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Collins Big Cat, Band 16, Sapphire: Black Beauty (PDF)
by Sue Purkiss Anna SewellA retelling of Anna Sewell's classic adventure story of Black Beauty as he starts life carefree in the field with his mother, and is then sold from owner to owner. Will he survive as his treatment gets worse and worse, and will he ever find an owner worthy of his unending loyalty?
Collins Big Cat, Band 16, Sapphire: Great Greek Myths (PDF)
by Diane RedmondHeroes and monsters; gods and goddesses; adventure and excitement: all are to be found in this book, which contains four well-known myths and legends from Ancient Greece told in an accessible style.
Collins Big Cat, Band 16, Sapphire: All About Me (PDF)
by Michael RosenWhat's it like to be a writer, radio presenter and performer? Read all about Michael Rosen's life and find out what he was like as a boy, what he got up to at school and how he became a famous poet in this fascinating autobiography. Sapphire/Band 16 books books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically. Text type: An autobiography. The timeline on pages 54-55 track the major events of Michael Rosen's life that led to him becoming a successful writer. Additional information retrieval devices such as a glossary and index can be evaluated for their usefulness as children develop critical reading skills Curriculum links: History: What we can learn about recent history from studying the life of a famous person. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
Collins Big Cat, Band 16, Sapphire: The Wind in the Willows (PDF)
by Singer Nicky Grahame Kenneth<pNicky Singer has captured all the beauty and familiarity of this classic children's book. Follow the adventures of Rat, Mole and Badger as they try to stop their friend Toad from getting into too much trouble.
Collins Big Cat, Band 15, Emerald: The Tinderbox (PDF)
by Hans Christian Andersen Penny DolanWhen Jack finds an old tinderbox, he doesn't think much of it, but the fact that someone else wants it so much makes him question his value. Indeed, as his wishes come true, there's only one last thing that he really wants. But will he be able to outwit the King and Queen and win the heart of the Princess before it's too late?
Collins Big Cat, Band 15, Emerald: The Legend of Blackbeard (PDF)
by Thomas BloorTravel with fearsome Captain Blackbeard and his crew of pirates across the open seas as they search for treasure and capture ships. But just when Blackbeard thinks he has everything he ever wanted, he realises that it's being a true pirate that he loves best.
Collins Big Cat, Band 15, Emerald: A collection of Caribbean Folk Tales (PDF)
by Grace Nichols John AgardLearn all about the strange goings on in Cotton Tree Village with these four traditional tales from the Caribbean, beautifully told here by award-winning authors, John Agard and Grace Nichols.
Collins Big Cat, Band 14, Ruby: The Firebird, A Russian Tale (PDF)
by June CrebbinJune Crebbin tells this traditional magical tale. When Prince Ivan meets Grey Wolf, the two set out on an adventure that takes them to three different castles. Can they win three prizes, or will Prince Ivan pay with his life?
Collins Big Cat, Band 14, Ruby: Aladdin and the Genies (PDF)
by Vivian FrenchVivian French tells this well-known, much loved traditional tale of Aladdin, the magical genies and Aladdin's wishes. Will he find happiness with his riches and beautiful wife, or will evil magician Kadar Ghazi steal everything from him?Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.Text type: A traditional taleCurriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends
Collins Big Cat, Band 14, Ruby: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (PDF)
by Ursula JonesWonderful storyteller Ursula Jones tells the story of the Nutcracker, and his noble attempt to defeat the evil Mouse King and his army. Marie will never forget the Christmas the Nutcracker arrives, but can he live up to her expectations?
Collins Big Cat, Band 14, Ruby: The Black Bull (PDF)
by Karen MccombieWhen Flora dreams of happiness, she doesn't expect to be thrown on to the back of a great, black bull! But as Flora and the bull travel from glen to glen, is the silent beast all that he seems?
Collins Big Cat, Band 14, Ruby: Gathering in the Days (PDF)
by Gareth OwenThis wonderfully emotive collection of poems by award-winning poet Gareth Owen explores both the humorous and more serious elements of childhood, and is filled with beautiful illustrations by much-loved illustrator Peter Bailey
Collins Big Cat, Band 14, Ruby: How to be a Tudor in 20 easy stages (PDF)
by Anderson ScoularHave you ever wanted to be a Tudor? Here's how to do it - in just twenty easy stages. Find out all about the Tudor monarchs, homes, food and much more in this funny historical non-fiction book.
Collins Big Cat, Band 14, Ruby: Flash Harriet and the Mystery of the Fiendish Footprints (PDF)
by Karen WallaceFlash Harriet, together with Gus, her pet tarantula, is back and on the trail of a new crime. Huge footprints have smashed up the local vegetable garden. Is it something to do with Marmaduke Mildew and the Giant Vegetable Competition? Or does the clue lie in the footprints themselves? Find out how our favouite detective solves the mystery.
Collins Big Cat, Band 14, Ruby: Flash Harriet and the Missing Ostrich Eggs (PDF)
by Karen WallaceFlash Harriet has a problem. The ostrich eggs at a nearby farm are being stolen. Without them her father can't do his famous musical performance, and the farm will have to be sold. Who's stealing the eggs, and why do they want them?
Collins Big Cat, Band 13, Topaz: A Mauri Tale (PDF)
by Leoni AgnewFind out all about how New Zealand was made in this traditional Mauri creation story. As the heroic Kupe and mythical octopus, Te Wheke, battle it out on the open seas, it's impossible to tell who'll be victorious. As the drama builds in this legend of good over evil, a new land is created, and the fascinating ancient Mauri culture is explored.
Collins Big Cat, Band 13, Topaz: Rapunzel (PDF)
by Ian BeckLocked away inside a cold, stone tower for many years, the beautiful Rapunzel is desperate to escape. But is there any way out?
Collins Big Cat, Band 13, Topaz: The White Mouse, A Tale from the Panchatantra (PDF)
by Dawn CaseyDiscover an ancient Indian culture in this traditional tale of magic, love and a very special quest. When a small white mouse is turned into a daughter for a couple desperate for a family, they never imagined having to say goodbye to her. But as she grows up, it seems her heart only really belongs in one place: back where she came from.
Collins Big Cat, Band 13, Topaz: Spotlight on Brazil (PDF)
by Charlotte Coleman-SmithAs host of the 2014 football World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games, Brazil is a country that has grabbed the world's attention and imagination. Find out all about the history, culture, remarkable landscape and, of course, the carnivals and the sporting prowess that make Brazil such an exciting, dynamic place to visit and to live. Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.
Collins Big Cat, Band 13, Topaz: The Three Princes (PDF)
by Berlie DohertyThe Three Princes are all desperate to win the love of Princess Halima, and a challenge is set by her father to find the most beautiful, magical gift they can find. But when disaster strikes, will they be magical enough?
Collins Big Cat, Band 13, Topaz: The Goose Girl (PDF)
by Livi Michael Brothers GrimmThis hilarious retelling of a traditional Hans Christian Anderson tale tells of mistaken identities as a kind, humble princess swaps places with her grumpy, unpleasant maid, with some very funny consequences! Who'll end up marrying the prince, and who will end up the goose girl, and how will the magic horse help?
Collins Big Cat, Band 13, Topaz: East of the Sun, West of the Moon (PDF)
by Jørgen Engebretsen Moe Jo Nelson Peter Christen AsbjørnsenFollow Rosa's magical journey across the snow and ice towards a mysterious prince, who she must rescue in order to unlock her own true happiness. This beautiful retelling of an other-worldly traditional tale, wonderfully describes Rosa's unexpected voyage.
Collins Big Cat, Band 13, Topaz: Football Spy (PDF)
by I. C. TallentDo you know what it takes to be a top footballer? Can you pick out the best moves? Find out in this guide to football skills. It will help children to understand how to study a football game and how to look for the skills of different types of players: goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and strikers.Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.
Collins Big Cat, Band 13, Topaz: Football Spy
by I. C. TallentDo you know what it takes to be a top footballer? Can you pick out the best moves? Find out in this guide to football skills. It will help children to understand how to study a football game and how to look for the skills of different types of players: goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and strikers.Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.
Collins Big Cat, Band 13, Topaz: Flash Harriet and the Loch Ness Monster (PDF)
by Karen WallaceFlash Harriet, the famous girl detective, is on the trail of a crime. and it has led her to the shores of Loch Ness. Find out what happens in this comic detective story.