The Pier : Band 08 Purple/Band 17 Diamond

She sits in her bedroom overlooking the harbour, remembering how it looks when a storm arrives, when the walk across the pier to the lighthouse is fraught with danger – and horrible memories. This beautiful story was written by Anne Curtis and illustrated by Chris Corner. * Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.

* Text type: A mystery story * Curriculum links: Citizenship