Lisa Thompson est une auteure prolifique dont l'œuvre couvre la fiction et la non-fiction pour enfants et jeunes adultes. Sa passion principale est de favoriser l'amour de la lecture et de cultiver des compétences narratives confiantes chez les jeunes esprits. Les captivants lecteurs gradués de Thompson sont utilisés dans des environnements éducatifs à l'échelle mondiale, et ses contributions figurent sur d'éminentes plateformes en ligne pour apprendre à lire. Elle crée des récits conçus pour inspirer et autonomiser les jeunes lecteurs, les encourageant à explorer le monde à travers la magie des livres.
The narrative explores the profound impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the education system, viewed through the eyes of an elementary school student. It reflects on the emotional challenges and losses experienced during the abrupt shift to remote learning. The story emphasizes the significance of the teacher-student bond, capturing heartfelt memories and feelings. Accompanied by vibrant illustrations, it serves as a tool for children to understand and express their emotions during these unprecedented times.
A crumbling stone soldier sits on a bench in the park and only Owen
understands how important he is ... A touching story of loss and remembrance
from Lisa Thompson, the award-winning author of The Goldfish Boy. Particularly
suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+
One day, in the middle of the summer holidays and in the middle of a manic
episode, Todd and Laurie's dad takes them to stay in the hotel he spent most
of his childhood holidays in. The hotel is a rundown dump and the
disappointment means Dad takes to his bed. Todd and Laurie have the run of the
place and they soon start to uncover a few secrets...
The story of a pivotal moment in modern world history, when representative
democracy became a political option for Arabs - and how the West denied the
opportunity.
Near the death zone on K2, the world''s second-highest mountain, Lisa Thompson searched for the strength to continue climbing. Her choices were clear: give in to her doubts and descend or continue up the mountain''s steep face. Spite had provoked Thompson into the male-dominated world of high-altitude mountaineering, but spite could only take her so far. After a harrowing battle with cancer, Lisa realized she needed to understand what motivated her to take greater and greater risks in the mountains. Finding Elevation chronicles Thompson''s path from novice climber to world-class mountaineer, as she becomes the second American woman to summit K2, which is considered by many to be the deadliest mountain in the world. More than a climbing memoir, Finding Elevation is a deeply personal examination of motivation and the human spirit. It is a story of what can happen when we finally stop letting others define our limits and instead trust that we are capable of more. In this inspiring book, Thompson reaches beyond the mountain to tell a story of resilience, heartbreak, and the eventual realization that we are responsible for defining our own boundaries, finding our own happiness, and facing our fears head-on.
Eleven-year-old Maxwell is always, always in trouble. Roaming the town with his beloved pet dog Monster (who he rescued as a puppy from being run over) as a way to escape his parents' constant sniping at home, he's a menace to the neighbours and teachers at school. While visiting an elderly neighbour, Maxwell comes across a mysterious cabinet of curiosities and suddenly finds himself erased from his life: it's as if he's never existed. Able to walk around anonymously might be great at first - finally, no-one is yelling at him! - but he soon realises that he misses his old life and, crucially, if he had never existed, then he wouldn't have swooped in and stopped Monster the dog from being hit by that car . . . Maxwell needs to find a way to reverse his erasure, with the help of his best friend Charlie and his sister Bex, who need a whole heap of persuading that this weird kid they've never clapped eyes on is actually super close to them in his former life
Returning to the captivating universe of her previous work, Lisa Thompson weaves a gripping mystery that promises to engage readers. The story is filled with suspenseful twists and features intriguing characters, drawing readers into a narrative that explores themes of friendship and resilience. With a blend of emotional depth and thrilling plot developments, this sequel is poised to captivate both fans of the original and new readers alike.
The brand new, read-in-one-sitting mystery from the bestselling author of THE GOLDFISH BOY. Telling a little white lie now and then is harmless, right? But what if it leads to you being a household name and international celebrity? Cole is the boy who fooled the world and finds himself trapped in a huge web of lies... can he break free? Cole's family is struggling to make ends meet and he doesn't fit in with the rich kids at his school. Until the day a painting Cole made in Art class is unexpectedly spotted and sold in a posh London gallery for thousands of pounds. Suddenly, he's the toast of the international art world, invited on prime time chat shows, hailed as a boy genius! But Cole has been keeping a secret... he is not the creator of the painting; the white lie he told has spiraled out of control and his world will crumble when he's exposed on live television. His family is plunged back into poverty, and there's only one way out: Cole must crack the riddle of a mysterious painting that promises the clues hidden within it will lead the solver to great riches
