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Colly's Barn (Reading Ladder Level 3)
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Colly's Barn (Reading Ladder Level 3)
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Michael Morpurgo
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Illustrated by Ian Andrew
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| Series | Reading Ladder Level 3 |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:48 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 212,Width 145 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781405282536
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| Classifications | Dewey:428.6 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
HarperCollins Publishers
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| Imprint |
Reading Ladder
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| Publication Date |
7 April 2016 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
A beautifully crafted chapter book by former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo. Perfect for children learning to read. Annie's father is going to knock down the old barn and build a new one. What will happen to Colly the swallow and all the other birds and animals that live there? Annie is worried about their safety. But one night something amazing happens and she realises that the birds are wiser than she could ever have imagined ... 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 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for fluent readers who are beginning to read exciting, challenging stories independently. Varied sentences Detailed illustrations to enjoy Chapters Interesting characters and themes A rich range of vocabulary More complex storylines to stretch confident readers 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. For more information about the series and advice on supporting children's reading, visit: www.egmont.co.uk/readingladder Book band: White.
Author Biography
Michael Morpurgo OBE is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children. He has written over 100 books and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Whitbread Award. His recent bestselling novels include 'Shadow', 'A Medal for Leroy' and 'Little Manfred'. His novel 'War Horse' has been successfully adapted as a West End and Broadway theatre play and a major film by Steven Spielberg. A former Children's Laureate, Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.
Reviews"[Colly's Barn] is a good choice for fluent early readers transitioning to chapter books." --School Library Journal
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