Brother Aelred’s Feet

by Gillian Cross

Published 4 January 2007
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Brother Aelred has remarkably smelly feet. To spare the other monks' noses, he is given the job of tending to the pigs. However, when Viking raiders arrive to attack, loot and pillage the Brothers' monastery, it is Brother Aelred, the humblest, gentlest monk, who saves the day.

  • Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.
  • Text type – A humorous story.
  • An illustrated character web on pages 38 and 39 helps readers to describe Aelred’s character.
  • Curriculum links – History: Why have people invaded and settled in Britain in the past? A Viking case study; PE: Invasion games; RE: What do signs and symbols mean in religion?
  • This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Cave Wars

by Gillian Cross

Published 5 January 2011
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Ruby and Tom love playing in the caves; that's before the Gang arrive. But they're not about to give them up without a fight. When a simple plan goes wrong, it looks like they might need the gang after all. Find out what happens in this exciting adventure story by Carnegie winner, Gillian Cross, and illustrated by Marilee Harrald-Pilz.

  • Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.
  • Text type: An adventure story
  • This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.