Conker

A beautifully crafted chapter book, perfect for children learning to read. From master story-teller 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 sentencesDetailed illustrations to enjoyChaptersInteresting characters and themesA rich range of vocabularyMore complex storylines to stretch confident readersAll 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.