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1 y separately published work icon The Great Show Starter Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 6488618 2009 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Zac's Spotty Act Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 6488585 2009 single work children's fiction children's

'Roll up! Roll up! The Circus is here! Ringmaster Roy from Circus Bizurkus says: "Come inside our striped tent and see our spectacular show! Meet Bendy Betty, our contortionist, and gasp at Vinny Vamoose, the escape artist. Be dazzled by Max Manyhands, the juggler, and thrilled by our daredevils. Cheer for the acrobats and go wild for Wonderful Wilma and her animals. Circus Bizurkus will have you out of your seat, clapping your hands and stamping your feet for more!.' (Publisher's blurb)

1 y separately published work icon Come See the Circus Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 14164704 2009 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Bendy Betty Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 14164664 2009 single work children's fiction children's

'How bendy is Betty? Each level of Circus Bizurkus has 10 titles, 1 Readers' Theatre and 2 Nonfiction Books. STORYLANDS is a reading scheme focusing on the needs of teachers of students in the first three years of school. The three broad levels in each STORYLANDS set - emergent, early and early-fluent - mean that there are books at different levels on the same theme. Your whole class can read great books with the same characters and theme, providing cohesion for teaching and for your students.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Animal Act Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 14164602 2009 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon I Could Do That! Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 14164557 2009 single work children's fiction children's

'By day, 12-year-old Maddie Marples-Macintosh is best friend to Saffron and Rainbow, arch enemy of L33t (the school's uber-geek), and proud owner of Amelia, a Chinese Crested Hairless pooch. By night, she is...Ms Communic8ion: an anonymous blogger and online oracle, trying to give advice to kids at her school. It all started when Maddie froze in front of the camera for her media studies assignment. She doesn't like the limelight. When her teacher, Ms Dickenson, suggests that Maddie become an online blogger, it seems the perfect solution to her media studies dilemma. But giving advice isn't as easy as it seems...'(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Our Show Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 14164521 2009 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon The Tangled Circus Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 14164451 2009 single work children's fiction children's

'What a mess! When one circus meets another circus, they all become very tangled. Each level of Circus Bizurkus has 10 titles, 1 Readers' Theatre and 2 Nonfiction Books. STORYLANDS is a reading scheme focusing on the needs of teachers of students in the first three years of school. The three broad levels in each STORYLANDS set - emergent, early and early-fluent - mean that there are books at different levels on the same theme. Your whole class can read great books with the same characters and theme, providing cohesion for teaching and for your students.'(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Not So Empty Tent Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 14164406 2009 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Max Manyhands Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 14164353 2009 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon The Show Must Go On Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 14164311 2009 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon What a View! Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 14164279 2009 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Lost Shoes Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 14164247 2009 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Tricky Hoops Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 14164215 2009 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon The Amazing Anton Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 14164183 2009 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Circus Holiday Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 14164151 2009 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon The World's Smallest Circus Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 14164119 2009 single work children's fiction children's

'Everyone wants to see The World's Smallest Circus. One by one they take a peek. What do they see? Each level of Circus Bizurkus has 10 titles, 1 Readers' Theatre and 2 Nonfiction Books. STORYLANDS is a reading scheme focusing on the needs of teachers of students in the first three years of school. The three broad levels in each STORYLANDS set - emergent, early and early-fluent - mean that there are books at different levels on the same theme. Your whole class can read great books with the same characters and theme, providing cohesion for teaching and for your students.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon A Surprise Performance Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 14164084 2009 single work children's fiction children's

'I've lost my circus! Ringmaster Roy is very anxious. Bendy Betty left a note, but it doesnt really help him. Where will he look? STORYLANDS is a reading scheme focusing on the needs of teachers of students in the first three years of school. The three broad levels in each STORYLANDS set - emergent, early and early-fluent - mean that there are books at different levels on the same theme. Your whole class can read great books with the same characters and theme, providing cohesion for teaching and for your students. STORYLANDS is the heart of the reading experience with six exciting lands full of vibrant characters. The six STORYLANDS are Clinker Castle, Pirate Cove, Lost Island, Fantastic Forest, Circus Bizurkus and Larkin Street. The 30 richly-illustrated titles of each land are brought to life by a single extraordinary artist.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Can I Join the Circus? Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 14164002 2009 single work children's fiction children's

'Snoz, the Snozalot Monster, wants to join the circus. But what can he do? Even being a clown makes him cry! How does he manage to surprise everyone?.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Surprise Parade Lisa Thompson , Clayton South : Blake Education , 2009 14163894 2009 single work children's fiction children's

'The troupe gathers early in the morning for a surprise grand parade. They are sleepy and they are all arguing. Everyone wants to be the leader! Ringmaster Roy has a surprise solution.' (Publication summary)

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