Lisa Thompson es una prolífica autora cuya obra abarca ficción y no ficción para niños y jóvenes. Su principal pasión es fomentar el amor por la lectura y cultivar las habilidades narrativas seguras en las mentes jóvenes. Los atractivos lectores graduados de Thompson se utilizan en entornos educativos a nivel mundial, y sus contribuciones aparecen en destacadas plataformas en línea para aprender a leer. Ella crea narrativas diseñadas para inspirar y capacitar a los jóvenes lectores, animándolos a explorar el mundo a través de la magia de los libros.
A crumbling stone soldier sits on a bench in the park and only Owen understands how important he is ... A touching story of loss and remembrance from Lisa Thompson, the award-winning author of The Goldfish Boy. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+
One day, in the middle of the summer holidays and in the middle of a manic episode, Todd and Laurie's dad takes them to stay in the hotel he spent most of his childhood holidays in. The hotel is a rundown dump and the disappointment means Dad takes to his bed. Todd and Laurie have the run of the place and they soon start to uncover a few secrets...
'Brainwaves' is a great series of easy-to-read non-fiction which is guaranteed to get your pupils' brains buzzing!
The story of a pivotal moment in modern world history, when representative democracy became a political option for Arabs - and how the West denied the opportunity.
Near the death zone on K2, the world''s second-highest mountain, Lisa Thompson searched for the strength to continue climbing. Her choices were clear: give in to her doubts and descend or continue up the mountain''s steep face. Spite had provoked Thompson into the male-dominated world of high-altitude mountaineering, but spite could only take her so far. After a harrowing battle with cancer, Lisa realized she needed to understand what motivated her to take greater and greater risks in the mountains. Finding Elevation chronicles Thompson''s path from novice climber to world-class mountaineer, as she becomes the second American woman to summit K2, which is considered by many to be the deadliest mountain in the world. More than a climbing memoir, Finding Elevation is a deeply personal examination of motivation and the human spirit. It is a story of what can happen when we finally stop letting others define our limits and instead trust that we are capable of more. In this inspiring book, Thompson reaches beyond the mountain to tell a story of resilience, heartbreak, and the eventual realization that we are responsible for defining our own boundaries, finding our own happiness, and facing our fears head-on.
Specially built for Foundation and Key Stage 1 guided reading
Returning to the captivating universe of her previous work, Lisa Thompson weaves a gripping mystery that promises to engage readers. The story is filled with suspenseful twists and features intriguing characters, drawing readers into a narrative that explores themes of friendship and resilience. With a blend of emotional depth and thrilling plot developments, this sequel is poised to captivate both fans of the original and new readers alike.
Return to the wonderful characters of beloved, bestselling, award-winning THE GOLDFISH BOY, one of the most talked-about debut children’s books of recent years. Melody Bird has discovered an old abandoned house in the corner of the graveyard, and a mysterious boy hiding out there... Hal tells her that he’s a spy-in-training, using the house as a base for his undercover surveillance of a known local criminal. Her friends Matthew and Jake don’t believe that a teenager would be entrusted with this mission and turn the tables to spy on him, uncovering secrets and unravelling a mystery as they go.
Matthew is trapped in his bedroom by crippling OCD and spends most of his time staring out of his window as the inhabitants of Chestnut Close go about their lives. Until the day he is the last person to see his next door neighbour's toddler, Teddy, before he goes missing. Matthew must turn detective and unravel the mystery of Teddy's disappearance.
Exploring themes of fear, hope, and the complexities of loneliness and friendship, this story delves into the journey of discovering inner strength amidst challenging circumstances. The narrative highlights the resilience of the human spirit, showcasing how connections with others can illuminate even the darkest moments.
