An outstanding, highly original and unputdownable read! This is a bold, thought-provoking adventure perfect for fans of MORTAL ENGINES and THE LAST WILD. "I loved every page of this gripping, dystopian thriller. Wonderful characters, thrilling action and a unique new world.Now I wish I had my own animal construct!" Kieran Larwood, author of Podkin One Ear "I wolfed this down... Great MG sci-fi." Darren Simpson, author of ScavengersColl belongs to Wolf. He lives with his crew on a Construct, a huge technological "creature" driven by the crew's combined willpower.Together they roam their world, fighting other Constructs and absorbing them into their own. But when a new and dangerous Construct attacks them, Coll is thrown clear from Wolf and left behind. Now he must survive life on ground and get back to his crew.He is helped by Rieka, a "Tock" who makes the Constructs work. She promises Coll a way to return, but can she be trusted? And what is she really trying to do...?When Coll uncover
The Positive Power series introduces self esteem and empathy to budding young readers. I Am Strong is a fun and encouraging story about confidence! Now a part of the premier early reading line, Step into Reading! It's that time of the year again: field day! The sun is out, the hurdles are set up, and classes are canceled. The young boy in I Am Strong has a fun-filled day as he learns what it means to be strong. Despite his small size, he surprises his teammates--and himself!--when he demonstrates mental, emotional, and physical strength. Will his team be field day champions?Through simple text and joyful illustrations, this installment in the Positive Power series inspires kids to help others while giving them the confidence they need to transform from little to BIG readers. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues hel