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Alys Cummings is a writer and journalist based on the north-east coast. She is an Emerging Creative Associate with New Writing North and a member of their North East Novelists group. As a producer and director, Alys has made documentaries for BBC Panorama on subjects including domestic abuse, the world of the UK’s conspiracy theorists, and avoidable deaths in maternity care. Her most recent film was shortlisted for Scoop of the Year at the British Journalist awards. 
 
Murder Most Cryptic is her first novel, and won Pitch Perfect at the 2024 Bloody Scotland festival.

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Alys spent some years presenting the long-running BBC series Gardeners' World and has since become a prominent horticultural journalist, writing a popular weekly column in the Guardian.

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Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched and world renowned. 
 
In book 8b, Peter and Jane's family look after a friend's house in 91 new words including ' sunny', 'private', 'room' and 'dressing'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 9b. 
 
The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the 'look and say' method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he. 
 
There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c. 
 
Series a: 
Gradually introduces new words. 
 
Series b: 
Provides further practise of words featured in the 'a' series. 
 
Series c: 
Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each 'a' and 'b' book are also reinforced in the 'c' books.

Key Words: 8b The big house

Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched and world renowned. 
 
Book 8c provides the link with writing for the words used in Readers 8a and 8b. Once this book has been completed, the child can move on to book 9a. 
 
The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the 'look and say' method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he. 
 
There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c. 
 
Series a: 
Gradually introduces new words. 
 
Series b: 
Provides further practise of words featured in the 'a' series. 
 
Series c: 
Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each 'a' and 'b' book are also reinforced in the 'c' books.

Key Words: 8c Fun with sounds

Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched and world renowned. 
 
In book 9a, Peter and Jane play games and sports in 111 new words, including 'skipping', 'quickly', 'treasure' and 'paints'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 9b. 
 
The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the 'look and say' method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he. 
 
There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c. 
 
Series a: 
Gradually introduces new words. 
 
Series b: 
Provides further practise of words featured in the 'a' series. 
 
Series c: 
Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each 'a' and 'b' book are also reinforced in the 'c' books.

Key Words: 9a Games we like

Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched and world renowned. 
 
In book 9b, Peter and Jane visit an air show and introduce 109 new words, including 'sometimes', 'interesting', 'jumping' and 'balloon'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 10b. 
 
The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the 'look and say' method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he. 
 
There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c. 
 
Series a: 
Gradually introduces new words. 
 
Series b: 
Provides further practise of words featured in the 'a' series. 
 
Series c: 
Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each 'a' and 'b' book are also reinforced in the 'c' books.

Key Words: 9b Jump from the sky

Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched and world renowned. 
 
Book 9c provides the link with writing for the words used in Readers 9a and 9b. Once the book has been completed, the child can move on to book 10a. 
 
The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the 'look and say' method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he. 
 
There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c. 
 
Series a: 
Gradually introduces new words. 
 
Series b: 
Provides further practise of words featured in the 'a' series. 
 
Series c: 
Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each 'a' and 'b' book are also reinforced in the 'c' books.

Key Words: 9c Enjoying reading

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The Ladybird Learning at Home range has been specially devised to help children develop and practise at home the skills they will need at school. Good handwriting is important and this book will help to give your child the best start. Movement from left to right and from top to bottom are featured in every exercise as they are very important to both reading and writing. All exercises can be repeated again and again on scraps of paper.

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At the Fair (Phonics Step 9): Read It Yourself - Level 0 Beginner Reader

Two stories that build on the phonics learned in previous steps and focus on the sound and letter combinations: ar, or, ur, ow, oi, er. 
 
Farmers Go to Town is from Beginner Reader Level 0. It is ideal for children aged 4+ who are developing their first phonics skills. Steps 1 to 12 gradually introduce new letters and sounds. 
 
Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English. 
 
Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order. 
 
Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice. 
 
Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information. 
 
With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

Farmers Go to Town (Phonics Step 8): Read It Yourself - Level 0 Beginner Reader

Hot Wheels

Race into this jam-packed activity book! Complete the activities with tyre-iffic Hot Wheels Stickers. 
 
This epic activity book includes: colouring, word searches, mazes, spot the difference, dot-to-dot and so much more! 
 
With over 200 stickers, this book will accelerate the imagination and provide hours of fun for Hot Wheels fans. 
 
Don't miss these other epic Hot Wheels books: 
Hot Wheels: Sticker Book 
Hot Wheels: Let's Race: Revved Up Sticker Book 
Hot Wheels: The Big Race Search and Find

Hot Wheels: Supercharged Sticker Activity Book

Emma Explorer (Phonics Step 1): Read It Yourself - Level 0 Beginner Reader

Gus and Ross (Phonics Step 4): Read It Yourself - Level 0 Beginner Reader

It is Nat! (Phonics Step 2): Read It Yourself - Level 0 Beginner Reader

Jack and Jen (Phonics Step 7): Read It Yourself - Level 0 Beginner Reader

Top Dog (Phonics Step 3): Read It Yourself - Level 0 Beginner Reader

Visit the Vet (Phonics Step 5): Read It Yourself - Level 0 Beginner Reader

Wizard Woody (Phonics Step 11): Read It Yourself - Level 0 Beginner Reader

Wowzer (Phonics Step 10): Read It Yourself - Level 0 Beginner Reader

Peppa Pig

Daddy Pig wants to run the London Marathon - time to start training. On your marks . . . get set . . . GO! 
 
Join Peppa and family as they cheer on Daddy Pig in this interactive lift-the-flap story! 
 
Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books: 
Peppa Pig: Daddy Pig’s Favourite Things 
Peppa Pig: Peppa's Buried Treasure: A lift-the-flap book 
Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Vehicle Adventure: A Lift-the-Flap Book

Peppa Pig: Daddy Pig's Big Race

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In this historical fiction series, Jean Plaidy traces the private lives and political machinations of the Plantagenet family, from Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine to Edward IV and the Wars of the Roses.

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Porterhouse is a Cambridge college held fast by the steel cobwebs of tradition. Observe the Masters' attempts to curve these traditions with hilarious and catastropic consequences.

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