A charming mermaid story by master story-teller Michael Morpurgo, perfect for ch
ildren learning to read. Robbie says swimming is easy. You just have to pretend
you're a mermaid.
But that doesn't help Mairi. She isn't even sure that merma
ids are real. The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read
.
It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so
that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they
pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading. Level 2 Reading
Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beg
inning to enjoy longer stories.
It features: clear type; up to 8 lines per pa
ge; bright, appealing pictures for added interest; a variety of sentence structu
res; a wider range of vocabulary; and, strong themes and characters to discuss.
All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, maki
ng them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their childre
n's reading. Book band: Turquoise.
