Ben Hubbard 
Reading Planet: Astro Down in the Deep Sea – Mercury/Purple band 

Come with Jack as he shines a spotlight down into this dark and murky world. You will meet all sorts of animals, from the vampire squid in the twilight zone, to the flashing sea cucumber on the seafloor. You will find out about shocking shipwrecks and smart submarines, and the reasons that we must protect our seas. Down we go! Down in the Deep Sea is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Astro books for Mercury/Purple band are also highly-decodable so ideal for extra phonics practice. 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.Interest age: 7-8 Reading age: 6-7 years