Stan and the Golden Goals
The four books about Stan the Dog, part of a series which aims to provide 'enticing stories for children who have just launched into reading', are told with Anderson's characteristic humour. His lively, cartoony illustrations complement the texts well; Stan's facial expressions are at times hilarious. The humans in the books are all given names that a dog might call them - thus the father is Bigbelly, the mother is Canopener, and the children Crumble and Handout. To continue with this theme, the chapters are referred to as Helpings. So the stage is set for an amusing read.
Stan and the Major Makeover
The four books about Stan the Dog, part of a series which aims to provide 'enticing stories for children who have just launched into reading', are told with Anderson's characteristic humour. His lively, cartoony illustrations complement the texts well; Stan's facial expressions are at times hilarious. The humans in the books are all given names that a dog might call them - thus the father is Bigbelly, the mother is Canopener, and the children Crumble and Handout. To continue with this theme, the chapters are referred to as Helpings. So the stage is set for an amusing read.
Stan and the Crafty Cats
The four books about Stan the Dog, part of a series which aims to provide 'enticing stories for children who have just launched into reading', are told with Anderson's characteristic humour. His lively, cartoony illustrations complement the texts well; Stan's facial expressions are at times hilarious. The humans in the books are all given names that a dog might call them - thus the father is Bigbelly, the mother is Canopener, and the children Crumble and Handout. To continue with this theme, the chapters are referred to as Helpings. So the stage is set for an amusing read.
Stan and the Sneaky Snacks
The four books about Stan the Dog, part of a series which aims to provide 'enticing stories for children who have just launched into reading', are told with Anderson's characteristic humour. His lively, cartoony illustrations complement the texts well; Stan's facial expressions are at times hilarious. The humans in the books are all given names that a dog might call them - thus the father is Bigbelly, the mother is Canopener, and the children Crumble and Handout. To continue with this theme, the chapters are referred to as Helpings. So the stage is set for an amusing read.
Doris's Brilliant Birthday
These four 'Motley Crew' books in the 'Rocket' series, intended for children who have just started reading independently, are tremendous fun. Forget Captain Pugwash, here we have the crew of the Hesmerelda, led by Captain Motley with Squawk, his rhyme-speaking parrot, eager cabin boy Kevin, scruffy first mate Smudger and the hopless cook Doris McNorris. Each story sees the crew of the Hesmerelda coming up against their arch enemy Horatio Thunderguts, a maritime Dick Dastardly if ever there was one! Thunderguts rightly gets his comeuppance with Captain Motley and his crew earning brownie points from the Chief Pirate who always seems to arrive at the right moment.
Captain Motley and the Pirate's Gold
These four 'Motley Crew' books in the 'Rocket' series, intended for children who have just started reading independently, are tremendous fun. Forget Captain Pugwash, here we have the crew of the Hesmerelda, led by Captain Motley with Squawk, his rhyme-speaking parrot, eager cabin boy Kevin, scruffy first mate Smudger and the hopless cook Doris McNorris. Each story sees the crew of the Hesmerelda coming up against their arch enemy Horatio Thunderguts, a maritime Dick Dastardly if ever there was one! Thunderguts rightly gets his comeuppance with Captain Motley and his crew earning brownie points from the Chief Pirate who always seems to arrive at the right moment.
Smudger and the Smelly Fish
These four 'Motley Crew' books in the 'Rocket' series, intended for children who have just started reading independently, are tremendous fun. Forget Captain Pugwash, here we have the crew of the Hesmerelda, led by Captain Motley with Squawk, his rhyme-speaking parrot, eager cabin boy Kevin, scruffy first mate Smudger and the hopless cook Doris McNorris. Each story sees the crew of the Hesmerelda coming up against their arch enemy Horatio Thunderguts, a maritime Dick Dastardly if ever there was one! Thunderguts rightly gets his comeuppance with Captain Motley and his crew earning brownie points from the Chief Pirate who always seems to arrive at the right moment.
Kevin and the Pirate Test
These four 'Motley Crew' books in the 'Rocket' series, intended for children who have just started reading independently, are tremendous fun. Forget Captain Pugwash, here we have the crew of the Hesmerelda, led by Captain Motley with Squawk, his rhyme-speaking parrot, eager cabin boy Kevin, scruffy first mate Smudger and the hopless cook Doris McNorris. Each story sees the crew of the Hesmerelda coming up against their arch enemy Horatio Thunderguts, a maritime Dick Dastardly if ever there was one! Thunderguts rightly gets his comeuppance with Captain Motley and his crew earning brownie points from the Chief Pirate who always seems to arrive at the right moment.
Sausage and the Spooks
I have found previous series of 'Rockets' both useful and popular with young novice readers of 7 to 10, and these are no exception. They manage to provide an entertaining story, in straightforward language, clearly set out with text, speech-bubbles and illustrations well-integrated, told in an unpatronising way - perfect for beginners, and useful for any child struggling with reading.
Sausage in Trouble
I have found previous series of 'Rockets' both useful and popular with young novice readers of 7 to 10, and these are no exception. They manage to provide an entertaining story, in straightforward language, clearly set out with text, speech-bubbles and illustrations well-integrated, told in an unpatronising way - perfect for beginners, and useful for any child struggling with reading.