The Story of the Suffragettes

by Joanna Nadin

Published 22 September 2017
Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level

For nearly a century, women fought for the right to be able to vote. Their leaders brought together women from all social classes. Their fight for equality led to imprisonment and even death. This is the story of the suffragettes.

  • Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.
  • Text type - An information book.
  • The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information.
  • The glossary and index can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further.
  • Curriculum links - History

Snow White and Rose Red

by Joanna Nadin

Published 3 January 2017

A traditional tale from Germany, about two sisters and their friendship with a bear, who turns out to be not at all what he seems.

Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.

Text type: A traditional tale

Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions.

This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.


Marvellous Mina

by Joanna Nadin

Published 10 January 2022

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.

Mina May Malek wants nothing more than to become a BMX champ like her brother Ayman. The trouble is, she’s been ill her parents won’t let her, so there’s only one way to do it … in disguise!

Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.

Text type: A contemporary story

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