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little badman and the rise of the punjabi zombies

Little Badman and the Rise of the Punjabi Zombies

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Chapter book

Time for another Little Badman adventure. This time, Humza, Umer and Wendy must face . . . THE UNDEAD.

Welcome to Big School.

Humza Khan – aka Little Badman, Eggington’s greatest rapper – might have finally met his match.

Evil teacher geniuses and giant killer hamsters (see previous Little Badman adventures for details) are nothing compared to starting a new school.

He’s already been out rap-battled by the school bully, laughed at by his classmates. Oh, and we haven’t even mentioned the ancient magical orb causing havoc and very possibly leading to world destruction.

At least Humza has found someone to help with his homework. It’s just a shame this friend isn’t exactly . . . alive.

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bertie and the alien chicken

Bertie and the Alien Chicken

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Chapter book, Dyslexia-friendly
dyslexia-friendly

Bertie and the Alien Chicken by Jenny Pearson is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud novel that is perfect for engaging KS2 readers.

Bursting with humour and heart, the story follows a child’s wildly imaginative adventure involving a very suspicious chicken, blending everyday family life with outrageous fun. Pearson’s distinctive voice keeps readers hooked while also delivering a warm, emotionally grounded story. Beneath the comedy, the book explores themes of family, belonging, grief and resilience in a sensitive and age-appropriate way.

The accessible language and short chapters support reluctant readers while still offering depth for more confident ones. This is an excellent choice for the classroom: funny, heartfelt and meaningful!

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Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties

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A hilarious and fast-paced adventure from comedian Humza Arshad and screenwriter Henry White, perfect for fans of David Solomons and David Baddiel.

Humza Khan considers himself to be the greatest eleven-year-old rapper Eggington has ever known and soon everyone will know his name.
The only problem is school has got really weird. All the teachers are disappearing and his aunties are taking over. It wasn’t too bad at the start, as they keep feeding him delicious snacks all the time. But now these aunties are trying to mess with his music, so Humza and his best friends Umer and Wendy are going to hunt for the truth. …

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There’s a T-Rex in Town

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Picturebook

Find out what might happen if a dinosaur was alive today. Perhaps it would visit the park or a birthday party. This is a great book to spark the imagination and one that is full of interesting dinosaur facts.

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Life of Riley: Beginner’s Luck

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Chapter book

Nominated for “Favourite Books of 2020” by: Sian Edwards-Sim (librarian)

A laugh-out-loud middle-grade novel from Simon James Green about a ridiculous amount of bad luck and one boy’s quest to get rid of it Sian says, “It’s just so funny – I laughed until it hurt!”

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Bright Bursts of Colour

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Poetry

A brilliant, prize-winning collection of poems by Matt Goodfellow which is funny, engaging and touching in turns.

What if cats had flavoured fur or if you swallowed the sun? What if you were a special kind of badger or if you found a map to the stars? And what if your home was split during the week: one half at Mum’s, the other half at Dad’s?

Packed with brilliant poems that explore a whole range of themes from the downright silly to the sensitive, this collection will delight, enthuse and resonate with children and adults alike. Winner of the 2020 North Somerset Teachers’ Book Award for best children’s poetry book.

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