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE).

Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 7-9-year-olds or those reading book band white.

In the middle of the bombing of London in World War Two, Ivy and Kitty are sent to live on a farm in Cornwall to keep them safe. How will the sisters settle into their new life?

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781445189086

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 November 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd

Contributors:

  • Edited by Jackie Hamley
  • Illustrated by Hannah Wood
  • Illustrated by Hannah Wood
  • Edited by Jackie Hamley

Audience: Primary and secondary education, EFL / TEFL / TESOL

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 154.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 24

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About the Author

Jackie Walter (Author)

Jackie Walter has written and edited many books for children. She never gets tired of listening to and telling a good story. Jackie lives in Cornwall with her husband and young daughters.

Hannah Wood (Illustrator)

Hannah is from England but grew up in the Netherlands and Norway. She returned to England to study politics and history at university, until the moment she finally saw the light and, after a spell as a graphic designer, followed her first love - illustration.

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