Pet Detectives: Tortoise Trouble: Band 08/Purple (Collins Big Cat)

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.

The Pet Detective faces a special challenge when Kara’s pet tortoise, Rocket, goes missing. Has the tortoise been squashed on a motorway? Eaten by a hungry goat? Chewed up by a dog? The Pet Detective follows the clues to find out what’s happened.

Well known author Jana Hunter has written a fast-paced, funny story, supported by humorous artwork, which developing readers will love.

A final double page spread shows all the things a Pet Detective needs on a case, to support recapping the story.

Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

The Ball Burglary is another book in the same miniseries.

Gold (Band 9) fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.

• 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.