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Nikki Gamble has used her expertise as a literacy consultant and writer on children's literature to compile this selection of over 60 short stories, chosen to meet the requirements of the NLS at KS2... The most important thing is that these stories are worth reading in their own right, whatever literary objectives they contribute to. This means that as well as being a valuable classroom resource to sit on any primary teacher's desk, alongside The Poetry Store from the same publisher, this anthology deserves to find its way into the library and onto children's own bookshelves. (School Librarian )
Nikkie Gamble's new collection of stories, new and old, is designed to open reader's eyes and minds to the range of writing available-it's an invitation to dip a toe into previously untried literary waters. This collection contains something even for the most reluctant reader. (Unknown )
Impressive in its range of authors and writing styles ... An appealing and thoughtful collection, which, as well as being a valuable teaching tool, will provide children with hours of reading pleasure, and also whet their appetite to seek out other ttles by the authors represented. (Books for Keeps )
Nikkie Gamble's new collection of stories, new and old, is designed to open reader's eyes and minds to the range of writing available-it's an invitation to dip a toe into previously untried literary waters. This collection contains something even for the most reluctant reader. (Unknown )
Impressive in its range of authors and writing styles ... An appealing and thoughtful collection, which, as well as being a valuable teaching tool, will provide children with hours of reading pleasure, and also whet their appetite to seek out other ttles by the authors represented. (Books for Keeps )
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Myths, legends, folk tales, fables, trickster stories, humourous stories, adventure stories, mystery stories, historical stories, fantasy, science fiction, stories with familiar settings, stories that raise issues ... all kinds of complete stories for Literacy and reading for pleasure.
Chosen by an expert in the use of children's literature in the classroom, this is a collection of 70 complete texts from a range of cultures which are perfect for the requirements of the National Literacy Strategy at KS2. It is also an exciting and immensely varied treasury of short stories that will be enjoyed by all readers.
Authors range from Aesop and Arthur Ransome to a role call of the very best for today's young, including Anthony Horowitz, Morris Gleitzman, Alexander McCall Smith, Michael Rosen, Michael Morpurgo, Philippa Pearce, Jan Mark, Jeremy Strong, Adele Geras, Paul Stewart, Malorie Blackman, Jamila Gavin and Beverley Naidoo. (20060501)
Chosen by an expert in the use of children's literature in the classroom, this is a collection of 70 complete texts from a range of cultures which are perfect for the requirements of the National Literacy Strategy at KS2. It is also an exciting and immensely varied treasury of short stories that will be enjoyed by all readers.
Authors range from Aesop and Arthur Ransome to a role call of the very best for today's young, including Anthony Horowitz, Morris Gleitzman, Alexander McCall Smith, Michael Rosen, Michael Morpurgo, Philippa Pearce, Jan Mark, Jeremy Strong, Adele Geras, Paul Stewart, Malorie Blackman, Jamila Gavin and Beverley Naidoo. (20060501)
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ZEUS WANTED to reward Prometheus and Epimetheus, the two Titans who had helped him in battle. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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ZEUS WANTED to reward Prometheus and Epimetheus, the two Titans who had helped him in battle. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Great book to use both in literacy lessons and to fill time - the children love the stories. The cover doesn't do the content justice,
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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A very user friendly book. It is everything you need for the Fiction genre unit in key stage 2 literacy.
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Brief book review of Nikki Gamble's "The Story Shop - Stories for Literacy"
We have read a few of Nikki's selected stories and are outright scared to think of what ideas find their way into British children's minds and hearts after reading these nightmare-inducing stories. Is this what British literary agents consider "literacy"?
The underlying themes of fear and uncertainty and lurking dangers call forth negative feelings in an otherwise healthy and well adjusted child. We strongly advise parents and teachers to avoid books like these. Try instead Eileen Browne's books, such as delightful "Tick-Tock", full of strong female lead characters and a clever, joyful storyline showing truthfully how kids not only think but also how they wish to right their wrongs - giving every parent and child a positive view of the ups and downs of child-parent interactions, of rules and loyalty, and of how even the best of intentions end up hilariously funny in the end.
What reasonable and loving parent hasn't ended up laughing in forgiveness over the sweet efforts of a child trying their very best to make up for a mishap?
Sincerely,
Lena Bjerke Montague
Chief President Ltd
Norway
We have read a few of Nikki's selected stories and are outright scared to think of what ideas find their way into British children's minds and hearts after reading these nightmare-inducing stories. Is this what British literary agents consider "literacy"?
The underlying themes of fear and uncertainty and lurking dangers call forth negative feelings in an otherwise healthy and well adjusted child. We strongly advise parents and teachers to avoid books like these. Try instead Eileen Browne's books, such as delightful "Tick-Tock", full of strong female lead characters and a clever, joyful storyline showing truthfully how kids not only think but also how they wish to right their wrongs - giving every parent and child a positive view of the ups and downs of child-parent interactions, of rules and loyalty, and of how even the best of intentions end up hilariously funny in the end.
What reasonable and loving parent hasn't ended up laughing in forgiveness over the sweet efforts of a child trying their very best to make up for a mishap?
Sincerely,
Lena Bjerke Montague
Chief President Ltd
Norway
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