Abie Longstaff has written nearly 50 books for children including The Fairytale Hairdresser, The Magic Potions Shop and The Trapdoor Mysteries as well as a wide range of educational titles. She regularly appears at literary festivals and in schools and sits on the Management Committee of the Society of Authors. Abie is the eldest of six children and grew up in Australia, Hong Kong and France.
Interest Age:
8
Category:
Literacy
Strand:
Hi Lo Reader
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. Ever wished vegetables tasted of burgers and chips instead of vegetables? Join Josh and Zena to see their grand plan to revolutionise the taste of food! But will it work? Can you have too much success? Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A humorous story Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities