Nizrana Farook trae ispirazione dagli splendidi paesaggi della sua nativa Sri Lanka, che si intrecciano nelle sue storie. Con un focus sui giovani lettori, la sua scrittura possiede un fascino e una perspicacia nel mondo dell'adolescenza. Le sue opere offrono ai lettori avventure coinvolgenti ed emozioni forti. Farook fonde magistralmente la suspense con momenti toccanti, creando esperienze di lettura indimenticabili.
Exploring the fascinating world of mountains, this non-fiction book delves into their formation, the unique characteristics of mountain villages, and the incredible diversity found in mountainous regions worldwide. Readers will discover the natural wonders and cultural significance of these majestic landscapes.
Rivers are all around us, flowing across countries and into the sea. But what are the benefits of living near rivers? Discover cool facts about them and why we need them!Readerful is designed to motivate children to read more. This Independent Library book is for pupils aged 6 to 7 in Y2/P3 at Oxford Reading Level 10 to read without support.
After some hair-raising moments, he and the bear reach an understanding and they travel on together, evading the bad guys and hoping the key will unlock the answers to the mystery so that they can stop running and return home... Cover and inside illustrations by David Dean.
From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. The third thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam- packed with peril, poachers and an endangered leopard!Selvi is a wild child who loves climbing in the beautiful mountains behind her home.
From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. A thrilling adventure set in fictional Sri Lanka, jam-packed with peril and kidnap and a huge blue whale! Razi, a local fisherboy, is watching turtle eggs hatch when he sees a boat bobbing into view. With a chill, he notices a small, still hand hanging over the side… Inside is Zheng, who’s escaped a shipwreck and is full of tales of sea monsters and missing treasure. But the villains who are after Zheng are soon after Razi and his sister, Shifa, too. And so begins an exhilarating adventure in the shadow of the biggest sea monster of them all…
Chaya, a nobleman’s rebellious, outspoken, no-nonsense daughter, just can’t resist the shiny temptations the king’s palace has to offer. But playing Robin Hood for her impoverished community doesn’t come without risks, and when Chaya steals the queen’s jewels from a bedside table―a messy getaway jeopardizes the life of a close friend. After an equally haphazard prison break, Chaya barely escapes on the king’s prized elephant! With leeches and revolution lurking in the jungle, Chaya leads her companions on a thrilling adventure. After leaving her village as a thief, can she return as a hero? Or will Chaya’s sticky fingers be the beginning―or the end―of everything for the intrepid gang?