Publisher Description

Icarus and his father have been imprisoned in a maze. They dream of escape, but all they have are some sticks, feathers and wax …Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.Text type – An retelling of a myth.Recap the key events in a reader response spread on pages 22–23.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Author Biography

Simon Cheshire is the author of several popular books for young readers in the UK, where he also writes and presents "Fast Foreword," a bluffer's guide to literature, on Oneword Radio. This is his first novel for Delacorte. He lives in Warwick, England.

Long Description

Icarus and his father have been imprisoned in a maze. They dream of escape, but all they have are some sticks, feathers and wax ... Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Text type - An retelling of a myth. Recap the key events in a reader response spread on pages 22-23. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Feature

* Series editor Cliff Moon is an acknowledged expert in teaching reading, with decades of experience, well known and trusted by teachers. * Collins has commissioned top children's authors and illustrators to create guided reading books that children will love to read. * Highly stimulating illustrations in a variety of styles, from cartoon to photographs, are designed to engage young readers' interest and imagination. * The highly visual books support developing literacy skills and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities * Easily accessible teaching notes at your fingertips are included at the back of every reading book to support classroom management. * Special pages are provided at the end of the story to help teachers recap, check understanding and move on. Competition: Biff, Chip and Kipper

Description for Sales People

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book. Icarus and his father have been imprisoned in a maze. They dream of escape, but all they have are some sticks, feathers and wax ... This ancient tale of bravery, loyalty and youthful folly is superbly brought to life by the dramatic illustrations of Dylan Coburn. Recap the key events in a reader response spread on pages 22-23. Gold (Band 9) books contain richer vocabulary and slightly longer paragraphs, as well as some chapters for sustained reading. Gold title * Series editor Cliff Moon is an acknowledged expert in teaching reading, with decades of experience, well known and trusted by teachers. * Collins has commissioned top children's authors and illustrators to create guided reading books that children will love to read. * Highly stimulating illustrations in a variety of styles, from cartoon to photographs, are designed to engage young readers' interest and imagination. * The highly visual books support developing literacy skills and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities * Easily accessible teaching notes at your fingertips are included at the back of every reading book to support classroom management. * Special pages are provided at the end of the story to help teachers recap, check understanding and move on. Competition: Biff, Chip and Kipper

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