Reading Champion: The Hen-Duck: Independent Reading Green 5

Freya the Brave: Independent Reading Gold 9

The Worst Witch's Spelling Book

Hansel and Gretel

The Wizards of Once: Knock Three Times

A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch

Hansel and Gretel and the Cheddar Trail (Fiona and Frieda's Fairy-tale Adventures)

The Last Chance Hotel

Independent Reading Gold

A captivating retelling of the classic fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel' where two siblings find themselves lost in a dark, enchanting forest. As they seek a way home, they encounter a witch with less than friendly intentions. The story is a testament to their bravery and quick thinking. This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practice and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

Bravery

Problem-Solving

Overcoming Obstacles

Hansel and Gretel: Independent Reading Turquoise 7

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Reading Champion: The Hen-Duck: Independent Reading Green 5

Lynne Benton, 2019

Freya the Brave: Independent Reading Gold 9

Damian Harvey, 2020

The Worst Witch's Spelling Book

Jill Murphy, 1995

Hansel and Gretel

Anthony Browne, 1812

The Wizards of Once: Knock Three Times

Cressida Cowell, 2019

A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch

Jill Murphy, 1982

Hansel and Gretel and the Cheddar Trail (Fiona and Frieda's Fairy-tale Adventures)

Meredith Johnson, Nadia Higgins, 2009

The Last Chance Hotel

Nicki Thornton, 2018