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"For Tim and his sister, Kim, a relaxing boat ride with their parents turns into a rescue mission. Sam, a talking cod fish, is stuck between the rocks and his best pal cannot get him out ... Can Tim and Kim help Sam? Will Sam the Cod Fish ever be free? Simple Words Books help children with dyslexia to become better readers, without tears. Our decodable books support improving their reading fluency, comprehension and confidence. In our books, we use...

Stefano the squid is surrounded by amazing animals: diving dolphins, colorful fish, and scary-looking anglerfish. These incredible creatures have grabbed the attention of the film crew from Deep Sea TV, but the crew never seems to care about filming Stefano. "Why don't they like me?" he wonders. Then one day, a diver gets into trouble. Can Stefano, just an ordinary common squid, save the day?

"The Bad Guys are vanishing! A creature with tons of teeth and way too many butts is stealing them one by one. Is this the end for the Bad Guys? Maybe. Will it be funny? You bet your butts it will!"--Back cover.

Nicole came to Afghanistan to make a killer war documentary, but when the helicopter she bribed to take her closer to the enemy gets shot down she finds a lot more action than she had bargained for--and it is up to an Army Special Forces team to locate and rescue her and her cameraman.

"Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a "secret exploration". In this fun, fact-filled children's book, we join volcanoes expert Cheng on an exciting mission to Mount Yasur on the island of Vanuatu. Joined by biology expert Leah, the team are beyond excited...

"Badger Bill needs rescuing. He's been kidnapped by two nasty sisters who are about to make him fight a boxing match against three even nastier dogs. The four most depressed llamas in the history of llamas need rescuing too. They are about to be turned into llama pies. But never fear--Uncle Shawn is here! He loves rescuing things. He has a rescuing plan, which involves dancing, and a mole, and an electric fence. What could possibly go wrong?"--

"Learn all about forest life, the amazing Venus flytrap, and the importance of conservation in the exciting eighth adventure with The Secret Explorers. This group of brilliant kids come together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries and gather knowledge all over the planet -- and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station, and receive their...

"This is a story of a life-changing friendship, a lost puffin, and a lonely artist. It's the story of an entire lifetime, and how one event can change a life forever. From masterful storyteller, Michael Morpurgo, and world-class illustrator, Benji Davies, comes a magical new story. This truly beautiful tale will enchant readers of all ages."--

***A New York Times Editors' Choice*** A Scottish medieval adventure about the youngest in a war-band who must free her family from a castle prison after knights attack her home--with all the excitement of Ranger's Apprentice and perfect for fans of heroines like Alanna from The Song of the Lioness series. One dark night, Drest's sheltered life on a remote Scottish headland is shattered when invading knights capture her family, but leave Drest behind....