Norman and Doris the Dragon get ready for the big joust - but Norman's silly stories land him in trouble again in this brilliantly funny adventure, perfect for children learning to read. There's going to be a jousting contest at Creaky Castle - Norman and Doris the Dragon can't wait! But when Norman starts telling silly stories to the knights taking part, he ends up in real trouble - he's going to need to learn how to joust! 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 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories. Clear type Up to 8 lines per page Bright, appealing pictures for added interest A variety of sentence structures A wider range of vocabulary Strong themes and characters to discuss 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: Purple

 

This book is part of a book series called Reading Ladder Level 2 .

This book is aimed at children in primary school. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.

There are 48 pages in this book. This is a chapter book. Publishers market early chapter books at readers aged 6-10 years. This book was published 2017 by Egmont UK Ltd .

Sean Julian and Ian Smith both live in Bristol and often pair up to write classic children's books. Ian also works as an illustrator. Smriti Prasadam-Halls is a former children's book editor and the author of several books, including Jingle Jangle Jungle and Muddle Farm , both illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Smriti lives in Surrey with her husband and three young sons.