Liz and her Dad were staying in a small stone cottage on the side of the loch. They had spent summer holidays in Scotland for as long as Liz could remember. Liz loved Scotland. She liked exploring the woods, and the burns that ran down to the shores of the loch.
It was still dark when Jake woke up. Mr Webster was shaking Jake's shoulder. 'Come on, get up, you lazy little urchin. There are lost of chimneys to sweep,' he grumbled. Jake tried to rub the sleep from his eyes. He was tired, cold, and hungry. He tied his woollen scarf more tightly round his neck and buttoned up his ragged jacket. He didn't have any socks so he pushed his bare feet into his o…
Mr Jolly was a zoo keeper. One sunny morning he jumped out of bed and into his slippers and dressing gown. 'It's a wonderful day,' he thought, 'and the best way to start a wonderful day is with a wonderful breakfast. Now what's my favourite breakfast?'
It was the morning of Christmas Eve. Dad looked out of the window at the cold, grey sky and sighed. 'I hope it doesn't snow any more before I get back from the hospital,' he said. That afternoon Mum and the new baby were coming home. Dad was worried. Their cottage was on the side of a steep hill. If it snowed heavily, the lanes might be blocked and the cottage would be cut off by snowdrifts. '…
It was Saturday morning. As usual William was watching his favourite programme on television. 'William! Your room is an absolute tip. I can hardly get through the door,' said Mum. 'I'll tidy it up when this programme has finished,' said William. 'Well, when the next programme has finished. It's a film about a giant rat that comes out of a rubbish tip and....' 'Comes to live in your bedroom,' …
William and Hamid were at the seaside. They were staying in a cottage overlooking the beach. 'These cottages are hundreds of years old,' said Hamid. 'They must have been here in the in the days of pirates and smugglers. I bet it was exciting living in those times.' 'Why don't we go and talk to old Captain Hood from next door?' suggested William. 'I bet he used to be a pirate. He looks like one.'
One Monday morning a letter came for Mum and Dad. 'It's from Great-grandfather,' said Mum. 'It's his birthday on Saturday and he wants us to go and spend the weekend with him.' 'Good,' said Dad. 'I was going to decorate the kitchen this weekend. A visit to North Wales will be far more fun.'
Oxford Reading Tree - Stage 9 This book is divided into three main sections: "The Space Adventure" is a fictional story about two elementary school boys who take inspiration from their teacher's space lecture and imagine a wild, alien-filled trip to space. "Space" and "Planets" are two short passages exploring the history of space exploration and the layout of our solar system. "The…
When Adam and Sue got back from school on Friday afternoon, Mum had some news for them, 'Our new neighbours moved in this morning,' she said. 'They seem to be very friendly.' 'Have they any children?' asked Adam. 'Yes,' replied Mum. 'I saw a little boy called Alex. I think he's about your age. I expect he'll be going to your school.' 'Can we go and say hello?' asked Sue. 'When you've had yo…
There was going to be a festival in the village. In the afternoon there would be a flower and vegetable show, sports, a pram race and a tug-of-war. In the evening St Joseph's Primary School was going to put on a play in the village hall.