These imaginative, emotionally-engaging stories encourage reading for pleasure and a love of reading.The series develops the deeper comprehension skills children need to reach the higher expectations of the new curriculum.A wide variety of writing styles and plots give every child a broad reading experience.Talented authors provide stories that draw readers in making them think, laugh, feel, and enjoy the anticipation of a great story.A mix of illustration styles provides visually diverse books with something to interest every child.The stories are accompanied by teaching notes and a handbook, which focus on deeper comprehension.The series is underpinned by Oxford Assessment and Levelling, matching every child with the right book through careful grading.Inside cover notes provide targeted support for parents and teaching assistants.

The Series Advisor is literacy expert Nikki Gamble.