My Secret Alien (Reading Ladder Level 2)

Description

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. It's 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 children's 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 children's books to her daughters so much, she decided to try writing them and found she loved it more than anything.