These are further 18 "Treetops" titles in "Oxford Reading Tree's" series of fiction with built-in progression for pupils aged 7 to 11. Specially written for children who need the support of carefully monitored language levels, the stories are accessible, motivating, and humorous. The series is organized into "Oxford Reading Tree" stages (from Stage 10 to Stage 14), with each stage introducing more complex narrative forms, including flashbacks and changes in viewpoint; descriptive writing; extended reading vocabulary; and more pages, more text, and fewer illustrations. Each stage is supported by the Teacher's Guide, which offers guidance on using "Treetops" to assess children's reading ability, and includes a variety of activities, many on photocopiable sheets.

Snooty Prune

by Pippa Goodhart

Published 1 January 1998

Prunella doesn't like her name. Why does everyone have to call her "Prune"? Things get worse when she moves to a new school. Then Mrs Farey comes to the rescue. Will she make Prunella's wish come true? Will the mysterious pen pal be her friend? This book is for children aged six and above.