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.
Hector Parrot is no ordinary schoolboy – he’s a detective with a knack for uncovering secrets. Strange thefts have been taking place recently, and all of them lead back to Updown School. When he hears whispers that someone is trying to steal the world’s largest diamond, Hector sets off on a mission. Will he stop the thief, or will the diamond be lost forever? This humorous detective graphic novel is written and illustrated by Ed Eaves.
Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.
Pages 30 and 31 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.
Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 1131 in the Collins Big Cat Series. See all Collins Big Cat books here.
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Caryl Hart is a full time children`s writer, who also runs creative workshops with local schools. She lives on the top of a windy hill in the Peak District with her guitar-playing husband, two cheeky daughters, one extremely fluffy black cat, a goldfish, four hens and an invisible dog called Paddy. She spends her spare time digging her allotment and organizi
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