One night Cassie is gazing at the twinkling sky, when suddenly a shooting star zooms into her bedroom and transforms, into Stella Starkeeper. Stella and Cassie fly to the secret world of the stars, and Cassie discovers she is destined to be a Lucky Star - someone who can grant real wishes. But first Cassie must collect six magical charms and use their powers wisely - helping other people's wishes to come true. Only then will she become a fully fledged Lucky Star! In book two, THE PERFECT PONY WISH, Cassie must find a runaway pony! Will she bring Sunbeam home in time for the showjumping championships? If only Cassie could work out what power her crescent-moon charm holds .

Lucky Stars 2: The Perfect Pony Wish

A humorous, poignant and heartwarming story of four girls and their exasperating parents, from the Queen of Tween, Jean Ure.

 "People always fall out after they're married. I'm going to stay single."

 Jasmine, Laurel, Rose and Daisy. Four very different sisters, four very different attitudes! As if living with each other wasn't bad enough, living with their parents is worse - particularly parents who are both actors. Please!

 But after the Great Row, the girls find themselves living with Mum, while Dad has gone to America to find work. How are the sisters going to achieve their own personal ambitions: become an actress, model, writer, vet. when they can't even achieve their joint ambition - to reunite parents who are on different continents?

Family Fan Club

Danny loves dancing, but not the funky, popular variety that would have his friends green with envy; no, Danny loves Ballet. A 'Billy Elliot' for younger readers by this renowned ballet-loving author.

 Danny loves ballet, but he daren't admit it to his mates. But one of his teacher's knows, and she casts Danny in the starring ballet role in the end of term show at school. But Danny is also in the school football team and the rehearsals for the show clash with team nights. How can be maintain his cool with his peers and still star in the performance. Mixups and mayhen ensue as several fibs are told to parents, friends and siblings. But at the end of the day, is Danny sick as a parrot or over the moon? On performance night, Danny is simply DAZZLING!

Dazzling Danny

When a hungry boy wishes for an egg he gets a surprise - a magic egg that makes everything he wishes for come true with hilarious consequences. But in the end does he ever really get what he wants? This traditional tale is beautifully illustrated by Karen Donnelly to set the scene and encourage discussion.

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 Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.

 Text type: A story with predictable structure and patterned language.

 A circular story map on pages 14-15 shows the boys journey and the consequence of each of his wishes, providing a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities.

 Curriculum links: Personal, Social and Emotional Development.

 This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

The Magic Egg - Band 02A/Red A

After meeting sparkly Stella Starkeeper and completing six tasks, Cassie is now a Lucky Star, someone who can grant wishes to those who deserve them, but now the world of the stars needs her help. The Winter Star has stopped shining and Cassie must spread Christmas cheer to make it glow brightly again. She uses her magic to make it snow, and soon all the children in Astral-on-Sea are having a great time building snowmen and sledging! But then the Christmas Fair is cancelled as the roads are blocked. All Cassie's friends are upset - everyone has worked so hard to make this year's fair extra special. And then there's a puppy who's lost in the snow .

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