Alison Hawes 
Reading Planet KS2 – Animal Heroes – Level 3: Venus/Brown band 

What do an elephant called Ning Nong and a gorilla called Jambo have in common? They are both animal heroes! In this book you ll read about devoted dogs, courageous cats, a brave beluga whale, and a parrot who saved a young girl s life. All of these incredible creatures, whether large or small, have helped humans in daring and inspiring ways. And there may also be a few more surprising heroes in store! Animal Heroes is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will love reading the exciting collection of fiction and non-fiction written by top authors. Inspire them to keep reading through gripping stories and fascinating information books packed with rich language and stunning artwork. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.Reading age: 8-9 years