Rapid Reading: Big Bangs (Stage 3, Level 3B)
By Haydn Middleton
As fireworks explode, Jim and Captain Crab’s gold heist faces a fiery surprise—could a volcano awaken?
Genres
What is Rapid Reading: Big Bangs (Stage 3, Level 3B) about?
Get ready for some explosive reading! In the fiction story, Jim and Captain Crab plan to steal gold while everyone is distracted by a spectacular fireworks display—but their daring scheme may not go smoothly. The non-fiction section takes readers deep inside volcanoes, explaining how these sleeping giants can suddenly erupt and cause huge destruction. With lively illustrations, carefully levelled text and two connected texts, this book combines adventure with fascinating facts about some very big bangs.
About the author
Haydn Middleton is a British author who loves writing exciting stories for children. He is best known for his 'Britannica' adventure books, which take readers on fascinating journeys through history. Haydn enjoys using his imagination to bring the past to life and hopes his stories inspire young readers to explore and discover new things.
Pages
24 pages
Reading age
Early Reader (5-8)
This edition
2006
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