Description
The Pet Detective faces a special challenge when Kara's pet tortoise, Rocket, goes missing. Has the tortoise been squashed on a motorway? Eaten by a hungry goat? Chewed up by a dog? The Pet Detective follows the clues to find out what's happened.
- Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.
- Text type - A story by the same author.
- A final double page spread shows all the things a Pet Detective needs on a case to support recapping the story.
- Curriculum links - Science: Plants and animals in the local environment.
- Tortoise Trouble is one of two stories by Jana Hunter about the Pet Detective
- This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
- This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
Join the Pet Detectives in their search for the missing tortoise.
About the Author
Adrian Bradbury was born in Manchester and worked as a PE teacher before moving overseas to teach English in Europe, the Middle East and Far East. After returning to England he worked as Deputy Head in three schools and now divides his time between teaching and writing. As well as writing educational materials for HarperCollins and other publishers, he also writes humorous football books for children. His hobbies include playing the piano and all sports.
Book Information
ISBN 9780007186228
Author Jana Hunter
Format Paperback
Page Count 24
Imprint Collins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 80g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 170mm * 2mm