Nick Warburton è uno scrittore versatile per bambini, radio, teatro e televisione. La sua opera è riconosciuta per la sua voce distintiva e la sua importanza letteraria, offrendo ai lettori narrazioni avvincenti. Le sue opere teatrali, tra cui la pluripremiata "Beast", sono apprezzate per la loro qualità e profondità.L'approccio di Warburton esplora temi e tecniche avvincenti che risuonano con il suo pubblico.
The narrative unfolds during a meeting of an amateur drama group's committee, where the discussion of a new play cleverly mirrors the committee's ideas. This unique structure transforms the meeting into both a demonstration and a dialogue about the themes at hand. With its engaging and humorous approach, the piece is well-suited for festivals and features a flexible cast of four women and two men, or an alternative combination of two women or men.
Bob and Benny are looking for a job in An Odd Job for Bob and Benny. They agree to help Mrs Catkin, but when they discover the job is looking after her elephant, Daisy, they begin to have second thoughts. TreeTops Fiction contains engaging novels from top authors and illustrators with the variety children need to develop a love of reading!
In Climbing in the Dark Tess starts her first job as a housemaid. Then she meets Will, a young boy sold to Mr Fry to go up chimneys. Can Tess find a way to save Will?TreeTops Fiction contains engaging novels from top authors and illustrators with the variety children need to develop a love of reading!
Two amateur drama groups become joint winners of a play festival. A tie-break involves the groups performing an extract from their own entry and then an excerpt from the opposing team's play, but the pieces are very different. They compete again with hilarious results but the outcome is still a tie. This time a rugby scrum will decide the winner!4 women, 4 men, 2 women or men
An uplifting, life-affirming novel that starts with a death - for fans of Joanna Cannon, Rachel Joyce and Beth Morrey.
Set in the eerie Castle Drackenberg, the story follows Dolly and Clara as they encounter the vampire Count Drackenburg and his sinister henchman. Blending classic vampire horror elements with absurd comedy, the play features quirky villagers and a determined vampire expert, creating a humorous and thrilling atmosphere. With a large, flexible cast, it promises both suspense and laughter, making it an engaging experience for audiences.
Because second time around isn't always second best . . .
Treetops is Oxford Reading Tree's new series of fiction with built-in progression for pupils aged 7 to 11. Specially written for children who need the support of carefully monitored language levels, the stories are accessible, motivating, and humorous. The series is organized into Oxford Reading Tree Stages (from Stage 10 to Stage 14), with each stage introducing more complex narrative forms, including flashbacks and changes in viewpoint; descriptive writing; extended readingvocabulary; and more pages, more text, and fewer illustrations.Each stage is supported by the Teacher's Guide, which offers guidance on using Treetops to assess children's reading ability, and includes a variety of activities (comprehension. writing for a range of audiences and in different forms, discussion and role play) many on photocopiable sheets.
The story follows Class 6, a group of diligent students who find excitement when their supply teacher, Mr. Parker, introduces a project to reenact Sir Francis Drake's historic circumnavigation of the globe. As they immerse themselves in the Elizabethan era, the classroom transforms into a vibrant sailing ship, sparking their imaginations and bringing history to life. This engaging adventure not only entertains but also fosters teamwork and creativity among the students as they embark on their journey.
A group of children collaborates to create a unique play blending football and space adventure. Titled Indiana Smith and the Cup Final of Doom, the story follows Teddy and Jemima as they confront Timmy and Popkins, who plot to sabotage the Inter-Galaxy Cup Final at Wembley. Featuring a large, flexible cast, the production promises excitement and creativity as the young performers bring their imaginative tale to life.