Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.


Mustafa never wins anything. Sam, the teacher’s pet, is always the class competition champion. But when Mustafa finds out the prize for the latest school project is tickets to a football game, he has to win.


Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.


A reader response page provides lots of opportunities for speaking and listening and scaffolding writing.


Text type: A contemporary story


Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Illustrated by: Sibu Puthenveettil
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