Everyone knows him as Ketchup. Hardly anyone knows what he can
really do.
At school, Henry has a nickname he didn't ask for - Ketchup.
It started because he turns bright red sometimes.
Okay, a lot of times.
And once people noticed, they didn't stop.
These days, keeping quiet feels like the safest plan. No talking.
No attention. No chances to blush and mess things up.
But Orchard Care Home, where Henry's granddad lives, is different.
There, Henry feels relaxed and happy - brave enough to practise
the thing he loves most: magic.
When the school plans a fundraiser to raise money for a garden
at the care home, Henry's friend Evie has an idea that instantly
fills him with dread. What if Henry performed?
What starts as a frightening idea becomes the moment Henry proves
he's more than a nickname.
Created with accessibility in mind, the books in this series
are especially supportive for children with diverse needs, including
autism, ADHD, speech and language challenges (SLCN), dyspraxia
and more.
Each story in the series is carefully crafted to balance readability
with rich, compelling storytelling, helping more children
experience the joy and confidence of independent reading.
Every title in the series stands alone, with its own distinct
story and eye-catching cover, designed to feel just like any other
fantastic book on the shelf - because every reader deserves stories
they can truly enjoy.
Particularly suitable for readers aged 10 to 13 with diverse
needs.
This series brings together engaging, character-led stories with
thoughtful, inclusive design to support a wide range of readers.
Why not check out other titles in Scholastic's Open Book Inclusive
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Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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Lisa Thompson Biography
Lisa Thompson worked as a Radio Broadcast Assistant first at the BBC and then for an independent production company making plays and comedy programmes. During this time she got to make tea for lots of famous people. She grew up in Essex and now lives in Suffolk with her family. Her debut, THE GOLDFISH BOY, was a Waterstones Ch
