Conker

By Michael Morpurgo

A beautifully crafted chapter book, perfect for children learning to read. From master story-teller Michael Morpurgo.

When Stevie Rooster is mean about Nick's old dog dying, Nick throws Stevie's best conker into the pond. But Grandma says there's a better way to get back at Stevie - become Conker King of Jubilee Park. Nick must use some conkers from the tree in the old scrapyard. And in that scrapyard is a skinny, starving dog who looks just like Nick's old pet. Can Nick rescue the animal and become conker champion?

A moving story about grief, redemption and the love of a family pet.

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 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 and 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 and for parents keen to support their children's reading.

Book band: White.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405282541
• ISBN13: 9781405282543
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: Reading Ladder
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.7" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 2