Colly's Barn (Reading Ladder Level 3)

Morpurgo, Michael

ISBN 10: 1405282533 / ISBN 13: 9781405282536

Published by Reading Ladder, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Colly's Barn (Reading Ladder Level 3)
• Publisher: Reading Ladder
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405282533
• ISBN 13: 9781405282536
• Binding: paperback
• Illustrator: Andrew, Ian
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

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.

Michael Morpurgo's book 'There Once is a Queen' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 06-06-2022.

About the Author

Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children’s books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003–2005 he was Children’s Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael’s books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.