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Time Travel at Puddle Lane: A Bloomsbury Reader

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Time Travel at Puddle Lane: A Bloomsbury Reader by Emma Shevah transports young readers on a captivating adventure where children discover a hidden path leading them back in time. Amid encounters with mysterious characters and unexpected twists, the story cleverly intertwines history with imagination, encouraging curiosity and exploration. It's a delightful read that stimulates the mind and fuels the imagination, perfect for sparking a young reader's interest in the past.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories filled with magical adventures and time-traveling quests. Its delightful narrative is perfect for children who love exploring new worlds and meeting charming characters, promising an engaging and imaginative read.

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Book Band: Dark Blue (Ideal for ages 9+) An exciting time-travel adventure by Emma Shevah, ideal for fans of Horrible Histories. The librarian at Ariella and Yosef’s school loves History. She even has a collection of historical objects in the library. When she starts acting strangely, Ariella and Yosef can’t resist investigating. Transported back to Georgian London, how will they get back home? This thrilling story features beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Laura Catalán. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

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Time Travel at Puddle Lane: A Bloomsbury Reader is praised for its educational value, providing a vivid portrayal of Georgian London. It interweaves history seamlessly into an engaging and enjoyable narrative, which can support lessons on topics such as the British Empire and social issues of the time. The book is particularly suitable for children in Key Stage 2, enhancing their independent reading and comprehension skills.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781801991391

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Education

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Laura Catalán
  • Illustrated by Laura Catalán

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 85g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Emma Shevah lives in Brighton with half of her four children, their speedy tortoise and a kamikaze hamster. She runs the Literary Club at New York University in London and teaches English at Francis Holland School. She is the author of Hello, Baby Mo! and Ping and the Missing Ring, as well as middle-grade novels including Dream On, Amber and How to Save the World with a Chicken and an Egg. Laura Catalán is a children’s book illustrator who loves a good story, one that grabs you from the neck and doesn’t let you go until you finish it. Her superb illustrations show off her talent for visual storytelling and feature expressive characters, detailed compositions and her imaginative ability to elevate a text. She has illustrated fiction books and educational material for Spanish, UK and US publishers.

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