A note from Sarah Allen: Writing 'Monster Ranch' was an absolute delight, bringing together my experience growing up with Turner syndrome with my love of critters and creatures of all kinds. Growing up, I didn't see my experience with a genetic disorder in the books that I read or movies I watched, and it is so much fun and such an honor to share stories of girls like me having wonderful adventures. A note from Ash Roy: I was really intrigued by the story and its endearing characters and wanted to capture the adventurous spirit of Gabby as she sets off on a quest to find the monster that's escaped from under her bed. I loved the disability representation; books with own voices disabled writers and artists have a special place in my heart. I hope children can see themselves in Gabby while enjoying a daring and exciting tale.
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. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. A monster is loose and Gabby Amelia Penrose, Expert Monster Wrangler, is on the case! Can Gabby get this monster back where it belongs? Pages 30 and 31 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.