Everyone at Parkfield School thinks that Spider McDrew is a hopeless case. He is always muddling things up and saying or doing the wrong thing. In this story, his class visit the local museum to learn about life in Roman times. As usual, Spider's mind wanders and he finds himself in the wrong part of the museum looking at other things instead!

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

 Text type - A humorous story.

 Pages 30 and 31 show the artefacts that caught Spider's eye, providing an opportunity to recap the story.

 Curriculum links - History: Romans, Ancient Egypt; Art and Design: Investigating patterns.

 Another great story about the lovable Spider McDrew. by Alan Durant.

 This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Spider McDrew and the Egyptians - Band 12/Copper

Spider McDrew gets the chance to play for the Parkfield school football team, in the end-of-season cup draw. As usual though, things are not plain sailing for Spider who lets his side down by giving away a crucial penalty kick. Poor Spider is a pitiful sight as he stands on the touchline all alone. Then, he is asked to take one last corner kick.

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

 Text type - A humorous story with a familiar setting.

 A reader response page provides lots of opportunities for speaking and listening and scaffolding writing.

 Curriculum links - ICT: Combining text and graphics; PSHE: Developing good relationships.

 This is the second SpiderMcDrew tale by Alan Durant and Philip Hopman.

 This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Spider’s Big Match - Band 13/Topaz

Sam, le magnifique chien blanc de Kix, est un animal énigmatique. Il adore être caressé pendant des heures. Mais, parfois, il a l'air perdu dans ses pensées. Comme s'il était ailleurs, loin de l'endroit où il se trouve. Il lui arrive aussi de disparaître pendant plusieurs jours. Lorsque cela se produit par une froide journée d'hiver, Kix ne s'inquiète pas. Du moins, au début. Il est habitué au comportement fantasque de son chien. Cependant, le temps passe et Sam ne rentre pas. Kix se demande alors ce qu'il doit faire. Attendre ? Ou partir à la recherche de son chien ?

La disparition de sam

Dans ce magnifique album, Philip Hopman décrit la naissance de l'amitié entre Hubert de Givenchy et Audrey Hepburn, au fil des créations de Givenchy et de la carrière d'Audrey Hepburn. Hubert de Givenchy est un vrai régal pour tous les adeptes de la mode et l'histoire d'une belle amitié.

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