Author: John Townsend
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748772445
Category : Brigands and robbers
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Designed for reluctant readers whether children or adults, the Spirals series has been expanded with 12 titles for 2003, including four non-fiction titles. Dynamic plots and storylines encourage readers to pick them up again and again, while engaging themes and attractive cover designs aim to motivate readers. Short but substantial chapters give a sense of achievement in reading whole texts and a clear text design without illustrations and activities that may distract, encourages focus on reading and enables low achievers to improve at their own pace.
Raiders of the Dome Diamond
Author: John Townsend
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748772445
Category : Brigands and robbers
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Designed for reluctant readers whether children or adults, the Spirals series has been expanded with 12 titles for 2003, including four non-fiction titles. Dynamic plots and storylines encourage readers to pick them up again and again, while engaging themes and attractive cover designs aim to motivate readers. Short but substantial chapters give a sense of achievement in reading whole texts and a clear text design without illustrations and activities that may distract, encourages focus on reading and enables low achievers to improve at their own pace.
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748772445
Category : Brigands and robbers
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Designed for reluctant readers whether children or adults, the Spirals series has been expanded with 12 titles for 2003, including four non-fiction titles. Dynamic plots and storylines encourage readers to pick them up again and again, while engaging themes and attractive cover designs aim to motivate readers. Short but substantial chapters give a sense of achievement in reading whole texts and a clear text design without illustrations and activities that may distract, encourages focus on reading and enables low achievers to improve at their own pace.
Raiders
Author: Noel 'Razor' Smith
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141905255
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Over the years, both inside and out (though mainly in) he met and associated with many armed robbers, and in Raiders he tells their amazing stories. Like Big Bad Bob, the Scotsman who raided bureaux de change 'armed' only with a water-pistol; Steve the Saint, who risked the best relationship of his life on one last big one in the West End and ended up getting a life sentence; and the members of the Little Firm who terrorized south London till their addictions got the better of them. The heyday of the armed bank robber may have passed as security has become all but watertight and sentences draconian. But there are some still prepared to risk it, for the thrills as well as the money. But be warned: if you are stupid enough to take up bank robbery as a career, you will be going to prison. It's odds on. Just read this book.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141905255
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Over the years, both inside and out (though mainly in) he met and associated with many armed robbers, and in Raiders he tells their amazing stories. Like Big Bad Bob, the Scotsman who raided bureaux de change 'armed' only with a water-pistol; Steve the Saint, who risked the best relationship of his life on one last big one in the West End and ended up getting a life sentence; and the members of the Little Firm who terrorized south London till their addictions got the better of them. The heyday of the armed bank robber may have passed as security has become all but watertight and sentences draconian. But there are some still prepared to risk it, for the thrills as well as the money. But be warned: if you are stupid enough to take up bank robbery as a career, you will be going to prison. It's odds on. Just read this book.
The Power of the Hawkstone
Author: Bill Ridgway
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748790029
Category : Fantasy fiction, English
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Philip the young warrior has killed the evil Morpeth, but danger still lies ahead. Albin the wizard cannot leave The Hawkstone and has asked Philip to rescue his daughter Belinda from Dragon Cave. Good fighting evil continues in this sequel to The Hawkstone.
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748790029
Category : Fantasy fiction, English
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Philip the young warrior has killed the evil Morpeth, but danger still lies ahead. Albin the wizard cannot leave The Hawkstone and has asked Philip to rescue his daughter Belinda from Dragon Cave. Good fighting evil continues in this sequel to The Hawkstone.
Eye of Evil
Author: Paul Jennings
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748772506
Category : Readers (Secondary)
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Designed for reluctant readers whether children or adults, the Spirals series has been expanded with 12 titles for 2003, including four non-fiction titles. Dynamic plots and storylines encourage readers to pick them up again and again, while engaging themes and attractive cover designs aim to motivate readers. Short but substantial chapters give a sense of achievement in reading whole texts and a clear text design without illustrations and activities that may distract, encourages focus on reading and enables low achievers to improve at their own pace.
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748772506
Category : Readers (Secondary)
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Designed for reluctant readers whether children or adults, the Spirals series has been expanded with 12 titles for 2003, including four non-fiction titles. Dynamic plots and storylines encourage readers to pick them up again and again, while engaging themes and attractive cover designs aim to motivate readers. Short but substantial chapters give a sense of achievement in reading whole texts and a clear text design without illustrations and activities that may distract, encourages focus on reading and enables low achievers to improve at their own pace.
Last Trip to Oron
Author: Bill Ridgway
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748790012
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
The gold mines of planet Oron are nearly mined out. One last trip should be enough to pick up the last load. But a nasty surprise lies in store for Captain McKenna and his crew. Will they get out alive?
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748790012
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
The gold mines of planet Oron are nearly mined out. One last trip should be enough to pick up the last load. But a nasty surprise lies in store for Captain McKenna and his crew. Will they get out alive?
Kicking Up a Stink
Author: Julia Pattison
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748772537
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Designed for reluctant readers whether children or adults, the Spirals series has been expanded with 12 titles for 2003, including four non-fiction titles. Dynamic plots and storylines encourage readers to pick them up again and again, while engaging themes and attractive cover designs aim to motivate readers. Short but substantial chapters give a sense of achievement in reading whole texts and a clear text design without illustrations and activities that may distract, encourages focus on reading and enables low achievers to improve at their own pace.
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748772537
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Designed for reluctant readers whether children or adults, the Spirals series has been expanded with 12 titles for 2003, including four non-fiction titles. Dynamic plots and storylines encourage readers to pick them up again and again, while engaging themes and attractive cover designs aim to motivate readers. Short but substantial chapters give a sense of achievement in reading whole texts and a clear text design without illustrations and activities that may distract, encourages focus on reading and enables low achievers to improve at their own pace.
Eyam, Plague Village
Author: Jan Carew
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748790258
Category : Readers (Secondary)
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
-Dynamic plots and storylines encourage readers to pick them up again and again. -Engaging themes and attractive cover designs in new paperback style binding are designed to motivate readers. -Short but substantial chapters give a sense of achievement in reading whole texts. -A clear text design without illustrations and activities that may distract, encourages focus on reading and enables low achievers to improve at their own pace. -Teacher resource material comprising 60 editable worksheets on CD-ROM.
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748790258
Category : Readers (Secondary)
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
-Dynamic plots and storylines encourage readers to pick them up again and again. -Engaging themes and attractive cover designs in new paperback style binding are designed to motivate readers. -Short but substantial chapters give a sense of achievement in reading whole texts. -A clear text design without illustrations and activities that may distract, encourages focus on reading and enables low achievers to improve at their own pace. -Teacher resource material comprising 60 editable worksheets on CD-ROM.
A Maggot in the Mouthwash
Author: John Townsend
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748790173
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
A visit to the dentist is never that bad. Or is it? These tales will make you shudder! Four dentist plays, each for two parts.
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748790173
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
A visit to the dentist is never that bad. Or is it? These tales will make you shudder! Four dentist plays, each for two parts.
An Earwig in the Ear
Author: Nigel Gray
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748772544
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Designed for reluctant readers whether children or adults, the Spirals series has been expanded with 12 titles for 2003, including four non-fiction titles. Dynamic plots and storylines encourage readers to pick them up again and again, while engaging themes and attractive cover designs aim to motivate readers. Short but substantial chapters give a sense of achievement in reading whole texts and a clear text design without illustrations and activities that may distract, encourages focus on reading and enables low achievers to improve at their own pace.
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748772544
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Designed for reluctant readers whether children or adults, the Spirals series has been expanded with 12 titles for 2003, including four non-fiction titles. Dynamic plots and storylines encourage readers to pick them up again and again, while engaging themes and attractive cover designs aim to motivate readers. Short but substantial chapters give a sense of achievement in reading whole texts and a clear text design without illustrations and activities that may distract, encourages focus on reading and enables low achievers to improve at their own pace.
Dome Raiders
Author: Jon Shatford
Publisher: Virgin Publishing
ISBN: 9780753510186
Category : Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
THE PRESS CALLED IT 'THE HEIST OF THE MILLENNIUM' AND 'A PLOT WORTHY OF JAMES BOND'. In 2000, a gang of villains from the South East of England hatched an audacious plan to steal the world's largest perfect diamond from the Millenium Dome in broad daylight and make their getaway by speedboat. The gang had figured out an ingenious way to breach the diamond vault but the execution was reliant on timing, brute force and a JCB digger. Had they succeeded, it would have made the spoils of the Great Train Robbery and Brinks Mat look like loose change. They came within a whisker of unimaginable wealth, but it was snatched from under them by one of the most daring police operations ever. Here is the thrilling and dramatic full story of the robbery - as told by the detective who foiled their plans. Experience the electrifying attacks, the jaw-dropping guile of the villains, the nerves needed for the stakeout and the final, nail-biting confrontation inside the Dome.
Publisher: Virgin Publishing
ISBN: 9780753510186
Category : Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
THE PRESS CALLED IT 'THE HEIST OF THE MILLENNIUM' AND 'A PLOT WORTHY OF JAMES BOND'. In 2000, a gang of villains from the South East of England hatched an audacious plan to steal the world's largest perfect diamond from the Millenium Dome in broad daylight and make their getaway by speedboat. The gang had figured out an ingenious way to breach the diamond vault but the execution was reliant on timing, brute force and a JCB digger. Had they succeeded, it would have made the spoils of the Great Train Robbery and Brinks Mat look like loose change. They came within a whisker of unimaginable wealth, but it was snatched from under them by one of the most daring police operations ever. Here is the thrilling and dramatic full story of the robbery - as told by the detective who foiled their plans. Experience the electrifying attacks, the jaw-dropping guile of the villains, the nerves needed for the stakeout and the final, nail-biting confrontation inside the Dome.