Big Cat Read On supports fluent readers to improve their reading skills and nurture a love of reading. Consisting of a wide range of engaging chapter books, the Big Cat Read On series improves reading stamina and comprehension, develops vocabulary, and introduces children to more sophisticated narrative structures and themes.
What do you do when someone asks you to look after a house full of mysteries, and with the ability to sail away? Jake’s got some problems to solve: learn how to move a house and think of somewhere safe to put it. But moving it is one thing, keeping it a secret is quite another – just where do you hide something as big as a house?
Ask the author and Book talk questions invite the reader to think more deeply about the themes in the book and reflect on their reading experience. Online lesson plans provide guidance in using this book in a range of settings, including independent, social and whole-class reading – all designed to support the reader to connect with the book and encourage a positive attitude to reading.
This is Book 1 in the Big Cat Read On Series. See all Big Cat Read On books here.
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A former primary school teacher, Alan has written over 60 books and won many prestigious awards such as the Blue Peter Award for 'The Book I Couldn't Put Down', the Angus Book Award and the Stockport Book award. He has also been shortlisted twice for the Carnegie Medal and his books have been published all over the world in dozens of languages. As well as be
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