Anne Fine combina magistralmente el humor con profundos problemas sociales en sus novelas, reconociendo que incluso sus obras para lectores más jóvenes a menudo exploran el confuso viaje de crecer. Su objetivo es retratar la lucha a través del caos de la vida como algo que vale la pena y, a veces, hilarantemente divertido. Para los lectores adultos, Fine es conocida por sus comedias negras, que profundizan en las dinámicas familiares conocidas, despojando capas para exponer conflictos y tensiones ocultas con una mezcla de horror y deleite. Su enfoque distintivo a menudo resalta las corrientes subyacentes inquietantes en la vida doméstica.
Martín Vicente es un niño que ha llegado nuevo al colegio. La señorita le sienta al lado de Javier Pastor, el niño que peor escribe del mundo. Martín empieza, casi sin darse cuenta, a ayudarle a escribir mejor. Así es como empieza a cambiar la vida de Martín. ¿Conseguirá adaptarse a sus nuevos compañeros? Una historia que refleja con humor y ternura la superación de las dificultades.
La abuela de Iván, Sofía, Tania y Nicolás resulta a veces un poco loca, confunde caras, nombres y no sabe ni en que día vive, pero cuando sus hijos deciden llevarla a una residencia de ancianos, sus cuatro nietos buscarán una solución divertida y llena de ternura para que esto no ocurra. Así comienzan el proyecto Abuelita, plan para hacer cambiar de opinión a sus progenitores y poder seguir disfrutando de la compañía de su excéntrica abuela.
Everyone's always telling Will to stop making so much noise. That is, until he meets music teacher Mr Brand. He thinks Will's not just noisy but that he has a gift ... Award-winning author Anne Fine returns with a touching, musical story of patience, practice and courage. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+
Tuffy doesn't feel wanted at home any more. So what if he broke the new TV? But they're making such a fuss!So Tuffy decides to make a break for it. He bids farewell to the gang - Snowball, Tiger and Bella - and runs away. But starting a new life isn't easy, and soon Tuffy starts to wonder if he's made a terrible mistake . . .
Timeless and humorous illustrated stories about childhood by the former Children's Laureate. When Jamie sets eyes on Angus he knows they will be the best of friends. On Christmas morning, they're finally united and soon the toy Highland bull is Jamie's constant companion. Jamie and Angus. Angus and Jamie.
A funny and thought-provoking Little Gem from national treasure Anne Fine, with sensitive and charming artwork by up-and-coming illustration star Vicki Gausden. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.
"Skye and Harry are dreading going to visit their gran, as Dad says she was so strict when he was young. He had to do lots of chores, wasn’t allowed much screen time and only had sweet treats on a Sunday! But when they arrive, Gran is much more chilled out than they were expecting. She lets them relax in the garden and play on their games consoles. On their way home, Harry wants to confront his dad, but Skye sees an opportunity"--Amazon.com.
Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.
A charming school story starring a child in a wheelchair.Pip's class is sending big red balloons off to celebrate their school's 100th anniversary. Each balloon has a tag that asks those who find the balloons to tell the class how far they'd gone. One lands just down the road, one is found in the next town but Pip's flies all the way to Buckingham Palace! What's in store for Pip next?
