Jamila Gavin Ordre des livres

Alexander the Great is hailed as the world's greatest leaders of all time, renowned for his bravery, his loyalty and his generosity towards his enemies. Jamila Gavin's vivid narrative brings the ancient world to life, as she follows Alexander's campaign from Greece to India. From his taming of the wild horse Bucephalus, to the cutting of the Gordian Knot, through to his great battles and confrontations with Darius III, King of Persia, Alexander was a legend in his own lifetime. Alongside his campaigning feats, the legends from ancient Greece, Egypt, Persia and India told around the army campfires create a vivid and exciting picture of life under this great hero.

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.

A stunning and heartbreaking new novel from Jamila Gavin, the bestselling and award-winning author of Coram Boy and The Wheel of Surya.

The dramatic second story in the Surya Trilogyby Whitbread award-winning Jamila Gavin, author of Coram Boy.

Struggling to adapt to a new life, Sophie feels isolated until she connects with a peer through their mutual love for water. This bond not only helps Sophie forge friendships but also aids her companion in confronting their disability, highlighting themes of resilience and the healing power of shared interests.

Matt Haig, Derek Landy, Philip Reeve, Joseph Delaney, Susan Cooper, Mal Peet, Berlie Doherty, Robin Jarvis, Eleanor Updale, Jamila Gavin and Sam Llewellyn have come together to bring you eleven spine-tingling stories. Watch your step as you take a ghost walk around the ancient city of York and a long-ago woodland which is reawakening. Be warned of the drowned boy who will stop at nothing to find someone to play with for all time. Look into the mirror, where a lost child lurks, ready to pull you in, and try not to cry out at the monstrous creatures prowling for their next victim. Some stories will make you scream, some will make you shiver - but all will haunt you long after you've put the book down.

Abi has always wanted a dog, and one day her dream comes true! But as Georgie bounds into her life, it seems as though her best friend is falling out of it. Prompt thoughtful discussions and support development of higher-level comprehension skills with Reflect - a series of emotionally powerful stories with realistic settings.

In this beautiful volume, cherished Hindu tales are given a new voice, as stories of great floods, evil kings, beautiful princesses and epic battles between good and evil leap from the pages.

Every night for one thousand and one nights, Scheherazade must tell a tale of enchantment and magic, in order to keep herself alive. TreeTops Greatest Stories is a series of timeless classics for children aged 711. Its much-loved stories, beautiful artwork and careful levelling make it easy to select books that children will love.

The narrative unfolds from the Indian epic The Ramayana, chronicling Rama's exile and his eventual victory over the formidable demon king Ravana, aided by a monkey army. Interwoven with this ancient tale are contemporary scenes of a family preparing for Diwali, celebrating the return of Rama and Sita. This blend of myth and modernity highlights themes of devotion, courage, and the significance of tradition, all while featuring a large, flexible cast of characters that enrich the storytelling experience.