Aisha Bushby

A magical fantasy fiction book about family, friendship and finding your feet, perfect for 9+ readers of Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Michelle Harrison.A magical middle grade book about family, friendship and finding your place, with a delicate touch of magic. Perfect for 10-12 year olds and fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Michelle Harrison and Kiran Millwood-Hargrave and The Girl Who Speaks Bear.Hazel’s new life in England should have been the stuff of fairy tales; after all her Great Aunt’s cottage looked just like a gingerbread house, with a magical garden and whispering fireflies promising quests and adventures.But as Hazel struggles to deal with the challenges of the everyday world –⁠ making friends, missing her family –⁠ shealso learns that every fairy tale has a dark side. And there are terrifying creatures that lurk in the shadows . . .

The first in a magical new middle grade series from a rising star author, perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Michelle Harrison. Inspired by The Arabian Nights. The Sahar Peninsula lies ju

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.Fatima thinks the stories about the weird and wonderful Mysterious Museum are all nonsense – exhibits don’t come to life! But then her best friend Florence disappears inside the museum and Fatima must follow the riddles to find her, even if it means risking her own life …Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longe

Can piecing together the past help you change the present?When I next open my eyes, I’m back . . . in front of the house again.It’s night time. The stars wave hello, like they’ve been expecting me.The

You don't have to be big to be brave!Heart-warming adventures of friendship, courage and discovery, brought vividly to life with gorgeous illustrations by Kübra Teber. Ideal for younger readers.When Tiny is picked up by a bird mistaking her for a worm, she's dropped into the school summer fair taking place in the middle of the playground. With so many people about this is a place filled with danger for Tiny.Her animal friends try to rescue her, but their plans go horribly wrong. Will any of them get back to safety?"Gorgeous...a very modern story with a wonderful inclusive message about caring for the world and those around you." Holly Webb"Ideal for younger readers looking for adventure close to home." The Guardian

Heart-warming adventures of friendship, courage and discovery, brought vividly to life with gorgeous illustrations by Kübra Teber. Ideal for young readers."Gorgeous...a very modern story with a wonderful inclusive message about caring for the world and those around you." Holly WebbYou don't have to be big to be brave!Heart-warming adventures of friendship, courage and discovery, brought vividly to life with gorgeous illustrations by Kübra Teber. Ideal for young readers.One day a mystery visitor with large paws, sharp fangs and shining eyes arrives in the school garden where Tiny lives with her animal friends.The animals are scared, but Tiny realizes this young creature needs help... Can she persuade the others that this mystery visitor means them no harm?

The first in a magical new middle grade series from a rising star author, perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Michelle Harrison. Inspired by The Arabian Nights. The Sahar Peninsula lies just beyond the horizon, but it isn't the easiest place to get to. No maps will take you there, nor can it be charted by gazing up at the stars, or down at a compass... Twelve year old Amira has only ever known a life at sea with her sea-witch mothers. So when their ship is wrecked in a great storm, Amira is delighted to have an opportunity to explore land - accompanied by her best friend Namur - a jinn in cat form. Amira soon finds a boy who has a jinn like her, and learns that their spirit companions are connected to the mysterious storm that gets stronger each day.When Namur goes missing Amira discovers she has to visit a magical place; a place where lost things can be found. But will Amira also discover her own destiny, and find out what it truly means to be a Moonchild?Go on more magica

Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.Fluency 10 books have a word count of 5760 words with an expected reading rate of 120 words per minute.Follow three woodland creatures – a bat, a frog and a hedgehog as they navigate dangers and prepare to hibernate for the winter. Each animal must face key decisions and risky obstacles as they try to find

You don't have to be big to be brave!A brand new inclusive series full of heart-warming adventure perfect for young readers.Tiny is a small creature with a big heart living in a school garden. Her animal neighbours don't like her because she looks like a human. They think humans are big, noisy and messy and they're scared. But when Frog is in danger Tiny comes to the rescue and makes friends!A brand new series full of heart-warming adventure perfect for fans of The Naughtiest Unicorn and Hotel Flamingo. With gorgeous black and white illustrations by Kübra Teber.

(Dyslexia-friendly)An accidental luggage swap with a witch conjures a series of mishaps for Zahra in this charming magical adventure from acclaimed children’s author Aisha Bushby.When Zahra accidentally swaps suitcases with a witch, it’s the beginning of a whole series of magical mishaps. Her feet take on a dancing life of their own when she puts on a pair of enchanted boots, while her first flying adventure in a charmed cloak nearly ends in disaster! But it’s not all bad. She learns a spell that can transform her dad’s worst cooking into a gourmet delight and makes a new best friend in the form of a talking cat.When she finds the witch again, will Zahra even want to get her own suitcase back?!Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

The second book in a magical middle grade adventure series, inspired by The Arabian Nights and perfect for readers of Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Michelle Harrison and Sophie McKenzie. The Sahar Peninsula lies just beyond the horizon, but it isn't the easiest place to get to. No maps will take you there, nor can it be charted by gazing up at the stars, or down at a compass… Farah is a Moonchild with a very special kind of magic and a jinni of her own.But although she loves her magical animal companion – a lizard called Layla – Farah isn’t entirely convinced that she’s cut out for the life of adventure, which seems to bring endless danger!When it becomes clear that Farah and her fellow Moonchildren – Leo and Amira – have unlocked moon magic that could destroy the Sahar Peninsula, Farah and her friends are thrust into another accidental adventure. And it takes them to a burning desert and another mysterious city which holds deadly secrets of its own … Go on more magical adventures in Moonch

(Dyslexia-friendly)A shop-witch and a hero must work together to fulfil an important quest in this magical adventure from award-winning children’s author Aisha Bushby.In a magical world where heroes go on exciting quests while witches keep everything running behind the scenes, Laurel works in her parents’ shop, supplying everything from enchanted yarn to magical carpets. The shop is struggling after the opening of a big shopping centre nearby, so when a hero waltzes in with a long list of expensive items, Laurel sees an opportunity to help.But there’s one item on the list that isn’t in stock, and it’s going to be very tricky to find, so join Laurel and her wise cat familiar as they take the reluctant hero on a quest to save her parents’ shop.Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.