Miss Petal has a very bad dog called Growly, who is always getting into trouble for behaving badly. But it turns out that Growly isn't the one behaving badly after all ... Children will enjoy using the illustrations to work out what is really happening in this entertaining story about a dog with a heart of gold. Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations. These 36 original stories will get children thinking, and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it's easy to match every child to the right book for them. They also contain inside cover notes, to enable parents and teachers to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.

Stories to fire children's imagination and deepen comprehension

About the Author
Nikki Gamble is the Founder and Director of Write Away. Formerly a teacher and teacher trainer, Nikki has worked in education and reading promotion for over 25 years. She is now a lecturer, writer and education consultant and is on the current Executive Committee of the UK Literacy Association.


Book Information
ISBN 9780198356363
Author Pippa Goodhart
Format Paperback
Page Count 24
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 76g
Dimensions(mm) 219mm * 192mm * 2mm