Scoular Anderson

The first in a charming new series of magical books for younger readers about Freddy Frogpurse, the fun-loving, Wizzbang Wizard. Freddy pointed his magic wand at the sofa. “Wizzbang-a-dust-up! Get-me-a-gust-up!” he said out loud. Freddy Frogpurse has come to his Great Uncle Sneezer’s house to learn how to be a wizard. His house dragon, Odds and Ends, nags at him to practise more, but Freddy just wants to have fun – and eat Tingle Toast. Then an envelope arrives from the Inspector of Wizards. Freddy has his first test – and it’s tomorrow!

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level This witty information book describes real and imaginary creatures, and answers the question – are they real? Some of the creatures are from myths and legends, while others are genuine. Included are the Loch Ness Monster, about which there is disagreement, the vampire bat, and the yeti. Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. Text type – An information book. A table on pages 30 and 31 summarises the information about each of the creatures in the book providing an ideal opportunity for children to recap. Curriculum links – Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby Bear? History: Ancient Eygpt. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Where on Earth describes the journeys of significant explorers, revealing the lands they travelled to and what they found there. Grid maps and grid references offer children an opportunity to find out for themselves where each explorer sailed. Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. Text type – An information book. A colourful world map on pages 30 and 31 shows the routes the explorers took, providing lots of opportunities for speaking and listening, and work outside the reading session. Curriculum links – Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby Bear? Passport to the World. Fabulous Creatures – Are they Real? is another non-fiction title by Scoular Anderson at this level. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

It was Pirate Captain Codspawn’s birthday. But what was his birthday surprise? It wasn’t the beetles in the butter. It wasn’t the spiders in the sugar. And it wasn’t the special pirate pie that Cook had baked. But it was the best present a pirate could ever want! Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Text type – A humorous story. Pages 22 and 23 feature a recipe for pirate pie, with ingredients that would test the stomachs of even the most bloodthirsty pirates. This is a great starting point for further discussion and activities outside the reading session. Curriculum links – Geography: Going to the Seaside, Where in the world is Barnaby Bear? This story is paired with a non-fiction book on the same theme: How to be a Pirate, also by Scoular Anderson. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

An information book about the celebrated historical and fictional characters Cleopatra, Boudica, King Arthur, Robin Hood, the Pied Piper, Pocahontas, Blackbeard, Dracula and Tarzan. The book investigates which of them really existed, and which are based on legend. Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. Text type – An information book. An index and a glossary are included on pages 22 and 23 to aid comprehension. Curriculum links – History: Why do we remember great people? How do we know about great events? This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

So you want to be a pirate? This book shows you how in 10 easy stages, from wearing the right clothes right down to what to do with the treasure. And along the way, you’ll learn a barrelful of facts about famous pirates and pirate life through the ages. Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Text type – An information book. A glossary and index on pages 22 and 23 can be used to navigate, and to check understanding. Curriculum links – Geography: Island home, Where in the world is Barnaby bear?; History: Why do we remember famous people? This non-fiction book is paired with a story on the same theme; Pirate Party, also by Scoular Anderson. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

The Clogpots are not very bright. And when they end up in space, who knows where their adventure will take them?

A story in which the hero is the first boy ever to be entered for a dog show because he is so good at making faces.