The Holiday Camp Mystery

Book 12a follows Peter and Jane's adventures at the holiday camp in 126 new words. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 12b.

Peter and Jane's cousins, Simon and John help track down a smuggler at a summer holiday camp.

Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched and world renowned. Book 12a follows Peter and Jane's adventures at the holiday camp in 126 new words, including 'party', 'competition', 'natural' and 'longest'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 12b. The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the 'look and say' method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he. There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c. Series a: Gradually introduces new words. Series b: Provides further practise of words featured in the 'a' series. Series c: Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each 'a' and 'b' book are also reinforced in the 'c' books.

"Fairview Boys at Camp Mystery; or, the Old Hermit and His Secret" by Frederick Gordon is an intriguing story that transports readers to a mysterious campsite. The Fairview Boys, a group of adventurous characters, stumble upon an old hermit and uncover a hidden secret. Gordon's narrative combines elements of adventure, mystery, and friendship as the boys work together to solve the enigma. This book is an exciting read for young readers who enjoy tales of exploration and uncovering hidden treasures.

When the Aldens arrive at Camp Seagull, everything goes wrong. They investigate to see if someone is cheating in order to win the annual camp Olympics.

As a youngster I loved getting, and subsequently owning, a brand new ‘Ladybird’ book. I especially liked the smell of the pristine pages as I turned them for the very first time. There was an aroma to their ‘inks’ that was distinctly ‘Ladybird’. What a joy! What a childhood memory! These new tales came into being from the front covers of specific ‘Ladybird’ books, so to them I am clearly indebted. I just let my imagination do the rest once the seed was sown. They are both weird and wonderful, and abound with fact and fiction, truth and lies, deceit and lust. Very unlike the little books themselves, and if you take the trouble you will surely see what I mean.