https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?QRY=SVL(DYSLEXIC)&QRYTEXT=Junior%20Dyslexic%20Friendly%20Books&SETLVL=SET&CF=BIB&SORTS=DTE.DATE1.DESC&NRECS=20 Spydus Search Results en © 2022 Civica Pty Limited. All rights reserved. https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=560657&CF=BIB Can Annie find her missing bunny before it's caught by the neighbourhood fox? A gentle and heartwarming animal story from worldwide bestseller Holly Webb. Annie is really excited about her new pet rabbits and can't wait to welcome them into the amazing new home her dad has built for them. Can Annie find her missing bunny before it's caught by the neighbourhood fox? A gentle and heartwarming animal story from worldwide bestseller Holly Webb. Annie is really excited about her new pet rabbits and can't wait to welcome them into the amazing new home her dad has built for them.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Webb, Holly<br />Dyslexic ed.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London, UK : HarperCollins, 2024.<br />96 p. 17 cm.<br />Little Gems<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - J 823.00 - On order<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=534648&CF=BIB Lucy and her dad are still feeling sad about the loss of their lovely cat Patch, who had been part of their family for such a long time. So when a little lost kitten turns up in their garden, Lucy doesn't want to tell her dad in case it upsets him. But she grows to love the little kitten and he doesn't seem to have a home, so Lucy is really upset when he disappears and finally she has to tell her dad the truth. Will her dad be able to help Lucy find the little kitten and can they offer him a new home? Lucy and her dad are still feeling sad about the loss of their lovely cat Patch, who had been part of their family for such a long time. So when a little lost kitten turns up in their garden, Lucy doesn't want to tell her dad in case it upsets him. But she grows to love the little kitten and he doesn't seem to have a home, so Lucy is really upset when he disappears and finally she has to tell her dad the truth. Will her dad be able to help Lucy find the little kitten and can they offer him a new home?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Webb, Holly<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />80 pages : colour illustrations ; 17 cm.<br />Little gems<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - Early Junior Fiction - JF EARLY WEB - Available - 010713081<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=534650&CF=BIB A change in classroom seating arrangements challenges old habits and leads to a new friendship in this funny new school story from award-winning author Anne Fine. At first Ben doesn't want to sit next to Alice in the classroom. She's scary and tells him off for his squiggly drawing and poor handwriting. She even points out his bad table manners. But when Ben starts to take Alice's advice, he realises that she might have a point and discovers that sitting next to her isn't so bad after all. A change in classroom seating arrangements challenges old habits and leads to a new friendship in this funny new school story from award-winning author Anne Fine. At first Ben doesn't want to sit next to Alice in the classroom. She's scary and tells him off for his squiggly drawing and poor handwriting. She even points out his bad table manners. But when Ben starts to take Alice's advice, he realises that she might have a point and discovers that sitting next to her isn't so bad after all.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Fine, Anne<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />46 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.<br />4u2read<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - Early Junior Fiction - JF EARLY FIN - Available - 010709985<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=534651&CF=BIB Tyra gets off to a tough start at her new school. She's loud and different and nobody seems to be particularly friendly. So when her nan gives her a beautiful china snow dragon, Tyra decides to take it to school, hoping that people will think it's interesting and talk to her. But disaster strikes and the beautiful dragon is smashed. Can Tyra find a way to repair her treasure while also making some new friends along the way? Tyra gets off to a tough start at her new school. She's loud and different and nobody seems to be particularly friendly. So when her nan gives her a beautiful china snow dragon, Tyra decides to take it to school, hoping that people will think it's interesting and talk to her. But disaster strikes and the beautiful dragon is smashed. Can Tyra find a way to repair her treasure while also making some new friends along the way?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>McCombie, Karen<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />57 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - J MACC - Available - 010713098<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=540929&CF=BIB On the day of his big performance, Frank wakes up with the hiccups. And they just won't STOP! Helped by his best friend, Daisy, Frank tries every trick in the book - holding his breath till he nearly passes out, getting someone to give him a fright - but still the hiccups won't go away. In desperation, he's driven to try ever more madcap ideas, but when they don't succeed, he has to go on stage still hiccupping away. Will the evening end in humiliation or will Frank manage to turn calamity into a dramatic triumph? On the day of his big performance, Frank wakes up with the hiccups. And they just won't STOP! Helped by his best friend, Daisy, Frank tries every trick in the book - holding his breath till he nearly passes out, getting someone to give him a fright - but still the hiccups won't go away. In desperation, he's driven to try ever more madcap ideas, but when they don't succeed, he has to go on stage still hiccupping away. Will the evening end in humiliation or will Frank manage to turn calamity into a dramatic triumph?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Simmons, Jo<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />74 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - J SIM - Available - 010857358<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=540930&CF=BIB Lily always feels a little bit left out. Shy and anxious, she finds school really hard, particularly as most of the other girls all seem so confident. Most of the time, Lily wishes that she could just disappear. But during a game of football in PE, Lily's teacher spots her natural talent and invites Lily to join the local girls' team, where she starts to make friends with some of the other players. Finally, she thinks she's found a place where she fits in, but will a vicious argument with one of her teammates put all her progress in jeopardy? Lily always feels a little bit left out. Shy and anxious, she finds school really hard, particularly as most of the other girls all seem so confident. Most of the time, Lily wishes that she could just disappear. But during a game of football in PE, Lily's teacher spots her natural talent and invites Lily to join the local girls' team, where she starts to make friends with some of the other players. Finally, she thinks she's found a place where she fits in, but will a vicious argument with one of her teammates put all her progress in jeopardy?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Ainsworth, Eve<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />73 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - Early Junior Fiction - JF EARLY AIN - Onloan - Due: 07 May 2024 - 010856559<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=548486&CF=BIB A singing-club trip ends in disaster when the coach carrying the members spins out of control. Hailey is trapped at the back of the coach with her nemesis Bex, who's taken the lead role in their latest performance, and handsome Kit, on whom Hailey has a massive crush. As the coach hangs over the edge of a precipice and Kit escapes to find help, Hailey and Bex have to get over their initial judgements about each other and work together if they are to stand a chance of survival. Will they find a way to safety? A singing-club trip ends in disaster when the coach carrying the members spins out of control. Hailey is trapped at the back of the coach with her nemesis Bex, who's taken the lead role in their latest performance, and handsome Kit, on whom Hailey has a massive crush. As the coach hangs over the edge of a precipice and Kit escapes to find help, Hailey and Bex have to get over their initial judgements about each other and work together if they are to stand a chance of survival. Will they find a way to safety?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>McKenzie, Sophie<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Bishopbriggs, Glasgow : Barrington Stoke, 2023.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2023<br />67 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - J MACK - Onloan - Due: 21 May 2024 - 011003990<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=511138&CF=BIB In the wake of a tempest hitting her town, Morwenna is left to take care of a stranger washed ashore. The storm is just another of many that have plagued the town for years - people blame the tide singers, legendary sea people who are said to charm storms with their singing. Morwenna has never believed the tales, but when she is left alone with the stranger, she realises this is no ordinary girl. Can the stories be true? Can the girl control the tides with nothing more than her voice? Her arrival brings danger of a different kind, and Morwenna must draw on all the courage she has in order to stop a conflict that could destroy her home. In the wake of a tempest hitting her town, Morwenna is left to take care of a stranger washed ashore. The storm is just another of many that have plagued the town for years - people blame the tide singers, legendary sea people who are said to charm storms with their singing. Morwenna has never believed the tales, but when she is left alone with the stranger, she realises this is no ordinary girl. Can the stories be true? Can the girl control the tides with nothing more than her voice? Her arrival brings danger of a different kind, and Morwenna must draw on all the courage she has in order to stop a conflict that could destroy her home.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Williams, Eloise<br />Dyslexic books edition.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh, [Scotland] : Barrington Stoke, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />87 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.<br /><br />Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - J WIL - Available - 010743125<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=527846&CF=BIB On a dark winter's evening at the end of December, something strange is happening in the school playground. Lessons finished long ago, but there are lots of children still at school and they're all carrying ... clocks! Clocks of every shape and size - big, small, round and square, heart-shaped, star-shaped. What's going on? Join the children and find out as they celebrate the winter solstice on the shortest day of the year - marching through the town in the Carnival of the Clocks! On a dark winter's evening at the end of December, something strange is happening in the school playground. Lessons finished long ago, but there are lots of children still at school and they're all carrying ... clocks! Clocks of every shape and size - big, small, round and square, heart-shaped, star-shaped. What's going on? Join the children and find out as they celebrate the winter solstice on the shortest day of the year - marching through the town in the Carnival of the Clocks!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Sharratt, Nick<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />60 pages : colour illustrations ; 17 cm.<br />Little gems<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - Early Junior Fiction - JF EARLY SHA - Available - 010683247<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=529762&CF=BIB Mike had no idea that his best friend Alex was a Gris-kwok - someone who can turn into any animal he chooses! But Mike's naughty little sister Molly is a Gris-kwok too. Alex and Mike are about to take on the worst babysitting job in the world Mike had no idea that his best friend Alex was a Gris-kwok - someone who can turn into any animal he chooses! But Mike's naughty little sister Molly is a Gris-kwok too. Alex and Mike are about to take on the worst babysitting job in the world<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Blackman, Malorie<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />54 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.<br /><br />Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - Early Junior Fiction - JF EARLY BLA - Available - 010683049<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=532081&CF=BIB Following a traumatic accident, a special friendship helps talented musician Annie heal and rediscover her love of music in this stunning novella from celebrated author Katya Balen. After a devastating car crash, Annie is unable to play her flute and retreats from the music she's always loved. She exists in a world of angry silence - furious with her mum and furious she can't seem to play her beloved flute any more. Then she meets Noah, who shows her the blackbirds' nest hidden in the scrubland near their flats. As their friendship grows, the blackbird's glorious song reignites Anna's passion for music. But when tragedy strikes again, will her fragile progress be put at risk? Following a traumatic accident, a special friendship helps talented musician Annie heal and rediscover her love of music in this stunning novella from celebrated author Katya Balen. After a devastating car crash, Annie is unable to play her flute and retreats from the music she's always loved. She exists in a world of angry silence - furious with her mum and furious she can't seem to play her beloved flute any more. Then she meets Noah, who shows her the blackbirds' nest hidden in the scrubland near their flats. As their friendship grows, the blackbird's glorious song reignites Anna's passion for music. But when tragedy strikes again, will her fragile progress be put at risk?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Balen, Katya<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke, 2022.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>©2022<br />97 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - J BAL - Available - 010697213<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=369775&CF=BIB Just when he thought he couldn't get weirder, WeirDo's back from the dentist and he's wearing braces! How is he going to hide his train tracks from Bella and his friends? Just when he thought he couldn't get weirder, WeirDo's back from the dentist and he's wearing braces! How is he going to hide his train tracks from Bella and his friends?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Do, Anh<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Strawberry Hills, NSW] : Scholastic : Dyslexic Books, an imprint of ReadHowYouWant, [2019].<br />143 pages (dyslexic print) : illustrations ; 20 cm.<br />WeirDo ; 6<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Years 3 and 4<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - Early Junior Fiction - JF EARLY DO - Onloan - Due: 12 May 2024 - 010242512<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=369781&CF=BIB Clementine Rose has just found out that her friends, the Rousseau's, are leaving Penberthy Floss and moving back to France. While she is sad to see Sophie, Jules, Pierre, and Odette go, Clementine is excited about the idea of overseas pen pals and the prospect of new neighbors. When the new family arrives in the village, Clementine is delighted to see they have a daughter exactly her age. The girls meet at school and Clementine is quick to offer the hand of friendship, but it seems that the new girl isn't interested in making friends. What is making her so unfriendly? And will Clementine be able to find out what's really going on?" Clementine Rose has just found out that her friends, the Rousseau's, are leaving Penberthy Floss and moving back to France. While she is sad to see Sophie, Jules, Pierre, and Odette go, Clementine is excited about the idea of overseas pen pals and the prospect of new neighbors. When the new family arrives in the village, Clementine is delighted to see they have a daughter exactly her age. The girls meet at school and Clementine is quick to offer the hand of friendship, but it seems that the new girl isn't interested in making friends. What is making her so unfriendly? And will Clementine be able to find out what's really going on?"<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Harvey, Jacqueline<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Strawberry Hills, NSW] : Dyslexic Books, an imprint of RHYW, ReadHowYouWant, [2020]<br />ii, 121 pages (dyslexic print) : illustrations ; 25 cm.<br />Clementine Rose ; 11.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Years 3 and 4<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - J HAR - Available - 010242246<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=369973&CF=BIB It's Ella's first day at her new school and that can only mean one thing: making new friends. But the challenge is even tougher than Ella thought, as the girls in her class just don't seem interested in her. When she stumbles across the book 'Five Ways to Make a Friend' in the library, it's like all her prayers have been answered. With five excellent ideas up her sleeve, Ella will be friends with the girls in no time ... Right? But what if things don't quite work out as planned? And what if the friend Ella really needs has been there all along? It's Ella's first day at her new school and that can only mean one thing: making new friends. But the challenge is even tougher than Ella thought, as the girls in her class just don't seem interested in her. When she stumbles across the book 'Five Ways to Make a Friend' in the library, it's like all her prayers have been answered. With five excellent ideas up her sleeve, Ella will be friends with the girls in no time ... Right? But what if things don't quite work out as planned? And what if the friend Ella really needs has been there all along?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Cross, Gillian<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke Ltd, 2020.<br />64 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm.<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - Early Junior Fiction - JF EARLY CRO - Onloan - Due: 13 May 2024 - 010242079<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=369732&CF=BIB Snowy escapades in stunning Switzerland! Alice-Miranda and her friends are off to Switzerland to ski, sightsee and experience the unique White Turf racing event. St Moritz is as glamourous as they expected and their hotel is beyond belief - as are its owners, the overly friendly Otto Fanger and his frosty wife, Delphine Doerflinger. Snowy escapades in stunning Switzerland! Alice-Miranda and her friends are off to Switzerland to ski, sightsee and experience the unique White Turf racing event. St Moritz is as glamourous as they expected and their hotel is beyond belief - as are its owners, the overly friendly Otto Fanger and his frosty wife, Delphine Doerflinger.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Harvey, Jacqueline<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Strawberry Hills, NSW] : Dyslexic Books, an imprint of RHWY, ReadHowYouWant, [2018].<br />vi, 338 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.<br />Dyslexic Books<br />Alice-Miranda ; 12<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Years 3 and 4<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - J HAR - Available - 010197591<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=369746&CF=BIB Will Clementine Rose's first day at school be everything she wants it to be? Clementine Rose is so excited! She's going to start school with her best friends Sophie and Poppy and she can't wait. But when she gets there, instead of the lovely Miss Critchley, her teacher is the much sterner and shoutier Mrs Bottomley. And then there's Angus, a little boy who delights in tormenting her from the moment they first meet. After her first day, Clementine decides school may not be so much fun after all. But the announcement of a Pet Day changes everything. If Lavender the teacup pig can come to school with Clementine, everything will be all right won't it? Will Clementine Rose's first day at school be everything she wants it to be? Clementine Rose is so excited! She's going to start school with her best friends Sophie and Poppy and she can't wait. But when she gets there, instead of the lovely Miss Critchley, her teacher is the much sterner and shoutier Mrs Bottomley. And then there's Angus, a little boy who delights in tormenting her from the moment they first meet. After her first day, Clementine decides school may not be so much fun after all. But the announcement of a Pet Day changes everything. If Lavender the teacup pig can come to school with Clementine, everything will be all right won't it?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Harvey, Jacqueline<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Strawberry Hills, N.S.W.] : Dyslexic Books, an imprint of RHYW, ReadHowYouWant, [2020].<br />ii, 125 pages (dyslexic print) : ill. ; 25 cm.<br />Clementine Rose ; 2<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - J HAR - Available - 010197478<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=369750&CF=BIB Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. He's also the one who wants to play Captain Kickbutt in the superhero movie filming in town. He just has to get child-star Spencer Daniels (aka Famous Kid) out of the way first. Max is the funny kid ... and Famous Kid needs to go down. A bodyguard named The Fridge, the greatest school assembly prank ever, a jewellery store robbery and a real superhero called ThunderButt are just some of the things in store for Max and his friends in this brand-new Funny Kid adventure. Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. He's also the one who wants to play Captain Kickbutt in the superhero movie filming in town. He just has to get child-star Spencer Daniels (aka Famous Kid) out of the way first. Max is the funny kid ... and Famous Kid needs to go down. A bodyguard named The Fridge, the greatest school assembly prank ever, a jewellery store robbery and a real superhero called ThunderButt are just some of the things in store for Max and his friends in this brand-new Funny Kid adventure.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Stanton, Matt<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Strawberry Hills, NSW] : Dyslexic Books, an imprint of RHYW, ReadHowYouWant, [2020].<br />iv, 226 pages (dyslexic print) : illustrations ; 24 cm.<br />Funny Kid ; 6<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Years 5 and 6<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - J STA - Onloan - Due: 12 May 2024 - 010197270<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=367831&CF=BIB Mum won't get out of bed. His best friend has dumped him. And school work is just too difficult. Jayden wants to do the right thing - but how can he when it feels like the world is conspiring against him? Everything is going wrong, and when a supply teacher turns up to take his class, Jayden's sure things will keep on getting worse. But Mrs Wilson is not quite the teacher Jayden expected ... can she help turn his bad day around? A touching and sensitively told story of life as a young carer from beloved author Tony Bradman. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+. Mum won't get out of bed. His best friend has dumped him. And school work is just too difficult. Jayden wants to do the right thing - but how can he when it feels like the world is conspiring against him? Everything is going wrong, and when a supply teacher turns up to take his class, Jayden's sure things will keep on getting worse. But Mrs Wilson is not quite the teacher Jayden expected ... can she help turn his bad day around? A touching and sensitively told story of life as a young carer from beloved author Tony Bradman. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Bradman, Tony, 1954-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke, 2020.<br />51 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - J BRA - Available - 010209409<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=367832&CF=BIB Cats in the bath. Cats in the cupboards. A hundred cats everywhere! Everyone in Jack's class has a pet, but all Jack has is his little brother Freddie. And little brothers don't make very good pets. But when Jack meets The Man With The Top Hat and his lovely cat Mrs Wilson, he's about to get the pet he's always wanted -- and many, many more ... Cats in the bath. Cats in the cupboards. A hundred cats everywhere! Everyone in Jack's class has a pet, but all Jack has is his little brother Freddie. And little brothers don't make very good pets. But when Jack meets The Man With The Top Hat and his lovely cat Mrs Wilson, he's about to get the pet he's always wanted -- and many, many more ...<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Strong, Jeremy, 1949-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke, 2020.<br />78 pages : colour illustrations ; 17 cm.<br />Little gems<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - Early Junior Fiction - JF EARLY STR - Available - 010209577<br />Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - Early Junior Fiction - JF EARLY STR - Available - 010209560<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=369005&CF=BIB Are you smart enough to escape from a hungry grizzly bear? Could you trick a grumpy king out of a giant golden belly-button? It pays to be able to think on your feet, especially if you're about to be eaten alive or cheated out of a valuable prize! So it's just as well that Masha and Peggy are two clever kids, each with a cunning plan ... Are you smart enough to escape from a hungry grizzly bear? Could you trick a grumpy king out of a giant golden belly-button? It pays to be able to think on your feet, especially if you're about to be eaten alive or cheated out of a valuable prize! So it's just as well that Masha and Peggy are two clever kids, each with a cunning plan ...<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Rosen, Michael, 1946-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke, 2020.<br />69 pages : colour illustrations ; 17 cm.<br />Little gems<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - Early Junior Fiction - JF EARLY ROS - Onloan - Due: 03 May 2024 - 010208785<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=369725&CF=BIB This school camp is full of secrets and surprises! An exciting announcement has been made and Alice-Miranda and her schoolmates are going on camp. There are sleep outs, treasure hunts and so many activities to look forward to! However, it's not all fun and games. Alice-Miranda and Millie will need to keep a close eye on Caprice, the school's newest student, who seems determined to cause trouble. Next door to the camp is Pelham Park, where Alice-Miranda's father, Hugh, grew up. These days, Hugh's beautiful old house serves as a retirement home but when some startling objects are uncovered in its cellar, the peaceful estate is turned upside down. With help from a much-loved relative, Alice-Miranda sets out to investigate. This school camp is full of secrets and surprises! An exciting announcement has been made and Alice-Miranda and her schoolmates are going on camp. There are sleep outs, treasure hunts and so many activities to look forward to! However, it's not all fun and games. Alice-Miranda and Millie will need to keep a close eye on Caprice, the school's newest student, who seems determined to cause trouble. Next door to the camp is Pelham Park, where Alice-Miranda's father, Hugh, grew up. These days, Hugh's beautiful old house serves as a retirement home but when some startling objects are uncovered in its cellar, the peaceful estate is turned upside down. With help from a much-loved relative, Alice-Miranda sets out to investigate.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Harvey, Jacqueline<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Strawberry Hills, NSW] : Dyslexic Books, an imprint of RHYW, ReadHowYouWant, [2018].<br />v, 317 pages ; 24 cm.<br />Alice-Miranda ; 10<br />Dyslexic Books<br /><br />Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - J HAR - Available - 010242314<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=369727&CF=BIB Alice-Miranda is set for a luxurious cruise aboard the royal yacht Octavia, where Aunty Gee is hosting the wedding of Aunt Charlotte and Lawrence Ridley. Even Ambrosia Headlington-Bear has come along, much to her daughter Jacinta's surprise. Wild weather and rumours of a jewel thief throw the travellers into turmoil, but something else is giving Alice-Miranda one of her strange feelings. Why does the ship's doctor look so familiar? And who is the shy blonde boy hiding in one of the suites? When Alice-Miranda seeks help from an unexpected source, will they manage to set things to rights in time for the celebrations? Alice-Miranda is set for a luxurious cruise aboard the royal yacht Octavia, where Aunty Gee is hosting the wedding of Aunt Charlotte and Lawrence Ridley. Even Ambrosia Headlington-Bear has come along, much to her daughter Jacinta's surprise. Wild weather and rumours of a jewel thief throw the travellers into turmoil, but something else is giving Alice-Miranda one of her strange feelings. Why does the ship's doctor look so familiar? And who is the shy blonde boy hiding in one of the suites? When Alice-Miranda seeks help from an unexpected source, will they manage to set things to rights in time for the celebrations?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Harvey, Jacqueline<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Strawberry Hills, NSW] : Dyslexic Books, an imprint of RHYW, ReadHowYouWant, [2018]<br />v, 320 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.<br />Alice-Miranda ; 4<br />Dyslexic Books<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Years 3 and 4<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - J HAR - Available - 010242185<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=368200&CF=BIB Andy and Terry's incredible, ever-expanding treehouse has 13 new storeys, including a watermelon-smashing level, a wave machine, a life-size snakes and ladders game (with real ladders and real snakes!), a rocket-powered carrot-launcher, a Ninja Snail Training Academy and a high-tech detective agency with all the latest high-tech detective technology, which is lucky because they have a BIG mystery to solve - where is Mr Big Nose??? Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! Andy and Terry's incredible, ever-expanding treehouse has 13 new storeys, including a watermelon-smashing level, a wave machine, a life-size snakes and ladders game (with real ladders and real snakes!), a rocket-powered carrot-launcher, a Ninja Snail Training Academy and a high-tech detective agency with all the latest high-tech detective technology, which is lucky because they have a BIG mystery to solve - where is Mr Big Nose??? Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Griffiths, Andy, 1961-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Strawberry Hills, New South Wales] : ReadHowYouWant / Dyslexic Books, [2019]<br />ii, 304 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.<br />Treehouse books ; 4<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Years 3 and 4<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Image available online</span><br /><br />Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - J GRI - Available - 010167037<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=368202&CF=BIB Who wouldn't want to live in a treehouse? Especially a 13-storey treehouse that has a bowling alley, a see-through swimming pool, a tank full of sharks, a library full of comics, a secret underground laboratory, a games room, self-making beds, vines you can swing on, a vegetable vaporiser and a marshmallow machine that follows you around and automatically shoots your favourite flavoured marshmallows into your mouth whenever it discerns you're hungry. Who wouldn't want to live in a treehouse? Especially a 13-storey treehouse that has a bowling alley, a see-through swimming pool, a tank full of sharks, a library full of comics, a secret underground laboratory, a games room, self-making beds, vines you can swing on, a vegetable vaporiser and a marshmallow machine that follows you around and automatically shoots your favourite flavoured marshmallows into your mouth whenever it discerns you're hungry.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Griffiths, Andy, 1961-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Strawberry Hills, NSW] : ReadHowYouWant / Dyslexic Books, [2019]<br />ii, 252 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.<br />Treehouse ; Book 1.<br />Premiers' Reading Challenge Years 3 and 4<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - J GRI - Onloan - Due: 11 May 2024 - 010167020<br />Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - J GRI - Available - 010167013<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=360105&CF=BIB Sports Day is coming up soon and Suzi's in a great mood - until her class get saddled with mean old Miss Grit as their supply teacher. Miss Grit has it in for Suzi from day one, and worst of all, Suzi's rival Barbie Meek is Miss Grit's class favourite! The terrible duo are about to turn Suzi's life into a nightmare ... will she even make it to Sports Day for her chance to win the race? Hilarious school-based drama from a top-notch pairing. Sports Day is coming up soon and Suzi's in a great mood - until her class get saddled with mean old Miss Grit as their supply teacher. Miss Grit has it in for Suzi from day one, and worst of all, Suzi's rival Barbie Meek is Miss Grit's class favourite! The terrible duo are about to turn Suzi's life into a nightmare ... will she even make it to Sports Day for her chance to win the race? Hilarious school-based drama from a top-notch pairing.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>French, Vivian<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh, Scotland : Barrington Stoke, 2019.<br />68 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - J FRE - Available - 010002208<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=361695&CF=BIB When Sammy's group loses their map on a camping trip, can he use his SEN Superpowers to save the day and lead them safely back to the campsite? "The Map Challenge" explores the topic of dyslexia with an empowering story and adorable illustrations. When Sammy's group loses their map on a camping trip, can he use his SEN Superpowers to save the day and lead them safely back to the campsite? "The Map Challenge" explores the topic of dyslexia with an empowering story and adorable illustrations.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Alloway, Tracy Packiam<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : QED, 2019.<br />23 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm.<br />SEN superpowers<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - A - Onloan - Due: 18 May 2024 - 010174684<br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - A - Available - 010174677<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=361985&CF=BIB Perfect pains au chocolate ... hot crusty croissants ... and a voice that turns every word into a song. Paul du Pain's bakery is a very special place. Each day, Paul bakes the bread while Marie serves customers in the shop. Everyone who walks in the door walks back out feeling happier than before. But when Marie goes away, Paul's days become sad and grey. Without her, the bakery's magic is gone but will Paul ever be able to win her back? Perfect pains au chocolate ... hot crusty croissants ... and a voice that turns every word into a song. Paul du Pain's bakery is a very special place. Each day, Paul bakes the bread while Marie serves customers in the shop. Everyone who walks in the door walks back out feeling happier than before. But when Marie goes away, Paul's days become sad and grey. Without her, the bakery's magic is gone but will Paul ever be able to win her back?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Beck, Ian<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke, 2019.<br />70 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 17 cm.<br />Little gems<br /><br />Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - Early Junior Fiction - JF EARLY BEC - Available - 010101697<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=362078&CF=BIB A new season is about to begin at the Shortbread family's circus! The big-top is ready and everyone is excited to get started. But as the shows begin cheif clown Mr Birdcage is in a bit of a pickle - none of his hilarious props seem to be working! When budding detectives Billy, Fern and Joe get on the case to investigate, they soon discover that the props have been tampered with! But who would want to sabotage Mr Birdcage and why? A new season is about to begin at the Shortbread family's circus! The big-top is ready and everyone is excited to get started. But as the shows begin cheif clown Mr Birdcage is in a bit of a pickle - none of his hilarious props seem to be working! When budding detectives Billy, Fern and Joe get on the case to investigate, they soon discover that the props have been tampered with! But who would want to sabotage Mr Birdcage and why?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Conkers, 2019.<br />113 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.<br />The big-top mysteries ; [2]<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - J MACC - Available - 010066699<br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - Early Junior Fiction - JF EARLY MACC - Available - 010070856<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=350247&CF=BIB Ellie's bad behaviour is driving Grandma mad. It's time to teach her a lesson she'll never forget, by swapping Ellie's body with Jolly the cat. There's only one way for Ellie to break Grandma's curse and time is running out. Can she change her ways and find some friends to lend a hand? Or will Ellie be trapped as a cat for ever? Ellie's bad behaviour is driving Grandma mad. It's time to teach her a lesson she'll never forget, by swapping Ellie's body with Jolly the cat. There's only one way for Ellie to break Grandma's curse and time is running out. Can she change her ways and find some friends to lend a hand? Or will Ellie be trapped as a cat for ever?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Blackman, Malorie<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke, 2019.<br />75 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.<br /><br />Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - Early Junior Fiction - JF EARLY BLA - Available - 009892506<br /> https://bayside.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=354938&CF=BIB Sam's team are edging closer to the bottom of the league this season and team captain Jordan's bad attitude isn't helping anyone. When Sam spots Hasan playing on the refugee team, he can see that Hasan's got talent and invites him along to practice. Hasan and his friend Faisal prove to be exactly what the team need - but Jordan's not going to accept his new teammates so easily. Can Sam get the boys to pull together and win? Sam's team are edging closer to the bottom of the league this season and team captain Jordan's bad attitude isn't helping anyone. When Sam spots Hasan playing on the refugee team, he can see that Hasan's got talent and invites him along to practice. Hasan and his friend Faisal prove to be exactly what the team need - but Jordan's not going to accept his new teammates so easily. Can Sam get the boys to pull together and win?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Gibbons, Alan<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh, [Scotland] : Barrington Stoke, 2019.<br />61 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.<br /><br />Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Fiction - Early Junior Fiction - JF EARLY GIB - Available - 010048497<br />