Livewires
16 total works
Youth Fiction is a series of exciting stories about the issues, dramas and challenges of being young. Lucky in Love by Iris Howden. 'He's too smooth. Don't get serious, Sally.' 'Be careful. He's a playboy. He'll only let you down.' The warnings were there but Sally was in love. Nothing was going to change her mind - or so she thought.
"Livewire" is a series of reading materials with a teenage or adult interest level for those with reading ages below ten. This title is part of the "Real Lives" sports series, and discusses the Arsenal football team. It is designed specifically for people with reading ages of nine or ten, and aims to engage the interest of the reader in a non-patronizing way, and lead towards the attainment of a higher reading ability. It is accessible in layout and design, and there are many facts and illustrations. All "Livewire" books have been written by qualified special needs teachers and have been designed, checked and graded in association with the Basic Skills Agency. The "Real Lives" series offers biographies in the categories of: sport; film and music; and politics and history.
Youth Fiction is a series of exciting stories about the issues, dramas and challenges of being young. Second Chance by Iris Howden. Sally is sixteen when she is told that she will never walk again. From her wheelchair she learns a lot about herself, both good and bad. And as she begins to change she find love...
Chillers is a series of thrilling stories full of suspense. Each story has a twist to chill the bravest of hearts. Froggie Woz Here by Iris Howden. Alex has a job digging graves. His only problem is a kid called Froggie. Alex tries to teach Froggie a lesson but things go badly wrong...
To ensure accessibility and readability, Hodder & Stoughton have worked with The Basic Skills Agency on "Livewire" - a series of reading material with a teenage or adult interest level for those with a reading age of 10 or below, or for adult students learning English as a second or foreign language. It offers teenagers and adults appropriate fiction and non-fiction which is graded at reading ages 6-7, 7-8, 8-9, and 9-10. The books aim to engage the interest of the reader in a motivating and non-patronizing way, and lead him or her towards the attainment of a higher reading level. "Livewire Real Lives" is in the non-fiction part of the series and provides illustrated biographies in the categories of sport, film, music, politics and history, and may be used in the Literacy Hour to bridge the gap between NC levels 2/3 and level 4. It is designed to be accessible in layout and content and offers facts and photographs to sustain the interest of the beginner reader. All "Livewire" books are written by experienced and qualified special needs teachers.
Real Lives is a series of books about famous people from the worlds of: Sport; Film and Music; Politics and History. This book will be of interest to readers of all ages. It has clear, easy-to-read text and a variety of photographs.
Chillers is a series of thrilling stories full of suspense. Each story has a twist to chill the bravest of hearts. Dead Men's Shoes by Iris Howden. Tom is homeless. His life changes when he is given a pair of handmade shoes. They remind him of his wartime friend Jack...
Mother Teresa by Iris Howden. The Real Lives books are about famous people from the worlds of: Sport; Film and Music; Politics and History. This book tells the story of Mother Teresa, who spent all her life helping the poor and ill. She was sometimes called 'The Saint of the Gutters'.
Stimulating and accessible, the titles in the LIVEWIRE series have been produced in association with The Basic Skills Agency to ensure a non-patronising approach towards the requirements of readers with special needs. They provide teenagers/adult interest level fiction and non-fiction for those with reading ages below 10, or adult students learning English as a second language. Each book is graded at one of the following reading ages: 6-7, 7-8, 8-9 or 9-10. All LIVEWIRE books are written by qualified Special Needs teachers, and are expertly assessed and subtly colour-coded for the appropriate reading age. The books in the LIVEWIRE REAL LIVES strand contain fascinating stories of popular music stars, famous Hollywood actors, TV personalities and top sports people. Find out about the extraordinary life of the world-famous freedom fighter, in REAL LIVES NELSON MANDELA.
Youth Fiction is a series of exciting stories about the issues, dramas and challenges of being young. One in a Million by Iris Howden. Phil and Terry go back a long way but they are very different. They have one thing in common; they both want Nina. Phil takes photos of her all the time but nothing can prepare him for what happens...
Youth Fiction is a series of exciting stories about the issues, dramas and challenges of being young. The Real Thing by Iris Howden. Drew Denton is a famous TV star. Vicky has always fancied Drew, but she is in love with Tony. One day, Vicky gets to meet Drew. But is he all that he seems?