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)
The story unfolds with Jed and Ruby discovering a mysterious Egyptian cat among ancient artifacts at a museum. Their adventure intensifies when a real cat begins to follow them home, revealing that it possesses extraordinary qualities. As the plot develops, the children learn more about the cat's unique nature and its connection to the artifacts, leading to unexpected adventures and discoveries.
A small boy takes on the universe in this hilariously entertaining adventure story Spiggy Red is sent to Planet XY73 on his first ever space mission. He must deliver a top secret casket to the famous inventor, Professor Gizmo. Spiggy sets off in his Zooper with great excitement and everything goes well until Spiggy stops at the Lake of the Purple Pong and comes across . . . the Thing!