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Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.In 1940 a private army of spies were specially trained and sent to France to work undercover to defeat Adolf Hitler’s Nazis. Many of these spies were brave, daring women whose fearless actions helped Britain win the war. These are their heroic stories.Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Matt and Alex and their little sister Lizzie have returned to England from their fun-filled holiday in India. Accompanying them is their young ayah, Jamila. The day after they return home, the children wake to find Jamila gone. Who made her leave? Where did she go?She is alone and penniless in a new country and the children know they must find her.And so, the search for the ayah begins.Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.Mo and his mother are embarking on a dangerous journey to reach their new home. Mo's scared, but as they leave their old life behind, his mother keeps reminding him to keep his gaze fixed on the moon, as it will keep them safe. Join this mother and son in their beautiful, inspiring journey as they follow the moon to safety and to a new start.

Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.Fluency 9 books have a word count of 5520 words with an expected reading rate of 115 words per minute.School rivals, Farah and Naz, have never got along.Farah’s sister and Naz’s brother are now getting married, and the two girls must face each other at the wedding. To make matters worse, they must each represent their families to win the battle of the wedding shoes. They each have their teams and tactics. What is each girl prepared to do to win?

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.Asma is distraught when her nana-papa's very special birthday gift goes missing! How will she find it? And what do you think it is?

Big Cat Read On supports fluent readers to improve their reading skills and nurture a love of reading. Consisting of a wide range of engaging chapter books, the Big Cat Read On series improves reading stamina and comprehension, develops vocabulary, and introduces children to more sophisticated narrative structures and themes.Three extraordinary queens, Lakshmibai, Hürrem, and Nur Jahan, were fierce, brave, and cunning – but they weren’t born royal. Follow their stories and find out how these young women became powerful rulers.About the Author and Book Talk questions invite the reader to think more deeply about the themes in the book and reflect on their reading experience. Online lesson plans provide guidance in using this book in a range of settings, including independent, social and whole-class reading – all designed to support the reader to connect with the book and encourage a positive attitude to reading.

Sufiya Ahmed has recently written for the bestselling non-fiction anthology IT'S NOT ABOUT THE BURQA. Read her debut YA novel now!Life as Zeba knows it could be over for good . . .Zeba Khan is like any other sixteen-year-old girl: enjoying herself, waiting for exam results . . . and dreaming of the day she'll meet her one true love.Except her parents have other plans.In Pakistan for the summer, Zeba's world is shattered. Her future is threatened by an unthinkable - and forced - duty to protect her father's honour. But does she hold the secrets that will help her escape?

Superheroes have always been with us, from gods with mighty powers to human heroes who don disguises to save the day . . . Join six larger-than-life mythic and legendary heroes from around the world in this colourful, illustrated collection of Ladybird Tales. Meet tricksters, fighters, shape-shifters and even people who save the day with just the power of speech.Anansi the Spider-ManLoki and the Magical HammerHanuman, Demon FighterInanna in the UnderworldShahrazad the StorytellerThe Legend of Hua Mulan Perfect for bedtime, to read aloud or enjoy alone, these thrilling tales breathe marvellous life into ancient tales. Includes a special introduction from award-winning author David Solomons.

My Story: Noor-un-Nissa Inayat Khan isthe thrilling story of British-Indian World War Two heroine, Noor-un-NissaInayat Khan.It's 1940 and hundreds of families are being forced to flee Nazi-occupiedFrance.Noor refuses to stand by while Nazi forces invade her home andterrorise her people, so she travels to England and signs up tojoin the war efforts, despite her mother's wishes.It isn't long before her talents are noticed and she is chosenby Winston Churchill to sneak back into France as an undercoveragent. Noor returns home – but this time, as a secret agent...Can Noor keep her true identity hidden, report her findings backto London and help the Allies win the war? Perfect for any child wanting to learn more about history’suntold storiesGreat background reading for Key Stage 2 & 3My Story: exciting stories with reliable and accuratehistorical detail Experience history first-hand with My Story.

My Story: Princess Sophia Duleep Singh –the thrilling story of the princess and suffragette.Born in Britain to Indian and Egyptian parents, Princess SophiaDuleep Singh was a prominent suffragette and campaigned for thewomen’s right to vote. Explore Sophia's incredible life with My Story. Perfect for any child wanting to learn more about history’suntold storiesGreat background reading for Key Stage 2 & 3My Story: exciting stories with reliable and accuratehistorical detail Experience history first-hand with My Story.

A beautiful, celebratory and joyful book of bedtime stories.Written and illustrated by creators with heritage from acrossthe continent of Asia, Bedtime Storiesshowcases a curated collection of tales from Asian history,based on important figures and events.Each story is the ideal length to read at bedtimeas well as any moment when young readers are looking for aninspirational read! Features one young reader's winning entryfrom the First News and Scholastic competition An empowering and celebratory giftPerfect for any child wanting to learn more about history'suntold stories.Beautifully illustrated throughout with lovely twinkly foil highlightson the hardback cover  Stories include those of: King Sejong the Great, a Korean King who invented an alphabetJulia Domna, a Syrian princess and Roman empressMargaret Lin Xavier, Thailand’s first female doctorSake Deen Mohammed, the Indian man who brought shampooing andcurry to Britain.  Written by: Sufiya Ahmed, Maisie Chan, Shae Davies,Saima Mir, Bali Rai, Annabelle Sami, Rebeka Shaid, CynthiaSo and Rekha Waheed.Illustrated by: Ginnie Hsu, Aaliya Jaheel, JocelynKao, Jennifer Khatun, Hannah Li, Debby Rahmalia, Abeeha Tariq,Kubra Teber, Tika and Tata and Amanda Yoshida.

This pack contains 8 books, one of each of the following titles: Ishi on the Waves, Odi's Day, Danger in the Mine, The Important-to-Me Tree, It's Never Too Late, The Pack, Here to Stay and The Kindness Boomerang.Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top authors and developed with Literacy expert Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support children's personal development and wellbeing. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to books with the right depth and complexity, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to Relationships Education and support literacy skills.

This pack contains 48 books, six of each of the following titles: Ishi on the Waves, Odi's Day, Danger in the Mine, The Important-to-Me Tree, It's Never Too Late, The Pack, Here to Stay and The Kindness Boomerang.Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top authors and developed with Literacy expert Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support children's personal development and wellbeing. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to books with the right depth and complexity, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to Relationships Education and support literacy skills.

Grand-papa is moving in and Mina's family is preparing for things to change at home. Mina is keen to do her bit to help - he is very old and surely needs looking after. But, when Grand-papa doesn't behave as Mina expects, she starts to think that she may have been wrong ... Reflect is a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings, carefully crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level reading comprehension. Written by top authors and developed with Literacy expert Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to engage, entertain and support children's personal development and wellbeing. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to books with the right depth and complexity, and helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children deepen their understanding and support their reading comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links to Relationships Education and support literacy skills.

Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is an inspirational series of books which broadens children's subject knowledge, while consolidating their phonics learning and improving their reading fluency.

Aran the Home Visit Pharmacist teaches children about the vital role pharmacists play in keeping us healthy and safe. The story reflects a day in the life of a busy pharmacist and all the different tasks they have to complete every day. Aran the Home Visit Pharmacist is in Turquoise Book Band, Oxford Reading Level 7. Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is an inspirational series of books which broadens children's subject knowledge, while consolidating their phonics learning and improving their reading fluency.

Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is an inspirational series of books which broadens children's subject knowledge, while consolidating their phonics learning and improving their reading fluency.

Zara the Youth Worker highlights the important role youth workers have in the lives of many young people. Zara provides assistance to children and teenagers as well as organizing interesting and fun things for them to do. Youth workers help to improve the lives of young people in many ways. Zara the Youth Worker is in White Book Band, Oxford Reading Level 10. Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is an inspirational series of books which broadens children's subject knowledge, while consolidating their phonics learning and improving their reading fluency.

A thrilling historical detective story in 1920s London with friendship at its heart.When her grandmother's precious miniature goes missing, it's up to Leyla and her friends Freddie and Nancy to uncover and catch the thief! Their trail takes them around the streets of 1920s London, and to an ancient sarcophagus... In this striking and page-turning illustrated short story, will the Hyde Park Detectives catch their culprit?This book is a Readerful Book for Sharing. It is for an adult to read aloud to children aged 10 to 11. Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: Fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

When Zakir's cousin Aisha comes to stay, he tries to cheer her up. But his usual storytelling doesn't work, and Aisha becomes more and more homesick. Zakir must dive into the richest parts of his imagination to make her feel better. Join Zakir and Aisha on adventures through the Arctic, rainforests, and more!This book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 6 to 7 to read without support. Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: Fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

Atif's grandmother has lost a precious medal that belonged to her father. She and Atif decide to track it down, so that Atif can give a speech about it at school. While Atif tries to overcome his shyness and uncover the story of his great-grandfather's part in the second world war, the family proudly remembers their history.This book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 6 to 7 to read without support. Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: Fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

Afsha's new stepdad wants to be a big part of her life, but Afsha's not keen. Will she change her mind? The Pasta Disaster is at Oxford Reading Level 10. It is for readers aged 7 to 11 years old who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Readerful Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

This pack contains six copies of each of the Readerful Rise Pack A titles at Oxford Reading Level 10: Granphibian and the Seal Island Rescue; Tala and the Lake of Secrets; The Pasta Disaster; The Polar Lights: Myths and Science; Blackbeard: Fact or Fiction?; Family Business. These books are for readers aged 7 to 11 years old. They are for pupils who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

This pack contains six books. There is one copy of each of the Readerful Rise Pack A titles at Oxford Reading Level 10: Granphibian and the Seal Island Rescue; Tala and the Lake of Secrets; The Pasta Disaster; The Polar Lights: Myths and Science; Blackbeard: Fact or Fiction?; Family Business. These books are for readers aged 7 to 11 years old. They are for pupils who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

Get more children reading more! This pack of 12 fiction, non-fiction and graphic text books from the Readerful Independent Library is for children at Oxford Reading Levels 11 and 12, aged 6 to 7 years, to read independently. Readerful: Independent Library Levels 11 & 12 Singles Pack A (Pack of 12) contains:• 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 11: Water Clocks and Robots • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 11: Made for Us • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 11: Sea Monster Mysteries • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 11: The Lost Medal • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 11: A Home for Pogo • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 11: Mega Merle and the Mega Mystery • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 12: Dr Ericsson: Science Star • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 12: Togo's Trail • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 12: Surprising Finds • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 12: Archie the Inventor • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 12: Mega Merle and the Kitten Caper • 1 x Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 12: Felix and the Blorg Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read MoreReaderful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: Fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

The Golden Age of Islam was an important period of history. Mathematicians, inventors, astronomers and scientists made incredible discoveries and inventions, which have shaped the world we live in today. Join your guide, Rehan, to nd out all about these amazing ideas and inventions of the Golden Age of Islam, and why Muslims believed education was the route to success. The Golden Age of Islam is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 7-8.

Read about six inspiring feminist Game Changers, from Mary Wollstonecraft, one of the very first to argue that women should have equal rights with men, and Sojourner Truth, who fought against slavery as well as for women's rights, to Sophia Duleep Singh, who helped the Suffragettes in their campaign to allow women to vote. Learn more about these inspiring feminists whose bravery, determination and resilience have allowed some of the freedoms women and girls enjoy today. Game Changers: Inspiring Feminists is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 8-9 years.

Introduce The Famous Five to younger readers with these BRAND-NEW mystery stories for children aged five and up!The Five are on a special mission to help create a little public garden to honour late Mr Tidyworth. But when Timmy digs up a shining silver necklace, they must find out who buried it and just how valuable it really is...Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently.Also look out for: The Birthday Adventure and Five to the Rescue!, illustrated by Becka Moor.Enid Blyton's eight original short stories about the Famous Five are also available as early readers illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all!A Lazy AfternoonGeorge's Hair Is Too LongWell Done, Famous FiveFive and a Half-Term AdventureWhen Timmy Chased the CatFive Have a Puzzling TimeGood Old TimmyHappy Christmas, Five!***The Famous Five®, Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.