Conker Contributor(s): Morpurgo, Michael (Author), Brown, Petra (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1405282541 ISBN-13: 9781405282543 Publisher: Reading Ladder OUR PRICE: $4.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dogs - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Pets |
Dewey: FIC |
Lexile Measure: 610 |
Series: Reading Ladder |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.7" W x 8.3" (0.50 lbs) 48 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A beautifully crafted chapter book, perfect for children learning to read. From master story-teller Michael Morpurgo. When Stevie Rooster is mean about Nick's old dog dying, Nick throws Stevie's best conker into the pond. But Grandma says there's a better way to get back at Stevie - become Conker King of Jubilee Park. Nick must use some conkers from the tree in the old scrapyard. And in that scrapyard is a skinny, starving dog who looks just like Nick's old pet. Can Nick rescue the animal and become conker champion? A moving story about grief, redemption and the love of a family pet. 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. Book band: White. |