Rachel's father is a vicar and when they move to a new home she longs for a best friend. She has a lot to contend with - her mum is having a difficult pregnancy but even worse Rachel has to keep the talking church mice a secret from adults.

A Friend for Rachel

McAllister, Margaret

Oxford University Press

This novel has the theme of child abuse. Kazy and Beth are looked after by their aunt. She's a tyrant and beats them, so they run away. When Beth falls ill, Kazy takes her to a place where a community of people live in an old monastery.

Hold My Hand and Run

A mystery story about a ghost trapped in a house which slips in and out of different periods in history. The ghost appeals to the boy who lives in the house for his help to release her spirit from the house.Exciting mystery/ghost story which keeps the reader gripped.Margaret McAllister's third novel for OUP - her first two books A Friend for Rachel and Hold My Hand and Run were very well reviewed.Unusual angle on time slip - it's the house that time-travels.Margaret McAllister lives in North Yorkshire.

Ghost at the Window

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

A mystery story about a ghost trapped in a house which slips in and out of different periods in history. She is trapped by her own fear of the Fire Lion which she is sure lives in the locked cupboard. The ghost appeals to the boy who lives in the house for his help to release her spirit fromthe house.

Fire Lion

Kazy Clare has had enough. She, and her little sister Beth, are being tormented by their cruel Aunt, who has been sent to look after them following the death of their mother. Their father is so grief stricken by his loss that he is blind to the mistreatment going on around him. But Kazy knows that things have got to change. She has to save Beth from the beatings and abuse, so she decides to run away and take Beth with her. But it will take all her courage and strength to keep them safe. And, once you've run away, it's impossible to go back. Isn't it? * Meticulously researched; the novel tackles themes which are still relevant today within a wholly believable historical setting. * Deals with important issues of bullying adults and the loss of a parent. * Story-telling at its best, with a strong narrative drive, feisty heroine, and vividly drawn settings.

Ebenezer Scrooge can't stand Christmas; he thinks it is all a waste of time. All he cares about is working hard and making money. But some ghostly visitors make him look again at his cold, lonely life. Can he change his ways and embrace the festive spirit before it is too late? Charles Dickens's Victorian story is wonderfully adapted with haunting illustrations which bring even the ghosts to life. TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the worlds best-loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children's authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting their reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Greatest Stories: Oxford Level 12: A Christmas Carol

DICKENS., CHARLES

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Oxford Reading Tree All Stars: Oxford Level 9 All Stars Pack 1 Pack of 6

English as a Second Language

OUP Oxford

Ebenezer Scrooge can't stand Christmas; he thinks it is all a waste of time. All he cares about is working hard and making money. But some ghostly visitors make him look again at his cold, lonely life. Can he change his ways and embrace the festive spirit before it is too late? Charles Dickens' Victorian story is wonderfully adapted with haunting illustrations which bring even the ghosts to life. TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the worlds best loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children's authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting their reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading, writing, speaking and listening. This pack provides 6 copies of the same title.

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Greatest Stories: Oxford Level 12: A Christmas Carol Pack 6

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Reflect: Oxford Level 20: Selkie Summer

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Reflect: Oxford Levels 18-20: Mixed Pack

Goodhart, Pippa

Eldridge, Jim

Laban, Barbara

Ralphs, Matt

Morgan, Michaela

Dougherty, John

PRUE, SALLY

Lawes, Jane

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A Friend for Rachel

Hold My Hand and Run

Ghost at the Window

Fire Lion

Hold My Hand and Run

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Greatest Stories: Oxford Level 12: A Christmas Carol

Oxford Reading Tree All Stars: Oxford Level 9 All Stars Pack 1 Pack of 6

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Greatest Stories: Oxford Level 12: A Christmas Carol Pack 6

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Reflect: Oxford Level 20: Selkie Summer

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Reflect: Oxford Levels 18-20: Mixed Pack