Colly's Barn (Reading Ladder Level 3)
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Colly's Barn (Reading Ladder Level 3)
By (Author) Michael Morpurgo
Illustrated by Ian Andrew
HarperCollins Publishers
Reading Ladder
20th February 2017
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
428.6
Physical Properties
Paperback
48
Width 145mm, Height 212mm, Spine 4mm
120g
Description
A beautifully crafted chapter book by former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo. Perfect for children learning to read.
Annie's father is going to knock down the old barn and build a new one. What will happen to Colly the swallow and all the other birds and animals that live there Annie is worried about their safety. But one night something amazing happens and she realises that the birds are wiser than she could ever have imagined
The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. Its the first step towards a lasting love of reading.
Level 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for fluent readers who are beginning to read exciting, challenging stories independently.
Varied sentences
Detailed illustrations to enjoy
Chapters
Interesting characters and themes
A rich range of vocabulary
More complex storylines to stretch confident readers
All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their childrens reading.
For more information about the series and advice on supporting childrens reading, visit: www.egmont.co.uk/readingladder
Book band: White.
Reviews
"[Colly's Barn] is a good choice for fluent early readers transitioning to chapter books." --School Library Journal
Author Bio
Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children. He has written over 100 books and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Whitbread Award. His recent bestselling novels include Shadow', A Medal for Leroy' and Little Manfred'. His novel War Horse' has been successfully adapted as a West End and Broadway theatre play and a major film by Steven Spielberg. A former Children's Laureate, Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.
