Long ago, the king of Denmark built a huge hall for feasts, and he called it Heorot. But the noise from the hall woke a sleeping monster in the nearby swamp - Grendel. Could the brave warrior Beowulf save Denmark's people and fight the monster? This retelling of the Old English tale was written by award-winning author Anita Ganeri.
Long ago, the king of Denmark built a huge hall for feasts, and he called it Heorot. But the noise from the hall woke a sleeping monster in the nearby...
This exciting mystery story will keep readers gripped, as brothers Joe and Carl quickly realise it s not always best to keep what you find. Written by Alan Durant.
Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.
Text type: A mystery story
Curriculum links: P.E."
This exciting mystery story will keep readers gripped, as brothers Joe and Carl quickly realise it s not always best to keep what you find. Written...
Joe is waiting for his friend Harry, but each time there is a knock at the door he finds an unexpected visitor waiting for him each with an unusual problem for him to solve. This humorous story was written by nine-year-old Collins Big Cat Writing Competition winner Dominic Butters and has been wonderfully illustrated by Fabio Santomauro.
Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.
Text type: A patterned story with a predictable structure
Curriculum links: Citizenship"
Joe is waiting for his friend Harry, but each time there is a knock at the door he finds an unexpected visitor waiting for him each with an unusual...
Hansel and Gretel are poor, so they have to travel through the forest to find work for their father. On the way, they meet a kind old lady asking for help. But does she have other plans?
Hansel and Gretel are poor, so they have to travel through the forest to find work for their father. On the way, they meet a kind old lady asking for ...
Every year, air-sea rescue teams rescue hundreds of people who have been in danger at sea - from capsized boats and illness to oil-rig explosions. Discover the equipment and skills needed to do their jobs in this book by Chris Oxlade.
Every year, air-sea rescue teams rescue hundreds of people who have been in danger at sea - from capsized boats and illness to oil-rig explosions. Dis...
Chocolate comes in many forms - from chocolate bars to hot chocolate - but how was it first discovered, and how is it made? Trace the journey chocolate makes, from the cocoa bean on the tree to the chocolate bar in the shop in this fascinating report.
- Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.
- Text type: A non-fiction report
- Curriculum links: Geography; History
Chocolate comes in many forms - from chocolate bars to hot chocolate - but how was it first discovered, and how is it made? Trace the journey choco...
Inspired by three traditional African tales, follow the crafty spider Anansi, and find out how his greed and cunning don t always get him what he wants.
Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.
Text type: A retelling of a traditional tale
Curriculum links: Citizenship"
Inspired by three traditional African tales, follow the crafty spider Anansi, and find out how his greed and cunning don t always get him what he w...
