The Hodder Reading Project Level 2-3 identifies blocks to progression and takes pupils from National Curriculum Level 2 to Level 3. It comprises the Teacher's Resource, Pupil's Book and 12 Readers. Reader 5, Place Your Bets by John Goodwin: First the CD player goes missing, then the TV. Could it have something to do with Mum's gambling? In this tense play, Emma is worried about her mum - she just can't stop gambling. When she promises to give up, everything seems to be OK...but for how long?
This is Book 3 in the Hodder Reading Project Series. See all Hodder Reading Project books here.
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Sue Hackman is a well-known Hodder author and works at the DfE with responsibility for assessment and core subjects. In the past Sue has held key positions in education and leadership, and was National Director of the National Strategies, leading the English team for several years. She has taught in all key stages and has been an adviser and an Ofsted inspe
More about Sue HackmanRichard Johnson graduated with a degree in illustration from Loughborough University of Art and Design in 1999 andcurrently lives in Lincolnshire. Creating imagery for children of all ages is a particular passion of Richard's. His illustrations can be seen in many books, including Aesop's Fables, If Elephants Wore Trousers, Around the World in Eighty Tales,
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