Book Band: Lime, ideal for ages 6+ A funny, uplifting tale about family and the healing power of pets from internationally published author, Chitra Soundar. Keva loves helping out at Grandpa's pet adoption centre. When he has to go to hospital, she knows that his best friend, Atlas the tortoise, is just the thing to cheer him up. It's too bad that the rude hospital manager, Mr Sallow, has banned all pets from the ward! But when Keva notices a picture on his desk, she hatches a plan that she hopes will change his mind... This story features lively black-and-white illustrations by Fay Austin. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

A funny, uplifting story about family and the healing power of pets from internationally published author Chitra Soundar. The Bloomsbury Readers series includes book-banded stories by award-winning authors like Geraldine McCaughrean and Patrice Lawrence and features online guided reading notes by the CLPE, ideal for independent reading at Key Stage 2.

About the Author
Chitra Soundar is an internationally published writer and storyteller, who has more than 50 books in print worldwide. She was born in India and her stories are inspired by Hindu mythology, Indian folklore and her travels around the globe. She is a wonderful oral storyteller who regularly hosts school workshops, and her book You're Safe With Me was shortlisted for the 2019 CILIP Kate Greenway Medal. Chitra has never had any pets - not even fish. Fay Austin lives with her family in Surrey. Fay has spent the last 14 years wrapped up in children's stories and imaginations working as a creative practitioner in schools and theatrical settings. Fay is at her happiest with a cup of tea in one hand and a pencil in the other.

Reviews
PRAISE FOR BLOOMSBURY READERS ... any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding. -- Andrea Reece * Books for Keeps *



Book Information
ISBN 9781801991742
Author Chitra Soundar
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Bloomsbury Education
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC