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. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. Sir Wendel Steelsworn, the famous dragon-slaying hero, has gone missing in The Sullen Woods. Local writer, Archie Coppercreek, ventures into the woods in search of Sir Wendel - and a story! Will he be able to face the horrors within, and return Sir Wendel to safety? Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. 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.
