My Secret Alien (Reading Ladder Level 2)
By (Author) Elizabeth Dale
Illustrated by Steven Wood
HarperCollins Publishers
Reading Ladder
20th February 2017
7th April 2016
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
428.6
Paperback
48
Width 145mm, Height 212mm, Spine 3mm
110g
Three funny stories about a young boy and his pocket-sized alien friend, perfect for children learning to read.
When Charlie finds a tiny alien in his pocket, he's thrilled to make a new friend. But Zak's excitement soon makes a mess of the house. Can the pair tidy up before Mum comes home
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 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories.
Clear type
Up to 8 lines per page
Bright, appealing pictures for added interest
A variety of sentence structures
A wider range of vocabulary
Strong themes and characters to discuss
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.
Book band: Orange
Elizabeth Dale dreamed of being a writer but somehow got side-tracked into studying for a physics degree and managing the health service. When her daughters were born she finally returned to her dream, writing thousands of short stories for magazines all over the world. But then she enjoyed reading childrens books to her daughters so much, she decided to try writing them and found she loved it more than anything.