Ian Eagleton

The Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks Levels 1-5 Handbook has been designed to help you get the most from this emotionally-engaging fiction series. It contains valuable advice and resources to develop children's comprehension skills alongside learning to decode, and enhances enjoyment of the 36 appealing stories at Oxford Levels 1 to 5. The Handbook includes: * 72 photocopiable activity sheets to develop comprehension skills (2 activity sheets per book) * Advice on the importance of variety fiction and wordless books * Advice on the importance of good quality comprehension * Support for guided and independent reading * A suggested teaching sequence * Information for parents to help you achieve successful home-school links. Find inspirational support for teachers' professional development, plus free teaching notes and eBooks at www.oxfordprimary.co.uk.

One little boy can’t wait to get to the park with Dad and Daddy. But oh no! The path is too icy. “Careful or you’ll slip,” says Dad. The ropes are too high… “Stop, or you might fall,” says Daddy. Everything is too high, too fast, too slippery or too big. It’s not fair! But after some tears and a big hug the boy has a brilliant idea. They will all play TOGETHER at the playground and he will show Dad and Daddy what to do! On the ropes they’re pirates, on the swing they are swooping birds and on the roundabout they’re SUPERHEROES. What adventures will they have next? “With Dad and Daddy by my side, I know I can do anything!” A delightful, inclusive and empowering story, full of love and tenderness, based on the author’s own family.

Instant enemies William and Florence are horrified to find out their dads are dating each other - and are forced to work together to split them up! This fun, warm-hearted, celebratory adventure for readers aged 9+ is a modern, inclusive twist on The Parent Trap for readers of Jacqueline Wilson, Elle McNicoll and Benjamin Dean. When William and Florence meet on the first day of Year Six, they instantly dislike each other. William is impulsive, endlessly chatty and struggles in school. His home life is safe and predictable - just him and Dad, who adopted him as a solo parent - and that's how William likes it. Florence is sullen, cold, and everything seems to come easily to her. She's moved after her parents' divorce - but she's convinced she won't be staying long because they'll definitely get back together... But then Florence and William find out that their dads have started seeing each other. Now they must put their differences to one side. Because only if they work together might they stand a chance of splitting up their dads... Let the sabotage commence! "You are an inspiration!" - Mariah Carey on Ian Eagleton A heartfelt story filled with funny, energetic pranks and antics! Sensitively explores LGBTQ themes, neurodivergence, adoption, blended families and the unshakeable love between a father and his son Ian Eagleton is the author of the novels Glitter Boy and The Boy Who Cried Ghost, and his picture book Nen and the Lonely Fisherman won the Polari Children's and YA Prize 2022 Praise for Glitter Boy: "Poignant, defiantly fabulous story" - Guardian "A nuanced, heart-warming and character led story of finding joy and love" - Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark "An unflinching and ultimately uplifting read about identity, and finding the strength to be your true self. Brilliant for group discussion." - Empathy Lab

Violet’s world has changed. Her voice has gone from a giggle to a whisper. So when her teacher casts her in the school play, she is filled with worry. How will she ever stand in front of a crowd and overcome her shyness? With the love and support of her family, Violet must find her inner confidence and turn that whisper into a roar!

There's a ghost in Richard's wardrobe. Every day he carries out a series of rituals that he believes will keep the ghost trapped inside. He tries to tell his friends and family, but they dismiss his worries and concerns as being part of his OCD. But then one day, the wardrobe door is opened... And that's when the hauntings begin. An own-voices novel about mental health, family, friendship, confronting fear and accepting change This is the new novel by Ian Eagleton - the Polari-prize-winning author of Glitter Boy Perfect for fans of Elle McNicoll, Jennifer Killick, Lisa Thompson's The Goldfish Boy and Phil Hickes's The Haunting of Aveline Jones. Praise for Ian Eagleton: "You are an inspiration!" - Mariah Carey on Ian Eagleton "This is a fantastic Halloween read with some genuinely hair-raising moments... A touching and affirming story that will also get your heart pounding" - The Scotsman "Insightful and haunting...a celebration of friendship, diversity and inclusion." - Booktrust "Poignant, defiantly fabulous story" - Guardian on Glitter Boy, Ian's debut middle-grade novel "GLITTER BOY is a nuanced, heart-warming and character led story of finding joy and love" - Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark

A touching tale of love, loss and making memories. Millie has always wanted a dog, but when her grandmother passes away, she finds herself scared of letting anyone (or any dog) in. Can her dads help her find the perfect pup to teach her to love again?

A book about blended families and big feelings, centred around Rory's first Father's Day without his dad living at home. A surprise trip to an art gallery helps him reflect and realise that he doesn't need to feel so torn.

“You are an inspiration!” - Mariah Carey on Ian Eagleton “Poignant, defiantly fabulous story” - Guardian “Glitter Boy is a nuanced, heart-warming and character led story of finding joy and love ” - Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark “An unflinching and ultimately uplifting read about identity, and finding the strength to be your true self. Brilliant for group discussion.” - Empathy Lab A Polari-Prize-winning author presents an unforgettable story about a boy facing up to bullying - and his own truths. James loves dancing, poetry, and Mariah Carey (not in that order, though, because Mariah would obviously be first!). His teacher, Mr Hamilton, is getting married to his boyfriend and it seems that James will be part of a surprise choir performance at the wedding. But James's father seems uncomfortable about the plan, and a lot of other things - like any mention of Mr Hamilton, and James's dancing, and how James talks about his new friend Joel. Meanwhile, a different boy has been harassing James at school and calling him gay, and it's getting worse every day. James can find relief with his beloved Nan, she's been having worrying falls, and James can't tell anyone, or she might be sent to a faraway care home. The secrets are building up, and James is starting to lose his characteristic spark. Can he find the strength to let the truth out? A joyful, raw and timely novel about family, friends, enemies, and being true to who you really are. Perfect for fans of Alex Gino, A. M. Dassu, and The Boy At the Back of the Class. Ian Eagleton is the author of Nen and the Lonely Fisherman, which was shortlisted for The Bookseller's Book Of The Year - Discovery Category 2022

Follow Kai on a snowy adventure to rescue his snow prince from the cracking ice palace and break the frozen curse, changing Christmas forever! An exciting, inclusive fairy tale to warm even the coldest hearts.

Follow lonely woodcutter Kai on an amazing adventure to rescue his snow prince from the cracking ice palace and break the frozen curse, changing Christmas forever. An exciting, inclusive fairy tale that will warm even the coldest of hearts.

Violet's world has changed. Her voice has gone from a giggle to a whisper. So when her teacher casts her in the school play, she is filled with worry. How will she ever stand in front of a crowd and overcome her shyness? With the love and support of her family, Violet must find her inner confidence and turn that whisper into a roar!

Far out to sea and deep below the whispering waves lives a merman called Nen. Nen spends his days exploring his underwater kingdom, but something is missing: his heart is empty. So, Nen ventures to the forbidden world above and it is here that he meets Ernest, a lonely fisherman. But can two people from different worlds be together and what will happen when a terrifying storm gathers? A lyrical, beautiful celebration of love, acceptance and faith, with a gentle message about how we treat our oceans, and each other.

The Oxford Reading Tree All Stars Handbook has been designed to help you get the most from this inspiring, challenging and age-appropriate fiction series. It contains valuable advice and resources to stretch and deepen children's higher-order comprehension skills, and to encourage and fuel their love of reading. It includes: * 60 photocopiable activity sheets designed to deepen higher-order comprehension skills (1 activity sheet per book) * Advice on challenging and engaging your able young readers * Information for parents to help you achieve successful home-school links * Guidance on running guided reading sessions for able readers