Starchasers
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Space pilot Chad takes Jak and Sammi on a secret trip to explore a new planet. Yet fun turns to fear as their helicopter crashes on the planet, surrounded by deadly spear plants. Left on their own, Jak and Sammi are helped by strange, horned creatures. Rescue seems possible - until their spaceship leaves the planet without them.
Republished as a new edition, this book is one of the Shades 2.0 series. This book is perfect for reluctant teens who still want an exciting, unpatronising story that is relevant to their interests and concerns, but who don't want to read a longer novel. With a length of only 6,000 words, and filled with drama, this story will appeal to all reluctant teen readers.
Republished as a new edition, this book is one of the Shades 2.0 series. This book is perfect for reluctant teens who still want an exciting, unpatronising story that is relevant to their interests and concerns, but who don't want to read a longer novel. With a length of only 6,000 words, and filled with drama, this story will appeal to all reluctant teen readers.
Accompanies the Starchasers reading books Lost Explorers, Deadly Virus and The Ultimate Secret. Each reading books is supported by a selection of photocopiable worksheets, and teacher's notes where the tasks are fully explained.
Some Starchasers titles are now out of print - this includes Lost Explorers and the Deadly Virus. Each workbook contains worksheets for 3 books - so we're still making workbooks that include out of print titles available to buy, but we have lowered the prices of our workbooks to reflect this change. If you have any questions about out of print titles in our Starchasers series, please do get in touch.
Some Starchasers titles are now out of print - this includes Lost Explorers and the Deadly Virus. Each workbook contains worksheets for 3 books - so we're still making workbooks that include out of print titles available to buy, but we have lowered the prices of our workbooks to reflect this change. If you have any questions about out of print titles in our Starchasers series, please do get in touch.
Accompanies the Starchasers reading books Jungle Planet, Planet of the Vampires and Galactic Shopping Mall. Each reading books is supported by a selction of photocopiable worksheets, and teacher's notes where the tasks are fully explained.
A great set of fast-paced, high-action, no gimmicks space adventures. The books follow the escapades of the Starchasers - a team of freelance space adventurers who will take on just about any mission that's legal and earns good money. Finn, Misha Hanson and Suma spend their days exploring the far reaches of the galaxy, trying to keep out of trouble and steer clear of the shady Murko and Doctor Rivet - but not often managing it. The exciting plots and entertaining characters ensure these are classic, simple and rewarding reads for reluctant and struggling readers. Supported by superb black and white illustrations throughout, each story is approximately 2600 words long with carefully controlled vocabulary and simple sentences that will help carry the reluctant reader from beginning to end This pack contains three reading books from the series..
Jungle Planet is part of the new Starchasers series. These classic, fast paced, high action space adventures are perfect for children aged 8-14 who have a reading age of 8-9. The books follow the antics of the Starchasers - a team of freelance space adventurers who will take on just about any mission that's legal and earns good money.
In Jungle Planet, the Starchasers are out of work and hard up for cash so they decide to explore the far reaches of space for a money-making opportunity. A planet covered in thick jungle grabs their attention so Suma and Finn take the lander down to get a closer look. Distracted by his virtual games helmet, Finn doesn't notice the jungle advancing until it's too late. The planet is alive with thick rubbery creepers and it has the lander in it's grips! It's up to Misha to land the Lightspinner and come to Finn and Suma's rescue. Can she negotiate the viscious vines? And will the jungle hold the treasures the Starchasers are searching for?
Published by Ransom Publishing, the exciting plots and entertaining characters ensure Starachsers are classic, simple and rewarding reads for reluctant and struggling readers. Supported by superb black and white illustrations throughout, each story is approximately 2600 words long, with carefully controlled vocabulary and simple sentences that will help carry the reluctant reader from beginning to end.
In Jungle Planet, the Starchasers are out of work and hard up for cash so they decide to explore the far reaches of space for a money-making opportunity. A planet covered in thick jungle grabs their attention so Suma and Finn take the lander down to get a closer look. Distracted by his virtual games helmet, Finn doesn't notice the jungle advancing until it's too late. The planet is alive with thick rubbery creepers and it has the lander in it's grips! It's up to Misha to land the Lightspinner and come to Finn and Suma's rescue. Can she negotiate the viscious vines? And will the jungle hold the treasures the Starchasers are searching for?
Published by Ransom Publishing, the exciting plots and entertaining characters ensure Starachsers are classic, simple and rewarding reads for reluctant and struggling readers. Supported by superb black and white illustrations throughout, each story is approximately 2600 words long, with carefully controlled vocabulary and simple sentences that will help carry the reluctant reader from beginning to end.
The Starchasers discover Suma's home planet...well, what's left of it. The uninhabited planet lies in ruins, but why? They're close to finding out when they discover they've been beaten to it by some very ugly aliens with big weapons! Rounded up inside a secret vault, the history of Suma's people and what became of their planet finally becomes clear. Can the Starchasers escape the clutches of these angry aliens? And will Suma ever forgive them for what they did?
The Starchasers are lost deep in space and Rob, their onboard computer is riddled with viruses. Without any of their controls working and only 24hrs of oxygen left, the team make an emergency landing on an unknown planet. Soon the Lightspinner is surrounded by menacing black cats howling in the night. When day comes the cats have disappeared and the team set about making repairs but minutes later Misha is gone. Can Finn and Suma rescue her from the grips of the planet's thirsty inhabitants? And how will they find the money to fix Rob and continue their space adventures?
Galactic Shopping Mall is part of the new Starchasers series. These classic, fast paced, high action space adventures are perfect for children aged 8-14 who have a reading age of 8-9. The books follow the antics of the Starchasers - a team of freelance space adventurers who will take on just about any mission that's legal and earns good money.
In Galactic Shopping Mall, the Starchasers are on a perilous mission to Trajan to rescue Ripp Gunn's daughter, Ella. On Trajan, huge galactic shopping malls cater for the richest people in the galaxy, and everyone else is brainwashed into buying things they can't afford. It's a dangerous place full of shopping addicts and the team suspect that Ella is one of them. When they track her down she's spent enough to buy a small planet, but is it really Ella? Can the Starchasers get to the bottom of the clonebot mystery and strike a deal with Ripp Gunn?
Published by Ransom Publishing, the exciting plots and entertaining characters ensure Starchasers are classic, simple and rewarding reads for reluctant and struggling readers. Supported by superb black and white illustrations throughout, each story is approximately 2600 words long, with carefully controlled vocabulary and simple sentences that will help carry the reluctant reader from beginning to end.
In Galactic Shopping Mall, the Starchasers are on a perilous mission to Trajan to rescue Ripp Gunn's daughter, Ella. On Trajan, huge galactic shopping malls cater for the richest people in the galaxy, and everyone else is brainwashed into buying things they can't afford. It's a dangerous place full of shopping addicts and the team suspect that Ella is one of them. When they track her down she's spent enough to buy a small planet, but is it really Ella? Can the Starchasers get to the bottom of the clonebot mystery and strike a deal with Ripp Gunn?
Published by Ransom Publishing, the exciting plots and entertaining characters ensure Starchasers are classic, simple and rewarding reads for reluctant and struggling readers. Supported by superb black and white illustrations throughout, each story is approximately 2600 words long, with carefully controlled vocabulary and simple sentences that will help carry the reluctant reader from beginning to end.
In Lost Explorers, a spaceship and it's crew have gone missing and the Starchasers have accepted the dangerous, but well-paid rescue mission. On a planet, covered in a plant infested ocean, the team locate the Red Star's distress beacon. The ship is stranded, beyond repair, on the bottom of the ocean. And this ocean is full of errupting underwater volcanoes and giant killer fish! Can the Starchasers brave the dangerous waters and save the Red Star Crew?
The exciting plots and entertaining characters ensure Starachsers are classic, simple and rewarding reads for reluctant and struggling readers. Supported by superb black and white illustrations throughout, each story is approximately 2600 words long, with carefully controlled vocabulary and simple sentences that will help carry the reluctant reader from beginning to end.
Lost Explorers is part of the Starchasers series published by Ransom Publishing. The books follow the antics of the Starchasers - a team of freelance space adventurers who will take on just about any mission that's legal and earns good money.
These classic, fast paced, high action space adventures are perfect for readers aged 8 - 14 with reading age of 8 - 9.
The exciting plots and entertaining characters ensure Starachsers are classic, simple and rewarding reads for reluctant and struggling readers. Supported by superb black and white illustrations throughout, each story is approximately 2600 words long, with carefully controlled vocabulary and simple sentences that will help carry the reluctant reader from beginning to end.
Lost Explorers is part of the Starchasers series published by Ransom Publishing. The books follow the antics of the Starchasers - a team of freelance space adventurers who will take on just about any mission that's legal and earns good money.
These classic, fast paced, high action space adventures are perfect for readers aged 8 - 14 with reading age of 8 - 9.
The Deadly Virus is part of the new Starchasers series. These classic, fast paced, high action space adventures are perfect for boys aged 8-14 who have a reading age of 8-9. The books follow the antics of the Starchasers - a team of freelance space adventurers who will take on just about any mission that's legal and earns good money.
In The Deadly Virus, someone is ripping off Planet Wisdom's fancy gadgets and Chief Gripper has appointed the Starchasers to find out who's behind it. When their computer is infected with yet another virus, the team is lead to a sinister looking planet. Sending out a probe to investigate, the team discover Murko and his crazy sidekick Dr Rivet are behind the fake Planet Wisdom gadgets. But there's someone else too - Chief Gripper! The corrupt chief has bugged the Lightspinner nd before they know it, the team is at the mercy of the galaxy's most notorious criminal! Can they outwit this evil trio? And will they bank the reward for capturing Murko?
Published by Ransom Publishing, the exciting plots and entertaining characters ensure Starachsers are classic, simple and rewarding reads for reluctant and struggling readers. Supported by superb black and white illustrations throughout, each story is approximately 2600 words long, with carefully controlled vocabulary and simple sentences that will help carry the reluctant reader from beginning to end.
In The Deadly Virus, someone is ripping off Planet Wisdom's fancy gadgets and Chief Gripper has appointed the Starchasers to find out who's behind it. When their computer is infected with yet another virus, the team is lead to a sinister looking planet. Sending out a probe to investigate, the team discover Murko and his crazy sidekick Dr Rivet are behind the fake Planet Wisdom gadgets. But there's someone else too - Chief Gripper! The corrupt chief has bugged the Lightspinner nd before they know it, the team is at the mercy of the galaxy's most notorious criminal! Can they outwit this evil trio? And will they bank the reward for capturing Murko?
Published by Ransom Publishing, the exciting plots and entertaining characters ensure Starachsers are classic, simple and rewarding reads for reluctant and struggling readers. Supported by superb black and white illustrations throughout, each story is approximately 2600 words long, with carefully controlled vocabulary and simple sentences that will help carry the reluctant reader from beginning to end.
Three of you on a space station.
Then two.
Then it's just you. Alone in space. You are scared. Very scared.
Then it gets worse. Much worse...
Then two.
Then it's just you. Alone in space. You are scared. Very scared.
Then it gets worse. Much worse...