A beautiful, gripping story, perfect for children learning to read.
Winner of the Carnegie Medal.
Every day Annie walks by the lonely marsh from her remote cottage to
school. Only in winter, when the wind howls in the trees, is Annie ever
afraid. Her sister Willa is pregnant and Annie is overjoyed when she
comes home to have her baby. Annie tells Willa the names of local plants
and Willa tells Annie about the ghost, murdered by highwaymen, who is
said to haunt the old forge nearby. Then, on a terrible night, with the
phone lines down, Willa goes into labour. Annie is terrified of the
ghost, but knows she must brave the storm to fetch help. As she ventures
into the night, a horseman swings into view. He offers to take Annie to
town. But who is this horseman?
The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It
features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so
that children will find something to excite and engage them in every
title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of
reading.
Level 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for fluent readers who are
beginning to read exciting, challenging stories independently.
Varied sentences
Detailed illustrations to enjoy
Chapters
Interesting characters and themes
A rich range of vocabulary
More complex storylines to stretch confident readers
All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy
consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen
to support their children's reading.
Book band: White.
