Linda Chapman

Most of the time, Twilight looks like an ordinary grey pony but when Lauren says the words of a spell he transforms into a magical unicorn and together they can fly all over the world . . . Lauren's nervous about starting a new school and making new friends but then she meets pony-crazy Mel! Mel's pony Shadow is terrified of making jumps and with the next meet only a week away, Lauren is desperate to help Shadow overcome his fear and make her new friend's dreams can true. Can Twilight's magical powers help Shadow to be brave?

Most of the time, Twilight looks like an ordinary grey pony but when Lauren says the words of a spell he transforms into a magical unicorn and together they can fly all over the world . . . Lauren Foster is excited about moving to her new home on a farm, especially now that her parents have promised that she can get a pony of her own! When she meets Twilight at a pony auction, she knows immediately he's the one for her. But there's more to Twilight than meets the eye. With the help of the magic spell she finds in an old book, can Lauren unlock the secret and help Twilight become who he was born to be?

Most of the time, Twilight looks like an ordinary grey pony but when Lauren says the words of a spell he transforms into a magical unicorn and together they can fly all over the world . . . Lauren's friend Jessica is finding life at home difficult, so difficult that one day, two weeks before her dad's wedding, she runs away. Lauren and Twilight want to help her but their magical plan means letting Jessica into their secret life. Can they persuade her to trust them so they can help her feel like she's flying high again?

Galaxy reading books are a wonderful collection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to capture the interest of every child, helping to develop a life-long love of reading. Alex and Olly have travelled back in time for their second adventure with King Arthur. Now, he needs them to find his helmet and sword. Can the children find them and survive the Tower of Doom? Reading age: 6-7 years

Galaxy reading books are a wonderful collection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to capture the interest of every child, helping to develop a life-long love of reading. In the third adventure in the trilogy, Alex and Olly must find King Arthur’s missing sword. But the sword, Excalibur, is hidden on the deadly Island of Serpents and an evil army is approaching King Arthur's castle. Will Alex and Olly reach the sword in time? Reading age: 6-7 years

Alex and Olly are on a camping holiday when they visit a castle and travel back in history to the time of King Arthur! The King has been imprisoned in the castle by his enemy, Morgana. Can the children help him to find his shield, sword and helmet and help to escape fom the castle? The Castle of Dangeris part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6 years

With her beloved horse gone, Ellie forms a bond with a new arrival Spirit, the skinny gray horse whom Ellie loved so well, has passed away. But the special mental bond they shared has not weakened, and she can still communicate with him clearly. Spirit helped her discover that she could communicate with horses and heal them with her hands, and now she must use that power to help other horses. While at a horse show, she hears a mare crying out for help. When the horse throws her rider, she seems destined for the slaughterhouse, but Ellie convinces her uncle to buy the troubled animal. Ellie will give her all to heal this horse who needs her-and Spirit will be there by her side. Linda Chapman grew up dreaming of being a writer and riding in the Olympics. At least one of those came true. She has now written more than two hundred books including three very popular series: My Secret Unicorn, Stardust, and Not Quite a Mermaid. Although Chapman's dreams of riding in the Olympics have been shelved (for now), she gives free rein to her horsey obsession by writing about horses whenever she is not writing about mermaids, fairies, or other magical creatures. She lives in Leicestershire, England, with her husband, three children, two dogs, and two ponies.

When a new horse has trouble adjusting, Ellie uses her power to help him After a few months in England, Ellie still misses the life she left behind when her parents died, but there is one thing in this strange new country that helps her forget her pain: Spirit, a skinny gray horse whom she loves more than life itself. With him, she discovered a secret talent-the ability to communicate with horses without speaking, and to hear their thoughts in return. But there is one horse in her uncle's stables who will not open up: a jet-black show hack named Lucifer. Ellie can tell that something is troubling this valuable new arrival, but unless he will speak to her, she doesn't know how to help. As the horse's silence continues, Ellie and Spirit must work together to save Lucifer's life. Linda Chapman grew up dreaming of being a writer and riding in the Olympics. At least one of those came true. She has now written more than two hundred books including three very popular series: My Secret Unicorn, Stardust, and Not Quite a Mermaid. Although Chapman's dreams of riding in the Olympics have been shelved (for now), she gives free rein to her horsey obsession by writing about horses whenever she is not writing about mermaids, fairies, or other magical creatures. She lives in Leicestershire, England, with her husband, three children, two dogs, and two ponies.

A young girl begins a new life in the English countryside and discovers a remarkable horseAfter her parents are killed in a car accident, Ellie leaves the rolling hills of New Zealand behind to live in England with her uncle, who is as cold and gray as the country she now must call home. A hard-eyed horse breeder, he hates weakness in all animals, whether they have four legs or two. Although Ellie loves horses, she can't stand being ordered around by her uncle and the coldhearted Luke. Even the kind words of her cousin Joe aren't enough to make her feel at home--until she meets a horse named Spirit. Ellie sees the skinny gray gelding at a sale, and spends the last of her insurance money to save his life. She can tell Spirit is special, but she has no idea that this horse will unlock a marvelous power in her. The two soon form a friendship the likes of which the world has never seen. Winner of the 2012 Lincolnshire Young People's Book Award.

When fate threatens to take Spirit away from her, Ellie fights to save her horse When she moved to England after her parents' death, Ellie felt alone until the day she met Spirit, the skinny gray horse who seemed to see directly into her soul. At first, she simply loved him, but soon she learned of their secret connection-and her incredible ability to speak to horses without opening her mouth. This gift has helped her feel at home on her cruel uncle's horse ranch, but when Spirit is threatened, her power may not be enough to save him. Ellie gets worried when Spirit stops eating. He tells her that he's happy, but how can she be sure? With her relationship with her horse and her cousin Joe both in danger, Ellie learns a hard lesson about love. But nothing can break the special bond that she and Spirit share. Linda Chapman grew up dreaming of being a writer and riding in the Olympics. At least one of those came true. She has now written more than two hundred books including three very popular series: My Secret Unicorn, Stardust, and Not Quite a Mermaid. Although Chapman's dreams of riding in the Olympics have been shelved (for now), she gives free rein to her horsey obsession by writing about horses whenever she is not writing about mermaids, fairies, or other magical creatures. She lives in Leicestershire, England, with her husband, three children, two dogs, and two ponies.

On their way to a camping trip, Jack and Sam stumble on an old cave, and find themselves travelling through time to help Jason and the Argonauts and King Phineus to escape from the food-stealing harpies. This exciting graphic novel was written by Linda Chapman and illustrated by Dylan Coburn. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. Text type: A graphic novelCurriculum links: HistoryThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Jack and Sam think their school trip to the Ancient Greece Museum is boring, until they see a glowing statue … Finding themselves whisked away to fight a deadly monster, suddenly Ancient Greece doesn’t seem so dull after all. This exciting graphic novel by Linda Chapman is brought to life with illustrations from Dylan Coburn. Collins Big Cat Progress builds confidence, helping struggling pupils not only to read, but to love readingDual-banded books provide age-appropriate interest level material matched with a lower reading ability levelEvery book is levelled by reading expert Cliff Moon to ensure precise, systematic, measurable progression to help close the ability gapThe books use a range of reading strategies: phonic, graphic, syntactic and contextual to build confident, accurate, fluent readersDesigned to build speaking and listening skills, as well as reading skills, the books are highly visual and include incredible illustrations and photographsEvery book has a Key Stage 2 look-and-feel to engage older pupils and avoid stigmatisationTopics are relevant for children in years 3-6 and connected to the curriculum and framework objectives for these years to support inclusionProgress titles contain a Reader Response page to encourage the pupil to respond to and recall what they have read. This offers an ideal opportunity to check comprehensionIdeas for Reading, written by primary literacy expert Gill Howell are included in the back of every book to help you support the reading needs of each childThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

It's nearly the end of term and there are lots of fun activities to look forward to. But first all the unicorns have to take their exams. Everyone is working very hard – except for Troy. He has a much better plan. But when Willow discovers what he's up to, she's sure her friend will get into trouble. Can she help Troy before it's too late? This is the sixth title in the Unicorn School series where young unicorns not only learn magic but how to be good and kind friends.

Twilight is a rather ordinary little grey pony but when Lauren whispers the magic words, he turns into a beautiful snow-white unicorn. In this thirteenth exciting adventure Lauren and Twilight make an intrepid journey to the land of Arcardia in order to save their pony friend Shadow from a mystery virus.

It all started when Lauren first moved to the countryside from the city and discovered that her ordinary little pony was anything but ordinary, for when she recited a secret spell, Twilight turned into a unicorn with magical powers! From that moment on, Lauren and Twilight learned how to use magic to help their friends solve their problems. And now Lauren and Twilight are back in a magical new and exciting wintertime adventure.

Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series. Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way! Musical Amelia and her bubbly dolphin, Breeze, are really excited to be in the school concert. But rehearsals get in the way of Emerald Wave's plan to visit the Sphinx. How can Amelia choose between the concert and her friends? Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure. Look out for more titles! Isla and Bubble Cora and Sparkle Maya and Rainbow Amber and Flash and many more swishy stories!

Do you believe in magic? Lottie and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of adventure unfolds. Lottie is determined to win a spot on a junior baking TV show, and even when Maia has a vision that dark magic is coming to Westcombe, Lottie refuses to let it distract her. But with all her practice bakes going wrong, an injury, and the threat of an old villain returning, Lottie and the other Star Friends cannot ignore that something bad is happening in Westcombe... Perfect for fans of MY SECRET UNICORN and THE RESCUE PRINCESSES, and for RAINBOW MAGIC readers looking to move on to a more challenging adventure.

Tiny ponies . . . big adventures! The fourth story in a magical series about a girl whose dreams come true when her toy transforms in to a real pony! So begins a wonderful adventure in which her enchanted pony whisks her up to a magical land in the clouds, where she must help protect all manner of magical ponies and creatures. A delightful series full of magic, ponies and amazing equestrian adventures. Beautiful black and white illustrations bring the magical ponies to life in these chapter books suitable for young readers aged 5 and up.