The Worst Class in the World

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Katya Balen on Foxlight “I really think children have this incredible and special bond with the natural world” Nadin previously worked as a policy writer for the Labour Party (UK).In 2001, she became a special adviser to Tony Blair.

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We spoke to Joanna Nadin about her hilariously popular The Worst Class in the World series. We find out about the latest book, The Worst Class in the World Total Mayhem!, Joanna's favourite character and what we can expect next from Class 4b. This used to be Het ongelooflijk vreemde voorval in Bizarria but this one beat that one and I didn't knew that was possible) Featuring 50 brilliant Indian women from history and the present day, Girl Power: Indian Women Who Took on the Worldis a truly inspirational read, with clearly laid out text and gorgeous painted portraits by Niloufer Wadia. This pacey illustrated chapter book for confident young readers highlights the importance of friendship and remaining true to yourself. With brainteasers to solve throughout, it will particularly appeal to those with an interest in maths, puzzles and codes. Kate Pankhurst on We Are All Astronauts “Astronauts are falling rather than floating because of zero gravity”One to recommend to fans of Patricia Butchart’s Wigglesbottom Primary series ready to move onto something more challenging. LoveReading4Kids exists because books change lives, and buying books through LoveReading4Kids means you get to change the lives of future generations, with 25% of the cover price donated to schools in need. Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives.

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William Grill’s stunning depiction of a deeply inspiring story of kindness and bravery might be his best book yet. It tells the remarkable story ofone of the bravest escape missions in history: a man who tried to move an entire elephant sanctuary and its workers through Myanmar and out of a war zone. This is a classic detective adventure with a very up-to-date attitude, which children will love for all the same reasons their parents loved the Famous Five and Nancy Drew, but which also provides positive role models and a realistic picture of today’s society.Deliciously silly, with hilarious catchphrases, Joanna Nadin's The Worst Class in the World, illustrated with grubby glee by Rikin Parekh, is a great cheer-up book I’ve been thinking a lot about friendship lately. Some last forever when you never expected them to,… Dr Nadin joined the Department this academic year. She is teaching on the MA Creative Writing Workshop, and supervising PhDs including a novel based on the kidnapping of Shannon Matthews, which investigates the erasure of working class voices, and a collection of Middle Grade short stories aimed at subverting the abled gaze. But best friends Stanley and Manjit didn't LITERALLY mean to let flying MINIBEASTS free in the classroom. And they really didn't LITERALLY mean to do a series of dares to become the Overlord of the Universe. These things just happened, even though they had FOOLPROOF plans to get away with it all. This hilarious tale about a surprisingly endearing collection of creatures is the second PESTS adventure and will delight independent young readers. A thoroughly entertaining read, enhanced by marvellous graphite illustrations, full of character and humour.

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Highly illustrated and featuring two hilarious madcap adventures in one book, these books are just right for children ready for their first chapter books. About This Edition ISBN: A brand new, laugh-out-loud young fiction series from bestselling author Joanna Nadin. Perfect for fans of Horrid Henry and the Trouble with Daisy series. Meg Rosoff on Friends Like These “A very spooky connection can form between writer and reader; communication on a very deep level” Meg adores ponies and longs to have one of her own but knows that her parents can’t afford it. She is overjoyed to find a beautiful pony in her front garden on her tenth birthday and for one, incredible moment, she wonders if he is a birthday gift. However, when she realises that he has escaped from his field and must be returned to his rightful owner, she i… Climate change and global warming is a huge problem but this utterly fabulous and uplifting book tells children all about the new inventions currently being worked on by scientists, from insects as a new food source to making fuel from fatbergs.

Ray Grey doesn't have any weather magic, unlike everyone else in the Weatherlands, high up in the sky. Until a trip to Earth changes Ray's life forever... Arollercoaster adventure that's full of secret reveals, zany silliness and joyful illustrations. Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing - Head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt thinks 4B is the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. She says school is not about footling or fiddle-faddling or FUN. It is about LEARNING and it is high time 4B tried harder to EXCEL at it. When disaster threatens to ruin the school musical, Anisha is on high alert for things that are ‘not quite right’. Her detective brain will have the mystery solved in no time… with just a few wrong turns along the way. Another entertaining addition to the Accidental Detective series.

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Joanna Nadin is a winner of the Fantastic Book Award, the Surrey Book Award, Blue Peter 'Book of the Month' and Radio 4 Open Book 'Book of the Year'. She has been shortlisted for the Booktrust Best Book Award and Queen of Teen, and Spies, Dad, Big Lauren and Me was selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club. In 2011, Penny Dreadful is a Magnet for Disaster was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Joe All Alone was nominated for the 2016 C ILIP C arnegie Medal. She writes the Flying Fergus series with Sir Chris Hoy. Joanna previously worked as a policy writer for the Labour Party and a special adviser to the Prime Minister. She continues to freelance as a speechwriter and editor, and lectures in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University. The book follows the misadventures of the much maligned class 4b when celebrity author and TV star Mavis Grady, Danger Lady visits St Regina’s Primary. The children compete to see who can do the most dangerous feat of all.

This tale is a celebration of learning and friendship, bolstered by Rikin Parekh's chaotic illustrations, that will cheer children up and get them looking forward to returning to school – and getting up to mischief with their friends – in the not-too-distant future Rikin has a foundation degree from Camberwell College of Arts and a degree in illustration from the University of Westminster. After graduating, he worked as a production illustrator/creature designer, freelancing in the film industry, mainly working with monsters. He is a proud member of SCBWI-UK and has 300+ Spider-Man comics to his name. When Rikin isn’t drawing you’ll find him listening to the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix, munching away at pizza whilst watching a movie, trying to talk to the birds and stray cats in his garden — or working at a primary school as a Year 6 learning support assistant. Welcome to the totally hilarious and utterly daft life of Harper Drew and her VERY eccentric family. Queen Bee Maisie's birthday is coming up and Harper is desperate for an invite to her party - but that's easier said than done when her family are SO embarrassing!