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A collection of 100 inspiring, moving and poignant short stories, submitted to the 500 Words: Black Lives Matter competition which ran on Virgin Radio in July 2020. 500 Words: Black Lives Matter features a foreword from Chris Evans, analysis of the writing from Oxford University Press and writing tips from judges Malorie Blackman, Charlie Higson, Francesca Simon and Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Originally devised by Chris Evans, 500 Words has a rich 10-year heritage, giving children of all ethnicities and backgrounds a platform to express their imaginations and creativity through storytelling. In the decade it has been active 500 Words has involved 54% of primary and secondary schools in the UK and received 1.1 million entries. This year almost 6,000 children, aged between 5-13, submitted stories expressing their personal experiences, tales of empathy, learning and respect, building on the international conversation around Black Lives Matter. The illustrious judging panel, chaired by Angellica Bell and Michael Underwood, reviewed thousands of submissions from which they have shortlisted eight finalists and selected a further 92 stories to be included in this important and timely collection."What follows is an amazing and profound collection of some of our favourites. Be prepared to laugh, sigh and cry." - Chris Evans "Being part of 500 Words: Black Lives Matter was incredibly important to allow our younger generation an outlet for them to vocalise their thoughts and stories on this global issue of racism using the power of words." - Angellica Bell
Edmund is a very forgetful elephant. When he's sent to the shops to fetch some things he soon finds that he can't remember what he was meant to buy, and soon his purchases are getting sillier and sillier.
A gorgeous and fun new adventure featuring much-loved Maggie as she discovers Scotland's beautiful landscapes, wildlife and magical islands.
In these troubled and uncertain times, Scally looks to our shared Celtic history, traditions and wisdom to draw inspiration to lift our spirits and comfort us.
A collection of extraordinary stories and photography about our human connection with trees and the ways they make a mark on people's lives.
Track your dog's training progress with the help of the UK's No.1 dog-trainer.
Join Robert Burns on a wide-ranging journey of poetry, prose and song through every day of the year . . . take 366 daily dips into Burns to inspire, invigorate and amuse.
Spend Christmas with everyone's favourite Snowman! Now available in Scots for the very first time, Matthew Fitt brings this classic tale to life in a new way which is sure to delight Scots readers both new and old. The Snowman is the perfect festive read for ALL the family!
When Cookie finds herself with two tickets to see popstar Aliana Tiny, Suzie Ashby suddenly wants to be her best friend. One small problem - Suzie is the most annoying girl in the world. So how is that Cookie manages to fall out with her real friends Jake and Keziah and become best buddies with Suzie instead?
Test your knowledge with over 100 questions on feminist history from around the world!
Join Jeffrey and Janice as they grumble their way through life, one bottle at a time.
In 2017 Christa Parravani had recently moved her family from California to West Virginia and was surviving on a teacher's salary and raising two young children with her husband, screenwriter Anthony Swafford.
Now translated into Scots by James Robertson for the very first time, thisclassic children's tale is sure to delight Scots readers both new and old, andfans of Paddington, alike.
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