Jane Blonde, Sensational Spylet is seeing double on her third incredible mission! Janey Brown thought she was an only child. Now 'Joanie' has turned up claiming to be Janey's secret twin! But when Jane Blonde is posted to Australia to investigate a suspicious sheep farm, it becomes clear that Joanie isn't quite what she seems. Has Janey exposed an undercover cloning operation? Soon Janey's dodging more than there are multispies on the loose including Jane Blonde's own evil twin!
Janey is delighted when she is granted a dazzling golden spysuit. But things get deadly serious when her investigations lead her to a shocking discovery... Her arch enemy has developed a terrible, giant `Lazy Beam` which he is directing at Earth from a secret space station! No one has the strength to resist its zapping power - but the Golden Spy will have to do just that to stop her arch enemy taking over the world.
Jane Blonde's sky-diving prowess faces a thrilling challenge as she encounters bizarre creatures and sinister events affecting the Spylabs and its agents. With danger looming in the air, she must race against time to uncover the malevolent force targeting her and her fellow spies. This sixth mission promises high-flying action and suspense as Blonde navigates a perilous aerial landscape.
Sensational Spylet
Plain Janey Brown transforms into Jane Sensational Spylet in this brilliantly inventive, hilarious adventure story from a first-time author. Janey Brown feels like she is practically invisible. With her stick-thin legs, mousy brown hair and grey eyes, no one ever notices her. Then a crazy woman turns up at the school gates, claiming to be Janey's godmother. According to hip-hop-talking, larger-then-life 'G-Mamma', Janey Brown really is something special. She's Jane Blonde, Sensational Spylet and it's time for her first mission Swapping her too-big school uniform for a silver spysuit, and her battered satchel for a set of amazing gadgets, Janey soon discovers that nothing in her life, or in her past, is as it seems. Her elusive Uncle Solomon happens to be the head of SPI (Solomon's Politicational Investigations) and the greatest spy the world has ever known. Recruited by the government to work on top-secret Project Crystal Clear, Solomon has made a scientific discovery that could change the world. But now he's gone missing. Can Jane Blonde get to him first? Or will The Sinerlesse, a rogue spying group with evil purposes (and a very nasty dog), hunt him down and take his secret?
Janey Brown's cat Trouble is kidnapped by a group of mad scientists who are trying to discover the secret to a cat's nine lives, and she must transform into her alter ego Jane Blonde and use her spy skills to solve the mystery. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
Amid the festivities of Prince Stein's extravagant birthday celebration, the villagers of Rustnuts uncover the secrets hidden within the castle of Transnordia. As they delve into the mysteries of the royal life, tensions rise, hinting at potential trouble ahead. This whimsical tale explores the clash between the nobility and the common folk, revealing the unexpected consequences of curiosity and the pursuit of truth.
In a race against time, Osiris must locate his missing crown to thwart Seth's impending triumph. The story continues to explore the dynamic between the hairy Jack and the skeletal Bone, as they navigate challenges and confront the looming threat of Seth's power. Themes of loyalty and perseverance are woven throughout this gripping adventure, highlighting the characters' determination to restore balance and reclaim what is rightfully theirs.
Exploring themes of identity and belonging, the narrative delves into the struggles faced by individuals who feel out of place in society. The characters grapple with their experiences and seek connection in a world that often overlooks them. Their journey highlights the importance of understanding and acceptance, making it a poignant reflection on the quest for community and self-acceptance.
Janey's excitement over her new golden spysuit turns to urgency when her sleuthing uncovers a dire threat: her nemesis has created a powerful giant Lay-Z Beam aimed at Earth from a hidden space station. As she navigates this perilous situation, she must harness her skills and bravery to resist the beam's influence and protect the planet from impending doom.
Understanding Pre-service Teachers'' Ideas of Teaching and Learning Elementary Social Studies
The research delves into how past experiences with social studies shape pre-service teachers' attitudes toward teaching the subject. It highlights the significant reduction in core social studies instruction in elementary schools and emphasizes the need for teacher education programs to address this gap. Findings indicate that while previous experiences influence pre-service teachers' initial ideas, these perspectives can evolve over time. Moreover, the uncertainty faced during their training does not directly impact their classroom performance.