
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 & build a new one What will happen to Colly the swallow & all the other birds & animals that live there? Annie is worried about their safety But one night something amazing happens & 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 & favourite topics so that children will find something to excite & 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 & 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 & for parents keen to support their children's reading For more information about the series & advice on supporting children's reading visit wwwegmontcoukreadingladder Book band White