The Terrible Time without Tilly (Reading Ladder Level 3) (Banana Books)

by Hilary McKay

Kimberley Scott (Illustrator)

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A funny and charming new story from bestseller Hilary McKay, perfect for children learning to read.


Tilly never has time to tidy her messy bedroom because she is always too busy helping other people. So when she leaves home to visit her far-flung relatives, how will her family cope without her?


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: Gold.
  • ISBN10 1405282487
  • ISBN13 9781405282482
  • Publish Date 7 April 2016 (first published 6 August 2012)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 3 March 2021
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Egmont UK Ltd
  • Imprint Egmont UK
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 48
  • Language English