In the middle of a game, Carrie said to Harry “Don’t step on the lines or the Bogeyman will get you”. Find out who the Bogeyman is and if Harry can face his fears by standing up to him. Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. Text type: A story with a familiar setting. Pages 22 and 23 show how differently Harry’s world looks when he’s scared of the Bogeyman and when he has overcome his fear, providing a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities. Curriculum links: Literacy: Stories with familiar settings. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Using the influence of Rudyard Kipling's Poem "If", award-winning author Mij Kelly explores the challenges of living in a world filled with monstrous people, and how important it is to keep smiling regardless of the chaos around you. Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. Text type: A poem Pages 22 and 23 explore how the boy's world looks when it is filled with monsters, and how it really looks, allowing children to discuss and compare the scenes. Curriculum links: Literacy: Silly stuff. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.