Lisa Thompson Libri

Matthew Corbin ha dodici anni e soffre di disturbo ossessivo-compulsivo. Per questo preferisce restare chiuso nella sua cameretta, al sicuro dai germi, dai batteri e da qualsiasi altro pericolo, piuttosto che vivere per davvero. Per passare il tempo Matthew si diverte a osservare le persone dalla finestra e a chiacchierare con un leone disegnato sulla tappezzeria di casa. Tutto cambia il giorno in cui il nipotino del vicino, un bambino di soli quindici mesi, viene rapito. Presto Matthew capisce di essere stato l’ultimo a vederlo, mentre giocava nei giardinetti davanti alla sua finestra. E a quel punto non ha scelta: deve avventurarsi nel mondo reale e scoprire dove è finito il piccolino. Perché solo lui ha tutti gli elementi per risolvere il mistero.

The narrative explores the profound impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the education system, viewed through the eyes of an elementary school student. It reflects on the emotional challenges and losses experienced during the abrupt shift to remote learning. The story emphasizes the significance of the teacher-student bond, capturing heartfelt memories and feelings. Accompanied by vibrant illustrations, it serves as a tool for children to understand and express their emotions during these unprecedented times.

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...

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.

The brand new, read-in-one-sitting, packed-with-twists mystery frombestselling Lisa Thompson: a spin on classic movie Groundhog Day.

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

Eleven-year-old Maxwell is always, always in trouble. Roaming the town with his beloved pet dog Monster (who he rescued as a puppy from being run over) as a way to escape his parents' constant sniping at home, he's a menace to the neighbours and teachers at school. While visiting an elderly neighbour, Maxwell comes across a mysterious cabinet of curiosities and suddenly finds himself erased from his life: it's as if he's never existed. Able to walk around anonymously might be great at first - finally, no-one is yelling at him! - but he soon realises that he misses his old life and, crucially, if he had never existed, then he wouldn't have swooped in and stopped Monster the dog from being hit by that car . . . Maxwell needs to find a way to reverse his erasure, with the help of his best friend Charlie and his sister Bex, who need a whole heap of persuading that this weird kid they've never clapped eyes on is actually super close to them in his former life

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.