A reading series of paired fiction and non-fiction books linked by curriculum-related topics that children will be learning about in the classroom. Each pair consists of an engaging story featuring well-loved characters and a compelling non-fiction book. Chilldren are encouraged to seek out the related book in each pair moving from non-fiction to fiction or vice-versa. 

Also available as part of the series together with the Decode and Develop series from the Oxford Levels Placement and Progress kit which comes with Progress workbooks

Features

• Topic-linked pairs of imaginative character stories featuring well-loved characters and compelling non-fiction books.
• The books in each pair are linked to each other, so that children reading the fiction will be motivated to read the matching non-fiction afterwards, and vice-versa.
• All pairs focus on a science, geography, history or art topic, so that they support the wider curriculum and link in with subjects being taught in the classroom.
• The series develops the comprehension skills children need to reach the expectations of the 2014 National Curriculum, with comprehension questions included in every book.
• Engaging phonically decodable text is appropriate for developing readers, featuring a limited number of high-interest topic words to enrich and add interest and support vocabulary development.
• Fiction books feature all the characters from the Biff, Chip and Kipper stories. Real-life scenarios and humorous illustrations as well as dramatic magic key adventures inspire and motivate the reader.
• Non-fiction books feature stunning photographs and the varied texts engage readers with new and wide-ranging information.
• All books are accompanied by teaching notes and handbooks, which focus on developing comprehension alongside developing decoding skills, and inside cover notes, which provide targeted support for parents and teaching assistants.