With word banks, terminology explained and pronunciations detailed, this book provides any conscientious parent with all of the information that they will need to be able to support their child at home. As for schools, even those that have specific programs for teaching spelling could use Spell Like a Ninja as an additional resource. The spelling tips, for example, are really helpful, particularly for giving pupils different strategies in learning spellings. TAs might find it useful when running interventions, too. The teaching banks and tips could also make part of homework tasks for pupils. Dapo Adeola, Tracy Darnton, Joseph Coelho and Chitra Soundar are among the 19 authors and illustrators longlisted for the Inclusive Books for Child... As both a school leader and a parent, I can’t recommend this enough to help children transform their writing. Children will certainly find this essential guide both accessible and engaging. — Jon Tait ― Deputy CEO and Director of School Improvement, @TeamTait

the statutory spelling requirements for every year as well as the statutory word lists for Years 3, 4, 5 and 6; Write Like a Ninja provides children with all the vocabulary and grammar they need to become writing ninjas, as well as a handy list of Alan Peat’s exciting sentences to help children vary their writing. Designed to be used independently by Key Stage 2 pupils, this is a must-have book for children to use in the classroom and at home. This engaging, easy-to-use book includes: the statutory spelling requirements for every year as well as the statutory word lists for Years 3, 4, 5 and 6; clear, practical guidance for teachers and parents to help effectively with spelling; tips for remembering spellings; useful spelling lists by word type, such as homophones or homonyms. The winners of the Diverse Book Awards 2023 have been announced, with one winner from each of the four categories announced: Picture book, Children... Coffee house Caffè Nero has announced the 16-strong shortlist for the inaugural Nero Book Awards, recognising the outstanding books of the past 12...Overall, I think this will prove a very useful resource for parents, teachers and teaching assistants to support primary aged children on their spelling journey.

Parents, this one is for you! Have you ever found yourself wondering what the children are being taught in school or how you could possibly explain the latest spelling pattern to come home? Wonder no more, Spell Like a Ninja, the latest book in Andrew Jennings's Ninja series, is here for you!Author Anna Kemp introduces The Hollow Hills, the sequel to her dark magical tale, Into Goblyn Wood.